Just bought a Mint condition 1997 CBR 900rr. I bought it with 2300 miles on it. It runs pretty good but is very sluggish and hesitant (sp) when I give it some gas. Carbs??? I have tried seafoam and it helped a little bit. What do I try next? I am not a mechanic savy person. Really don't wwant to spend big bucks to get it fixed. What can I try?

 

Congratulations on a mint bike. So few miles! Please don't crash it.

A good carburetor cleaning is what I'd do first. If you're not savvy with a wrench though ... find someone who is and that doesn't charge much. Shouldn't be more than 2-3 hours.

As far as I know, there's no magic additive that will do the job of someone physically cleaning the carbs.

 

Also, you might want to invest in a carb sync tool (about $100). After I synced my own carbs, my bike wasn't so sluggish and hesitant. Its pretty easy, I didn't even have to take off my tank, and takes about 30 minutes. Good luck!

 

I just got off the phone with a local shop here in New Orleans and they said theyd charge me $100xcarb= $400!! Plus another 40 for the gasket kits. Is this normal? Or is the guy on drugs?

 

it sounds high you shouldnt have to pay more than 300, I am a mechanic and I know how long it takes. the carbs cant be in that bad of condition or the bike wont run, so they probebly just need a thorough cleaning which shouldnt take long and is easy to do, it is something that you can do yourself to save a couple bucks if you need I could talk you through it to save the money that is just plain too high!!! $516 is too much I dont think I have ever charged more than 400 for everything

 

hey if you are in the new orleans area i am in the hammond area and also have the same year bike. mine just has 46,000 miles lol. i am about to have this done to mine with a mechanic friend who has all the tools and the sync tool. if you want all see if you can bring yours adn we could do both at the same time. cant be that hard. let me know either here or a sempul@hotmail.com

 

Great advice guys, it's a lot cheaper and better to have someone you know do it for you.

Bring a case of beer or some food...or offer to pay your friend.

It won't be anything close to what a dealer demands.