Newbie from Texas
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Newbie from Texas
Hey Forum,
I'm new to the site (first post) and just picked up my first bike this weekend. It's a yellow 2003 CBR600RR w/ 14k miles. It looks and runs great so far. I had the owner drive it over to my place, didn't want to drive across Houston traffic as a newbie. Then I took it around the block.
I've ridden dirt in the past but this is my first street bike. I'm happy to be a new CBR owner. I take care of all of my stuff and I'm looking forward to this new journey.
I bought the bike with a helmet but I'm hoping to get gloves and a rear stand soon so I can change the oil. No real mods planned, just want to enjoy and keep in great condition.
Any first time owner's tips/hints feel free to lay it down for me. First plan to check air in both tires, change oil and lube chain. Any other recommendations for a new owner???
I'm new to the site (first post) and just picked up my first bike this weekend. It's a yellow 2003 CBR600RR w/ 14k miles. It looks and runs great so far. I had the owner drive it over to my place, didn't want to drive across Houston traffic as a newbie. Then I took it around the block.
I've ridden dirt in the past but this is my first street bike. I'm happy to be a new CBR owner. I take care of all of my stuff and I'm looking forward to this new journey.
I bought the bike with a helmet but I'm hoping to get gloves and a rear stand soon so I can change the oil. No real mods planned, just want to enjoy and keep in great condition.
Any first time owner's tips/hints feel free to lay it down for me. First plan to check air in both tires, change oil and lube chain. Any other recommendations for a new owner???
#2
Welcome to the Honda family...wise choice for a first bike. You won't be disappointed. Have you taken the MSF course yet?
As far as advice, get proper gear before you start riding. Also, for a rear stand check out T-Rex stands- I think they are the best quaility-price matchpoint.
With 14k miles you shouldn't have too much to worry about, these bikes are pretty much bullet proof. Any rattling sound at 3k-6k RPM's? If so check out the CCT thread in this forum.
As far as advice, get proper gear before you start riding. Also, for a rear stand check out T-Rex stands- I think they are the best quaility-price matchpoint.
With 14k miles you shouldn't have too much to worry about, these bikes are pretty much bullet proof. Any rattling sound at 3k-6k RPM's? If so check out the CCT thread in this forum.
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I have not taken the course yet, but it's on my list of "to-do's" in the next month. I only have a helmet now, but from what I've heard/read, I need a set of gloves and a good jacket.
I found the T-rex bike stands on Ebay for ~$120 (front and rear w/ spools). Not sure I need front but some day I want to try and go to the track.
No rattles or anything that I know of just yet. More to come....
I found the T-rex bike stands on Ebay for ~$120 (front and rear w/ spools). Not sure I need front but some day I want to try and go to the track.
No rattles or anything that I know of just yet. More to come....
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