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03-01-2017, 07:23 PM
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#4201 | | How I Mod your mother
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Originally Posted by Sunfighter  areyez ... that's a good question; I'm pretty sure I have put mileage on most 600cc-class Japanese bikes and I currently own a Daytona 675 have previously owning a 2007 Honda CBR600RR.
A couple of observations about ergonomics first because those are things that you will notice right away... this might be more useful than talking specifications, which you can read about online anyways:
-the bikes is fairly tall and the seat height is a little higher than you will find versus many of its 600cc-class Japanese competitors
-the clip-ons sit lower than you will find on most competitors, resulting in a fairly aggressive riding position
-the foot-pegs are marginally higher than most bikes
Knowing this now I would strongly you encourage you to put some mileage on the bike before buying it to ensure that it's comfortable for your personal frame. It's not unusual for owners to raise the clip-ons (many kits exist) and get a lower seat. I have done neither but continually debate doing so.
The 675cc three-cylinder motor is spectacular. The nature of the engine means that there is plenty of toque available at lower engine speeds. This translates into much greater light-to-light enjoyment as you aren't required to rev the engine into the atmosphere to get back to traffic speeds.
The only other thing that I would add is regarding the handling. The bike's turn-in is immediate and likely faster than you may have experienced in the past. Be prepared.
The 675R adds some nice jewelry, including Ohlins suspension components, Brembo brakes at the front and some nice carbon fibre bits.
Note that there are two distinctly different variants of the 675R:
-the 2011 - 2012 model, which is based on a refreshed version of the original generation (introduced in 2006, refreshed for 2009)
-the 2013+ model
Both are great bikes but the 2013+ edition sports a heavily revised motor, frame, swing arm, sub-frame and styling.
Don't expect significant additional power from the 675R versus the normal 675.
Happy shopping! | I can agree to this - I'm on a 2016 Daytona 675 and the riding position is quite aggressive. IMO all is forgiven when you give it some throttle though 
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03-01-2017, 07:32 PM
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#4202 | | Need my Daily Fix of RS
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Has any of you guys or know anyone who has taken this Motorcycle Maintenance 1 course at BCIT before? if so how was the experience?
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03-01-2017, 08:06 PM
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#4203 | | What hasn't Killed me, has made me more tolerant of RS!
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Originally Posted by JShifter Has any of you guys or know anyone who has taken this Motorcycle Maintenance 1 course at BCIT before? if so how was the experience? | If you're looking for a basic maintenance course, PRS has 2 single day courses now and then. I can't recall the cost, but it didn't seem excessive.
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03-02-2017, 07:22 PM
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#4204 | | Banned By Establishment
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PRS just announced that they will be holding a maintenance course on March 25/17. Call them to register.
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03-03-2017, 09:55 AM
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#4205 | | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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Originally Posted by racerman88 PRS just announced that they will be holding a maintenance course on March 25/17. Call them to register.
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03-03-2017, 10:50 AM
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#4206 | | I subscribe to the Fight Club ONLY
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Originally Posted by 604STIG Anyone know the cost? | Maintenance Course | 
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03-04-2017, 01:08 PM
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#4207 | | Editor
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03-05-2017, 06:00 PM
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#4208 | | Need my Daily Fix of RS
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it was so sunny yesterday, I saw a lot of riders, then today this morning bam all this snow... looks like this riding season gonna have to wait a bit...
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03-05-2017, 10:26 PM
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#4209 | | RS.net, where our google ads make absolutely no sense!
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Could anyone point me in a direction where I could pick up a new exhaust clamp?
I've already tried Lordco and rather not order from eBay and wait 3 months for it to come from China.
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03-06-2017, 07:29 AM
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#4210 | | Editor
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Originally Posted by DIEH4RD Could anyone point me in a direction where I could pick up a new exhaust clamp?
I've already tried Lordco and rather not order from eBay and wait 3 months for it to come from China. | which Lordco did you try?
not all of them have the T-Bolt clamps, but try calling ahead.
I bought them at Lordco Bridgeview.
