CBR 1000F "Hurricane" 1987-1996 CBR 1000F

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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 04:07 AM
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Something to also consider (I dont now if the750 is the same as the 1000) is that the kill/engine stop switch actually shuts off power to the coils but allows the starter to turn over the engine without it firing.So if that switch is faulty it will allow the motor to turn over but will not start.Just make sure that the kill switch is actually allowing power flow in the run position.
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by hawkwind
Safety features on the bike are the kill switch and the side-stand switch.

These bikes need a big fat spark to start, make sure the battery is up to the job. I'd try boosting it from another battery, just make sure if you do it from a car, it's not running.
I have been boosting the battery from another bike battery & a trickle charger.



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No side stand switch on an 87, unless of course the 750 is different? Should be easy to eyeball and determine if that's the case.
Couldn't find the side stand switch, however i have tried starting it without the side stand.

Originally Posted by kiwi JK
Something to also consider (I dont now if the750 is the same as the 1000) is that the kill/engine stop switch actually shuts off power to the coils but allows the starter to turn over the engine without it firing.So if that switch is faulty it will allow the motor to turn over but will not start.Just make sure that the kill switch is actually allowing power flow in the run position.
Good luck
JK
Took the switch apart and couldn't see any failure on the switch, could be a wire i suppose, need to check that.


Thanks for the help everyone


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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 07:13 AM
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What? rusty red paint?
 
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 09:36 AM
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What? rusty red paint?
Spark plugs

That paint isn't rusty, i know this for a fact.. because that is brick not metal.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 12:48 PM
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Glad you got it started mate

I presume you got your plug wrench delivered? Always good to have a full
set of the tools you need, otherwise you can't be sure what's really happening
with the bike.

If you haven't already, give her an oil and filter change, those plugs look
pretty old and the oil may just be the same age
 
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 12:56 PM
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They sent the wrong tool! So just went down the local Honda Dealer and bought one!

The oil does need doing, i got it and a new filter not done yet though.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 01:03 PM
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Sometimes fast is better than cheap!

Let us know if you need help with anything else.

Good luck!!
 
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 01:24 PM
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Thos plugs look like the waterproof plug covers on your bike aren't sealing and she got wet....nasty !
Glad it's fixed !
 
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 01:42 PM
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If the plugs were that nasty, I'd pull the new ones and ease a little bit of oil in the holes and give her some gentle cranks to lube the rings and the cylinder bores a little
 
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 05:56 PM
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Thumbs up new plugs

if the plugs look that unhealthy i would pull the new ones after a quick run and see what they look like. That would show any initial problems with carbs/spark.
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