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Buying advices... - 6/24/2008 2:27:35 PM

Marson

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Hi, I''m about to buy my first CBR 1000F this summer. I want a cheap bike with big potential to last for several years, both for short rides and mid touring rides. This one seem to be the right model for me! I''ve just had Suzuki and Kawasaki before, and people say Honda is of better quality, right through.

But, I have not got involved in the details about each years model and therefore I would like advices from you guys. Right now for example, I can choose from one 1995 with 4000km on the meter, and one 1997 with (probably touring) 7000km. Of course, there is a lot more details to be considered for each before a deal, but if I could just get some comments already here I would be more than happy!

Thanks in advance!

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RE: Buying advices... - 6/24/2008 2:39:47 PM

MarkR

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Bear in mind that the speedo only goes to 100''000, so 4,000 could be 104,000.
Look for oil leaks and noisy Alternator chain.
there will be other things to look for, but if I was to buy again..

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RE: Buying advices... - 6/24/2008 2:39:56 PM

pacojoseph

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No difference between 95 and 97 except for color schemes.

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RE: Buying advices... - 6/24/2008 2:49:50 PM

Marson

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Thanks for the tip about speedo. However, in Scandinavia where I live we have long winters which means (unfortunately) short biking seasons... 6-7 months. Because of this, "our bikes" does not very often do "speedo overtaking". Considering this, I think the risk is minimal.

Really swift replies on this forum, thanks for the info about models -95 and -97 too.

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RE: Buying advices... - 6/24/2008 8:09:28 PM

R1000

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quote:

ORIGINAL:.....I can choose from one 1995 with 4000km on the meter, and one 1997 with (probably touring) 7000km.....

I guess there is a zero missing in the figures above, right? In case the 95 has 30 000 less km''s on the odo, and probably is cheaper to, it will be the better buy since there are no differnces between these years,

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RE: Buying advices... - 6/24/2008 8:47:23 PM

Shadow1

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Welcome to the Forum !
These bikes have been known to run over 200 000 kilo''s without a rebuild, so these two bikes you are considering aren''t even run in yet

Mine is a 90 model and has 67000 K''s up.
I wish I could find one with such low K''s on the clock- check to be sure the bike wasn''t imported from somewhere else ......speedo wise

otherwise, +1 on comments from the other guys.

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RE: Buying advices... - 6/25/2008 1:41:30 AM

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Agree with the above.
I''ve been thinking about buying a Blackbird, so you might want to buy my CBR 1000F 1995, 75000 km?

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RE: Buying advices... - 6/25/2008 9:09:05 AM

Marson

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You''re so right, I missed a zero. 40.000 and 70.000km.

CosmoBob: Might be interesting. Depends on the price to be competitive, around 28K SEK, given mid season. Could that be plausible, or a mockery?

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RE: Buying advices... - 6/25/2008 10:59:27 AM

CosmoBob

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Marson

You''''re so right, I missed a zero. 40.000 and 70.000km.

CosmoBob: Might be interesting. Depends on the price to be competitive, around 28K SEK, given mid season. Could that be plausible, or a mockery?

I will send you a private message.

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RE: Buying advices... - 6/25/2008 12:20:28 PM

Noe

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I would go for low milage before age anytime. But again it depends on how the generel state the bikes is in.

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RE: Buying advices... - 6/26/2008 5:17:35 AM

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+1 Noe - my 1990 model had 17000 K''s on it after 14 years - owner was/is a friend.
Would have paid more than I did, just because of the condition.

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RE: Buying advices... - 7/3/2008 1:39:31 PM

Marson

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Thanks guys for your advices! Two days ago I bought a -96 CBR 1000F (black and grey) with 41000km mileage. Like Noe/R1000''s advice, I were concerned about low mileage. The chain hasn''''t been taken care of enough, but otherwise the condition is very good as far as I can judge!

Wow, what a bike! Heavy as ****, but a dream to ride on. Suits me perfectly as I''m a short person.
Have not experienced the same "kick" on any other bike on 3:rd gear from ~90km/h... the bike just bolt away. *ouh*

Buying a setup of bags and the dream of a EU touring is a bit closer.

Thanks again everyone, and I look forward to keep in touch through this forum concerning the owning of this bike in the future!

< Message edited by Marson -- 7/4/2008 10:41:39 AM >

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RE: Buying advices... - 7/3/2008 1:51:55 PM

Shadow1

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Nice !
100 in 3rd ? Nooooooooooooooooooooooo -

PUSH it !
She''ll do 160 in third, watch when the power comes in around 5500 revs...hehehehe
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK I love it !
Enjoy it.

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RE: Buying advices... - 7/3/2008 3:48:03 PM

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Nice buy Marson, you''re sure to enjoy your new mount for many years to come. I picked up my second hand ''93 three years ago with 22k miles on the clock, bone stock, and in excellent condition for $1800US (thanks Craigslist!). It was a great buy and I have not regretted it once. The bike is heavy, as you''ve already noted, but it still handles pretty well and it is rock solid stable on the freeway at speed. Great bike for a mature (43yrs) post crotch rocket guy like me, plus it provides some room to move around a bit, which at 6''4" is a great benefit. They are solid bikes and work well.
I hope you really enjoy yours!

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RE: Buying advices... - 7/4/2008 10:49:15 AM

Marson

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Shadow1: Owe you a clarification... I meant from 100 and up... on 3:rd and all the rest of them.
Weeee... 160 passes in a hurry!

Tallenuf: That''s right, I bought this bike/model because I want it to last for several years, both in the terms of economy and to satisfy my requirements.

< Message edited by Marson -- 7/4/2008 11:34:59 AM >

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