Classic Motorcycle Mechanics

Honda CBR600 F-R

Some of the best buys that I find are those that I don’t actively look for. This L-reg Honda CBR600 F-R passed through the local bike trade before ending up in my life.

The initial dealer that took it in with a job lot of other bikes kept the good stuff and touted the rest about.

A guy that I know was offered it but wasn’t too hot to trot, so he sent me a few images of the bashed-up CBR and an asking price of £350. I replied without bothering to ask any probing questions, and simply said: “Yeah, I’ll have it.”

The Honda CBR600

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