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I wish I could only wash once a year, i have been washing mine every few days because every time I ride it comes back looking like an oversized fly swatter. I should have taken a picture before I washed last time, it was absolutely ridiculous, front looked more insect colored than factory red. I tried using a sponge last time, worked as well as the power wash but it took like 10 times as long. I think I will go to the power wash again next time she needs a bath, and just use low low low power. I just can't stand the insect layer!

I power washed my bike the other day… didn't leave any scratches or strip the paint at all, and I avoided spraying in the exhaust and air intake obviously, but now I'm wondering if that sort of high power water is messing up anything else I'm not thinking about. How often do y'all wash your bike? Do you do it with a bucket and sponge? Anyone else ever used the spray gun?

Lucky. I can't wait to move to Columbus area. I've only lived in OH for 3 years, not done much exploring, but Columbus has been by far my favorite area. Want to move down there hopefully within the next year if I can find a job. It looks like the areas South East of Columbus are great riding potential area. Welcome to the forum, sounds like you have a beautiful bike, would love to see some pictures m8

ooooooh a 2008 CBR600RR aye? good choice =P post some pictures of her! how many miles?

I have never ridden on a track before, Mid OH track is about 80 miles from me but I think I am gonna shoot for August 15th and 16th and try the novice course. Does anyone know what gear is required? I have a helmet (obviously), non-specific thick gloves, and riding specific jacket, but do I need some sort of regulation leggings as well to ride on the track? do I need special motorcycle gloves or will my thick winter / work gloves be permissible? And any other advice anyone can give me? if I just have my temp license (valid through 2016) can I still ride or do I need my full license?

phew. I see you have a similar machine ; ) haha sweet man, I am sure I am going to break the records when I go to Mid-Ohio this august.

maaan that sounds awesome!! Pretty bikes too. I want to do this route but I have no trailer to haul my bike, I'd have to put so many miles on her.. also I think I will do the mid-ohio racetrack instructor course first to get some critique on cornering before I approach the dragon. thanks for sharing your story. and F- the rain this year.

So, I put over 700 miles on my new bike in a week. ... I can't get off of it. Is this normal

thanks Tonik I'm gonna take it to the mechanic soon to get a good dressing down anyway since I think it's a good idea to do it after purchasing a used bike... but didn't know if I should stop riding it until then... Don't think I'd be able to stop even if I wanted to lol been riding every day until the rain starts. can't wait for the damn rain to STOP

throwing in a pic cause she's so purdy. The sound goes away at idle, not present during acceleration or cruising far as I can tell, really just when I'm decelerating

Video : https://youtu.be/s9D3Yo88jEg Hey yall! I haven't ridden in 4 years so I sort of forgot the nuances of the supersport soundtrack, can anyone who knows bikes tell me if this sound is normal? Referring to the "rumbling" sound accompanying engine braking that starts a bit after 0:32 mark, during the deceleration, sound quality is a bit crap because it's recorded off my phone in my pocket but I think you can still hear it, just volume warning bc of wind @ start. anyone who could help shed some insight i would be very thankful!! probably nothing, but I'm paranoid about babying this new girl, you know how it is!!

Just picked her up boys. some obligatory pics. 08 CBR 600 RR Her odometer just rolled over 4k on the way home ; ) she's lookin' as immaculate as Emma Watson's face right now

daaang she clean mang. very nice. almost makes me regret owning a crotch rocket... almost

Well fellas. I did it. Temp license in hand, bike title transferred, tax paid, registration sticker on, and boy what a dream it was to ride this thing home. it's amazing how fast it all comes rushing back even after a 4 year pause of riding. As soon as the rain stopped pouring I was out there. thanks for helping me realize my dream yall. gotta remember to take some pics next time she's out in the sun