The Richmond one probably has it.
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03-06-2017, 07:54 AM
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#4211 | | To me, there is the Internet and there is RS
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I ordered some clamps off Amazon and they showed up fairly quick.
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03-06-2017, 12:23 PM
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#4212 | | RS.net, where our google ads make absolutely no sense!
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Originally Posted by !e.lo_ which Lordco did you try?
not all of them have the T-Bolt clamps, but try calling ahead.
I bought them at Lordco Bridgeview.
The Richmond one probably has it. | I've tried lordco on main in north van.
Just curious, what size did you order? I'm after one that is 1 3/4".
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03-06-2017, 02:52 PM
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#4213 | | Editor
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They had them on the shelf. I just grabbed whatever I needed. Not sure what size it was...
I think they would be able to just order it in for you
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03-06-2017, 03:38 PM
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#4214 | | RS.net, where our google ads make absolutely no sense!
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Thanks for the insight. Got directed to greenline from the person at Lordco. Found what I needed.
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03-09-2017, 06:03 PM
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#4216 | | Need my Daily Fix of RS
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I'm just wondering since its almost about time to insure again. How much Liability do you guys get for your insurance? Do you guys know if you get comprehensive and collision at icbc do they cover gear? as well as which place do you guys go for your beacon insurance?
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03-10-2017, 11:07 AM
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#4217 | | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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I'm pretty sure ICBC does NOT cover any gear. Beacon does and I go through HUB International for it.
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03-10-2017, 02:31 PM
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#4218 | | Editor
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Only get basic from ICBC
If you have enough driving and riding experience, it's cheaper to go through a third party.
Try BCAA, Megson Fitzpatrick, Beacon, Cassells Insurance, Coast Capital....
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03-10-2017, 02:39 PM
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#4219 | | I subscribe to the Fight Club ONLY
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Frankly speaking insurance is getting so expensive ... >$80 a month for a 650cc bike! I'm assuming most people don't take their cars off insurance while their bike is insured (I don't) so you're hit twice but technically can either ride or drive one or the other.
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03-10-2017, 06:56 PM
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#4220 | | 2 Wheelin' Mod
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I only get basic on my Cbr
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03-11-2017, 01:57 AM
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#4221 | | Need to Seek Professional Help
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Originally Posted by whitev70r Frankly speaking insurance is getting so expensive ... >$80 a month for a 650cc bike! I'm assuming most people don't take their cars off insurance while their bike is insured (I don't) so you're hit twice but technically can either ride or drive one or the other. | I pay $260 full discount with roadstar on my 1000. $100 for a Ninja 300. $80 sounds like a pretty damn good deal to me.
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03-14-2017, 12:40 PM
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#4222 | | My homepage has been set to RS
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Any good videos on navigating through curves?
Watched twist of the wrist, and that was great.
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03-14-2017, 01:19 PM
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#4223 | | Willing to sell body for a few minutes on RS
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Originally Posted by JShifter I'm just wondering since its almost about time to insure again. How much Liability do you guys get for your insurance? Do you guys know if you get comprehensive and collision at icbc do they cover gear? as well as which place do you guys go for your beacon insurance? | I do basic through ICBC and optional insurance through Megson Fitzpatrick. The optional through them is nice because even though I cancel my basic I'm covered through the winter for theft and fire.
847cc I pay around $8X.00 a month for my basic and $380.00 a year for the optional.
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03-14-2017, 03:03 PM
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#4224 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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Originally Posted by subordinate Any good videos on navigating through curves?
Watched twist of the wrist, and that was great. | Track days, Live viewing, live instructors, and best of all live knowledge, They can help you while you're riding and tell you what you're doing wrong. Videos dont do that..
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03-15-2017, 06:46 PM
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#4225 | | My homepage has been set to RS
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Originally Posted by Dragon-88 Track days, Live viewing, live instructors, and best of all live knowledge, They can help you while you're riding and tell you what you're doing wrong. Videos dont do that.. | yeah....Definitely going back to those. Get back to practicing.
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