New addition to family...

4theRide · 03-26-2008, 05:19 AM

Well i'm not good at reviews so to speak but here it goes remember all i have to compare this new 08 CBR1000RR to is the old 99 900RR that i had. Now that being said...

The first thing i noticed is the slipper clutch i was used to the engine braking on the 900. This new bike it almost like your in neutral (not quite) but close very little engine braking that you feel compared to the ole beast (900RR).

The next most noticeable change is the weight I spent 3hrs on the bike soon as i got it and was just starting to get tired/saddle sore/etc. The 900 i could only spend around 2hrs w/o a good 10-15min break and i was already noticibly tired (granted i'm not in the best shape i could be in i sit at a computer all day long).

I read some articles about some demo bikes and the problems they were having shifting from 2nd to 3rd on the track. This seems to have been resolved for the average consumer as i didn't have any shifting problems at all. Very smooth transition gear to gear and the power from wrist to rear wheel is very nice!!

One other feature that comes to mind right away is the exhaust as you may or may not notice in the pictures the exhaust big port opens up at around 5k and you definatly hear it. The mechanic said it will act like a powerband but it doesn't seem like it but then again i'm not really getting on it yet still breaking it in.

Well enjoy the pics...I'll add more comments as other features come to mind.

NorthernRR · 03-26-2008, 06:16 AM

NICE BIKE...

Hammer · 03-26-2008, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4theRide

The mechanic said it will act like a powerband

Please find another mechanic to do your work.

Nice bike and congrats.

Jetbdude · 03-26-2008, 07:42 AM

NICE!!!!!!!! Congrats on the new ride

I love that color!

DrHall · 03-26-2008, 09:26 AM

VERYcool

Congrats!

nhfirefighter13 · 03-26-2008, 09:28 AM

Sweeeeeet....

4theRide · 03-26-2008, 09:32 AM

Some other items that are noticeable are that some bolts have holes in the center to reduce weight i'm assuming. You can see the handle bars in one shot above notice the triangular holes also to reduce weight. I'm sure there are plenty more that i haven't noticed right away but those you do.

bwhip · 03-26-2008, 09:32 AM

:congrats: I think you're really going to love that baby.

CBRVFR · 03-26-2008, 01:14 PM

Nice bike! Congratulations!

phobe · 03-26-2008, 01:30 PM

Nice... I want it.

luvtolean · 03-26-2008, 01:34 PM

Sweet! First CBR1000 I've really liked off the showroom floor!

Love that color too.

ONEvcs · 03-26-2008, 11:04 PM

Very nice wasp... congrats!!!

4theRide · 03-27-2008, 08:34 AM

I'll tell you what this is an amazing piece of machinery each time i get on it to ride I’m just in awe. Well actually right now I’m so sore i can hardly move LOL i haven't ridden consecutively like this in a lonnnngggg time. hehehe

03-26-2008, 05:19 AM	#1
4theRide Lost now found... Join Date: 05-18-2007 Location: Mobile, Al Age: 37 Bike(s): Bikeless.... ;-( Posts: 221	New addition to family... Well i'm not good at reviews so to speak but here it goes remember all i have to compare this new 08 CBR1000RR to is the old 99 900RR that i had. Now that being said... The first thing i noticed is the slipper clutch i was used to the engine braking on the 900. This new bike it almost like your in neutral (not quite) but close very little engine braking that you feel compared to the ole beast (900RR). The next most noticeable change is the weight I spent 3hrs on the bike soon as i got it and was just starting to get tired/saddle sore/etc. The 900 i could only spend around 2hrs w/o a good 10-15min break and i was already noticibly tired (granted i'm not in the best shape i could be in i sit at a computer all day long). I read some articles about some demo bikes and the problems they were having shifting from 2nd to 3rd on the track. This seems to have been resolved for the average consumer as i didn't have any shifting problems at all. Very smooth transition gear to gear and the power from wrist to rear wheel is very nice!! One other feature that comes to mind right away is the exhaust as you may or may not notice in the pictures the exhaust big port opens up at around 5k and you definatly hear it. The mechanic said it will act like a powerband but it doesn't seem like it but then again i'm not really getting on it yet still breaking it in. Well enjoy the pics...I'll add more comments as other features come to mind. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by 4theRide; 03-26-2008 at 09:32 AM.

