should i stay or should i go

brendan · 08-17-2009, 6:50 PM

Hi there All

i've owned my nc23 CBR400rr for about 5 months now and i'm think of changing my bike or doing the 400 up
so what should i do ??

dick hurtz · 08-17-2009, 7:05 PM

Time to play with the big boys, get an f4i or 600rr if the funds are available.

Destructo · 08-17-2009, 7:11 PM

Depends what 'doing up' there is to be done - if you're looking to increase performance, I would say the cheapest / easiest option would be to sell the 400 and go for a 600 (CBR, of course!). Or if you're ready, you can pick up 900's for not a lot of money -£2k-ish should find you a good one.

brendan · 08-18-2009, 6:37 AM

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Originally Posted by dick hurtz

Time to play with the big boys, get an f4i or 600rr if the funds are available.

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Originally Posted by Destructo

Depends what 'doing up' there is to be done - if you're looking to increase performance, I would say the cheapest / easiest option would be to sell the 400 and go for a 600 (CBR, of course!). Or if you're ready, you can pick up 900's for not a lot of money -£2k-ish should find you a good one.

thanks what i mean by doing up is to get some more power from the little 400

i think i'm ready for a 1000

i'm thinking about getting a GSXR or a zx-r

setanta · 08-18-2009, 8:47 AM

600 gets my vote too

brendan · 08-18-2009, 9:14 AM

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Originally Posted by setanta

600 gets my vote too

thanks

i do like the nc23 though it just needs a bit more Power

and i've been think about getting a sports tourer because of the mileage i've been doing

LoopyLee · 08-18-2009, 1:48 PM

I'm upgrading next Feb after my licence restriction ends and I've set my sights on a 2002 fireblade

I want a bigger bike now as well, and feel ready to move up but have to wait

Less than 6 months to go now though

Destructo · 08-18-2009, 3:17 PM

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Originally Posted by LoopyLee

I'm upgrading next Feb after my licence restriction ends and I've set my sights on a 2002 fireblade

I want a bigger bike now as well, and feel ready to move up but have to wait

Less than 6 months to go now though

6 months is not that long.... good choice of bike to go for too (954 I assume?). Winter is supposed to be a good time to buy, perhaps in Jan when people need cash to pay off their Xmas credit card bills

You'll love a Blade, my one is awesome, the 954 even more so

LoopyLee · 08-18-2009, 3:32 PM

The 954... in red and black... unless one comes up with an alternative paint scheme which catches my eye

Destructo · 08-18-2009, 5:08 PM

Very nice, I like those and the blue/black ones myself, the blue is a bit more restrained I suppose but still nice.

jazzy · 08-18-2009, 5:18 PM

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Originally Posted by setanta

600 gets my vote too

no need to rush and there's a big diff between the 400 and 600 ! As for going from 400 to 1000.....mmmhhh how much experience do you have?????

LoopyLee · 08-19-2009, 2:21 AM

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Originally Posted by jazzy

As for going from 400 to 1000.....mmmhhh how much experience do you have?????

Is that directed at me?

brendan · 08-19-2009, 3:42 AM

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Originally Posted by LoopyLee

I'm upgrading next Feb after my licence restriction ends and I've set my sights on a 2002 fireblade

I want a bigger bike now as well, and feel ready to move up but have to wait

Less than 6 months to go now though

i don't know why i got the 400 i've had my full bike license for 4 years now

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Originally Posted by Destructo

6 months is not that long.... good choice of bike to go for too (954 I assume?). Winter is supposed to be a good time to buy, perhaps in Jan when people need cash to pay off their Xmas credit card bills

You'll love a Blade, my one is awesome, the 954 even more so

yer that is the time to buy if you can Wait till its to cold to ride

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Originally Posted by LoopyLee

The 954... in red and black... unless one comes up with an alternative paint scheme which catches my eye

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Originally Posted by jazzy

no need to rush and there's a big diff between the 400 and 600 ! As for going from 400 to 1000.....mmmhhh how much experience do you have?????

wall i've had my bike license for over 4 years

and i'm pissed off with everyone thinking its my first bike

Destructo · 08-19-2009, 8:43 AM

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Originally Posted by brendan

wall i've had my bike license for over 4 years

and i'm pissed off with everyone thinking its my first bike

Well there's no need to be pissed off, people are only trying to help! To be fair you've given us very little to go on with the initial post so assumptions have to be made - we are not mind readers! I guess we all may have made the common assumption (wrong in this case) that the 400 is your 1st bike, and quite possibly restricted - as this is the case 99% of the time.

