I also saw that as well and have the security bits and torx bits so worst case if I don’t get continuity I can replace the diode or swap the base when I get it. I have a tendency of over ordering so I have the parts rather than waiting. But yea the ignition switch was missing a screw holding the top cover down and the previous owner pointed to the switch when I picked it up and said it might be something in there but never mentioned replacing the switch, lucky for me, bad for him lol

Will probably get the part in about a week or 2, until then I’m going to fix the chewed up wires at the rear of the bike and take the tank off and check anything else for mice damage. I’ll remember to take more pics as I go through it!

 

Repaired the chewed wires in the back and now the license plate light works and the right blinker works, front and back. Left blinker worked prior. Only thing I noticed is the right turning indicator on the cluster is not lighting up. Maybe cluster bulb? Maybe another chewed wire? Since I’m replacing the upper fairing anyway I will be inspecting the cluster and ohming the wire from back to front. I removed the side fairings and honestly this bike isn’t visually in bad shape, pleasantly suprised!


Also noticed the drive chain is WAY too tight, I’m hoping the drive bearings aren’t done, will be inspecting the sprockets and loosening the chain next.

 

Could be worse I guess hehe

 

Good progress man, looking good.

 

Just some pictures of current progress. Fuel pump actually works after I freed the contacts believe it or not but that has to be replaced. Compression was 190+ on all cylinders so that’s great news! Next is taking the carbs off and cleaning. Still waiting on ignition.

 

Great news on the compression, but you're right, that pump definitely has to go.

 

Luckily found an oem pump from ronayers, so ordered that, new battery, spark plugs and some misc nuts. You have no idea how happy I was to see that compression rise haha definitely a good feeling and worth putting some money into this bike. Got it for $1700

 

Just got the used ignition, continuity on 3 leads, plugged it in and she sparks! Sprayed some carb cleaner and it fired right up and surprisingly ran for like 15 seconds with whatever **** fuel was left in the carbs. Pulled off the carbs and noticed 1 more chewed wire so time to clean the carbs and clean/repair the area by the starter motor. All good news!
fuel pump, spark plugs, battery on order. Just have to order more bolts and fairing bolts to make it complete once it’s all together.

 

Oh hell, that is excellent news. Congratulations on getting her up and running. So, where are you going to source your carburetor rebuild kits from? Gaskets and O rings. Might I suggest the below vendor? Takes a little while to get, but better than OEM.

https://litetek.co/Carb_Kit_Honda_CBR600_1995-2000.html

 

i actually saved this site when you posted it on my last thread. Im going to order everything and do it right this time, I don’t want any issues.

thanks again for saving another Cbr!! Will keep posted, probably be a week or two before she’s back together at least mechanically until I get the gaskets etc but it’s worth the wait and I have enough side jobs to keep me busy 👌🏻