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Old 05-04-2011, 07:58 PM
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Hey I just bought a 97 cbr 600. It has 23kmiles on it... I'll try to get some pics up soon. Oh i also am from wisconsin
 
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Old 05-04-2011, 08:09 PM
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Welcome to the Forum ....... so is it in good shape and running good ?
 
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Old 05-04-2011, 08:15 PM
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its in fairly good shape, one faring is cracked up a little, it could use a new battery and carbs cleaned.
 
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Old 05-04-2011, 08:22 PM
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Nice , hell man not many bikes over 10 years old that don't have a crack or two if they were being ridden with any amount of conviction and purpose. imo
 
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Old 05-04-2011, 08:30 PM
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I will most likely buy a fairing kit for it next winter. I just want to take care of the tune up things and any mechanical stuff before i start riding this year. Biggest ones on my list before i start riding are
- Chain and sproket
- Plugs
- Clean carbs
- Oil change

my list for now atleast
 
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Old 05-04-2011, 08:38 PM
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only two importent others to check , brakes & rubber !
 
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Old 05-04-2011, 08:43 PM
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Brakes are good and could use a new rear tire soonish... And here is some pics they arent the best it dark outside






 

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Old 05-04-2011, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Sprock
Nice , hell man not many bikes over 10 years old that don't have a crack or two if they were being ridden with any amount of conviction and purpose. imo
Excellent point!
Welcome aboard the CBRForum 97cbr90. Sounds like you've got yourself a nice project rider.
 
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Old 05-04-2011, 09:04 PM
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guess imageshack hates me... i'll try again with another site





 
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Old 05-04-2011, 09:30 PM
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nice. Where in wisconsin are ya? I lived in Waukesha/Milwaukee for 24 years. Out in Baltimore currently, but moving back to the Milwaukee area in three weeks. Can't wait to be back.
 

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