This is my main bike, my beautiful 2008 Honda CBR600RR
My first big bike
This is my beloved CBR600RR, I purchased her back in May, 2015. She only had 7,000 miles and was 100% stock. I’ve popped my first wheelie on this bike, took her to 165 miles per hour (indicated!) and now she is sitting at 24,000 miles and a ton of mods invested into her. This is my favorite bike. In my opinion this is one of the best bikes ever made, especially when you take my specific bike and how I modified it. Originally the bike was silver and I bought new fairings to change it to red. I don’t plan on selling this bike any time soon, I want to take her to the track and put many more miles on her.
These are the stock specifications for an 08 CBR600RR
Engine: 599cc Inline 4
Horsepower: 118 (bhp)
Torque: 48.6 lb-ft
Wet Weight: 410 lbs
Seat Height: 32.3 in
Wheelbase: 53.9 in
1/4 Mile Time: 11.1 seconds
Top Speed: 158.6 MPH
0-60: 3.2 seconds
MODS
Akrapovic Slip on Exhaust
Listening to your bike scream as you give her gas is one of the most satisfying sounds ever. The akrapovic exhaust is one of the highest quality, and best sounding exhaust you can ever purchase for your bike. Also it is more free-flowing than stock so that means MORE POWER!
Arrow Exhaust Headers
After installing my akrapovic slip on I longed to turn it into a full exhaust, unfortunately akrapovic doesn’t make headers only a full system that isn’t compatible with their slip on. Luckily for me Arrow does make headers and they are amazing quality. These allowed me to delete the catalytic converter and add in an o2 bung for my autotune.
DynoJet Power Commander 5
After deciding to install a full exhaust system I knew I had to tune the bike. One of the ways to do this is with a power commander. Installation wasn’t too bad and I was able to add in other features as well, such as auto tune and a quick shifter.
DynoJet Power Quick Shifter
This was something I always wanted to try, a quick shifter. What a quick shifter allows you to do is upshift while holding the throttle open. It does this by cutting ignition for a millisecond. It works very well and is much quicker than clutchless upshifting.
Links
Sensor: Click here to buy!
Module: Click here to buy!
Rod: Click here to buy!
DynoJet Auto Tune
Instead of going to a dyno and getting a custom tune, I opted for the auto tune. The auto tune allows me to make adjustments to my own bike using the air fuel ratio. Parameters change which is the advantage of the auto tune, it can take into account the humidity, elevation, and temperature and make adjustments accordingly.
Galfer Steel Braided Brake Lines (front & rear)
With my bike being nearly 10 years old, it was time to change the rubber lines. Instead of going from rubber to rubber I decided to do a little “upgrade”. Stainless lines give a much more consistent feel when you apply the brakes. This is more of a feel thing then a performance thing. Regardless it was well worth the time and money, I chose Galfer because they are high quality lines and are worth every penny.
Links
Front: Click here to buy!
Rear: Click here to buy!
R6 Quick Turn Throttle
The stock throttle tube on the CBR is a 1/4th turn. The R6 throttle tube changes that to a 1/6th turn. This allows you to go wide open throttle much easier without putting your wrist in an awkward position. It’s $30 and definitely made using the throttle more enjoyable.
K&N Air Filter
This is a “mod” I do to all my bikes. I usually like to replace the air filter right away when I buy a used bike and I like to spend the extra $ on a K&N because they are re-usable and offer better performance.
HealTech Gear Indicator
I LOVE this mod. Being able to know what gear i’m in at a quick glance is so nice to have. It isn’t a necessity but for me it is something I wouldn’t want to ride without. Also the installation was incredibly easy, anyone could do it!
ASV Levers (brake & clutch)
I love having shorty adjustable levers. It’s one of those things that just feels nice. I originally had chinese levers, and those worked decent but I wanted to upgrade to a higher quality lever. The fit and finish of the ASV’s are really nice, definitely a must-have for any bike!
Links
Brake: Click here to buy!
Clutch: Click here to buy!
Shogun Frame Sliders
I decided I wanted to go with no-cut frame sliders for my bike. The main reason is because I didn’t want to cut my fairings. These no cut sliders are really strong and will definitely save my fairings from a low speed drop. Definitely some cheap insurance that I am glad I have!
Servo Buddy (eliminator)
This is required if you buy a full exhaust system. Removing the servo allows you to save some weight and some space in the back of your bike. You can custom make your own to save money, but I personally would rather have just a plug & play device that’s more reliable and easier to install.
