Back on a bike

[Caretaker67]

Hi All

Decided to get another bike again, last one was 41 years ago and I plumped for a 2012 cbf 1000,
So far,  am so glad I did
( except trying to ride off with the disc lock still on)
Oops

[Art]

 

The CBF1000 is a much over looked choice for a Sports Tourer that ticks many boxes in its class. Mostly thanks to greedy dealerships over stocking to beat the January 2011 rise in tax rates 2012 was a transitional year for the sale of Honda CBF 1000's with two models being sold. The earlier, original model manufactured between 2006 and 2010 was sold between 2006 and 2013 and is the SC58 (MKI). The later face lift model manufactured and sold from 2010 to 2013 is the SC64 (MKII) with some new old stock being sold and registered as late as 2016. Check the 4th to 7th digits of the VIN number to be sure which model you have. While you're there check the 10th digit of the VIN number which indicates the year of assembly 6=2006, 7=2007, 8=2008, 9=2009, A=2010, B=2011, C=2012 etc.

eBay, Amazon or your preferred retailer could be your best friend, get yourself a disc lock reminder.

[edger]

Bought a new bike in the winter respect !!! heated grips and base layer thermals rule 

[Rev Ken]

  After that time off a a bike, may I suggest you look to doing a Bikesafe, perhaps followed by taking an advanced course with ROSPA or IAMSmart? I'm sure you would enjoy your return to biking more while minimising risk.