I have bought my first bike and can't stop grinning :)

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Picked up my first bike after passing my DAS 3 weeks ago and I'm in love! :) I've never ridden anything other than the ER6N i rode for 4 days during DAS and test and the random 125 i rode for a day during my CBT. It's a full on mid life crisis so i had my eye on a ZX6R, CBR600RR or GSX-R 600. However, they were all a bit more than I wanted to spend so i compromised and went for a CBR600F. Mind is a 04 with 9700 miles on it and it's in mint condition apart from a small dent in the exhaust can.

Well, all i can say is THANK GOD. It does not feel like i compromised at all. The bike has loads of power, looks gorgeous and makes a fantastic noise. I couldn't have asked for anything more. To top it all it's very comfy too. I rode her home riding on a motorway for the first time and riding in the dark for the first time. I had no mishaps and now I can't stop grinning. I even filtered and that was much easier than I thought. I did have to focus on not becoming complacent and staying observant and alert as I was enjoying myself so much.

Very pleased :)
 
Here's a pic taken by the chap selling it. It came with a baglux tank cover too :)

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Great first bike, looks like you've found a minter!

Just be careful, and don't be tempted to go out on it if it looks a slightly bit frosty, it's not worth it just yet as you're finding your feet.

Give her a good clean up over winter and service / refresh everything and she'll feel even better in the new year. And get a new can on it!!
 
Looks nice, take it easy, especially in this weather!

I remember buying my R6 on crimbo eve in the snow, only ridden a 125cc scooter before that!

Madness, loved it pooped myself but a damn fine bike.
 
Good choice, the CBR600F is really the perfect all rounder. Almost as quick as the more track focused 600's, but far more comfortable and refined if you do any distance on it. Insurance is probably a bit easier as well.
 
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