I must have my seat fairing sitting slightly forward of where yours is positioned on the frame, as the front pin on the black panel hits just ahead of the existing grommet on the tank. This is probably due to the fact that I didn't rework the back of the subframe to fit cleanly under the seat fairing like you did. I think you probably have a little nicer angle of attack on that tail than I do.

I will probably refine several of the brackets I made, too. Already had to tweak the mount for the two seat fairing hold down screws that are under the front of the rear pillion. I did that differently than you did and I had to bend it a bit so I could fit the ECU in behind the right side seat vent.

I agree on the more curvy edges of a later F2 or F3 being problematic for a conversion. I was considering replacing my badly dented original tank with a much more common f2 tank until I realized the bottom edge would look bad. Luckily I found a decent F1 tank for a decent price.

Luckily I am neither purist nor collector. I had a business years ago doing very faithful restorations of antique radios. After a while I found it kind of boring and thus I ended up modding and then designing my own gear, which grew into one of my current businesses. Making and modding things is my raison d'être. The way I see it, Hurricanes are pretty common and undervalued so no one will get too bent if I mod one.

 

Doc,


I remember waiting a couple of weeks for those black side pieces to show up from Honda. It was funny because on Ebay used ones were like $50 each and you could buy new ones from Honda for $20. One of those cases where you need to check your sources.


I knew how critical those panels were to setting all the angles and I did not cut or change anything until I had them, lined them up properly and marked everything. A bit **** but I was sure that was critical to getting the fit right.


That doesn't mean you can't repair or adjust things. I looked at fabricating a special grommet bracket that bolted to the tank and went back towards the seat...it was during the fit and like you know there are so many things that interact with each other you go through a series of different approaches to find the best one.


There is still some room for error even with the tail. I can move it up and down some and still get a good fit. You might want to play around with that a bit.


When I cut this frame (replaced the first one without title), I just set them side by side and matched the bend as close as I could by eye...so not exactly the same...again there is some room for error.


I'm sure you will find another unique solution like you have on so many other problems.

 

This is one of the reasons I have 4 CBR F1's. After I started the original bike I found myself buying tons of parts on Ebay and one day I said to myself why not find a parts bike. I ran an ad and found 3 more bikes in need of work or in parts.


The best deal were the parts bike and the one complete bike (with all the fairings) that I bought for $400 US. The frame I ended up using came from the parts bike. It has made it so much easier to do the build because I always have the parts I need. I've been careful not to steal too many parts off the complete bikes because I want to put them back together.


I say this because the tank I used for the conversion was a very clean undented tank. It was/is spotless inside. It was scratched up a bit so was the perfect one to use.


One of the other tanks is a perfect original Hurricane tank with all the decals and paint in perfect condition. That has been my inspiration for building a restored original Hurricane. Having a really nice tank and all the fairings sort of screams for an original build. The other reason for that idea is one of the bikes is very clean and has only 7000 original miles on it.





The other complete bike is a little less nice. It ran very good tho when I got it home, so maybe that will be the street fighter or the 3 wheeled sport bike...not really sure yet.

 

Yeah buying just the part you need is a two edged sword. You tend to pay a lot more. But you end up with a lot less bike parts to climb around in the garage. Mine is small, and already full of stuff so I have to keep the available space in mind. My next project should be a bigger garage...

I got mine without fairings for $400, so your fully faired bike for $400 is a screaming deal in my mind. And I paid that $400 again for a complete set of RR fairings in very good shape. The asking price around here for an average running F1/F2/F3 with some or all fairings is about $1200-$1500. I dont know that they are selling at that price, but that seems to be the typical asking price. This seems to be a very good time of year to look around for a deal, as some of the guys who listed bikes at the beginning of summer that haven't moved are willing to bargain as the weather window starts to close.

 

No, I got the complete bike with the fairings and another complete bike in parts both with titles for $400. Here's the complete bike:





I know the numbers that the bikes go for running and it really seems too bad (well not for the buyers), but then nice ones are probably worth a little more. It's why I likely will never sell the conversion bike.


I have so many CBR parts that I could build 4 bikes and still have parts left over. Likely will buy more along the way if they turn up and the deal is right. The other runner I have had a front and tail fairing. Over the past couple of years I have bought a ton of fairings...I have a three perfect complete front fairings and two really nice full sets. Plus a few other side fairings that need a little work to be nice.

 

Ah, that takes me back. One of my best friends bought one exactly like that brand new when it came out. I love the whole design and color combo. Makes me remember the "good old days".

 

Hamlin,


Yes I like that combo too. Too bad that the perfect tank I have is the red and black one...so the bike will be red and black...but maybe we will look for another one to do like this.

 

OK, a beyond screaming deal. A shrieking tantrum of a deal.

 

Doc,


That was a crazy awesome deal and that bike runs too. I got 2 additional full engines and another complete bike in parts. Boxes of parts.


Then I bought this runner for $300...not pretty but runs pretty good...plus it had a title.






I've also collected fairings when I found deals. I bought this front fairing on Ebay for $35 with the headlight, turn signals and windshield. It's in really good condition and I have another red one just like it.





I have another full front fairing in excellent condition that came with headlight, turn signals, windshield and the two side inserts for about the same money.


I have 4 tails complete with tail lights, about 10 side panels...so many parts I honestly should do an inventory.


I've been lucky but I actually do spend time looking and shopping for parts and bikes.

 

It's kind of odd that back when my friend bought his CBR I was a Harley guy. Now the tables has turned 180. I'm scootin' around on a F3 and he has a wide glide.