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Title: Time to say goodbye!
Post by: crzydood17 on January 21, 2013, 07:22:10 PM
Well, after 2 years I finally outgrew my baby. I will miss her dearly as she carried me through many hard times and blazed through many fun times.

I will probably still hang around every once in a while.

Now without further adieu...

My new baby!

(http://s14.postimage.org/qm88pj8nl/F4i.jpg)
Title: Re: Time to say goodbye!
Post by: jacob92icu on January 21, 2013, 07:25:51 PM
Lucky guy, that's an older one right?
Title: Re: Time to say goodbye!
Post by: crzydood17 on January 21, 2013, 07:33:51 PM
2001 CBR 600 F4i...

It is my dream bike. I wanted one of these for years before I even got my GS500.

100ish HP is a hell of a change from a GS500...

Amazingly, if anyone is interested the ergos are almost identical to a 04 GS500 with 89 Clipons, just a hair more aggressive and the feet are further back. 
Title: Re: Time to say goodbye!
Post by: jacob92icu on January 21, 2013, 07:35:35 PM
Nice man, just remember, just cause you have a cbr now doesn't mean some of can't still help you haha
Title: Re: Time to say goodbye!
Post by: Twisted on January 21, 2013, 10:32:14 PM
Nice bike. I had a ride of a ZX6R (636) the other day and was surprised how comfortable it was. I am tall though so I didnt find it to bad. Take it easy for the first few months. Things will happen a lot quicker on your CBR like tip in, power and braking. Take care  :thumb:
Title: Re: Time to say goodbye!
Post by: kml.krk on January 21, 2013, 10:44:52 PM
Congrats. New ride looks sweet!

Ride safe
Title: Re: Time to say goodbye!
Post by: adidasguy on January 21, 2013, 10:49:07 PM
Don't be a stranger. Honda people can still play the picture game.
Title: Re: Time to say goodbye!
Post by: weedahoe on January 21, 2013, 11:33:13 PM
Nice bike. First thing I would do is add some HID projectors in it though. I like being seen and being able to see.  :thumb:
Title: Re: Time to say goodbye!
Post by: mister on January 22, 2013, 12:21:47 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on January 21, 2013, 10:49:07 PM
Honda people can still play the picture game.

HA! Brilliant. ^^^^

The HP is an obvious. But watch the front brakes. Quite common in an Estop to grab too much on a new-to-you bike. And with the far superior brakes on your new baby it could end up tricky.

Enjoy your new experience.

Michael
Title: Re: Time to say goodbye!
Post by: crzydood17 on January 22, 2013, 07:43:46 AM
Oh yeah, she has some braking upgrades too, Galfer front waves and HH pads... But I have been playing around on my friends newer 600s, her breaking is a little weak in comparison to a R6. The real crazyness is if you twist the throttle... absolutely terrifying... There is no way anyone should ever start on a 600 i4 anyone who does is past mental.
Title: Re: Time to say goodbye!
Post by: jacob92icu on January 22, 2013, 11:35:40 AM
Hahaha. Somewhere along the road I am planning on getting a cbr1000rr. My dream bike  :icon_razz: If gas prices keep going the way they are that might have to change to a 600. Hows the gas mileage on it? I know its older but might as well start asking now.
Title: Re: Time to say goodbye!
Post by: crzydood17 on January 22, 2013, 11:37:42 AM
This is roughly similar to a 600RR engine, not much power difference or economy diff and the fuel injection is almost identical. I haven't really checked but high 30s low 40s.
Title: Re: Time to say goodbye!
Post by: jacob92icu on January 22, 2013, 11:47:24 AM
Good enough for me  :D