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Old 05-23-2012, 11:32 PM
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hey just wanted to introduce myself im not new to riding but new to the cbr family here i have just bought an 1987 cbr 600 that i am resurrecting i love the bike. i do all the work myself i have bought a tank new coil pack carbs did a valve adjustment. have it right there ready just trying to get it to idle. it runs fine with a little help. pic will come soon though
 
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Old 05-24-2012, 09:27 AM
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welcome to the forum.

sounds like that bike found a good home! good luck with it...
if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. don't hesitate to answer questions either!
 
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Old 05-24-2012, 10:02 AM
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Very cool. Welcome aboard.

Lots a good info here, look around and make yourself at home. Glad to have you here.
 
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Old 05-24-2012, 03:57 PM
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Welcome aboard c.hawk!

Always good to hear about an older bike being brought back to life & given new adventures. Best of luck w/ all your mods, upgrades, etc. Look forward to seeing pics when you get a chance.

Good to have you w/ us.
 
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Old 05-26-2012, 01:13 AM
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Welcome to the mayhem !
The 600 is a great bike and will give you many miles of happy smiles !
Enjoy what we have to offer.
 
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Old 05-28-2012, 02:47 PM
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thanks guys really appreciate it got to ride it yesterday for the first time but now it wants to start and stall so i think i might be starving it a little bit so i am pulling of the carbs to adjust the mixture needles hope it works
 
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Old 05-28-2012, 09:22 PM
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lol and it did luckaly i had two fuel filters i had to drain the tank. i forgot to wash it out before i put it on the fuel came out yellow lol but its all good now and she runs like a champ 3 straight weeks of working finally paid off
 
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Old 05-28-2012, 10:39 PM
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Welcome...nice...looks like she's back to great form...enjoy and keep it safe out there.
 
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Old 05-29-2012, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by c.hawk
lol and it did luckaly i had two fuel filters i had to drain the tank. i forgot to wash it out before i put it on the fuel came out yellow lol but its all good now and she runs like a champ 3 straight weeks of working finally paid off
I know that was a good feeling for you. Enjoy & be safe.
 
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