Just wanted to say "hi". I've been creeping around this forum for months, joined in August, and had some time to play around today. I ride a 2003 CBR600 F4i, bought new. Probably my favorite bike of all I've owned over the years.... Started with a '78 Honda Elsinore 150 in back in 1980, then progressed through a series of different bikes including, 77 Suzi GT750 2stroke triple, 82 Kawa GPZ550, 84 Suzi GS750S, Honda Scooter, then a 15 year break... My wife bought me the CBR for my 40th... she couldn't stand me reliving my riding glory days anymore and figured she's get a break from it since i'd be out riding instead.
So, that's my bike history - probably more than anyone cares to know

Anyway - when my back and wrists aren't screaming at me to transition to a more comfortable bike (which would be admitting I'm getting old), I love to carve the back roads in the Oakland hills or ride with a couple of buddies on the other side of the bay in the Marin headlands.

Great forum, lots of fantastic info and pics. I look forward to joining the fray.

 

Welcome to the madhouse !
Nice bit of history there, and some interesting rides.
Jump right in and make yourself at home.........
Shout if you need some help - there's always someone around.

 

Welcome Man, very nice F4i and I have got to print your post for my wife ! .....lol
so she can see some Guys have really thoughtful spouses ..... Lucky you

Enjoy the Forum

 

Thanks for the welcome, fellas!

 

Welcome aboard.

Bought new eh? So how many miles have you put on her? I envy you. I have yet to own a bike with 0 miles. My F4i is the closest I've come. One day... One day

 

Nice bike bro! Welcome.

 

Welcome to the board! Nice bike ... even nicer wifey Hmmm, 40 ... 2003 new ... 47ish now ??? Good luck -- I sold out for extreme laid backness and comfort

 

Looks great! time for an aftermarket can!

Welcome as well.

 

Thanks again for the warm CBR welcome.

@Kuroshio - yep, bought new, having throttled some machines in my youth I'm the only one to blame if something goes wrong with this one. Only 6800 miles - aforementioned back issues left me sidelined for awhile.. back (no pun) in the saddle with a vengeance this year.

@Chainstretcher- Well deduced! 47ish is right on the money. I hope math isn't a requirement for membership - I don't want to be on probation right out of gate...

@CBRClassic - Thanks to all for the welcoming notes. I feel thoroughly and utterly welcomed.

@NateDieselF4i - aftermarket can is definitely top of the list. I can't decide and therefore can't pull the trigger. Lots of different opinions on this forum. I think black or CF would look best on my bike, it should require no mapping, and give a growl loud enough to satisfy my ears, but not p*ss off the neighbors.