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very nice indeed. Keep us posted on your resto progress
Thank you. The bike looks good in the picture but there was a hack working on it at one point. For one thing, there are also sorts of fasteners holding different parts together. One part might be held in with Robertson/square head, allen, Phillips and hex screws, all at the same time.
The only plastic missing is on the middle of the side cowlings, just below the ends of the clipons, where from pictures it looks like there is supposed to be openings (to let air flow ?). On mine, the part has been fabricated with sheet metal, has none of the openings, and was held in place in part by a bunch of wood screws (!). The fabrication was done on both sides, which I find curious - maybe for symmetry ?
Anyways, I'm excited that the bike at least started (with starter fluid in the carbs) and that I will have the opportunity to learn a lot. I'll worry about the cosmetics once I have the mechanical stuff sorted out. Hopefully !
Hi everyone, just joined the forum having recently purchased a 1991 CBR600F, the bike is currently in UK being prepared for a road trip from London to where I now live on the Rock of Gibraltar.
Looking forward to making contacts, sharing information and learning more about these bikes, hopefully I have been able to attach a picture of my bike.
Cheers
Graham. My 1991 CBR600F, obviously not in standard trim but it's tidy enough. Looking forward to the adventures. Photo is at Mountnessing, Essex, UK.
The only plastic missing is on the middle of the side cowlings, just below the ends of the clipons, where from pictures it looks like there is supposed to be openings (to let air flow ?). On mine, the part has been fabricated with sheet metal, has none of the openings, and was held in place in part by a bunch of wood screws (!). The fabrication was done on both sides, which I find curious - maybe for symmetry ?
You'll want to remove those sheet-metal panels on side blocking exit port for airflow through radiator. Will overheat engine without that exit duct. Also pulls out lots of heat from engine as well.
Been a while since this thread had any action. I'll change that. Pic of my 1988 Hurricane 600. I am the original owner. I haven't ridden it much in the last few years, so I did the following:
Drained fuel and replaced. Rebuilt all three calipers. New tires (main reason for not riding). New battery. She fired right up and I had forgotten how much fun these bikes are. I spend all my time on larger bikes now, so it was quite a change to get this thing out and have some fun. Not bad for a 35 year old.
You'll want to remove those sheet-metal panels on side blocking exit port for airflow through radiator. Will overheat engine without that exit duct. Also pulls out lots of heat from engine as well.
I have been searching forever for those panels. I found a guy who had ~4-5 600F1s he was parting out, he kept telling me he would sell me the parts, but whenever I would drive to his house he never knew where they were. That happened maybe 3 times. Nice guy though, just has too many bikes in too many places.
