New rider.

[cb750t]

Just a basic update, I purchased my 92 750 back in June? Passed MSF at the end of July. Fixed my droopy rear signal 2days ago with the help of ROMZRX (great guy) but I have been riding since Friday 8/5/11 (traveling locally) and took the highway for the first time (wind is scary), rode in the rain (getting smacked by rain in the face going 30mph hurts) and so far I racked in about 50miles of ride time, All I can say is.. I LOVE IT, I've never felt so... free. The bikes awesome and I am really glad I joined the CB family, the bike just feels so right, I never felt a moment where I am not in control and even though the tires are old the bike still rides straight, never any random wobbles or such even going through unpaved roads and man/pot holes. I originally was interested in the Suzuki GS500E or the SV650, than I looked into the Bandit, Cb600f, the Hawk GT but than I found the 1992 on craigslist and went to check it out and automatically fell in love with it, even with it's rusty pipes and some imperfection here and there, at least I know the bike was driven and not a garage queen and I think it was telling me to take her from her previous owner because it deserved better than how it was being treated but I couldn't take her home that night because I didn't even have a permit at the time and couldn't test ride the transmission and fast forward 2 weeks after, Falban (also an awesome guy) on NHF pmed me to offer to test ride to check the transmission and afterwards it was done and deal. I've never sat on a motorcycle before and I didn't know exactly what I wanted (all I really care at the time was the circular standard bike design) but I am really glad I picked up such a great machine. The handling is so neutral but so versatile, it's way more comfortable than the GZ250 I rode at the MSF, the styling is exactly what I was going for and I could not be anymore happier. At times I do crave for more power and even thought about upgrading but I know for a fact that the moment I let it go I'll be missing it dearly right after so I am going to keep it till it's time is up. Now my enthusiasm has gotten a hold on my friend and he's looking for a Cb700s for himself. He likes the styling ( more aggressive rear fender) and the size looks like it'll fit him fine. Better performance (I wish I knew ), and overall more sportier. Now my goal is to get all my friends into riding and to buy a Nighthawk!

[Tryvelcro]

(getting smacked by rain in the face going 30mph hurts)

No full face helmet?  If you think rain hurts, imagine pavement....

Oh, and  to the addiction

[cb750t]

Ah, I do have a full face but it flips up. I left the visor up for better visibility and that's when I get smacked. BUT TOTALLY WORTH IT! and thank you, I am glad to be part of the addiction.

[talespin]

I LOVE IT, I've never felt so... free.

That's the only kind of "free" there is with motorcycles.   

 

[cb750t]

lol have to pay to play right? 

This morning ride update.

Going down Northern Blvd to go to work, on the way a New Acura pulled out right in front of me to the left lane because a car in front of it was double parked on the right lane (obviously they don't see you coming), Applied too much rear brake and not enough front so I fish tailed a little in the rear but still maintained balance and all I can say is, it's interesting and would not be doing that in a turn and Falban's right, everyone's out to get you.         

[LOKi]

50 miles and your wanting more power?   Trust me you have more on tap than you know what to do with right now. Down shift and let her rip up to 8K in first and second gear. She moves. The 700S has slightly more power but different gearing. In the end, head to head they pull about the same. We as a forum have tested this over and over.   there really isn't that big of a difference. Enjoy the bike for what it is. Don't even think about selling until you have over 5,000 miles on it. That is the point where it really starts to come together. Also the point where a lot of people start having more serious off's. Enough time to get into trouble but not enough time to get out of it.

[muttstang]

Old tires you say?  I'd get some new shoes on that bike pronto!  you will be much less likely to lock up that rear tire and will minimize the risk of a blow out

[martian]

Old tires you say?  I'd get some new shoes on that bike pronto!  you will be much less likely to lock up that rear tire and will minimize the risk of a blow out

+1000 - Old rubber gets hard - rock hard and doesn't grip the way it should.  You just experienced this first hand when the rear tire locked up.  If the rear skids or breaks loose in a turn - chances are you go down.

My back end nearly passed the front end on my V45 Magna in a panic stop the week I bought it because of old rubber.  It was a miracle I stayed upright and didn't get splattered by the car that turned left in front of me.

I didn't ride again until I mounted new rubber - OMG what a difference that made!  Bike felt like it was on rails! - lesson learned.

[k45]

Welcome aboard!   

