Hello to all! Last week I became the proud owner of a 1987 CBR600F Hurricane. I got it for a decent price and primarily got it to learn how to ride. I had a bad ATV accident (fractured collar bone and face was MESSED UP lol) as a kid which has made me fearful of hopping on another vehicle even similar to an ATV. So what made me decide to get a bike? Well, I feel like I need to get over this fear. I've ridden my buddy's Virago and pretty much fell in love with riding.

I told myself I was just going to use this bike to learn how to ride, but I have to be honest...I'm already getting attached to this bike! At first I wasn't planning on fixing the cosmetics at all since I was upgrading in a few months, but I don't know...this bike definitely has some potential I think.

I'm new to the motorcycle world and would love to learn! My bike's front brake doesn't work and I need to find a place with decently priced replacement parts. I need side mirrors, turning signals (Front and Back), and tires. If anyone knows a place, help me out please!

-JD

 

welcome to the forum, jd. as you're finding out, even with some age the cbr's are still quite a decent ride; not necessarily just a 'starter' bike. post up your mechanical questions in the model-specific or general tech sections and i'm sure you'll get some quick responses.

 

Yeah JD welcome aboard man. Cheapcycleparts.com is not bad for stuff

Click under oem listing , sometimes the early years don't appear on the dropdown menu

 

Welcome and congrats on the bike. Where do you live in VA? I live pretty close to Richmond.

 

Thanks for the advice guys! I'm in northern VA, Manassas to be exact. I come down to rva every now and then. I have a couple buds that are VCU alumni.

 

Nice to see another rider in VA, stay safe out there, the drivers in NOVA are crazy.

 

Welcome to CBRF!

Congrats on getting your 'Cane.

Do NOT ride your bike til you have front brake. As most of the braking is up front on sport bikes, its critical that you have reliable front stopping power.

I recommend taking the MSF Course Motorcycle Safety Foundation. If you haven't already, check into it. Its a valuable course that teaches safety & basic riding technique. Fundamentals for safe riding are valuable & knowledge builds confidence.

 

Chambers- Yeah most definitely. Nova drivers are reckless lol

Gotcbr- I ordered the Haynes Manual today actually, I definitely don't plan on riding my hurricane any time soon. I plan on fixing my front brake first, then getting the parts I'm missing (signals and mirrors). P.S. If anyone is selling these, let me know!