SC24 1000F with 95Tkm...yes or no
#1
SC24 1000F with 95Tkm...yes or no
Hi there,
I could get a 89 1000F for less than 500 EUR. Favorite color scheme blue red (more blue...). 1st or 2nd hand. Lots af long distance trips. 95.000 km! Thats a lot, I guess, even for these bikes.
What gets me excited is that there is NO wear or broken plastics all over the bike. Very good condition and history traceable. Seller says, due to physical conditions, he cannot get this bike back on the road any more. He is very sick.
Cam chain tensioner seems to be broken or at least has not been serviced well. I could listen to a short movie I got from the seller. I know the hilarious construction on that one but I think I can manage.
So, would you say go for it? Is the milage a showstopper for the engine? What would you check the very first, once the bike fell of the trailer :-) into my garage?
thx,
Markus
I could get a 89 1000F for less than 500 EUR. Favorite color scheme blue red (more blue...). 1st or 2nd hand. Lots af long distance trips. 95.000 km! Thats a lot, I guess, even for these bikes.
What gets me excited is that there is NO wear or broken plastics all over the bike. Very good condition and history traceable. Seller says, due to physical conditions, he cannot get this bike back on the road any more. He is very sick.
Cam chain tensioner seems to be broken or at least has not been serviced well. I could listen to a short movie I got from the seller. I know the hilarious construction on that one but I think I can manage.
So, would you say go for it? Is the milage a showstopper for the engine? What would you check the very first, once the bike fell of the trailer :-) into my garage?
thx,
Markus
#2
Hi marqus,
If the condition is as you are reporting it, you have nothing to loose.
Worst case you end up parting out the fairing etc which are as rare as hens teeth so you will be able to get your money back and then some.
Change all the fluids and then try to start it, depending upon how long it has been sitting then you may have to get the carbs refurbed.
Cheers
Al
If the condition is as you are reporting it, you have nothing to loose.
Worst case you end up parting out the fairing etc which are as rare as hens teeth so you will be able to get your money back and then some.
Change all the fluids and then try to start it, depending upon how long it has been sitting then you may have to get the carbs refurbed.
Cheers
Al
#4
long journeys do not normally create a problem, short intermittent ones are the engine killer. Of course that does pre-suppose that it has been regularly serviced.
Not sure on this engine but know of a CBR6 engine that did 200k miles, only reason it was change was due to an accident which put a hole in the case, it was re-built into a new engine using most of the original parts!
Not sure on this engine but know of a CBR6 engine that did 200k miles, only reason it was change was due to an accident which put a hole in the case, it was re-built into a new engine using most of the original parts!
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The short answer is, it's not worth it financially. Having said that, we don't look into rebuilding these bikes for financial reasons. They are indeed a labor of love. They were and are wonderful examples of engineering and aesthetics, We keep them in the best shape we can to help preserve that. But also, it's always a good idea to be responsible with your money. I'll step off my philosophical soapbox now.
#9
Yes! That’s the spirit. And that’s why I am gonna restore the bike completely.
before I start messing with the 1000f, does anyone know what’s the best oil grade and volume of the hurricane 600s fork tubes! Do I fill in a certain amount (ml) of oil or should I fill them by checking the “air cushion”?
thx
before I start messing with the 1000f, does anyone know what’s the best oil grade and volume of the hurricane 600s fork tubes! Do I fill in a certain amount (ml) of oil or should I fill them by checking the “air cushion”?
thx
#10
If you're keeping and working on this bike, you should try to get the owners manual for your particular model.
The years are 1989-1992. Before and after those years, Honda changed various things, enough to make it worthwhile to track down the correct manual.
Also the workshop manual when you start taking things apart!
The years are 1989-1992. Before and after those years, Honda changed various things, enough to make it worthwhile to track down the correct manual.
Also the workshop manual when you start taking things apart!