Just when I was about to give up hope, she is running again. Strong as ever.

Here's the fix :
Fouled spark plugs swapped out.

And wait for it...



Make sure when you're installing your fuel pump to not hook it up backwards. You guys had it on the money that there was no fuel going to through my carbs, because it was being sucked out, (I feel like a real idiot about this...). After my stroke of handicap, this cbr lives another day soon to start her life off with someone else.

 

Outstanding to hear.
Don't feel like an idiot, it happens to us all, including myself. Last year I chased my tail for a month trying to figure out why my bike wasn't running like it should. I had an epiphany one late night and immediately went out with a flashlight and checked. Sure enough, I had every single boot on the wrong plug. I've only worked on engines for 30+ years. I wanted to hit myself in the head with the flashlight.
Anyway, great job on getting her back alive.

 

Don't feel like an idiot, that stuff happens to everyone from time to time. The thing that redeems it is - you found it and fixed it.

After all, you wanted to get it running good, and you did, right? You didn't have to take it to a shop and you didn't cause any damage.

 

All very true. But now I have extra ignition coils and wires coming that I don't need >. <

 

either keep them for spares or resell them.