Bought My First Bike!

nikolas812
nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
edited September 2009 in The Clubhouse
I sold my SDA's and bought a bike!:cool:

This is my first bike and so far it seems like a great bike to learn on. Small quick and nimble. And very comfortable..

Its a 1993 Honda CBR600F2 with only 15,000 miles.

The only thing done to it is a D&D slip on and a stage 2 jet kit. I am also running Race Gas in it..

Been riding it all day. I love it!! I'm tired and a little sore though. My hands hurt the most. I bought a new helmet today. But I didn;t by any gloves. I'm going to go buy some tomorrow and see if that helps my hands any.. I'm going to buy a nice riding jacket when I have some extra money also...


So what you guys think? I paid $1600 for the bike..


The first pic is a short video I took with my camera...


Nik



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  • CaligulaPolk
    CaligulaPolk Posts: 1,650
    edited August 2009
    Really nice bike!
    I am 100% BORN DEAF and No I am not kidding! :D Why am I here? My wife's hearing! :p

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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited August 2009
    definitely get some gloves and a jacket and dont ride without them!

    sweet ride, motorcycles are a lot of fun, just be safe, idiots in their cars never see you.

    congrats again, and keep the rubber side down!
    -Cody
    Music is like candy, you have to get rid of the rappers to enjoy it
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited August 2009
    Congrats on the Bike!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited August 2009
    nikolas812 wrote: »
    Its a 1993 Honda CBR600F2 with only 15,000 miles.

    So what you guys think? I paid $1600 for the bike..

    Nice find. Low miles, nice bike. The year doesn't matter that much as in cars. In addition to riding gear, get some of these:

    http://www.greenlightoffice.com/catalog/MMMR1120J5.aspx?source=fr&utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=MMMR1120J5&utm_campaign=froogle

    :)
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited August 2009
    exalted512 wrote: »
    definitely get some gloves and a jacket and dont ride without them!

    sweet ride, motorcycles are a lot of fun, just be safe, idiots in their cars never see you.

    congrats again, and keep the rubber side down!
    -Cody



    Yeah. I should have got the gloves when I got the helmet. The girl helping me was even stressing gloves. And saying how the hands are usually the first to hit...

    I had just already spent so much money today. I didn't want to spend any more. I bought the bike today. Title transfer, insurance, tags, helmet and race gas..

    But after I got home and rechecked my money. I can defiantly afford a decent pair of gloves. So I'll pick some up tomorrow. I've also been wearing a dress leather jacket. But it doesn't seem suited for riding. It flaps in the wind pretty bad and catches the wind. I can't get it sealed up. I figured it would at least be some protection if I went down. I intend to get a riding jacket though as soon as I can. Something more comfortable and more protective.. And probably cooler looking to boot.:D



    Nik
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  • CaligulaPolk
    CaligulaPolk Posts: 1,650
    edited August 2009
    now you need pimp ur bike with

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    I am 100% BORN DEAF and No I am not kidding! :D Why am I here? My wife's hearing! :p

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  • AudioGenics
    AudioGenics Posts: 2,567
    edited August 2009
    congratulations on the motorcycle....
    hope the weather is nice for riding.
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  • CaligulaPolk
    CaligulaPolk Posts: 1,650
    edited August 2009
    where in indiana nik?
    I am 100% BORN DEAF and No I am not kidding! :D Why am I here? My wife's hearing! :p

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  • Retro152
    Retro152 Posts: 985
    edited August 2009
    Congrats on the bike Nik. Safe and happy trails. Nice lookin ride BTW.:D




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  • Eugene_biker
    Eugene_biker Posts: 39
    edited August 2009
    I almost bought that exact model/color bike when it was new in 93. Now I have it's big brother, 800 vfr.

    Check out www.leatherup.com for gloves and such at really good prices. Been buying from them for years and never had a quality problem.
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited August 2009
    nikolas812 wrote: »
    I had just already spent so much money today. I didn't want to spend any more. I bought the bike today. Title transfer, insurance, tags, helmet and race gas..

