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Old 03-22-2010 | 06:37 PM
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Hi all! new guy from the Isle of Man here (for those of you who don't know thats the little spec of land between the UK and Ireland ((and also home to one of if not THE greatest road race in the world!!)) - no speed limits where am from guys!

So first off, this forum has so far been a great source of information, advice and inspiration! so i finally have my account validated and can say hi!

So here is my baby when i first got here a little short of 2 years ago....

99' CBR600F (Y) Carb model

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and here she is today....
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Mods/work so far;

New oil filter and oil
New K&N air filter
x2 new sets of Dublop qualifier RR's
Yellow tire stripes
New double bubble iridium screen
New custom tail light (Brake, lights and Indicators in one - LED)
removed side repeaters and replaced with clear LED indicators
New chain and sprockets (1 tooth down on rear)
new front brake pads

Work to come this week;

new NGK iridium spark plugs and leads
Yoshi can
braided Goodridge brake lines front and rear

Work to come soon; (ALL FEEL FREE TO OFFER HELP/ADVICE ON THE FOLLOWING)

Conversion from banana seat to split seat from an F4I
Colour matched Custom undertray
Colour matched rear hugger with integrated chain guard
Custom rear tail light
F4i Cluster Clocks
Colour matched spokes with either chrome or painted rim.

any thoughts, advice, comments etc welcome!

Rhys
 

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Old 03-22-2010 | 07:17 PM
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Wow.
So you've got a sweet CBR and you live on the Isle?
I assure you that I'm not the least bit jealous.

Welcome to the CBRF, man!
 
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Old 03-22-2010 | 08:23 PM
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welcome - you're gonna have a bunch of us jealous sure enough...
 
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Old 03-22-2010 | 09:43 PM
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Welcome! Damn, I'm surely jealous of the Color Schemes We Can't get here in the US you guys get!!! Sexy Bike Bro
 
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Old 03-23-2010 | 07:53 AM
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a bike like that and no speed limits, every day would be a tt for me, some guys have all the luck huh lol
 
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Old 03-23-2010 | 06:45 PM
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Nice one lads, hopefully it will be as good as i hope!!!

here's some more eye candy....

BTW, any suggestions or help with the ongoing project most definately welcome!!!



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thanks again guys! (and btw, i bought a new reg number not long after this pic)

R
 
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Old 03-24-2010 | 08:05 AM
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i got one of those tyres, its as bald a coot lol
 
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Old 03-24-2010 | 09:39 AM
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Hello and welcome to the family. Ride safe.
 
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Old 03-24-2010 | 08:49 PM
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rainbringer your havin a laugh aint ya! tha tire is less than 6 months old!!

cheers for the welcome tho folks!
 
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Old 03-25-2010 | 10:01 AM
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Hello & welcome to CBRF!
Nice F4...she looks in great shape!
Check EBay for most of the mods you listed
There is are numerous threads in the F4i forum for the Split seat conversion so check it out there.
Have fun & thanx for the pics
 



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