Hello guys new to the forum. I just bought a 1990 cbr 600 on craigslist for $250. The only thing wrong with it is a bent valve. But instead of me replacing just the valve I decided to just buy a whole new head (complete with cam, etc) from ebay for $40. It hasnt gotten here yet but I'm just looking for some advice is anyone has taken the head off or adjusting the timing. I have clymers manual for it but just thought I'd ask you guys about it too. Not sure If I wanna do an RR conversion or make it a streetfighter. I could also go bobber/streetfighter. I found this on ebay. It looks SICK to me.

 

Are you in sacramento or the bay area? I know i saw that cbr here in California somewhere. woops typed after i saw the pic and didnt read the rest. i must of seen that on ebay too. lol. not my style but a very unique bike. sure would turn my head.

 

Ya it is different I just don't know if I wanna chop up the frame. I love the ducati headlights on it though.

 

LOLOL
I SAW THAT ON EBAY!
reserve was at like $2000
dammm u gotta deal haha

 

I think it's cool that it was raked too but anyway I got the head a couple of days ago and started working on the bike. I found out I was missing one of the timing chain guides so I got those ordered. Has anyone put a head on or done timing? Any advice?

 

ok so I think Ive ran into a problem. I got the head on and put the cams in but havnt gotten the cam chain on yet. The problem is the front cam chain guide. It is right on the cam sprocket and to get the cam down to were it presses the springs down It would be bend the guide to where it hits the casing of the head. Is this right? I mean the guide fit down into its little slot but I just feel like that is alot of pressure on the guide expecially once i get the chain in there too.