hey yall first time owner
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08-01-2010, 07:15 PM
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hey yall first time owner
whats up yall. my friend just sold me his 1997 cbr 900rr for $1000. its my first bike and dont know much about it. it has 16k miles and a d&d slip on. was wondering if anyone could give me some more info on how these bikes are, any problems they have, and what kind of aftermarket support they have. i know its alot of bike for my first but i just plan on cruising with it. just want to be able to keep up with my friend on his r1. any info would be appreciated guys. thanks! will post some pics soon
#3
08-01-2010, 08:22 PM
Welcome aboard
First bike? Ya one word of advice about keeping up with your R1 friend: Don't. You got a handful on your hands. You try to keep up with someone on a liter that already has experience, you'll wreck. Plain and simple, no "If" but "When". And if I was a betting man, I'd say the action would be within the first 2 months. If he's any kind of friend tho, he'll ride at your pace even if it's excruciatingly slow.
Mechanically, these bikes are pretty solid. I'd wonder why your friend let it go for $1000 with only 16k miles on it. Change all the fluids (oil, coolant and brake), even if he says he just did it. Check the forks for leaks (bike off, hold the front brake tight and try to jam the front end down). Download the service manual and give the maintenance section a look.
and sign up for a MSF course as soon as possible.
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First bike? Ya one word of advice about keeping up with your R1 friend: Don't. You got a handful on your hands. You try to keep up with someone on a liter that already has experience, you'll wreck. Plain and simple, no "If" but "When". And if I was a betting man, I'd say the action would be within the first 2 months. If he's any kind of friend tho, he'll ride at your pace even if it's excruciatingly slow.
Mechanically, these bikes are pretty solid. I'd wonder why your friend let it go for $1000 with only 16k miles on it. Change all the fluids (oil, coolant and brake), even if he says he just did it. Check the forks for leaks (bike off, hold the front brake tight and try to jam the front end down). Download the service manual and give the maintenance section a look.
and sign up for a MSF course as soon as possible.
Rubber side down
#4
08-01-2010, 10:12 PM
Welcome aboard
First bike? Ya one word of advice about keeping up with your R1 friend: Don't. You got a handful on your hands. You try to keep up with someone on a liter that already has experience, you'll wreck. Plain and simple, no "If" but "When". And if I was a betting man, I'd say the action would be within the first 2 months. If he's any kind of friend tho, he'll ride at your pace even if it's excruciatingly slow.
Mechanically, these bikes are pretty solid. I'd wonder why your friend let it go for $1000 with only 16k miles on it. Change all the fluids (oil, coolant and brake), even if he says he just did it. Check the forks for leaks (bike off, hold the front brake tight and try to jam the front end down). Download the service manual and give the maintenance section a look.
and sign up for a MSF course as soon as possible.
Rubber side down
First bike? Ya one word of advice about keeping up with your R1 friend: Don't. You got a handful on your hands. You try to keep up with someone on a liter that already has experience, you'll wreck. Plain and simple, no "If" but "When". And if I was a betting man, I'd say the action would be within the first 2 months. If he's any kind of friend tho, he'll ride at your pace even if it's excruciatingly slow.
Mechanically, these bikes are pretty solid. I'd wonder why your friend let it go for $1000 with only 16k miles on it. Change all the fluids (oil, coolant and brake), even if he says he just did it. Check the forks for leaks (bike off, hold the front brake tight and try to jam the front end down). Download the service manual and give the maintenance section a look.
and sign up for a MSF course as soon as possible.
Rubber side down
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08-04-2010, 02:59 PM
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