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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 08:56 AM
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So I just bought my first bike because... well... I have absolutely no reason why I bought it... Impulse buy on my b-day, ftw I suppose...

It's an old 600F2 I'm picking up off a good friend. Bodywork needs a little TLC, but I'm sure I'll lay the bike down a couple times while I learn to ride before I replace all the plastic, so no problems there.

Other than bikes, which I'm just getting into... A lot of my friends consider me a modern day Renaissance Man and a Jack of All Trades.

I'm 26 (as of a couple days ago) and I've worked at a nuclear power plant, ceramics laboratory, metal foundry (research based), medical materials lab, as an auto mechanic (un-certified), as a carpenter, as a sailmaker, in USATODAY's IT Department, I currently work at the Federal Reserve Board in their IT department, and I have a BIT in computer forensics.

Other than all that, I enjoy vintage audio gear, vacuum tubes, vintage shaving gear (straight razors, DE razors, and Injectors, depending on the day), my saltwater fishtank, vintage militaria, and computer or console gaming...

Nice to meet you all, and I'd be glad to chat or answer questions or whatnot as others say hi.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 11:46 AM
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You have quite the background. Welcome aboard.

A well maintained F2 is a solid bike. You should enjoy it.

Highly recommend the MSF course. Motorcycle Safety Foundation. It teaches basic riding technique & safety, & counts toward the DMV written & riding test in most states.

Enjoy the forum! :-)
 
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 11:48 AM
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Ya, I'm planning on taking that course posthaste. I've heard good things about it, along with not having to take the 3mo learners permit.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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Welcome...can't hold a job huh?



Sounds perfect , more time to ride.

 
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 12:45 PM
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Welcome!

Add CBRF member to the list...
 
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 03:21 PM
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Welcome to CBRF....F2s are great bikes! Very reliable if well taken care of....ride safe.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 04:59 PM
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yeah, great bikes, mines a 93 version! You will enjoy it.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by CommonMistake
yeah, great bikes, mines a 93 version! You will enjoy it.
Mine to :3

Except most of the suspension parts are from 94
 
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Old Sep 16, 2012 | 02:31 AM
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yeah there was some confusion over that on mine when I had it in getting new fork oil, the guy couldn't work out if it was 93 or 94 forks. And me like a noob couldn't tell him!
 
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