New young guy here
#1
01-23-2009, 05:33 PM
New young guy here
Hey whats up im Cody I live in Oklahoma, Im 16 and looking for my first bike. Im wanting a cbr600 and im looking at a 02 right now. Don't think im just jumping on a big bike without any experience, I've been riding dirtbikes for about 7 years and racing mx and xc for about 3 years so I have a little bit of experience.
But just wanting to say hey and it would be nice if you guys could give me some tips on buying my first bike
here is the one im looking at, what do you think about it?
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/mcy/995765492.html
But just wanting to say hey and it would be nice if you guys could give me some tips on buying my first bike
here is the one im looking at, what do you think about it?
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/mcy/995765492.html
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01-23-2009, 06:12 PM
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RE: New young guy here
Hiyu Cody
welcome to the CBRF mate ...
16 ? a nice age
I remember it well ....and I am now ancient 
Even though you have all that great off road riding experience , being new to road riding I would suggest that you do a motor cycle rider training course anyway ..
That 600 looks to be a good buy at that price mate .... the cosmetic stuff you can repair over time ...maybe try to get her a few bucks cheaper if the damage is worse than is shown in the add?
anyway mate ...take care and do the course !!
While you are waiting to buy your ride , download a free manual from the links below and take the time to learn a few things about the 600's...
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welcome to the CBRF mate ...16 ? a nice age
I remember it well ....and I am now ancient Even though you have all that great off road riding experience , being new to road riding I would suggest that you do a motor cycle rider training course anyway ..
That 600 looks to be a good buy at that price mate ....
the cosmetic stuff you can repair over time ...maybe try to get her a few bucks cheaper if the damage is worse than is shown in the add?anyway mate ...take care and do the course !!
While you are waiting to buy your ride , download a free manual from the links below and take the time to learn a few things about the 600's...
If you need any help around here feel free to PM me ok ...
BTW : Need any help? ...
My fast find list of links are below mate ....use them with my compliments ..
How to use all the stuff within the CBRForum :-)
https://cbrforum.com/m_184631/tm.htm
Official CBRForum Rules
https://cbrforum.com/m_410314/tm.htm
NOOBS...are you new to Forums .... ?
Please spend two minutes and watch these vids :-)
How to use Forums...a great for beginers to forums :-)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIyr5...eature=related
Another very good insight to how to use Forums
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9q2jNjOPdk
A more radical view of Forums :-)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUJJpQzRkVE
Need a Workshop manual? Grab one from these links mate :-)
http://blackbears.ru/index_en.php?get=manual
http://www.carlsalter.com/motorcycle-manuals.asp
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01-23-2009, 07:36 PM
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RE: New young guy here
I agree. Take a course. Go for the advanced rider course, that way your not pushing someone around on a bike. I also raced mx before geting on the street at 16. Im 34 now, and I even took a refresher course 2 summers ago. My first bike was a Katana 600 so that bike looks great and also looks like a steal. See ya on the road....
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01-23-2009, 08:29 PM
RE: New young guy here
Hey Cody, Welcome to the site and the world of street and CBR's! Good choice for a first street bike. Keep in mind though street and dirt are two different animals! ust show the same respect of the street you give the dirt and you'll be ok. The bike looks good. A steal at $2500 but check a few things....Chain, Sprockets, Fork Seals, Tires, and such....general maint. stuff but if any of that is bad it could be the reason for the price drop. Those bikes are bullet proof! Will go forever! 14,500 is nothing on that bike! Keep it in good shape you'll have it for as long as you want it. There are some great tutorials on here and some great people to chat with about the riding. Juliet posted a great thread about counter steering you should check out too! Keep us inofrmed and let me know if you need any help getting around!
~Chris
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01-23-2009, 11:02 PM
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RE: New young guy here
Hey Cody and welcome to the board! Lots of great advice already so I'll try not to repeat too much
When you go to check out a bike bring someone with you that knows as much as possible about bikes. Somebody had to keep those dirt bikes going for you so that would be a good source of info.
And somebody also mentioned a rider course. Not a bad idea. The MSF does not cost much and will put your head in the right place to start riding on the street. Just imagine that every single car you see is a soccer mom on a cell phone and she wants to run over you and your bike ... that is where your head needs to be all the time.
When you go to check out a bike bring someone with you that knows as much as possible about bikes. Somebody had to keep those dirt bikes going for you so that would be a good source of info.And somebody also mentioned a rider course. Not a bad idea. The MSF does not cost much and will put your head in the right place to start riding on the street. Just imagine that every single car you see is a soccer mom on a cell phone and she wants to run over you and your bike ... that is where your head needs to be all the time.
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I agree with them, look the bike over really close because that price is almost to good to be true. If it is possible take someone who has been riding for a little while that will know what to look for, just my 2 cents. Welcome to the board and defiantly take a rider course, best money you will every spend.
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check this website out, its pretty detailed on the things u wanna look for, its posted somewhere on the forum, hope it helps
http://www.clarity.net/adam/buying-bike.html
http://www.clarity.net/adam/buying-bike.html
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check this website out, its pretty detailed on the things u wanna look for, its posted somewhere on the forum, hope it helps
http://www.clarity.net/adam/buying-bike.html
check this website out, its pretty detailed on the things u wanna look for, its posted somewhere on the forum, hope it helps
http://www.clarity.net/adam/buying-bike.html
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