Topic: New Rider, New Bike cb750F1

[LeoLegendATL]

Hello all, just purchased my first bike the 75 cb750f1.  It's in ok condition runs and sounds great, got it for $900.  I just wanted to introduce myself and say hello and glad to say that I am very excited to get into motorcycling, Im 22 years old and love the look of the Nortons and Triumphs,(my dad rode a 750 combat when he was younger) but my budget doesn't work with these, but I hope to enjoy this F1.  I really wanted a K model, but things have it, I'm impatient and I wanted a bike.  So anything that anyone suggests for a new rider on this bike will be well appreciated.
Thanks,
Leo

[eldar]

Nothing wrong with the F model. In some ways people actually prefer them over the Ks. The f1 I guess has a good head on it for engine mods.

Welcome to the club ang get ready to hear sandcast and ebay jokes.

[SteveD CB500F]

Don't worry about buying the "wrong" bike.  You're only 22 so there's plenty of time to amass a collection of every bike you ever wanted!

Ride the F1, learn to look after it, love it - and then go out and find a REAL bike (CB500/4)...

[Buffo]

welcome and good luck with your bike. Be aware of how heavy these bikes are. You will find that out in a hurry in a tight corner or a quick stop.

Protect your head.

Don

[LeoLegendATL]

welcome and good luck with your bike. Be aware of how heavy these bikes are. You will find that out in a hurry in a tight corner or a quick stop.

Protect your head.

Don

Yes, advice taken, i already dropped it in my slippery driveway, it's going to take a while to get used to.

[dpen]

From someone who has had British machinery for many years, be very happy with your F.
I still have a BSA Thunderbolt but it has limited travel these days (60mph on the expressway boils the oil.)