Good bye Kawasucki, hello HURRICANE

BobTheBiker · 08-21-2008, 09:31 AM

After nearly 2 years on the street riding crappy kawi 500's and the GS500E that I kinda liked a good bit, I'm going back to Honda for my next toy, an 87 CBR600F Hurricane that I've been wanting since I first got into bikes because of my cousin.

I'm not even selling my EX, nor paying a dime to get the CBR, its straight up trade with someone who wants the 500, for whatever reason. not that I really give a damn, I"m gettin what I want, he's getting what he wants, win win.

Pics will come when I get her home today hopefully.

t-homo · 08-21-2008, 09:34 AM

Congrats man.

fnfalman · 08-21-2008, 09:38 AM

Congrats on getting a Hurricane. Did I ever tell you my story about my first crash on my very first motorcycle ride on a brand new Hurricane?

BobTheBiker · 08-21-2008, 10:01 AM

Nope, dont think I've heard that one. do tell.

fnfalman · 08-21-2008, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BobTheBiker

Nope, dont think I've heard that one. do tell.

I was 19-years-old full of piss and vinegar and a heavy case of dumbass, so my Army buddy and I decided to go pick up a Hurricane that he just bought with his pickup truck. So we went to a Honda shop in Nashville, got it loaded in the back of the pickup, strapped it down, all with the help of the shop mechanic and salesman. Got it back to Ft. Campbell in Clarksville and unloaded the bike in the motor pool (The motor pool had one of those concrete loading, unloading ramp) and came out to the parking lot. We read the manual plus the salesman "taught" us how to shift gear, and brake levers and all that jazz. Did I mention that we don't know squat about riding? Yep. But the guy wanted a full fairing sport bike and the Honda Hurricane looked cool as hell not to mention having a cool name. So he bought one blue.

Anyway, fast forward to the current situation where we pushed the Hurricane out to the parking lot and getting ready to ride. It was his bike so he got the first ride. Got on, turn on the bike, got it running, warmed up and everything, pulled in the clutch, grabbed a handful of throttle and the guy rocketed down the parking lot, careening out of control. He fell and the bike slide on its side (I think that it was the right side for him). The bike skidded down a hair and he rolled into the grass. Some minor skin scrapes and lots of embarassments, but no harms no fouls. Then it was my turn to get on, I did the same thing except that the bike how slid down the parking lot on the other side. The story ended with two dumbasses with skinned arms and legs and a brand new bike with trashed fairings on both sides.

BobTheBiker · 08-21-2008, 01:07 PM

sounds like one of those incidents you can laugh at now that you look back at it.

This one isnt mint by any stretch, and has some crash damage(not that I care really) but it'll go and do what I want it to. all I really need is the side fairings and a friggin center piece for the tail to make it complete.

Amber Lamps · 08-23-2008, 03:12 PM

Hmmm... very interesting...http://powersports.honda.com/the_sto...113.asp&bhcp=1

Hey for the record a buddy of mine is selling his old VFR with under 20,000 miles for $1200. It's in REALLY good condition as he has kept it in his basement next to the pool table FOREVER! I started itg up last week and rode it around the block. The carbs need to be cleaned/rebuilt but once you get into the powerband it clears right up!

BobTheBiker · 08-23-2008, 03:27 PM

nice machine. I hate that 16" front though. that shit sucked so bad on my 500.

Dave · 08-23-2008, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

Hmmm... very interesting...http://powersports.honda.com/the_sto...113.asp&bhcp=1

Hey for the record a buddy of mine is selling his old VFR with under 20,000 miles for $1200. It's in REALLY good condition as he has kept it in his basement next to the pool table FOREVER! I started itg up last week and rode it around the block. The carbs need to be cleaned/rebuilt but once you get into the powerband it clears right up!

i am sooo tempted lol

No Worries · 08-23-2008, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

Hmmm... very interesting...http://powersports.honda.com/the_sto...113.asp&bhcp=1

Hey for the record a buddy of mine is selling his old VFR with under 20,000 miles for $1200. It's in REALLY good condition as he has kept it in his basement next to the pool table FOREVER! I started itg up last week and rode it around the block. The carbs need to be cleaned/rebuilt but once you get into the powerband it clears right up!

What year?

08-21-2008, 09:31 AM	#1
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	Good bye Kawasucki, hello HURRICANE After nearly 2 years on the street riding crappy kawi 500's and the GS500E that I kinda liked a good bit, I'm going back to Honda for my next toy, an 87 CBR600F Hurricane that I've been wanting since I first got into bikes because of my cousin. I'm not even selling my EX, nor paying a dime to get the CBR, its straight up trade with someone who wants the 500, for whatever reason. not that I really give a damn, I"m gettin what I want, he's getting what he wants, win win. Pics will come when I get her home today hopefully.

08-21-2008, 09:38 AM	#3
fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	Congrats on getting a Hurricane. Did I ever tell you my story about my first crash on my very first motorcycle ride on a brand new Hurricane? __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*

08-21-2008, 09:34 AM	#2
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	Congrats man.

08-21-2008, 10:01 AM	#4
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	Nope, dont think I've heard that one. do tell.

08-21-2008, 01:07 PM	#6
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	sounds like one of those incidents you can laugh at now that you look back at it. This one isnt mint by any stretch, and has some crash damage(not that I care really) but it'll go and do what I want it to. all I really need is the side fairings and a friggin center piece for the tail to make it complete.

08-23-2008, 03:27 PM	#8
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	nice machine. I hate that 16" front though. that shit sucked so bad on my 500.