    Gear is cheaper than skin grafts...dont forget that!
    -Cody
    Music is like candy, you have to get rid of the rappers to enjoy it
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited August 2009
    I suppose this is better than LFT-8Bs, but I'm not sure by how much. You'll probably get laid more often now . . .
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited August 2009
    don't be an **** driver either! i swear, some of them make me wanna switch lanes right into them and at a stop light open my side door for them.;)

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  • CaligulaPolk
    CaligulaPolk Posts: 1,650
    edited August 2009
    BIZILL wrote: »
    don't be an **** driver either! i swear, some of them make me wanna switch lanes right into them and at a stop light open my side door for them.;)

    +1 But Nik seems not **** kind of guy! :D
    I am 100% BORN DEAF and No I am not kidding! :D Why am I here? My wife's hearing! :p

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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited August 2009
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    You'll probably get laid more often now . . .

    very true...even when i was on my 500, i would always have girls waving at me...even with my fiancee at the time on the back!...way worse now that i have this thing:
    009.jpg

    But i dont mind :D Sure does make me wish i had one when i was single though!
    -Cody
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited August 2009
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    I suppose this is better than LFT-8Bs, but I'm not sure by how much. You'll probably get laid more often now . . .



    I just got back from another ride.. And you know what. It flat out beats the hell out of any stereo I ever had... It's like that six flags commercial. Stereo, One flag.:( Crotch Rocket, Six flags!!:D I wonder if that commercial is nation wide?

    Any way. I love it and can't get enough.. How much better is it and than LFT-8s? Even though I never got them. I would say.. A LOT!!!

    And yes the chick factor is way up there with this thing. It sounds nasty and looks great. I get all kinds of looks and waves.:)


    Like the McDonald's commercial.

    I'm lovin it.:cool:




    Nik
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited August 2009
    So does this mean you can come up to my place a listen to my stereo?
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited August 2009
    exalted512 wrote: »
    very true...even when i was on my 500, i would always have girls waving at me...even with my fiancee at the time on the back!...way worse now that i have this thing:
    009.jpg

    But i dont mind :D Sure does make me wish i had one when i was single though!
    -Cody

    EXALTED I had this same exact bike (zx6r) after selling my zx9r when my wife and I needed money so I had to downgrade =(

    Nik congrats on your bike, shes a real beauty. After selling my kawi's I later got a 2003 Honda CBRF4i and I loved the torque that came from that thing. Definitely a nice bike to stunt with (of course not out on the highway/etc).

    Btw let me know what size jacket you wear, I have an extra Alpinestars that sits in my closet used only once for one of my gf's I had at the time. Its black/silver and looks extremely mint.
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  • SWFalken
    SWFalken Posts: 136
    edited August 2009
    I don't want to rain on anyones parade, but I'm already worried that you are heading for an accident. If this is your idea of a first bike then you are in over your head already. 250's are starter bikes, not 600 F2's. And then instead of taking any time to learn on what is already too much bike for a beginner, you install a stage 2 jet kit and a pipe instead of spending the money on a basic rider safety course. Hell, you didn't even think to properly equip yourself with basic safety gear first. I'm hope that you live long enough to enjoy motorcycling, it really is one of the greatest feelings on earth. Good luck.
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited August 2009
    SWFalken wrote: »
    I don't want to rain on anyones parade, but I'm already worried that you are heading for an accident. If this is your idea of a first bike then you are in over your head already. 250's are starter bikes, not 600 F2's. And then instead of taking any time to learn on what is already too much bike for a beginner, you install a stage 2 jet kit and a pipe instead of spending the money on a basic rider safety course. Hell, you didn't even think to properly equip yourself with basic safety gear first. I'm hope that you live long enough to enjoy motorcycling, it really is one of the greatest feelings on earth. Good luck.



    Geez.... Thanks for your opinion.

    I've been riding and racing motocross bikes all my life. And played around on a friends Buell Lightning a couple times also. So its not really my FIRST bike. Just the first one that I've bought..

    I didn't install a pipe or a jet kit.:rolleyes: They were already on the bike. I was stating that was the only thing done to it. And the rest was original

    I completely respect the bike and have no problems handling it. I'm also enrolled in a riders education course...

    So thanks for your concern and your opinion. But like I said. I think its a great starter bike for me....



