Rattler Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Picked it up today. 1988 Honda CBR 600F1, 34,000 kms, runs fantastically! Came with 2 full face helmets, and a really nice riding jacket. $2000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_O_A_D Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Now to remain an Adult, on one of those would be my problem. They pop wheelies to easy, I'm a sucker for the temptation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta7 Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 very nice please take care ... too many of my biker mates ended up in hospital at one time or another, I broke my kneecap when I was 24 on my bonneville 750. usually not the bikers fault but someone not looking I love bikes but I dont think Ill ever get another, too many folk on the roads around here who dont know what they are doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold_Gambler Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Sweet.... my Kawi Vulcan 500 is gently depreciating in the corner of my garage... I refuse to sell it so it'll stay there until 2030 when the kids are grown up and no longer depend on me to provide for them. Coincidentally, 2030 is about the time I'll be back on line to fly with you guys again, LOL <sigh>... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rox Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Cool ride. Is it powered by a Merlin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blairgowrie Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 I am a bit surprised after you recent car accident that you would get a motor cycle. Take extreme care mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DD_Brando Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 I had to let go of my dandy outfit - a 16-valve K100RS BMW tied to a steel, military sidecar - this year, as the combination of the battery/ stimulator unit implanted in my left chest plus the total lack of a right arm has meant I just don't have the physical strength to ride it any more. So I've hung up my boots and helmet and bequeathed the Green Meanie to a deserving friend who lives up on Dartmoor and is otherwise cut off. Sixteen years ago a moronic nonce came six feet over the centre-line and crashed into me, with the result being a horrific list of damage to my right shoulder and my spine. If that ain't bad enough, it's more or less ended my flight-simming days too. It ain't one of those injuries that heals up and goes away, and my condition is deteriorating. Yes, I know I spent most of last year building the wall in my garden, and a fine job it is too; but if I'd had a spare grand or two around I would've happily paid someone else to do it! I ain't saying don't ride: just ride really defensively. Any of the other drivers around you is just as likely to be as stupid as the #@;^ that did for me, and don't ever forget it. Take lids, boots and leathers, and your brain - but leave your ego behind B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Yes becareful bud....seen wayyyyy too many "road crayons" in my day....if u know what i mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadTrooper Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Nice bike Rattler. I agree with Delta7. Please be very careful on the roads this time of the year. The cagers are not used to see motorcycles on the roads so look out !! I hope that you have a great biking season my friend MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snacko Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Nice! How many miles on it Rattler? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1. DDz Quorum FoolTrottel Posted May 6, 2011 1. DDz Quorum Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 I'd so be so very dead and killed and stuff so very quickly if I'd ever get my butt on one of those... Be careful man... enjoy it, but be careful... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensenPark Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 excellent Pete... It will go with your aerodynamic haircut! Look forward to seeing you bring it up to Edmonton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattler Posted May 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 I am certainly going to be very careful, all - thanks for the concern! @BG - meh, you can let life get to you, or you can go on with what you've been given. I've always wanted a street bike, and this one fell into my lap, so I went for it. I am a very careful rider, defensive driving course, etc. I'm never complacent. @Snacko - 34,700 km on the dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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