None of us are obliged to help out, we do it because we like to try to assist others. If you are not getting the responses you would like, it might be worth reconsidering the question being asked in the first place, and whether you have included all of the relevant information surrounding the question.

setanta · 08-19-2009, 9:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Destructo

Well there's no need to be pissed off, people are only trying to help! To be fair you've given us very little to go on with the initial post so assumptions have to be made - we are not mind readers! I guess we all may have made the common assumption (wrong in this case) that the 400 is your 1st bike, and quite possibly restricted - as this is the case 99% of the time.

None of us are obliged to help out, we do it because we like to try to assist others. If you are not getting the responses you would like, it might be worth reconsidering the question being asked in the first place, and whether you have included all of the relevant information surrounding the question.

Im seeing you with the cap and ruler ready to smack any knuckles should there be a step out of line, sir

Bonefish · 08-19-2009, 9:36 AM

get a 1lt.....ride within your limits..end of story

setanta · 08-19-2009, 10:26 AM

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..end of story

Self fulfilling prophecy

Destructo · 08-19-2009, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by setanta

Im seeing you with the cap and ruler ready to smack any knuckles should there be a step out of line, sir

LOL must be the German in me.....

VE VILL HEFF ORDER !!!

Destructo · 08-19-2009, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by setanta

Self fulfilling prophecy

Very subtle.... like it

Bonefish · 08-19-2009, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by setanta

Self fulfilling prophecy

depends on the story

brendan · 08-20-2009, 5:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Destructo

Well there's no need to be pissed off, people are only trying to help! To be fair you've given us very little to go on with the initial post so assumptions have to be made - we are not mind readers! I guess we all may have made the common assumption (wrong in this case) that the 400 is your 1st bike, and quite possibly restricted - as this is the case 99% of the time.

None of us are obliged to help out, we do it because we like to try to assist others. If you are not getting the responses you would like, it might be worth reconsidering the question being asked in the first place, and whether you have included all of the relevant information surrounding the question.

i wasn't meaning on this site

i meant when i go to bike meets etc most people ask is this your first bike and how long have you been riding

which when you've been riding longer than they have they then say ohh and go away

one of the reasons i got the nc23 was the seat height

and imo the nc23 is one hell of a looker

i would like to keep it but i feel like i need more power (its also still limeted to the 180kms)how do i remove it ??

Destructo · 08-20-2009, 6:21 AM

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Originally Posted by brendan

i wasn't meaning on this site

i meant when i go to bike meets etc most people ask is this your first bike and how long have you been riding

which when you've been riding longer than they have they then say ohh and go away

one of the reasons i got the nc23 was the seat height

and imo the nc23 is one hell of a looker

i would like to keep it but i feel like i need more power (its also still limeted to the 180kms)how do i remove it ??

Ah I understand - well in that case I apologise if I was too abrupt, but again it does highlight the importance of posting accurate information!

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Originally Posted by brendan

i meant when i go to bike meets etc most people ask is this your first bike and how long have you been riding

which when you've been riding longer than they have they then say ohh and go away

(I can see how you might find that annoying......)

As for the looks of the NC23 - I'm not familiar, perhaps you could post up some pics of the bike?

And more power.... well I always believe that it gets VERY expensive very quickly when trying to upgrade a bike for power - far cheaper just to buy a more powerful bike. You could probably sell the 400 and get a 900 for pretty much the same money.

Unless you REALLY love the bike and want to make a serious investment in creating the ultimate 400 (and then keeping it), I wouldn't bother - you will never get close to getting your money back if you choose to sell.

Have a look at 900's - I love mine, it's an awesome bike

Treat yourself!

brendan · 08-20-2009, 8:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Destructo

Ah I understand - well in that case I apologise if I was too abrupt, but again it does highlight the importance of posting accurate information!

(I can see how you might find that annoying......)

As for the looks of the NC23 - I'm not familiar, perhaps you could post up some pics of the bike?

And more power.... well I always believe that it gets VERY expensive very quickly when trying to upgrade a bike for power - far cheaper just to buy a more powerful bike. You could probably sell the 400 and get a 900 for pretty much the same money.

