2008 cbr 600rr - Page 2

cadd · May 21st, 2015, 09:20 PM

I use blackstone labs for oil analysis. Give it a shot. It's not too expensive. Just save a few ounces of the oil in a clean bottle right now. When their kit comes into the mail, transfer that oil into their kit and send it back to them.

backinthesaddleagain · May 21st, 2015, 09:20 PM

Great score. Had a 2009. Great bike.

backinthesaddleagain · May 21st, 2015, 09:21 PM

Mine was a mix of street 80% and rest track. Rossi ii or q3 will make it a good handler all around.

choneofakind · May 22nd, 2015, 02:20 AM

Sure. Won't hurt anything.

Hero Danny · May 22nd, 2015, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by backinthesaddleagain

Mine was a mix of street 80% and rest track. Rossi ii or q3 will make it a good handler all around.

I was thinking about getting the Michelin road 4 tires. They're expensive though, at $350 for the pair... but tires are a big deal so I mean as well spend the extra $$

LittleRedNinjette · May 22nd, 2015, 06:33 AM

The road 4s would be good for what you seem to want to do with the bike. I love mine.

Bigballsofpaint · May 22nd, 2015, 06:48 AM

Now youll see the added cost of a bigger bike. Most $ in tires more often, more money in brakes since you have 2 in the front, worse gas mileage, higher insurance. More smiles though, at least for me.

adouglas · May 22nd, 2015, 07:12 AM

Oil analysis at <7,000 miles?

Meh. Why bother? You can tell more about how a bike's been treated just by looking at its condition. If the guy had thrashed it hard enough to do damage with that few miles, then he wouldn't have given a rip about the rest of the bike either.

Use the basic, common-sense tests to see what's going on in the engine.

Use your touch. Stick your finger in the tail pipe (when it's cold, duh). Oily? Then it's blowing oil. Excessively sooty? Then it might have fueling issues. Dry? Then you're okay....

Use your nose. Smell anything funky? Then you have a fluid leak, or something's burning that shouldn't be burning, like oil. Or something's not burning that should be, like gasoline. Oil smell like burnt coffee? Bad.

Use your ears. Sound like a box of loose nuts and bolts being shaken? Bad. Weird ticking/clunking? Ditto. Something just not right? Investigation warranted.

Use your eyes. Oil normal color? Engine dry (no leaks)? Signs of repair suggesting abuse (new case covers on a beat-up engine)? Stripped/mangled fasteners (sign of poor maintenance practices)?

You don't need to use your taste, unless, you know, licking stuff floats your boat. If that's the case, keep it to yourself, you pervert.

Put the money into a track day fund... doooo eeettttttt.......

Hero Danny · May 27th, 2015, 12:24 PM

I just bought some Michelin Pilot Road 4 tires. Ran me $350 for both tire and install will run me another $70 for the pair... :/ so $420 total invested. I hated spending the money, BUT like you guys said, tires are the most important thing on a bike it is what connects you to the road.

I just hope these road 4 tires are all they are drummed up to be. I know the road 3's were considerably less money (would of saved me like $80) but I figured, new bike mine as well put the best on there. I hope they will last me another 10k miles since I don't do any hard riding really. Just commuting.

Also, slight update: I did the Rotella oil change, with K&N filter. Old oil didn't look too bad which is a good thing. I also scrubbed the HELL out of the old chain, got all the crap off and I made sure to put some good quality chain wax on there. This was just 200 miles ago so I'm going to have to lube it again very soon. I had to invest in some pitbull delrin plastic spools $20 but they are well worth it. I also bought some Shorty levers which were $25 and they are AWESOME! Huge improvement! I adjusted the shifter and everything is starting to just agree with me more. I also ordered some shogun frame sliders for $100. An expensive investment but they are a whole lot cheaper than fairings.

Not sure what will be next.. I want to modify the stock seat, I was thinking about following a DIY and put in some gel inserts. Seems rather cheap. Also, I'm looking at buying a second hand carbon fiber instrument cluster cover which will look awesome!

choneofakind · May 27th, 2015, 04:56 PM

Why is everything an "investment"? You know there's no return on investment here. Actually doesn't raise the value of your vehicle at all...

verboten1 · May 27th, 2015, 05:09 PM

Very true, those are consumables, and the bike itself is a depreciating asset.

Rarely is a vehicle an investment, but a bike to me is an investment in my sanity

csmith12 · May 27th, 2015, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by verboten1

a bike to me is an investment in my sanity

Funny... it's "insanity" for me.

