Getting into CBR ownership
#1
Getting into CBR ownership
Hey guys! New to the CBR game here.
I'm on my way to picking up an absolutely mint Hurricane. I just sold my ZX6R and I'm about two weeks away from my dream bike. It's a 1987 with 40,000 original km on it. My buddy put his heart and soul into fixing this thing up, painting it, and getting it back on the road. So far, I only need a new set of tires and a voltage regulator. The best part? I'm grabbing it for $1200.
So, aside from the typical fluid changes and whatnot, what's the best way to start out with a Hurricane? What're some things to look for, some things to change out, some quirks that will be apparent once I get riding? I really want to keep this bike running right and running for a long time, as I don't see myself getting rid of it.
Any BC guys on here too?
I'm on my way to picking up an absolutely mint Hurricane. I just sold my ZX6R and I'm about two weeks away from my dream bike. It's a 1987 with 40,000 original km on it. My buddy put his heart and soul into fixing this thing up, painting it, and getting it back on the road. So far, I only need a new set of tires and a voltage regulator. The best part? I'm grabbing it for $1200.
So, aside from the typical fluid changes and whatnot, what's the best way to start out with a Hurricane? What're some things to look for, some things to change out, some quirks that will be apparent once I get riding? I really want to keep this bike running right and running for a long time, as I don't see myself getting rid of it.
Any BC guys on here too?
#3
I've had my Hurricane for a few months now. They were built at a time when Honda built bikes to outlast the planet, so they're pretty bullet proof.
The one thing I have noticed is the engine is a very tappit-y engine at low rpms. I've been assured by several people who are good with old Honda's & a mechanic that the valve clearances are fine (It's doing 50mpg with no flat spots in the rev range.), so I've put it down to just being a very noisy thing.
The only thing I've learned is switching to reserve fuel before it choughs. I've dropped to reserve on a couple of occasions & it always takes a bit of turning over on the starter before reserve fuel catches.
Other than that, I'm convinced this thing would survive anything it wants.
The one thing I have noticed is the engine is a very tappit-y engine at low rpms. I've been assured by several people who are good with old Honda's & a mechanic that the valve clearances are fine (It's doing 50mpg with no flat spots in the rev range.), so I've put it down to just being a very noisy thing.
The only thing I've learned is switching to reserve fuel before it choughs. I've dropped to reserve on a couple of occasions & it always takes a bit of turning over on the starter before reserve fuel catches.
Other than that, I'm convinced this thing would survive anything it wants.
#4
[QUOTE=deaks25;1305622]The one thing I have noticed is the engine is a very tappit-y engine at low rpms. I've been assured by several people who are good with old Honda's & a mechanic that the valve clearances are fine [QUOTE]
I've been working on motorcycles for 40+ years and have owned 7 F1's (5 right now), and I can't agree with this statement.
If the noise is actually in the top end the valves need adjustment.
If the noise is lower then you likely have a worn cam chain tensioner.
In my experience a properly set up F1 is a fairly quiet engine.
I've been working on motorcycles for 40+ years and have owned 7 F1's (5 right now), and I can't agree with this statement.
If the noise is actually in the top end the valves need adjustment.
If the noise is lower then you likely have a worn cam chain tensioner.
In my experience a properly set up F1 is a fairly quiet engine.
#5
Got it! Rides great and is exactly what I wanted.
Now, as far as the quirks. The ticking on the low end is there, but I'll keep an eye out for changing the tensioner soon.
The frame has a crack in it, but it's not all the way thru. Can probably gauge and weld it.
Now, I think the voltage regulator or stator has ate it. The bike needs a constant charge every night to get thru the day, and when we put a multimeter on it, it was hovering around 12.5v at idle, and when I gave it a slight rev it bumped up to 12.7. I had the battery completely die today and put a new one in....and 5 hours later it died as well. I'm hoping it's the regulator, at least.
Now, as far as the quirks. The ticking on the low end is there, but I'll keep an eye out for changing the tensioner soon.
The frame has a crack in it, but it's not all the way thru. Can probably gauge and weld it.
Now, I think the voltage regulator or stator has ate it. The bike needs a constant charge every night to get thru the day, and when we put a multimeter on it, it was hovering around 12.5v at idle, and when I gave it a slight rev it bumped up to 12.7. I had the battery completely die today and put a new one in....and 5 hours later it died as well. I'm hoping it's the regulator, at least.
#6
Now, I think the voltage regulator or stator has ate it. The bike needs a constant charge every night to get thru the day, and when we put a multimeter on it, it was hovering around 12.5v at idle, and when I gave it a slight rev it bumped up to 12.7. I had the battery completely die today and put a new one in....and 5 hours later it died as well. I'm hoping it's the regulator, at least.
Congrats on your new bike. I have an 89 just across the border from you, still working out some bugs as it sat for ten years, but they are fun to ride. I bought one new in 1989 and had a blast on it for several years before my little brother totaled it.
#7
Generally a good idea to replace as a set. Stator starts to go, low voltage, regulator working harder to keep up; and vice versa.
Congrats on your new bike. I have an 89 just across the border from you, still working out some bugs as it sat for ten years, but they are fun to ride. I bought one new in 1989 and had a blast on it for several years before my little brother totaled it.
Congrats on your new bike. I have an 89 just across the border from you, still working out some bugs as it sat for ten years, but they are fun to ride. I bought one new in 1989 and had a blast on it for several years before my little brother totaled it.
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