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  1. godabitibi

    godabitibi F1 Veteran

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  2. Devilsolsi

    Devilsolsi F1 Veteran
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    The bike itself is the same as a regular 600RR, the colors were only available for 2 years on the 600. I believe they have been available at other times for the 1000. The HRC also gets the gold forks that the other 600s don't.

    While a CBR 600 isn't a rare bike, you won't see many in these colors. See my ad in the classified section for more pics.
     
  3. dlopez001

    dlopez001 Formula Junior

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    #728 dlopez001, Apr 16, 2016
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  4. tundraphile

    tundraphile F1 Veteran

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    #729 tundraphile, Apr 18, 2016
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    Picked this up a couple of months ago, 25 years away from dirt riding. Never mind the mess behind. VF1000R parts strewn about that will get their own picture when that bike is restored.

    Anyway, 2008 YZ450F that had some nice upgrades and the suspension was already set up for my weight by the previous owner.

    I have taken it out a couple of times and have had trouble adapting back from the street to dirt. Feeling the front end sliding, and having the front and rear wheels out of line is disconcerting because of a quarter-century of street riding. I'm weighting the front too much, essentially riding the front wheel like you would on the street. Obviously a software problem (me) as the bike is amazing. Still have some work to do on the brakes. Mainly to set it up so that it is comfortable for me. Back brake is tricky through boots, forgot about that challenge. And I have had to consciously remove my finger from the front brake, on the street the front does most of the stopping but try that on the dirt and you will be on your head in short order.

    Tests from 2008 say this bike is soft on power? What the hell was faster than this? It is incredible and can pull like a tractor or scream like a dragster. Anyone that says a 450 doesn't have enough power for them is either full of it or someone pays them to ride their machines. So far only mods I have done is a GYTR flywheel weight, skid plate, and barkbusters. May gear it down a bit for woods, or maybe just sell it before it kills me.

    It is like looking back on a past relationship, in time you only remember the good things then run into her and remember why you ended it. Dirt riding is kind of the same way for old flabby me. I have spent the afternoons surviving which is not exactly the same thing as fun.
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  5. Devilsolsi

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    What are your plans for it? Where do you ride it?

    I have actually never ridden on dirt. When I was younger I used to race BMX and begged my parents to try out MX. Never happened.
     
  6. tundraphile

    tundraphile F1 Veteran

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    #731 tundraphile, Apr 18, 2016
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    Some woods riding and there are a few public places here that are around lead mines. The tailings from the mines form large areas of a coarse sand-like stuff that can give great traction after rain.

    Only done a couple of days in the Mark Twain National Forest so far at a popular area here called Chadwick. ATVs wash out a lot of the trails and make them difficult for bikes, but other riders seem to do OK. I had an RM250 back in the day and was looking for another 250 two-stroke but when this came up locally it seemed like a good deal. Rode my buddy's KTM 250SX yesterday too and it felt more nimble even though they weigh almost exactly the same.

    Don't plan on actually racing anything, just trail riding and goofing around. MX is another level entirely. A young man's sport for sure.

    BTW, this is a great channel on youtube. Some of these guys are very good riders but they eat dirt too.
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJAvmhgP0h1AEKY8vTEJPJg

    This is close to the level of difficulty I was on yesterday, tight with a few challenging parts. I wasn't going nearly this fast. A couple of weeks ago I whacked a tree with my handlebar and went head first into it, stunning myself for a minute or so. They are freaking me out a bit right now.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qx9kROnAN4c
     
  7. Wade

    Wade Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #732 Wade, Apr 18, 2016
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    Sweet! And nice stand too.

    EDIT: Found it
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  8. Pyrford Ranger

    Pyrford Ranger Formula Junior

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  9. Dave.0

    Dave.0 Karting

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    best exhaust ever -- congratulations
     
  10. kizdan

    kizdan F1 Veteran

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    Suh-weet! Enjoy her safely.
     
  11. dave80gtsi

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  12. Pyrford Ranger

    Pyrford Ranger Formula Junior

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    nice! was my older brother's first bike back in the 70s, you see these and H1 and H2 down at Box Hill or East Meon quite a bit these days in the UK, retro is definitely in and getting expensive. Workmate just paid £7000 for a H1 in ex.cond.
     
  13. Pyrford Ranger

    Pyrford Ranger Formula Junior

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    Dave and Dan, thanks for the compliment.
     
  14. John B

    John B Formula 3

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    #739 John B, May 4, 2016
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  15. chris marsh

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    WOW! back in the 70's I had both the 500's and 750 versions, never knew there was a 250 until today.
     
  16. dave80gtsi

    dave80gtsi Formula 3
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    And don't forget about their 350 triple which grew to be a 400 over the years.

    I am thinking about thinning the herd a bit, so the bike is for sale. PM me if interested.

    Thanks - DM
     
  17. godabitibi

    godabitibi F1 Veteran

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    My cousin had one, I think it was a 400 triple 1973, is this possible? Green. I had a 1972 CB175T and we exchanged our ride for a try. What a Fu..ing crazy bike it was back then for the size.

    Fast bikes are not for me! That's why I drive an old 1100 V Star with Vance & Hines pipes.
     
  18. Streetsurfer

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  19. blackbolt22

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  20. Devilsolsi

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    Nice! Same colors as my 2013 600RR. Love it!
     
  21. eddy348

    eddy348 Rookie

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    #746 eddy348, May 27, 2016
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  22. FLORIDAsnakeEyes

    FLORIDAsnakeEyes Formula 3
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    #747 FLORIDAsnakeEyes, Jun 11, 2016
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  23. kizdan

    kizdan F1 Veteran

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    Stunning!
     
  24. Michiel Mobiel

    Michiel Mobiel Formula 3

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    #749 Michiel Mobiel, Jun 23, 2016
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  25. Michiel Mobiel

    Michiel Mobiel Formula 3

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    #750 Michiel Mobiel, Jun 23, 2016
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