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  1. 05-31-2010, 12:48 PM #1
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    New Rider with a few questions :)

    Hello all!
    I just got my M2 and now I play the waiting game of 60 days! What fun.
    But I don't mind, this gives me time to look at a few bikes. And I think I have found one. A 2000 Honda CBR 600F4.

    The problem is, the "stator" does not work. And considering that the bike is old and has 60k on it, I wanted to get a checkup with compression test as well.

    I have called a few places like Cycle world and Snowcity but these guys are charing me $600+!!

    So now the golden question, can the Gta Motorcylcle community suggest a cheaper mechanic shop? or just suggest how not to get hustled by these cycleshops?

    I am a complete newbie(as if you can't already tell). Thanks for the help!!
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  2. 05-31-2010, 01:06 PM #2
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    Re: New Rider with a few questions :)

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  3. 05-31-2010, 01:09 PM #3
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    Re: New Rider with a few questions :)

    CBR600 F4 or the RR are decent starter bikes.

    I ride an RR myself. How much money are you looking to spend on your bike?

    Give you an example, i picked up my RR w/ 9800km on it for like $5000 last year.
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  4. 05-31-2010, 01:16 PM #4
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    Re: New Rider with a few questions :)

    Quote Originally Posted by AdReNaLiNe99 View Post
    CBR600 F4 or the RR are decent starter bikes.

    I ride an RR myself. How much money are you looking to spend on your bike?

    Give you an example, i picked up my RR w/ 9800km on it for like $5000 last year.
    Looks like you got a good deal. The bike I am looking at is $2500, the question is should I spend $600 on it?
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    Re: New Rider with a few questions :)

    Thats a pretty good deal if the rest of the bike is sound. I paid $3700 for a 2000 CBR F4 in mint shape with 27k on it last month. There is one kiji that is selling certified, low k for 4000. I looked at a ton before I bought mine. Many have been dropped and damaged. Good luck and happy riding.
    2000 CBR F4, stock as a rock for now.
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    Re: New Rider with a few questions :)

    Quote Originally Posted by Ace View Post
    Looks like you got a good deal. The bike I am looking at is $2500, the question is should I spend $600 on it?
    See what's out there for $3100 and compare.

    I say a nice Kawasaki 250 might run you 4K, but there will be no headaches with it.

    Be patient with your selection. I took close to a year to find mine before i Bought it.
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    Re: New Rider with a few questions :)

    Good advice, but I want to stay away from 250s lol.
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    Re: New Rider with a few questions :)

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    Re: New Rider with a few questions :)

    welcome!
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    Re: New Rider with a few questions :)

    Thanks all! I hope to learn a lot from this site and hopefully have the guts to take the bike on the 401 and actually meet!
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    welcome!
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