Giving her a make over!
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So I am new to the forums here. I purchased a 99 CBR900RR this past summer. Put 5000 miles on her in little over 2 months. Now that she is in the basement for the winter, I am going to tear her apart and clean her up. Paint, polish, general maintenance, etc. I got it for a good price from a good friend. Hopefully I wont pour too much more into it.
As far as aftermarket upgrades, I do not have much of a need for them. When I bought the bike I got a file of receipts with it, and have found a few items in there. It has "racing" heads, with an $850 "port and polish" receipt. Cams are not stock we suspect, its re-jetted, full exhaust, aftermarket wheels, a clutch upgrade, integrated lights, braided brake lines and a bunch of other stuff, some of which I cannot make out on the receipts.
It just needs some TLC basically. It was laid down, on both sides. I am taking photos of everything that is damaged, or grimy, as it comes apart. I started a few days ago, so Ill have to post up a bunch of progress photos and catch everyone up to speed.
Please let me hear your advice if it is constructive!
As far as aftermarket upgrades, I do not have much of a need for them. When I bought the bike I got a file of receipts with it, and have found a few items in there. It has "racing" heads, with an $850 "port and polish" receipt. Cams are not stock we suspect, its re-jetted, full exhaust, aftermarket wheels, a clutch upgrade, integrated lights, braided brake lines and a bunch of other stuff, some of which I cannot make out on the receipts.
It just needs some TLC basically. It was laid down, on both sides. I am taking photos of everything that is damaged, or grimy, as it comes apart. I started a few days ago, so Ill have to post up a bunch of progress photos and catch everyone up to speed.
Please let me hear your advice if it is constructive!
Last edited by casvg5; 01-30-2011 at 03:37 PM.
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New brakes to come. Thinking of powder coating the calipers
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Headlight is dirty, but also oxidized, like most things on the bike.
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Going to be rough cleaning in there without disassemble
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Damage on left side
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Last edited by casvg5; 01-25-2011 at 05:09 PM.
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