    Nik
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited August 2009
    kawizx9r wrote: »
    EXALTED I had this same exact bike (zx6r) after selling my zx9r when my wife and I needed money so I had to downgrade =(

    Nik congrats on your bike, shes a real beauty. After selling my kawi's I later got a 2003 Honda CBRF4i and I loved the torque that came from that thing. Definitely a nice bike to stunt with (of course not out on the highway/etc).

    Btw let me know what size jacket you wear, I have an extra Alpinestars that sits in my closet used only once for one of my gf's I had at the time. Its black/silver and looks extremely mint.




    Man that would be AWESOME!!!

    What size is it? I'm a medium or large..




    Nik
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited August 2009
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    So does this mean you can come up to my place a listen to my stereo?



    Yes.






    Nik
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited August 2009
    nikolas812 wrote: »
    Man that would be AWESOME!!!

    What size is it? I'm a medium or large..




    Nik

    Bah its a small, I just hate to see it sit in my closet. Its literally brand spanking new. I had one myself and would say I prefer mesh jackets over leather, they just breathe so well on warmer days but with the liner added they keep you warm on those really cold nights.

    No more bike posts! Youre making me want to get another one now, had to sell my last bike before moving to IL from CA. :mad:
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited August 2009
    kawizx9r wrote: »
    Bah its a small, I just hate to see it sit in my closet. Its literally brand spanking new. I had one myself and would say I prefer mesh jackets over leather, they just breathe so well on warmer days but with the liner added they keep you warm on those really cold nights.

    No more bike posts! Youre making me want to get another one now, had to sell my last bike before moving to IL from CA. :mad:



    Well... I have a pretty small frame.. Did you want to sell it??

    I wouldn't mind seeing if it would fit.. Well... Come to think of it. Unless it was long. It probably won't fit.. I'm 6ft tall. But very narrow. Maybe 30"+ chest?


    What do you think?



    Nik
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited August 2009
    Arm length I doubt it'll fit, I'm only 5'7" and the end of the arm reaches my wrist like it's supposed to. Got a gf/wife that'll be riding with you?
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited August 2009
    kawizx9r wrote: »
    Arm length I doubt it'll fit, I'm only 5'7" and the end of the arm reaches my wrist like it's supposed to. Got a gf/wife that'll be riding with you?



    Dang. Really wanted it. Oh well.. The colors were perfect also. Exact same colors as my helmet I bought today....



    No GF at the moment... I can't even ride one on the bike anyway... Not with a learners permit. No passangers...




    Nik
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited August 2009
    Well when you do let me know, was contemplating selling it on CL for $120 but for you I can do it for $50. Let me know when you'll need it :D
    T-Stunt_2_Jacket_Grey.jpg
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited August 2009
    kawizx9r wrote: »
    Well when you do let me know, was contemplating selling it on CL for $120 but for you I can do it for $50. Let me know when you'll need it :D
    T-Stunt_2_Jacket_Grey.jpg




    Geez... Why did have to post a pic. That thing is SICK! And would match my helmet perfect!!

    I have to move some money around and wait for some stuff to clear before I could pay for it... How soon could you send it out?

    If your in Illinois. It shouldn't take long to get here and shouldn't cost much to ship either. I would love to try it out...


    Nik
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited August 2009
    nikolas812 wrote: »
    Geez... Why did have to post a pic. That thing is SICK! And would match my helmet perfect!!

    I have to move some money around and wait for some stuff to clear before I could pay for it... How soon could you send it out?

    If your in Illinois. It shouldn't take long to get here and shouldn't cost much to ship either. I would love to try it out...


    Nik

    Don't have the liner anymore, forgot to mention that but wasnt sure if youd be interested. Let me know if you do want it, we can work out shipping or I can just keep it in the closet until you make it down here for something. Not in a hurry to "get rid of" or anything, I've had it for over 1 year. You'd swear its new though :D
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    Phoenix Gold RSD65CS

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    Polk SR104


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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited August 2009
    kawizx9r wrote: »
    Don't have the liner anymore, forgot to mention that but wasnt sure if youd be interested. Let me know if you do want it, we can work out shipping or I can just keep it in the closet until you make it down here for something. Not in a hurry to "get rid of" or anything, I've had it for over 1 year. You'd swear its new though :D


    Thanks..

    I'll let you know. I probably want to start making arrangements in a couple days..


    I'll PM you when I'm ready to discuss it further..



    Nik
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