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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 05:12 AM
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I bought this bike monday afternoon and rode it home. I LOVE this thing. 1458 miles and not a scratch on her. She was laid down gently on grass - small cracked fairing, but the owner used bondo and painted the part ( i would have never guess it if he didn't point it out ).

For most of you that don't know me i started in August with a '95 GS500e and put close to 2000 miles on it. Thankfully i started on this bike as it is very forgiving and confidence building. I searched for months for a new bike (ebay, friends, craigslist, etc) and finally found this beautiful, amazing machine. After having ridden a couple of friends' RR's i came to the conclusion that i wanted this bike.

2003 Pearl Yellow Honda CBR 600RR











This bike has on it right now a yellow/chrome windshield and is lowered 1". The puchase came with a Brand New Dunlop rear tire (the one on the bike is plugged), original windshield, original Dogbone (rear ride height), tank bag, and a bunch of tools/screws/etc. The seller was very honest about things and was very sad to see the bike go. I assured him that i will take great care of this bike. First thing first - buying a disc lock, changing the oil, flushing the coolant, and getting the rear tire replaced before it warms up again.

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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 05:30 AM
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I hate you, but I mean that in the nicest way possible . Looking forward to you joining us on track this season!!!
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 05:46 AM
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 06:30 AM
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Nice bike, what can I say. What happened with the teg?
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 06:30 AM
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Looks like you found yourself quite a nice little upgrade there
What kind of Dunlop is it? It's not a D208zr is it?
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 07:20 AM
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i really wanted the same bike in the same color scheme. nice bike indeed!
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 08:40 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Newk &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Nice bike, what can I say. What happened with the teg?</TD></TR></TABLE>

i still have the teg, i'm driving that if the weather is cold/inclement

This bike won't see the rain - i'll try to keep it that way.
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 10:37 AM
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I always liked the yellow
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 10:43 AM
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that is a very sweet bike...

the frame slider install is super clean!!
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 10:44 AM
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change that rear tire asap.

plugged tires on a high performance bike = bad
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 10:46 AM
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Nice bike! Ride safe...
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 10:50 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jordo@KAP &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">that is a very sweet bike...

the frame slider install is super clean!!</TD></TR></TABLE>

i said the same thing. The previous owner actually did it him self.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RC51WV &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">change that rear tire asap.

plugged tires on a high performance bike = bad</TD></TR></TABLE>

i'm seeing when i can bring it by a local shop to get it done as a matter of fact, didnt know it was quite that bad though. Wasn't really planning on stunting or racing or really pushing it for a while. Thanks for the heads-up.
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 10:52 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by backlash &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It's not a D208zr is it? </TD></TR></TABLE>

it might be , what's so bad about it?
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 10:54 AM
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Well I Got a Bike 2...Just Yours Run's Mine needs work
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 11:01 AM
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that case cover looks nice


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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 11:59 AM
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sweet bike.. what type of yellow is that??
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 12:11 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RC51WV &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">change that rear tire asap.

plugged tires on a high performance bike = bad</TD></TR></TABLE>

So bad in fact, that most of the cycle shops around here wont even do it on sport bikes.
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 01:11 PM
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hot!!! love the color
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 01:27 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RC51WV &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">plugged tires on a high performance bike = bad</TD></TR></TABLE>

what's so bad about this tire? This is the free replacement tire btw

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by FernEF &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">sweet bike.. what type of yellow is that??</TD></TR></TABLE>

Pearl Yellow, signature color for the 2003 600RR
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 01:32 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Sijray21 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">it might be , what's so bad about it?</TD></TR></TABLE>
They are horrible tires.
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 09:43 PM
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Nice bike, I just picked up mine about 2 months ago
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Old Mar 17, 2006 | 10:57 AM
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Nice JayRay, now let's go riding, who cares if it's cold.
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Old Mar 17, 2006 | 11:06 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dragon &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Nice JayRay, now let's go riding, who cares if it's cold.</TD></TR></TABLE>

You should... as a beginner the last thing you need is hidden ice and tires that don't warm up to optimal grip.
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Old Mar 17, 2006 | 12:07 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Apocalypse &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

You should... as a beginner the last thing you need is hidden ice and tires that don't warm up to optimal grip.</TD></TR></TABLE>

haha, i think he was kidding

i've been riding around lately, but i'm giving the bike to FFx cycles for some service - getting the new tire on there and replacing that dogbone with the oem one so it rides nice and normal.

RJ would know about hidden ice right

i'm hoping the weather warms up and the spring rains come to wash off all the crap on the roads.
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Old Mar 17, 2006 | 12:09 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Sijray21 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">haha, i think he was kidding</TD></TR></TABLE>

Pretty sure he wasn't...
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