Hi All,

I'm a new member of the forum because I just picked up a 1990. I picked it up from the original owner, but the bike has been sitting for a year and it's up to me to get it back on the road.

I'll track my progress on this thread.

So far, I have the following list:

1. Rebuild carbs- DONE
2. Drain/clean fuel tank- DONE
3. Adjust valves- DONE
4. Change oil- DONE
5. Fix clutch master cyl- DONE
6. Flush brakes, inspect pads- color="#ff0000"]DONE[/color]
7. Check valves- DONE
8. Flush coolant- DONE
9. Address some minor corrosion on the fork legs. DONE
10. Change fork oil. DONE

I guess I have some work cut out for me!

 

The carbs will most likely need to be cleaned out rather than completely rebuilt (hopefully). When it comes to adjusting the valves, get the Honda tool or make one (10mm deep sockert with a handle welded on) as is makes holding the locknut so much easier.

 

when shadow 1 see's this maybe he'll send a link to the holy grail of motorcycles ( a very detailed instruction manual ) mine was 276 pages long . very helpful!!!!

 

I've already scoured this forum...LOTS of great information. I found the shop manual as well as the valve adjustment tutorial--good stuff.

My primary bike is a ZRX 1100 that I've basically modded out. I also had a '83 Honda Nighthawk that was my 1st street bike and although it was a rat bike it somehow still ran.

I've always liked the looks of the Hurricane's and VFR's with the red-white-blue look to them.

Also I really don't like the way newer sportbikes fit me. I was thinking about buying my friends Fireblade, but it was a little cramped for me. The 'cane will fit the bill of a nice sports tourer, (if I can get it running).

 

Welcome to the Forum ! Plenty of help here......
Hey KD, the man's resourceful, doesn't need the manual links - that's a first........
And VL5150 - Your primary bike may be a ZRX cough cough 1100...[:@]but when you get your Hurricane running, THAT'LL CHANGE.....
If you need any other info you may like to try
Also at http://cid-fd1db3fa41cb79a5.skydrive....aspx/CBR1000F
cbr1000f manual; Honda common service maunal; & Bike book (Twist of the Wrist)
Thanks for the link..?
(I knew I could get a link in here somewhere....he he

 

Well...I got this in the garage and it isn't what I thought. This will be over my head so I think I'll part it out to break even.

Check the for sale section.

 

Darn, just when I was thinking I was going to have another 1000F to go riding with. Why do you say over your head ? It might take a little more time, but all you need is patience.

 

I really think you should persevere - the list you gave us would take around 2 days to complete.
None of it is complicated.......

 

If you decide to keep it and go with your list above, add one more item: replace fork seals. You will most likely need them if there is corrosion on the fork legs.

 

I guess it's this particular bike. To make it really nice I would need to replace some parts, but I don't see good parts availability for this model and some cosmetic stuff would have to be done in addition to the mechanical. If I would have gotten to it 6 mos ago it would be different. I think it would be better used as a spare parts for you guys.