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Zak062 -> New owner here (3/18/2008 5:14:22 PM)

Hi guys, i just bought my first bike a few days ago. A 89 cbr600f. She runs really good considering its still 30 degrees out over here. I only have a few questions. How high is the bike suppose to idle at? Mine is at around 2k and that seems a little high for me. Also, i want to put on an aftermarket exhaust but im having trouble finding one. How hard is it to install on a bike anyways? Im quite car friendly, so you can use technical terms.

  
89cane -> RE: New owner here (3/18/2008 5:35:24 PM)

hey it is really easy to change out the pipe on this bike loosen a couple of botle and swap it out you can find the pipes pretty easily as well just google it or look around this site and you will find a place that can get you one.

DOOMED -> RE: New owner here (3/18/2008 5:39:21 PM)

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/5/88/7013/16534/PITEM/Vance-and-Hines-SS2-R-Slip-On-Exhaust-1990-Honda-CBR600F-Hurricane-Parts.aspx


thats the on i plan on getting when i get it running.

Billistic -> RE: New owner here (3/18/2008 5:40:40 PM)

I was told back in the day( by guys who raced them ) that the stock exhaust was the best for the bike although not so pleasing to the eye.

Zak062 -> RE: New owner here (3/18/2008 5:50:44 PM)

The stock exhaust is quite as hell. I want people to notice when im driving next to them so they dont move into me.

Gogar -> RE: New owner here (3/18/2008 5:57:31 PM)

You should try to get your warm idle between 1300-1500 rpm. Just take that left maintenance cover off and turn the idle screw CCW.

Billistic -> RE: New owner here (3/18/2008 6:41:52 PM)

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ORIGINAL: Zak062
The stock exhaust is quite as hell. I want people to notice when im driving next to them so they dont move into me.

Well, if that's the case ( and at the risk of sounding preachy ) learn some defensive riding techniques ( i.e. don't ride in peoples blind spot ) as they will save your ass more than a loud pipe.
Get some good gear, the best you can afford, and have fun.

Zak062 -> RE: New owner here (3/19/2008 1:43:54 PM)

Im having trouble seeing witht the left cover off. Where is the idle screw? is it gonna be a philips or flat head?

michigan_313 -> RE: New owner here (3/19/2008 2:20:06 PM)

when you open the cover, look about 5 inches back and to the right. should see a cable with a knob on the end peeking out between the center of the carb rack hanging.

you may need a flashlight.

87Cane600 -> RE: New owner here (3/19/2008 5:10:06 PM)

Congrats on your new ride. I bought an '87 last summer for my first bike and love it. If you are looking for a loud pipe for your 'Cane , check out a D&D system. I lucked up on a full system on Ebay for about $170 bucks shipped, header all the way back, black with a polished can. It is super loud, and sounds like a banshee wailing at interstate speeds. There is a video on youtube of an '88 with a D&D system.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlaOJrBvGb0

Anyway, just thought I would throw that out to you. Good luck with her, be good to her and she'll be good to you.

  

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