Greetings:

I just acquired a "new" CBR1000F with 13,400 miles on it since new, and two owners. My bike is in collector's condition, and I am very proud to have it. Picking it up from the current owner on July 14th, 2006.

"Independence," and my other two bikes, can be viewed at http://www.bikepics.com/members/keithmv

I have two initial questions for the forum:

1) What size are the front and rear turn signal bulbs?

2) Has anyone found a suitable headlight guard for their 1990 CBR 1000F, similar to what you can buy from Cee Bailey?

Looking forward to the discussion. Thank you for the help.

 

Welcome Keith.
I have a '96 and the turn signals are different, so I'm not sure if the bulbs are the same.
However you might find that info at www.ronayers.com They have a an online parts fiche.
Can't help you on the headlight guard other then maybe call Cee Bailey and see if they can make one for you. Or get some 3M clear film and apply it. Obviously not as stone resistant as the acrylic, but better then nothing. However I've put a lot of miles on a lot of bikes and haven't lost a headlight to road debris yet. Knock on wood.
Nice bike BTW, and I see why it's named "Independence" Also by the name of the BMW, would you happen to be an Al Stewart fan?

 

Captain:

Your link helped already - thanks - on a different question that unexpectedly surfaced - but was a big help.

Thanks for the tip.

Found a Honda part number for the turn signal lights, now have to translate that to something familiar.

For the headlight protector, noticed Cee Bailey is producing a protector for the Honda ST1000, which is similar in shape and size at first look. Am waiting for CB to respond to my me e-mail interrogative regarding 1000F headlight shield availability, and then if not, may order a CB ST1100 shield for a test fit.

Appreciate the help. Will advise the results for all on the forum.

Looking forward to picking up "Indy" in ten days. Have already plotted the route, stops, and Honda dealerships along the way. 1012 miles from Sycamore, IL, to Dallas-Fort Worth, TX. Sounds like adventure to me! Full story to follow in two weeks.

 

Nice bike Keith I've got the same color scheme bought mine with 12k miles now it has 46k

 

Hi, Geoff:

I saw your pics last night - yours looks sweet as well.

Would enjoy hearing about your experience with 1000F, and any recommendations you have about how to look after it.

Will be talking to Cee Bailey later today about the headlight guard; I have 3M material from AeroStitich inbound as a last resort.

From all photos and reports, I have the 1000F is in collector's condition, with a little over 13,400 miles on it. Am really looking forward to picking up "Independence" next week.

Was looking at the fuel capacity (4.9 gallons main / .9 gallons auxiliary), and figuring at 35 MPG, I can plan on about 170 miles on the main, and 30 miles on the aux before I am dry tanks. Is that an overly conservative estimate? Thought about this are appreciated.

 

I also have the 90 in the same color. It has 52K miles, and I always ride above 5,000 feet and still get 39-40 mpg.

 

Keith,
The worst I've got was about 36 and that was running it for about an hour doing a carb synch and other adjustments. Last two tanks were 39 (work commuting) and this one which was almost all freeway at 70 mph is about 45 mpg. If you are doing mostly slab, then 200 miles between fill ups should be about right.

 

Hi, folks:

Will factor your estimates in to the equation.

Appreciate the input. Does the CBR1000F have a "low fuel annunciator" for the main tank?

Thanks.

 

The best I've done is 187 miles, I can' do better than that. What are you guys running for mods, I've got stage 1 jet kit, 2 bros exhaust & K&N air filter. For commuting I usually have to kick in the reserve at 170 miles.

Things to look out for interms of maintance is: cam chains (just had mine done at 44k( but your a few years away from that. Voltage regulator. I highly recommend getting your valves adjusted consistently every 6-8k miles. If you don't your bike will run hot.

 

Hi, folks:

Another question for all...will one of you fine sport bike riders do me a huge favor, and measure the dimensions of the CBR1000F headlight lens?

I will have some additional info soon for everyone here, regarding a headlight guard option for our bikes.

Thanks.