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Steve's Honda's repair log

Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2010 11:24 pm
by bushido
2006 CBR600RR.

Mods planned:

Jardine RT1 slip on
Flush mount indicators
Fender Eliminator.

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Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 1:06 am
by sublime19
Nice man, a 600 - Although please tell me this isn't your first bike!

Next stop - GSXR 1000? :D

Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 10:06 am
by bushido
nah not my first bike. I had an Aprilia RS125 before (I miss her :cry: ). Yeh I was always going to get the GSX1000r but this one came up for a very good price (bought through a friend). Plus its in mint condition with very low kms couldnt say no! But yes a GSX1000r will be next. An f**k driving the FTO...OMG the bike is 8O

Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 10:07 am
by rock_it
Heheheh .. I know what you mean ... 8)

Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:19 pm
by J
what?! thought we agreed on a turbo hayabus :twisted: :lol:

Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 5:48 pm
by bushido
Arent you getting that J? ;) .

Ok I have ordered the flush mounts and the intergrated tail light. Now gotta make me a license bracket to sit under the battery tray with the LED screws. Exhaust will be ordered soon. Oh and BTW I went to a bike dealer and found an '03 model with the jardine exhaust... OMG loud is an understatement. :twisted:

Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 7:26 pm
by SchumieFan
EPIC mate, now we dont have to laugh at u as u put put off in your 125!
:D

beautiful bike mate...

but why honda? just the price?

Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 8:38 pm
by Supplanter
SchumieFan wrote:EPIC mate, now we dont have to laugh at you as you put put off in your 125!
:D

beautiful bike mate...

but why honda? just the price?
VTEC YO!!!!!, yo.

Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 8:50 pm
by koolio1234
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Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 12:45 am
by bushido
I loved my 125!

Chose the Honda because of the price. Hadn't saved up enough for the GSX1000R (2006) model and this one came up. Also sat on a few of the other supersports and the Honda and GSX600R were the most comfy. But IMO saying which one is better between these modern bikes is like splitting hairs... I'm happy with my purchase..Can;t wait for the new exhaust.

Oh and I havent been anywhere near half throttle or above 7K rpm. Too scared 8O of my life and my license

Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 5:21 am
by rock_it
bushido wrote:I loved my 125!

Chose the Honda because of the price. Hadn't saved up enough for the GSX1000R (2006) model and this one came up. Also sat on a few of the other supersports and the Honda and GSX600R were the most comfy. But IMO saying which one is better between these modern bikes is like splitting hairs... I'm happy with my purchase..Can;t wait for the new exhaust.

Oh and I havent been anywhere near half throttle or above 7K rpm. Too scared 8O of my life and my license
You'll get use to it.. I was like that going from my L's to a Giver 1k... But a few reclined gear changes from hitting about 130 in first seems to get you use to speed... Have you done any track days or rider courses @ the Creek???

Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 8:26 am
by sublime19
600s are nice man, from your last bike to 600 imo is the better transition anyway.
Get a ninja :p
Actually, f**k it. Ducati!

Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 11:02 am
by FTEvolution
I was about to give you the "WTF you sell an FTO for a Honda" tirade; pleasantly surprised. Can quite happily tolerate Honda bikes; good score :)

BTW, I say you should line Ben or nvr2low on the strip and embarass them with the almighty H bike!!!!eleventy!!!1111!!

Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 5:10 pm
by aza013
I don't know a lot about Bikes but that thing looks sexxxxxxxxy :D

Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 2:36 am
by J
youve gave me the motivation to get my bike L's...

can anyone recomend a good learners bike? been looking at the CBR250's because of the price and low k's... is this a good choice?

it has to be like the fto... not fast enough, look preety and not a bike a postie would ride hehe


got 7k to spend excluding gear, what do you guys recomend?

something that wouldnt bother me too much if i dropped it

Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 9:29 am
by FTEvolution
J wrote:youve gave me the motivation to get my bike L's...

can anyone recomend a good learners bike? been looking at the CBR250's because of the price and low k's... is this a good choice?

it has to be like the fto... not fast enough, look preety and not a bike a postie would ride hehe


got 7k to spend excluding gear, what do you guys recomend?

something that wouldnt bother me too much if i dropped it
Take your pick :)

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 285414.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 663438.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 164540.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 369170.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 484449.htm :drool:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 178776.htm

Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 4:46 pm
by J
cheers for the links... those all look sweet, too bad they are in nz

Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 5:46 pm
by sublime19
CBR250 is pretty THE bike to get on your learners.

It looks good, drives good and is probably the best 250 you can get without blowing your budget.

I've got 6-7 friends who ride bikes, all started on CBR 250.. I've been a huge bike fan for ages but sadly, everybody says this - "If you have friends that ride bikes, they'll directly know at least one person that's been horribly injured or died due to a bike crash".

Also the good old "The only way to survive on a bike is to realise that as far as everybody else is concerned, you don't exist".

That really talked me out of getting one, I've always wanted one since I was young though..

Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 5:58 pm
by I8A4RE
sublime19 wrote:CBR250 is pretty THE bike to get on your learners.

It looks good, drives good and is probably the best 250 you can get without blowing your budget.

I've got 6-7 friends who ride bikes, all started on CBR 250.. I've been a huge bike fan for ages but sadly, everybody says this - "If you have friends that ride bikes, they'll directly know at least one person that's been horribly injured or died due to a bike crash".

Also the good old "The only way to survive on a bike is to realise that as far as everybody else is concerned, you don't exist".

That really talked me out of getting one, I've always wanted one since I was young though..
yup thats exactly why i dont own one... I love them like crazy and have been tempted so many times to buy one but that same thought keeps coming back. Then I moved to QLD and thought..................... HELL NO

Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 8:00 pm
by Astron_Boy
I miss my 125 :cry:

Little while off getting my 09 600RR, but that 06 looks great!

Nice buy!

About the only time Honda does things right IMO ;)