The 2005-06 fairings are the same with the exception of the tail and the black side pieces by the tail and the tank. The upper and lowers are the same. I think it will work but the tail mounting will be a little different. You won't be able to use the rear hugger...it won't fit (the 2003-04 doesn't fit either. Front fender needs to be cut out around the fork tubes.

 

Ok tks for ur input, should I be purchasing 03-04 stay or 05-06 stay bracket?

 

The fairing stay's are the same 03-06 so any will work. Do a good search for best price because I've seen them over $100 and as low as $25 new. You can buy a new one cheaper than most sell them used. It's one of those parts where eBay vendors don't check pricing so all over the map.

 

Before I go get these parts something tells me my engine may not last much longer so I have to ask are there any other engines from bikes years I can swap into mine I know I would need the ecu and wiring harness but what could I swap in? I'm sure finding another engine for mine could take a while or be in worse condition than mine so I may lean to a newer one if at all possible

 

Yikes! We have a problem Houston.


You need a sound engine and drivetrain...basic bike needs to be good before spending this amount of time and money (even then it is questionable unless you are a crazy excentric like me).


Swapping engines to a different year, is just not a good idea IMO. Each new design is different although an F2 might not be too difficult but after that the engines get smaller in all directions...just wouldn't make sense...besides a running F2 would cost less than a swap in the end...I would try to find a decent F1 engine much easier...but still a lot of work.


What is wrong with your engine? These engines are pretty tough so it would have to have been neglected or trashed to not be worth saving.

 

Oh there's nothing wrong with it at least that I can tell I get issues with getting it running at times I think it's the cold also cause carbs might need tuning I was just saying so cause it has nearly 70k miles u guys only have like 30 k so makes me worried but shifts and glides fine

 

These engines and bikes have been known to go 100,000's of miles but you have to do the proper maintenance to keep them running good and safe. If it doesn't smoke or make weird noises then clean the carbs, make sure there are good plugs in it, oil, filters and get on with it. Might be a good idea to ride the bike for a bit to check out brakes etc. On my bike I am just replacing all the wear parts...but that gets spendy.

If you have never cleaned carbs before that might be a challenge...I think there is a how to here on this forum. The pilot circuit is very critical to get clean and the one that most people struggle with. The jet(s) must be taken out and cleaned manually because the orifice is too small to get clean with carb spray. The bike will never idle right or throttle up properly with dirty pilots...not to mention starting issues. I clean my carbs first thing...on every used machine I've ever owned because they are always dirty and in a lot of cases tuned wrong. The fuels today turn to shcmuck in a very short time and plug everything up...if a bike sits for a month the carbs will be messed up if fuel is in there.

 

Some things to think about when doing this conversion.

1). Is it worth it? Maybe. It looks cool, but is still an F1 and not an RR. To some that may have value because the F1 is one of the better all around CBR's so you will have a fun, nice looking bike to ride. If you think you will get your money back, not a good idea to do this mod. It is probably more saleable than a stock F1 (that could be debated), but that doesn't mean you will get more money for it. If it is done properly and really nice, then it might be worth more...but so would a nicely restored F1.

2). Do you have the time and the skill? This is a very time consuming project. For me it is therapy because I love to work on bikes. I have multiple bikes so I'm not taking my primary bike out of service. In terms of skill required, you need to be handy and able to fabricate parts because this is a custom build. You need some specialized tools or access to them. I am an engineer by trade and started out as an auto mechanic. I build custom manufacturing machines for a living. I am trained in most areas of fabrication and owned my own shop at one point with metal machining, fab and assembly. I restored a number of concourse classic cars and motorcycles over the years, many won throphies.

This conversion takes some skill and general mechanical ability. If your good with a wrench and thinking through problems you will be fine...but if this is your first bike and you really are learning it will be a huge challenge for you.

3). Perfection. This is an area where I struggle because as you improve one thing something else looks worn tired or old and needs to be replaced. It is a never ending process, because on an old bike you can keep chasing until everything is replaced. One of the good things about the Hurricane and sport bikes in general is that the guts are covered, so every nut and bolt doesn't need to be perfect...but then I look at the corroded ones and I have to repace them. You will go broke if your the type that wants perfection...and you'll never finish either.

My point is, think this through and decide if this is something you want to take on. Good luck.

 

You are not the only one! Especially considering an interest in older machines there always seems to be one more thing that can be improved, or made to look better, etc etc etc I have a hard time restraining myself sometimes from spending way more money than I should on certain projects.

With that said I am glad you decided to take on this RR conversion because I really enjoy seeing and reading about projects like this. It is definitely going to be a one of a kind bike!

 

It's a bit of a sickness. The other day I saw a really nice shock pivot assembly on Ebay. The aluminum looked like new and all the original plating was on the metal part...you don't see them like that...looks brand new...so I bought it. I have six of these assemblies and probably at least one of them is in nice shape, but this one is better. I think I'm nuts sometimes.



Thanks so much for that comment. It helps keep me going. I'm really rather depressed at how look it has taken, but health issues played a role in that. Just waiting for weather to warm up so I can move things around. Part of the bike is here and part of it is in storage 60 miles away. I hope in the next few weeks things will start to come together with the final assembly will begin. I have everything ready.