I never felt a moment where I am not in control

Please do not get overconfident!   At best, you are only in partial control.  There are other vehicles, dangers on the roads, animals running out, a million risks beyond your control.

FWIW, I've heard that the second year of riding is the most dangerous because people become overconfident.

Need more power?   Get the RPMs up a bit and that bike has surprising power!    For rides under 100 miles, I find the Nighthawk more fun than an 1800cc Goldwing :)

[Hawks_Nest]

I bet you will never need more power next five years. NH750 has more than enough power you can handle.  I have '99 800 vfr and BMW R1100R other than NH750.  When I go out for riding, three out of four times, I pick NH750.

Ride safe and ATGATT. Driving Nothern Blvd in Queens is a challenge even in a cage.

[cb750t]

Thanks for the great advices, Sorry if I gave the impression of being over confident. Don't get me wrong, I am more than happy with the purchase and the power and am not ready for more yet:happy1:
The reason I brought up the 700s because my friend is looking to purchase one and since he prefers shaft drive and is happy with the styling and told me the spec in his research made me wish I should have gone with the 700s BUT I prefer the styling for the 91+ so I am happy with my bike, although I like the rear tail styling  on the 700s more. I've searched locally to swap my tires out, but unfortunately there is no one local to me so I plan on buying AVON Roadrider and put them on myself and balance with Dyna Beads.

To Loki, I am planning on keeping this bike till the end, I don't want to regret ever selling it because it is my first bike and it's got everything I've ever wanted (though 6 speed would be nice, but 5 spd is already a hand full.) I respect the speed, my last accident in the cage was due to bad judgement and I put myself and my girlfriend in a situation which could've been avoided so I'm not really fond of speeding unless the situation calls for it. I've tested 2nd gear pull (on an empty straight way) and it's amazing and is glad to know the power is there if I ever need it.

Yesterday after work ride update: It rained from 2-530pm and thankfully it stopped so I left work earlier to avoid potential thunderstorm at 6pm. Rode super slow as the road was very slippery, stopped by Strauss to check out bike covers ($50!!!!!???) and went home to wrap my bike up in case it rains.

WELL IT DIDN't RAIN so morning ride update, hit about 100mile since last fill up, on reserve now. Thankfully it went low at a stop light so I pulled over to the side and turn on reserve and went to work. Hope it does not rain later 

[cb750t]

I bet you will never need more power next five years. NH750 has more than enough power you can handle.  I have '99 800 vfr and BMW R1100R other than NH750.  When I go out for riding, three out of four times, I pick NH750.

Ride safe and ATGATT. Driving Nothern Blvd in Queens is a challenge even in a cage.

ooooo VFR! Does it have Vtec? if it does, how does it feel compare to the NH?

[Hawks_Nest]

cb750t,  did you hit reserve at 100 miles? Something is not right. I usually turn to reserve between 180-200 miles depending on the riding conditions.

No, mine is not VTEC which is a feature in the 6th gen (2002 and on) VFRs. Mine is a 5th gen (1998-2001).  I rarely hit above 7,000rpm so I would not miss it much though :)

[cb750t]

ahhh sweet, I love the Interceptor styling even the older generations.

I don't know about the mileage, my bike started choking and had a hard time to start moving without stalling so I just turn on the reserve. A lot of people told me I should rejet my carbs so I thinking alot of fuels went unburnt. When I do the headgasket I'm going to be doing the rejet also. I got a free motorcycle jacket from a friend last night. Schott Pro, It matches my bike  size is a bit big though but not too big. I'm only missing pants and gloves now.

[muttstang]

IMO the 99-01 VFR is the best (5th gen)  They don't have vtec so valve adjustments are easier, and they still have the cam gears so you have that distinctive sound.  I'd rather not have a sudden rush of power that comes from vtec when Im in the middle of a sweeper

[cb750t]

unless you stay in vtec range in the sweeper, I don't exactly know how the bike will behave but in the car it's pretty exciting to be in the vtec range the whole time. I'd figure during the vtec cross over in a sweeper would be dangerous but while in the Vtec range should be more stable.

[cb750t]

finally changed my oil over the weekend, couldn't wait any longer so the special discount oil change from friend. Bike shifts way smooth now, took the time and did a quick clean up on the oil gunk from the gasket leak. Loving it right now, ordering tires this coming week along with some carb jetting kit!!