03-26-2008, 06:16 AM	#2
NorthernRR Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 28 Bike(s): 1KRR, VFR, CRF450R, EX500 Posts: 1,402	NICE BIKE... __________________ See you at Indy

03-26-2008, 07:42 AM	#4
Jetbdude Every man's dream Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 34 Bike(s): 07 600RR Posts: 2,484	NICE!!!!!!!! Congrats on the new ride I love that color! __________________ #20

03-26-2008, 09:26 AM	#5
DrHall A Redneck Who Has Truly Arrived Join Date: 08-21-2007 Location: SW Florida Age: 49 Bike(s): DUC MTS 1000sDS, RC51 Posts: 998	VERYcool Congrats! __________________ the percentage you're paying is too high priced-you're living beyond all your means, and the man in the suit has just bought a new car with the profit he's made on your dreams....

03-26-2008, 09:28 AM	#6
nhfirefighter13 Whales are fast! Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Concord, NH Age: 33 Bike(s): The Mighty Nissan! Posts: 3,038 Images: 58	Sweeeeeet.... __________________ http://www.kezerphotography.com "If thou hast not a sword, sell thy cloak and buy one." -Luke 22:36

03-26-2008, 09:32 AM	#7
4theRide Lost now found... Join Date: 05-18-2007 Location: Mobile, Al Age: 37 Bike(s): Bikeless.... ;-( Posts: 221	Some other items that are noticeable are that some bolts have holes in the center to reduce weight i'm assuming. You can see the handle bars in one shot above notice the triangular holes also to reduce weight. I'm sure there are plenty more that i haven't noticed right away but those you do.

03-26-2008, 09:32 AM	#8
bwhip Every ride a gift... Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Idaho, USA Bike(s): 1098S-SXV550-849-Ruckus Posts: 3,906	:congrats: I think you're really going to love that baby. __________________ Seamus is awesome. Seriously. My Gallery

03-26-2008, 01:14 PM	#9
CBRVFR Godspeed, #20 Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 55 Bike(s): VFR750 SV650 TZ250 Posts: 5,040	Nice bike! Congratulations! __________________ "...the TV also never took away the screwdriver and shoved it up the repairman's ass." Our own Mr.2nd Amendment, explaining the difference. Perfectly. Rich Herald, the Gentle Giant

03-26-2008, 01:30 PM	#10
phobe circa 1970 Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 26 Bike(s): 600RR, 125R Posts: 4,637	Nice... I want it. __________________ Cum hoc, ergo propter hoc

03-26-2008, 01:34 PM	#11
luvtolean Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Bike(s): 2008 BMW GS-A Posts: 6,341	Sweet! First CBR1000 I've really liked off the showroom floor! Love that color too. __________________ Someone needs to present the facts and the physics rather than just the rhetoric. Poor old Carmelo doesn't understand the physics of a motorcycle. - Jerry Burgess, on spec tires and changing engine rules

03-26-2008, 11:04 PM	#12
ONEvcs Bull Fighter Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Ft. Worth Age: 40 Bike(s): '05CBR1000RR. Posts: 2,466 Images: 99	Very nice wasp... congrats!!!

03-27-2008, 08:34 AM	#13
4theRide Lost now found... Join Date: 05-18-2007 Location: Mobile, Al Age: 37 Bike(s): Bikeless.... ;-( Posts: 221	I'll tell you what this is an amazing piece of machinery each time i get on it to ride I’m just in awe. Well actually right now I’m so sore i can hardly move LOL i haven't ridden consecutively like this in a lonnnngggg time. hehehe

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