Motorcycle Training Forum

[ValHarri]

I've been looking at this bike for a while now, silly i know as i havent even done my CBT yet , but i must admit im very tempted.
Is it ideal for a first bike bike? even if i take my test on a 125 i could buy one and get the restrictor kit fitted

[yorkie 1200]

hi val
honda cbr 600 are a great bike weather you learner or been riding bikes for years they are a very forgiving bike to ride

restricting them in my opinion not a good idea
you can get restrictor kits for them trouble is its a 100bhp bike restricted to 33bhp it will be guttless it will eat spark plugs because it will be running hot all the time and will dry out oil seals in engine and could cause more trouble in the future

this is just my opinion somebody else will ave different views

but buy it anyway and the sight of it sitting there will make you more determend to past your das

cheers
ian

[ValHarri]

Hi Ian, yeah thats basically what the other half has said, he says buy it anyway, and if i have to take my test on a 125 he said he will look after the CBR til i can ride it i'e he will take it out and throw it round the bends for me, cheeky so and so .
Im not going to rush into buying anything yet anyway, dont think its worth it until ive done my cbt, and see how comfortable i am on a 500.
Thanks for the advice Ian

[retro]

Hi Val

I thought the same before i took my cbt
I decided to go for DAS rather than 125 (i'm so glad i did
as its the same test anyway)
I found a 500 was easier to ride than 125 and i'm sure you will
find the same.
I bought myself a cbr600fs before doing my training,theory,and test.
I used to polish it every day now i ride it every day
CBR600F handles lovely,the brakes are spot on. i wouldn't like to
ride it at 33bhp though especially at traffic lights when a young
boy-racer is at the side of me in his vauxhall nova with go faster stripes

GO STEADY___________MR.T

[ValHarri]

Hi Mr T
A lot of people have said to me that i'll find a 500 easier to ride than a 125, and my fiance's old instructor said to me i'd get bored after a week on a 125 too Sooo i am buying a CBR600
Then i can polish it for a while while im doing the CBT, training and test

[retro]

I found the 500 was a lot smoother ride,far less gear changes,
and was a lot better at pulling off at junctions.i felt a lot more at ease
than on a 125
As long as your strong enough and feel comfortable on a 500 i'm
sure you'll feel the same
GO FOR IT

[ValHarri]

Well, ive done it , been and bought a CBR600, picking it up tomorrow

[retro]

I bet your other half will be taking it for a test run on sunday
never mind you can give it a polish when he gets back

[retro]

Well did you pick it up?
is it nice and shiny?
lets have a picture
bet your counting the days now (4 more for your CBT)
Are you practicing your theory?

keep polishing-------MR.T

[ValHarri]

Hi Mr T
Yes, i picked it up, its in the garage looking very sorry for itself on paddock stands , its having new tyres fitted, that was the only thing it needed, its very shiny, ive washed and polished it already
Sunday is my CBT so its 6 days to go
I've got to wait for my new passport to come back before i can take my theory but i have been practising, bought 2 books, the official DSA ones and ive still got my highway code from when i took my car test

[retro]

Hi Val
6 days to go(i thought you'd be counting)

all the best for sunday
you'll be fine

paul

[ValHarri]

Thanks Paul
Dont think i'll be sleeping much on saturday night

[yorkie 1200]

why wont you sleep much

O i see you mean you might be feeling nervous about cbt

[ValHarri]

just a little
More nervous because ive never ridden one before, i look at my cbr and wonder how on earth im gonna keep it up

[yorkie 1200]

am sure that when get on you will manage

get it off the stand then

get hubby to hold it up for you while your sitting on it then just roll it back an forth get used to sitting on it for your balance

you will be fine am sure of it