Sirref · May 27th, 2015, 05:14 PM

vehicles are investments all the time, they're just not monetary investments unless it's a work vehicle

pleasure vehicles like ours tend to be are not at all monetary investments. Monetary investment being an expected monetary return on investment as opposed to "smiles per mile" of which I get many from my bike and would get a shitton from that bike

Hero Danny · May 27th, 2015, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Why is everything an "investment"? You know there's no return on investment here. Actually doesn't raise the value of your vehicle at all...

I mean, now we're just playing with words. I obviously don't think I'm adding any real value to my bike. Luckily that's not my goal. As Sirref stated, it's an investment in my happiness.

I mean, come on. How often do we here the phrase "You should invest in some gear, or tires, etc"? It's just a phrase.

cbinker · May 27th, 2015, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hero Danny

I mean, now we're just playing with words. I obviously don't think I'm adding any real value to my bike. Luckily that's not my goal. As Sirref stated, it's an investment in my happiness.

I mean, come on. How often do we here the phrase "You should invest in some gear, or tires, etc"? It's just a phrase.

Gear and tires are insurance, insurance is an investment.

choneofakind · May 27th, 2015, 06:18 PM

Words are important. Words show your meaning. Words imply attitude and belief. Words show a level of care in your work completion. Pick the right words and you can communicate what you intended.

The difference there is that gear actually is an investment. Gear reduces risk and reduces injury. That's an investment.

cbinker · May 27th, 2015, 06:52 PM

words are also important, because on a forum that is the only form of communication. proper grammar here is actually paramount to getting your idea across.

Hero Danny · May 27th, 2015, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Words are important. Words show your meaning. Words imply attitude and belief. Words show a level of care in your work completion. Pick the right words and you can communicate what you intended.

The difference there is that gear actually is an investment. Gear reduces risk and reduces injury. That's an investment.

lol... you win buddy.

tfkrocks · May 27th, 2015, 08:20 PM

To quote a psychology phd I met: "Words mean stuff."

Hero Danny · May 27th, 2015, 08:23 PM

Not exactly like where this thread is going... but yeah, they do.

MrAtom · May 27th, 2015, 09:25 PM

Hero Danny · May 31st, 2015, 11:52 AM

The pilot 4's are installed and man oh man what a difference! I've never taken off motorcycle wheels before. It wasn't easy peasy but it for sure wasn't too bad the most amount of time was making sure everything was perfect, chain slack, wheel alignment, etc. While I was at it I cleaned the brakes checked pad wear greased the axles, etc. So I feel much better about the bike as a whole. Took her for a ride and she handled like a dream. I love this bike.

May 21st, 2015, 09:20 PM	#41
cadd cadd cadd cadd Name: Cadd Location: 41°21'13.1"N, 74°41'37.4"W Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 300 Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '15	I use blackstone labs for oil analysis. Give it a shot. It's not too expensive. Just save a few ounces of the oil in a clean bottle right now. When their kit comes into the mail, transfer that oil into their kit and send it back to them. __________________________________________________ Riding it like I financed it.

May 22nd, 2015, 06:33 AM	#46
LittleRedNinjette Certified Troublemaker Name: Teri Location: Hamilton, NJ Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Aug '13, Aug '14, Feb '17	The road 4s would be good for what you seem to want to do with the bike. I love mine. __________________________________________________ Raven's Rejuvenation A bruise is a lesson... and each lesson makes us better...

May 22nd, 2015, 06:48 AM	#47
Bigballsofpaint ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jay Location: CT Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2015 636 ABS - 69 Honda 305 Posts: A lot.	Now youll see the added cost of a bigger bike. Most $ in tires more often, more money in brakes since you have 2 in the front, worse gas mileage, higher insurance. More smiles though, at least for me. __________________________________________________ Current - 2015 30th Anniversary Ninja 636 ABS - 1969 Honda 305 Scrambler Previously - 2011 Ninja 1000, 2008 Ducati 848, 2011 Ninja 250 SE

May 22nd, 2015, 07:12 AM	#48
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	Oil analysis at <7,000 miles? Meh. Why bother? You can tell more about how a bike's been treated just by looking at its condition. If the guy had thrashed it hard enough to do damage with that few miles, then he wouldn't have given a rip about the rest of the bike either. Use the basic, common-sense tests to see what's going on in the engine. Use your touch. Stick your finger in the tail pipe (when it's cold, duh). Oily? Then it's blowing oil. Excessively sooty? Then it might have fueling issues. Dry? Then you're okay.... Use your nose. Smell anything funky? Then you have a fluid leak, or something's burning that shouldn't be burning, like oil. Or something's not burning that should be, like gasoline. Oil smell like burnt coffee? Bad. Use your ears. Sound like a box of loose nuts and bolts being shaken? Bad. Weird ticking/clunking? Ditto. Something just not right? Investigation warranted. Use your eyes. Oil normal color? Engine dry (no leaks)? Signs of repair suggesting abuse (new case covers on a beat-up engine)? Stripped/mangled fasteners (sign of poor maintenance practices)? You don't need to use your taste, unless, you know, licking stuff floats your boat. If that's the case, keep it to yourself, you pervert. Put the money into a track day fund... doooo eeettttttt....... __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.