Oxford Heated Grips
If you live in a cold area, then you 100% need this. Having warm hands is the best thing ever. Installation was easy and I love that I have the ability to cycle through what percentage the heat is at on these grips. Very nice!
HeliBars
Super sport bikes are designed to be street legal track bikes. During development they are developed for the track and because of that there are tons of compromises, mostly in comfort. Let’s be honest, most of us don’t go to the track on our bikes. Helibars look completely stock, reuse all original lines and clamps, no modifications necessary, all plug and play. Comfort dramatically increased, performance not harmed!
Heavy Weighted Bar Ends
After installing the helibars I noticed a slight amount of vibrations, these cured that. They also look great and feel good. A great investment!
Zero Gravity SR Tinted WindShield
SR is the same as the stock except it’s tinted. It definitely fits my red & black theme very well. It’s easy to see out of and looks amazing! I’ve messed with Chinese windshields before I highly don’t recommend it, they don’t fit right, unlike this Zero Gravity which fits perfect.
CustomTaylor33 Rim Tape
This is a mod that actually helps keep you safe (Crazy right?) but don’t worry safety doesn’t always have to look bad, in the case of rim tape it actually looks amazing. I highly recommend this as you cannot put a price on safety!
Competition Werkes LTD Fender Eliminator
One of the first mods everyone does is remove the stock fender. It’s ugly and weighs a lot. The competition werkes LTD fender eliminator is the best Fender eliminator they make for the CBR, trust me I’ve used many others but this is the best. They use a spring and roller to allow the license plate to bend up when you go over bumps. This allows the plate to be more straight up and down (and thus more legal!) than some of the other kits out there.
Gilles Shift Supporter
Okay, I admit this is a bit overkill for what I need, but it is still nice to have. On your shift rod you have a little play from where it goes into the transmission. This play can cause false neutrals and a loose feeling shifter. Not that the stock shifter was bad, but I basically just wanted to try this out. So far the Gilles shift support does as it says. It makes shifting feel more tactile and I haven’t gotten a false neutral yet! Overall great product, high quality, it is another thing that will need to be maintained, every oil change I need to remove it and re-grease it.
Link: Unfortunately they no longer sell this, you can find them on eBay sometimes though, good luck!
Tripage 1K Mirrors
This is an expensive mod, I think it ran me like $350 (during a sale too!) but man was it worth it, they unfortunately don’t function much better than stock (still some vibrations) but they look a million times better and I love that they fold up! So nice for lane filtering. They also keep me safer by having really bright high quality LED running lights and turn signals. These things really look awesome!
Tripage Dual LED Headlights
These things are amazing! I LOVE the way they look. After installing the 1K mirrors my bike looked kinda funny having amber headlights and white mirrors. So I changed up the headlights to look white and man they are amazing! Also they have a built in dual light function, now BOTH my headlights are on when I have the low beam on. Such a great feature!
Tripage LED Turn Signal Passenger Pegs
This Tripage stuff isn’t cheap, but man is it good looking! I got these Powder Coated Black passenger turn signals. They are VERY bright, no longer do I fear cops pulling me over about not having rear turn signals 12 inches apart. The fit and finish on these are second to none.
TST Flush Mount Halo Turn Signals
Yeah, the stock turn signal stocks are ugly. Big, round, and orange. No thanks! I got these flush mounts and they have day time halo amber lights, and when you turn they flash yellow. Great, high quality piece that makes the bike look amazing!
TST integrated tail light with flasher
When removing the stock fender you also lose the stock brake light and turn signals. These fixes that issue by adding an under tail, tail light with integrated turn signals. It is bright, clean, and easy to install. Overall a great purchase that I highly recommend!
Note: the video I have linked says it’s for the fender eliminator kit but I actually show the taillight in that video.
Shorai Battery
I am a huge fan of Lithium Ion Batteries. The Shorai battery isn’t cheap, but it is small, powerful, and LIGHT! I’ve never had an issue starting my bike even on the coldest of days. A great investment for any bike you want to keep long term.
Carbon Fiber Side Panels
Does anything honestly look better than carbon fiber? Probably not haha. I love these panels, they add a great bit of class to the bike and look amazing in person.
Carbon Fiber Tank Pad, Lid Cover, & Gauge Cluster
Gotta show off some of that bling bling. The carbon fiber accents on my bike are awesome and high quality. They are pricey though!
Links
Lid- Click here to buy!
Tank Pad: Click here to buy!
Gauge Cluster- (no longer available)