Uh oh! I think I like bikes.
 

Just bought a 1988 cbr600f before i even new how to ride.

I entered the Illinois safe rider program and have next weekend to complete two more five hour sessions then i will receive my license three weeks later. I cannot wait to start riding.

I live in the south subs of Chicago.

Anyone around me? Anyway im new to the site... any words of wisdom? about anything including my bike?

Welcome
 

A total noob... :icon_wink: that's ok mate , we all start like that at some point ..
Glad you are taking course ...they are a bloody great idea!!

An 88 cbr600f ....woohoo, they are very very close to the Original Sin
(and that's a good thing :-)...well done ...a really nice choice for a first ride ...
Advice ??... well aways remember that riders get killed not because of the bike ...Riders are the dangerous part of riding...bike's are generally safe :icon_wink:

Never over extend yourself thinking it wont happen to you , because if you do , IT WILL , eventually...

take it slow , have fun and never get tempted by anyone else to ride beyond where you feel safe mate...

BTW : Need any help around here just PM me :-)
Some fast find links are below mate ....use them with my compliments ..

How to use all the stuff within the CBRForum
https://cbrforum.com/forum/forum-help-suggestion-center-8/

Official CBRForum Rules
https://cbrforum.com/forum/new-member-area-5/cbr-forum-official-rules-52156/

Need a Workshop manual? Grab one from one of these links :-)
http://www.members.iinet.net.au/~cbr/Honda_CBR1000F_Service_Manual.pdf
http://blackbears.ru/index_en.php?get=manual
http://www.carlsalter.com/motorcycle-manuals.asp

# NEW TO RIDING THE ROADS ?
READ THESE POSTS by Jules :-) ....They may save your life !
https://cbrforum.com/forum/riding-skills-88/corner-fast-dont-crash-important-update-pg4-body-steer-63523/

NOOBS...are you new to Forums .... ?
Please spend two minutes and watch these vids :-)

How to use Forums...a great for beginners 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

Go slow!
Is my only advice.

thanks guys. its gonna be about a month before i start riding and stuff since i dont have the license yet but i look forward to posting and learning and on the off chance helping someone else out eventually ;) haha

lol i bet u will sneak a ride here and there

LOL, welcome to the insanity. Be careful learning! And enjoy.