Hi, my name is Paul and I have a 1999 Honda CBR 600. This is my first bike and I love it.I'm still trying to get use to it. Any good tips for a first time rider.

P.S. I did take the MSF class.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NetGz...e=channel_page

 

Welcome to the Forum.
Advice - best I have is these two :
http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/ho...ays/index.html
and 'ride like everyone in a car wants to kill you.'
I'm not a believer in gloom and doom, but after nearly 44 years in the saddle, these are the words of a realist.
Enjoy what we have to offer, post up pics when you can...........
Grab a manual from my siggy if you feel the need.

 

Welcome to the forums Paul :-)

..and yes every driver is out to kill you is sound advice but that presupposes they can actually see you!! ..lol

They cant!!

So ride like you are invisible at all times, no one can see you and ride accordingly,
it sounds a pain but it does become second nature with time ...

Oh and click the link in my sig, the only way to avoid an obstacle and ride well around the bends is to be totally familiar with counter steering!!

Enjoy the site and stay safe!! :-)

Jules

 

Hi and [sm=welcomesign.gif]Paul!
Looks like you got yourself a "99 CBR600 F4 with '01+F4i upper /lower front fairings and the rear subframe seat conversion.Looks good [sm=smiley20.gif]
Air intake covers are missingthough []
Feel free to stop by the F4 or F4i forums if you have any ?s

 

Hey Paul welcome!

Saweet Bike dude. Fellow '99 600 rider here. Dont let that "superman" feeling on the bike bite you in the ***.

Have fun, post up and be safe.

 

Paul welcome to the forum!! Love seeing people come to the darkside of 2 wheels
Stick around and ask all the questions you want and I'm sure someone on here will
be able to answer them.

A lot of great informtion in this thread: https://cbrforum.com/m_360824/tm.htm