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Nice "Old School"!

Dave

 

Like a Hurricane!


I had a F2 BTW:
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Nice paintjob. I dont know anything about the motorcycle but I like the paint job.

 

Nicely bought as a starter bike.

I dont know of any specific owners groups for the old CB's but I'm sure a google search will find you something.

Used parts shouldnt be too hard to find at local bike wrecking yards.

You can prolly still get most parts from Honda... you'd be suprised what can still be in the parts supply chain for some older bikes.

check out a MSF course and or a trackday novice class.

well done. Have fun. Wear your gear (always). Be safe.

 

Info can be found here

www.honda-tech.com

go to the motorcycle forum, ask around they will direct you to the proper places for everything you need, other forums, etc...

have a nice day, i am in the market for a new bike....maybe a honda might be in order...have a good day

 

a little bit of advice...

do a complete service on the bike. Drain and replace all fluids, including brake fluid, change the plugs, look at the air filter. Who knows when it was last done. Old brake fluid can give you VERY weak brakes on a bike. It will also let you take a look around under the fairings, get to know where everything is. Give it a good clean up with the fairings off too. You can spot leaks (if any) easier. Little things can make a big difference on a bike. A slight oil leak on a car might just dirty up the engine, on a bike it can slick up a rear tire, and thats trouble. Best to know when/where/how trouble might start.

Its not "life and death"... on my bikes I pay just a little more attention to those sort of things as the consequences of something going bad can be bigger than with a car.

Get a clymers or a factory shop manual. do a service. Have a beer or two while doing it.... have fun.

 

If you have not taken the Dot motorcycle drivers course yet GO DO IT

But one thing Chop's was right as usual with the bike stuff, make sure your tires are good, not just "Safety" tires make sure the fluids are fresh and topped. Driving a bike is firstly VERY defensive it will make you a much better car driver. be aware of your surroundings to the point of obsession. There are some drivers who, even if they are looking right at you, don't see you. Assume everyone is trying to kill you and you will be fine. take it easy and then look into the CMRA or AMA to see if they have a biginner and advanced road racing school handy to you. SHUT UP PARK THE EGO AND LEARN.

and get your self some good riding equipment (Joe Rocket makes some good warm weather riding iron)


http://www.cbrforum.com/

 

and to a lesser extent: http://forums.cbrworld.net/forums/

sweet bike , i have an F4 right now.

 

Now you've stepped in it.. the helmet contraversy...

well, a while back Motorcyclist Magazine did a BIG test on lots of different helmets...

Near the top were the cheapest helmets, Scorpion brand being one of them. Top brands like Arai, Shoei and Suomy didnt do so well.

again, there are theories to support all sides of the helmet wars.

most important is to get one that fits you right, then go from there with features, budget... so forth.

A karting helmet? dunno what the difference is between them and motorcycle helmets... but I'd err on the side of safety and get the gear designed for the task. Get yerself a gen-u-whine motorsicle helmet.

 

Ya think ?? I'm going to have to ponder this for a while.

 

http://www.lockhartphillipsusa.com/

http://www.erionracing.com/

http://www.redracingparts.com/en/english.htm

http://www.kneedraggers.com/

http://www.tenkatemotoren.nl/

 

Actually, if you reread the article, the Suomy was the BEST performing helmet they tested. It is BTSI and NOT Snell rated, which was the basis of the article-- Snell is not the end-all-be-all helmet rating. I bought my Suomy Spec 1-R Extreme after reading both parts.

Dave

 

Ventilation, aerodynamics, and weight also play a big part in safety, imho. Especially in hot climates.

I bought a KBC VR2 after reading that article. Good looking helmet, fairly light weight, and inexpensive. However, KBC must hate air, because none of it enters their helmets. The first 90 degree day convinced me to sell the helmet and get another Arai. Went down in a race last year, with my Arai. Bounced on my head at well over 100mph, and walked away with nothing more than a concussion.

Ever notice how you either have an Arai head, or a Shoei head? SHape and fit wise, I mean.

I like the way Shoei's give people "Coolio" hair.

 

Can you get non SNELL rated Suomy's in the US?

I'll have to check with the Soumy rep and see...

 

For street riding, I like the Fieldsheer Highland suit.

One piece, zips all the way down to the boot, adequate ventilation, great liner for winter (28 degrees and no cold air) and plenty of armor.

 

Old school?

This is old school.
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CBRs have come a long way ...
..anyway is that the first CBR ever connosieurs ?

is CBR600F an Hurricane the same thing?