Unless you REALLY love the bike and want to make a serious investment in creating the ultimate 400 (and then keeping it), I wouldn't bother - you will never get close to getting your money back if you choose to sell.

Have a look at 900's - I love mine, it's an awesome bike

Treat yourself!

Thanks

i've been thinking about doing a 600/900 cc conversion to the nc23

i know the conversions have been done before
but i don't know how much it cost to do it

it dose look a lot of fun thought

but i just don't know what to do

anyway here's some pic's of my 1989 CBR 400RR-K

Surffrog · 08-20-2009, 8:46 AM

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Originally Posted by jazzy

no need to rush and there's a big diff between the 400 and 600 ! As for going from 400 to 1000.....mmmhhh how much experience do you have?????

Take it from someone whose just done that. Whether or not you've been riding for years. My zx10r feels like the USS Enterprise when I open her up and she nearly rips my arms off. There's nothing wrong with the 600s, they're great bikes and a lot, lot faster than the the 400s. I actually went out looking for a 600 f4i/CBR, but I just couldn't find one here. They're just rare as rocking horse poo in Thailand.

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Originally Posted by brendan

i don't know why i got the 400 i've had my full bike license for 4 years now and i'm pissed off with everyone thinking its my first bike

Joey Dunlop's favorite racing bike was the 400 VFR. I don't think anyone asked him if it was his first first bike or how long he'd been riding for.

Personally I would stop worrying about what others think or say. There's a fair bit of power left untapped in your bike as it's still restricted.

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Originally Posted by setanta

Self fulfilling prophecy

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Originally Posted by brendan

i wasn't meaning on this site

i meant when i go to bike meets etc most people ask is this your first bike and how long have you been riding

which when you've been riding longer than they have they then say ohh and go away

one of the reasons i got the nc23 was the seat height

and imo the nc23 is one hell of a looker

i would like to keep it but i feel like i need more power (its also still limeted to the 180kms)how do i remove it ??

So, the only reason you're thinking of selling her is because of the comments from others.

Why bother? Sort out the de-restrictors (there are a couple of types; one mechanical; one or two electrical) in an afternoon and then get out there and enjoy her again. De-restriction isn't expensive and most of the info is already available on this forum. Use the search feature

Destructo · 08-20-2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by brendan

Thanks

i've been thinking about doing a 600/900 cc conversion to the nc23

i know the conversions have been done before
but i don't know how much it cost to do it

it dose look a lot of fun thought

but i just don't know what to do

anyway here's some pic's of my 1989 CBR 400RR-K

Like the pics, kind of HRC colours!

brendan · 08-21-2009, 6:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Surffrog

So, the only reason you're thinking of selling her is because of the comments from others.

Why bother? Sort out the de-restrictors (there are a couple of types; one mechanical; one or two electrical) in an afternoon and then get out there and enjoy her again. De-restriction isn't expensive and most of the info is already available on this forum. Use the search feature

no i'm think of replacing the bike because i want more power

how much more dose de-restriction give you ??

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Originally Posted by Destructo

Like the pics, kind of HRC colours!

thanks that one of the reasion i got it

Surffrog · 08-24-2009, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by brendan

no i'm think of replacing the bike because i want more power

how much more dose de-restriction give you ??

I can't give you accurate figures because I don't know, but it will be enough to notice the difference as well as cheap and relatively easy to do. I'm sure some one will have a better idea of the figures, if it's really necessary.

brendan · 08-27-2009, 1:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Surffrog

I can't give you accurate figures because I don't know, but it will be enough to notice the difference as well as cheap and relatively easy to do. I'm sure some one will have a better idea of the figures, if it's really necessary.

thanks

its not restricted to 33bhp thought

its got the speed limiter

and standard exhaust pipe

Surffrog · 08-28-2009, 3:32 AM

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Originally Posted by brendan

thanks

its not restricted to 33bhp thought

its got the speed limiter

and standard exhaust pipe

Which means the speedo itself is the restrictor. There is a modification in this section, which shows you how to do it. It isn't that hard to do. I don't believe the bike will accelerate any quicker once done, but you will hit higher top end figures.

brendan · 08-28-2009, 6:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Surffrog

Which means the speedo itself is the restrictor. There is a modification in this section, which shows you how to do it. It isn't that hard to do. I don't believe the bike will accelerate any quicker once done, but you will hit higher top end figures.

thanks

i got my new tyres yesterday and it's made such a difference to the bike its unbelievable