hey guys, tomorrow im going to go look at a 96 900rr. close to 40k miles on it. plastics are a little rough. But im just wanting to know if there is anything specific to the year/model that i should look at or ask about?
thanks.

 

Long wheelies would cause cyl #2's main bearing to run dry of oil - so listen for a knock one the bike is warmed up.

Good luck, and I hope its a good bike.

 

thanks conrice. as long as the engines good and frame is straight, its worth every bit of what hes asking. Definitely excited to have something to tinker with. I enjoy my f4i, but quite frankly its boring.

 

Good deal. That's really the only issue I think they had. Again, I hope it checks out and you join the "fireblade" club.

 

Well I brought her home. Main issue is the plastics, nothing that isnt repairable. runs pretty smooth, will need a CCT though, has a bit of a rattle upon startup.
also noticed a rattle/chatter in first and 2nd gear, not sure whether its the rusty chain or a clutch issue. but it shifted with little issue so im thinking chain.

 

Looks good from where I'm sitting. Any pics of the chain?

 

Why would cylinder 2 be more susceptible than the rest?

 

Meh, my memory has faded, its Cyl. #3 that spins the bearing first. But anyways, its in the design of the oil galleys.


Sick of spinning a #3 rod bearing? CBR900rr - Honda Motorcycles - FireBlades.org


And you can find MANY threads on Google talking about 900s with a spun #3 main....


Don't know exactly why, but it is what it is, I guess. No bike is perfect.

 

really wish i had spotted this the other night, but looks like ill be tearing the whole bike down to get this fixed
the prior "repair" had no penetration whatsoever

 

Ouch.... Sorry to hear brother.