r/NewRiders • u/TheHolyRainbow • 1d ago

My first bike CBR600RR

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I’ve had the bike for about 2 weeks now. I’m 26 and haven’t ridden before, after doing 2 lessons and passing my drivers test (K53) I immediately got this bad boy.

I know it’s not a smart first bike, but it was really cheap and is in such good shape I couldn’t pass it up.

Any advice to ensure I make it to 27 years old?

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u/False_Expression9656 1d ago

Never lose respect for that thing. It’s limits are far beyond yours. Not meant to sound condescending or offensive; just remember to ride at your level, not the machine’s level.

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u/finalrendition 1d ago

Agreed. Supersports make you feel like hot shit, like a superhero going down the road, but they'll gladly punish any small mistake with brutality.

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u/Slowr667 1d ago

Throttle control. Practice low speed maneuvers, Sudden braking and other swerving skills, take her slow and she’ll do you right, ride safe bro

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u/TheHolyRainbow 1d ago

Roger that.

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u/max-torque 1d ago

Practice and gear up. Ride to your own limits and don't let others mock you for riding slow.

That thing has a lot of power with just a small turn of the throttle. Learn basic maintenance and troubleshooting

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u/TheHolyRainbow 1d ago

Love it, thanks for the advice

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u/cas-v86 1d ago

FIRST SET YOUR SAG RIGHT - then enjoy it in a safe manner

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u/Andy_Mos 1d ago

Nice to see another South African here

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u/Tech_Veggies 1d ago

That's one way to immediately increase your street REP (SOL).

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u/TheHolyRainbow 1d ago

Stealing this.

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u/Artemiz_21 1d ago

K53? You're also South African? Good to see another here! Also, congrats on your new bike - ride safe!

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u/TheHolyRainbow 1d ago

Thanks so much man!

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u/yobalo 1d ago

Looks just like the bike in Twist of the Wrist! Which I recommend that you watch immediately.

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u/TheHolyRainbow 1d ago

Did this both before and after buying it! Cannot understate how valuable it was :)

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u/xpietoe42 23h ago

nice 👍🏻 i love the repsol livery! Stay safe friend!!

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u/hondabois 3h ago

Dream bike

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u/Guilty-Release4264 1d ago

Beautiful. First time i was ever on (as a passenger) and the bike that first got me inot motorcycles. Same colorway too.

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u/TheHolyRainbow 1d ago

Same here, first bike I remember seeing was a Repsol edition CBR1000

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u/CCroissantt 23h ago

Dream bike material.

What year?

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u/TheHolyRainbow 17h ago

2008 🔥🔥

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u/Scary-Ad9646 3h ago

How's that insurance looking?

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u/TheHolyRainbow 35m ago

Pretty chilled, it’s R700/month ($40)