Hello, this is my CBR
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Hello, this is my CBR - 3/29/2007 5:46:45 PM
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impmonkey
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Hello I would just like to introduce myself and my brand new to me cbr 600 F1. I have been riding a 1981 cb900f, but was looking for something a bit smaller and lighter. Picked her up for 1900 with a helmet and Jacket I won't use. ;)
New Tires, D&D exhaust, and a new paint job.
Couple of ?s, does anyone know where I could pick up a fairing bolt kit for her, also are there any aftermarket seat kits around for this bike. Thanks
Chuck
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RE: Hello, this is my CBR - 3/29/2007 6:00:01 PM
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telgren
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First off congrads and welcome to the site. Beautiful looking cane you have there.
As for the bolt kits, I would do some scouring on ebay, its probably your best bet for the dollar. As for aftermarket seats, a lot of guys have gone with an RR tail mod. rrosco just did his and it looks exceptional. If you want to keep it more stock looking, try http://www.airtech-streamlining.com/hondaz/CBR600F1198790.htm They make a slip over that just needs paint and some holes to make it bolt in.
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RE: Hello, this is my CBR - 3/29/2007 7:47:58 PM
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michigan_313
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what do you mean by "seat kit". what exactly are you looking to do with your seat?
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RE: Hello, this is my CBR - 3/29/2007 8:39:18 PM
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impmonkey
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Well i had a gun fighter with lady on my old bike. I would like that style as my girl does like to ride with me. But I guess I could just reupolster the seat and get a the cover from airtech. Does corbin even make a seat for us cane riders anymore?
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RE: Hello, this is my CBR - 3/29/2007 11:47:40 PM
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rrasco
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i have seen a corbin or two on ebay. i have also seen some seat covers somewhere, but i dont remember where, sry.
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RE: Hello, this is my CBR - 3/30/2007 3:06:50 AM
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michigan_313
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you can always strip the seat down to the seatpan and buy new seat foam and cut into the desired shape then re-upholster. any local upholstry shop that does automotive interiors will or should have a large selection of cover types for you to choose from, texture, color, piping, etc. i had my seat reupholstered for $45, same texture and color as the oem seat, nothing fancy.
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RE: Hello, this is my CBR - 3/30/2007 10:16:55 AM
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impmonkey
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nothing is wrong with the helmet or jacket they are just both a size to big that is all.
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RE: Hello, this is my CBR - 3/30/2007 10:58:13 AM
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rrasco
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i would not ever wear a used helmet. you dont know if its ever been dropped or down. which can compromise the insulation.
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RE: Hello, this is my CBR - 3/30/2007 12:22:38 PM
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yardstickninja
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That is a great looking cane there, I am painting mine in may, I hope it turns out half as good as yours.
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RE: Hello, this is my CBR - 3/30/2007 3:53:27 PM
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big10donjuan
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Wow.... that looks really nice... and I have to agree that Jo-Ann fabrics is going to be your best bet for the seat. I recovered a few car seats with vinyl from there.... a bike seat shouldn't need more than 1/2 a yard of material, and tops $10 in foam.... in all the total deal should cost $20 and take a few hours to cut the foam to shape and staple the covering over it.....
good luck and congratulations on a very nice bike
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RE: Hello, this is my CBR - 3/30/2007 3:55:03 PM
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impmonkey
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Thanks guys. The color is nice just not exactly my taste, though it has grown on me. Anyone want to suggest a nice helmet that is sub 200 that would match?
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RE: Hello, this is my CBR - 3/30/2007 4:11:36 PM
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rrasco
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check on ebay, you can often get a helmet for alot less than retail, my helmet was $160 MSRP, but i got it for around $70. dunno how much the icon mainframe is, but i thought they had one close to that color.
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