May 27th, 2015, 12:24 PM	#49
Hero Danny Inline 4!!! Name: Danny Location: MA Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2008 CBR600rr, 1987 KLR 250 Posts: A lot.	I just bought some Michelin Pilot Road 4 tires. Ran me $350 for both tire and install will run me another $70 for the pair... :/ so $420 total invested. I hated spending the money, BUT like you guys said, tires are the most important thing on a bike it is what connects you to the road. I just hope these road 4 tires are all they are drummed up to be. I know the road 3's were considerably less money (would of saved me like $80) but I figured, new bike mine as well put the best on there. I hope they will last me another 10k miles since I don't do any hard riding really. Just commuting. Also, slight update: I did the Rotella oil change, with K&N filter. Old oil didn't look too bad which is a good thing. I also scrubbed the HELL out of the old chain, got all the crap off and I made sure to put some good quality chain wax on there. This was just 200 miles ago so I'm going to have to lube it again very soon. I had to invest in some pitbull delrin plastic spools $20 but they are well worth it. I also bought some Shorty levers which were $25 and they are AWESOME! Huge improvement! I adjusted the shifter and everything is starting to just agree with me more. I also ordered some shogun frame sliders for $100. An expensive investment but they are a whole lot cheaper than fairings. Not sure what will be next.. I want to modify the stock seat, I was thinking about following a DIY and put in some gel inserts. Seems rather cheap. Also, I'm looking at buying a second hand carbon fiber instrument cluster cover which will look awesome! __________________________________________________ Be careful. Remember you are invisible

May 21st, 2015, 09:20 PM	#42
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Great score. Had a 2009. Great bike.

May 21st, 2015, 09:21 PM	#43
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Mine was a mix of street 80% and rest track. Rossi ii or q3 will make it a good handler all around.

May 22nd, 2015, 02:20 AM	#44
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Sure. Won't hurt anything.

May 27th, 2015, 04:56 PM	#50
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Why is everything an "investment"? You know there's no return on investment here. Actually doesn't raise the value of your vehicle at all...

May 27th, 2015, 05:09 PM	#51
verboten1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Monroe, MI Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '75 CB550:.'82 XV920:.'00 KLR650:.'00 EX250:.'08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - June '15	Very true, those are consumables, and the bike itself is a depreciating asset. Rarely is a vehicle an investment, but a bike to me is an investment in my sanity __________________________________________________ '82 XV920: Soon to be tracker--'00 KLR685:adv --'04 DRZ400E--'12 Super Tenere --'13 Versys Ride more, worry less.

May 27th, 2015, 05:14 PM	#53
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	vehicles are investments all the time, they're just not monetary investments unless it's a work vehicle pleasure vehicles like ours tend to be are not at all monetary investments. Monetary investment being an expected monetary return on investment as opposed to "smiles per mile" of which I get many from my bike and would get a shitton from that bike __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?
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May 27th, 2015, 06:18 PM	#56
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Words are important. Words show your meaning. Words imply attitude and belief. Words show a level of care in your work completion. Pick the right words and you can communicate what you intended. The difference there is that gear actually is an investment. Gear reduces risk and reduces injury. That's an investment.

May 27th, 2015, 06:52 PM	#57
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	words are also important, because on a forum that is the only form of communication. proper grammar here is actually paramount to getting your idea across. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

May 27th, 2015, 08:20 PM	#59
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May 27th, 2015, 08:23 PM	#60
Hero Danny Inline 4!!! Name: Danny Location: MA Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2008 CBR600rr, 1987 KLR 250 Posts: A lot.	Not exactly like where this thread is going... but yeah, they do. __________________________________________________ Be careful. Remember you are invisible

May 27th, 2015, 09:25 PM	#61
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May 31st, 2015, 11:52 AM	#62
Hero Danny Inline 4!!! Name: Danny Location: MA Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2008 CBR600rr, 1987 KLR 250 Posts: A lot.	The pilot 4's are installed and man oh man what a difference! I've never taken off motorcycle wheels before. It wasn't easy peasy but it for sure wasn't too bad the most amount of time was making sure everything was perfect, chain slack, wheel alignment, etc. While I was at it I cleaned the brakes checked pad wear greased the axles, etc. So I feel much better about the bike as a whole. Took her for a ride and she handled like a dream. I love this bike. __________________________________________________ Be careful. Remember you are invisible

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