Considering a CBF1000

[abtx]

In particular, this one:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202305087133963

FSH, 2 owners. I noticed the sticker and thought the previous owner is or maybe was on this forum, so thought I'd snoop around and make a post.

Seems like a good one to get, lots other cheaper CBFs don't look as good and miss service history. What do you reckon?



Mod edit:  Link edited to shorten and to remove OP's post code

[Froggymanny]

Hi Abtx,
No I'm not the previous owner of this machine but...
- she's a stunner, really. this color is gorgeous and its seems in great condition. Maybe the exhaust pipes to look at, but doesn't seem bad
- It has all the costly bits (bags and case, crash protectors, heated grips...): definitely something to factor in.
- she's hardly out of the factory, with 20k miles
- it's the MK2 so it will be better/longer tolerated than the carburetor version (low emission areas..)

I've run it through the small XL calculator I had built myself when choosing (actually my previous) bike. And it ranks among the best oppties in a 20-entry list I had built for my own survey.

By the time I'm sharing my enthusiasm it may well be gone... definitely go for it! 

(and hopefully soon... welcome to the band)

[Froggymanny]

Hum - now that I'm thinking of it...
https://www.cbf1000.com/index.php/topic,23704.0.html
(silly me)

[abtx]

That's the bike! Shame I wasn't looking for one in march, but hey, at least I know it's a good one!

[abtx]

Originally Posted by Froggymanny

Hi Abtx,
No I'm not the previous owner of this machine but...
- she's a stunner, really. this color is gorgeous and its seems in great condition. Maybe the exhaust pipes to look at, but doesn't seem bad
- It has all the costly bits (bags and case, crash protectors, heated grips...): definitely something to factor in.
- she's hardly out of the factory, with 20k miles
- it's the MK2 so it will be better/longer tolerated than the carburetor version (low emission areas..)

I've run it through the small XL calculator I had built myself when choosing (actually my previous) bike. And it ranks among the best oppties in a 20-entry list I had built for my own survey.

By the time I'm sharing my enthusiasm it may well be gone... definitely go for it! 

(and hopefully soon... welcome to the band)

This is true, all very good points. I'm a new rider so it also factors in cheaper insurance as compared to other more edgy bikes.

I'm getting close to pulling trigger on this one.

[Froggymanny]

So... did you make your move?..

[abtx]

Yes, I paid the holding fee and await the prep. They mentioned a week on their end plus up to another one for the delivery.

[Froggymanny]

Originally Posted by abtx

Yes, I paid the holding fee and await the prep. They mentioned a week on their end plus up to another one for the delivery.

[abtx]

Originally Posted by Froggymanny

Few days in, couple of hundred miles of getting to know the bike later, and I love it. The seat is maybe bit hard after couple hours ride, but other than that it's just amazing. Can't wait to do some touring on it.

[Art]

 
Come on down and join us on the RBLR 1000 to properly get to know your new steed