How many 900 RR owner's do we have here?
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Just picked up a 99rr on 94 frame. Will post pics later. Got a little work to do to bring her into good running order. Hoping too much oiling on K&N filter by previous owner is causing the rich run and have to diagnose possible electrical issue, which one shop says is stator, but will double-check this. Originally thought it could be under-sized batt. gifted to me by prev. owner, but put a fresh one in and still has issues. Funny, because this bike rode great during my test drive. Ugh!!
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The 93 CBR 900RR
Makes you wonder what it is about the Honda CBR 900 that make it so much fun? My bike is 17 years old, but I enjoy it like it was a brand new one. There seem to be a lot of that year still being used, I see a lot of you guys have them. So what do you think it is about them that makes them so popular? When I got my bike it was brite yellow, and I didn't like the way it looked, but I got it in midsummer, so I wanted to get some seat time in before I tore it down for the face lift. I'm not a nutty rider or anything, but I never liked having someone on the back of my bike, it seems to take away from the ride. So I put a solo tail on it when I redone it, and now I enjoy it even more, I gave the old girl something to live for, she don't have to hide her head in shame any more. lol And the best part is I don't hear "hey will you take me for a ride." I got my wife a bike, so she can still go, we sent her to a few track days in Denver for some lessons. But it all comes down to, my bike even as old as it is keeps up just fine in the curves, and people still like to look at it.
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Hey there CJ! I do like the newer bikes too, but I get a huge break on my insurance because frame is 94. Even though everything else is 99. Who knows the truth about it, but the odometer read 20,000KM when I picked her up. So, it's like a new (broke in) bike for me. And she hauls @ss! I mean, 0 - 60 in 3.1 secs? Come on, this thing can take down an older model Posche Turbo. ;-) Handling is also user-friendly. I sat on new R1 the other day. It just felt small in size to me. I like the huge tank on my 99. :-D
OKay. You have to like the sound of D&D slip-on. It's easier to own my space with that on. hahaha!
Cheers!
OKay. You have to like the sound of D&D slip-on. It's easier to own my space with that on. hahaha!
Cheers!
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Hey adamwest29,
I agree with you on the size of the R1, a friend of mine has one, and I didn't like the way it felt when I sat on it. I also like the big tank that my 93 has. I enjoy the way it runs, the R1 was really fast, and I could really see the power difference, but all in all, I enjoy mine much more, I like the bulky feel, and the way she feels in the curves. I've had some trouble with the stator and voltage regulator, but I hope I have that worked out. Also, you have the quote about the D&D pipe, I sure want one, I have the two brothers I like the way it sounds, but I like the D&D a lot better, where is the best place to pick one up? I wonder if there are many used ones out there? Can you use the same pipe on a 900 that they run on the 600's?
I agree with you on the size of the R1, a friend of mine has one, and I didn't like the way it felt when I sat on it. I also like the big tank that my 93 has. I enjoy the way it runs, the R1 was really fast, and I could really see the power difference, but all in all, I enjoy mine much more, I like the bulky feel, and the way she feels in the curves. I've had some trouble with the stator and voltage regulator, but I hope I have that worked out. Also, you have the quote about the D&D pipe, I sure want one, I have the two brothers I like the way it sounds, but I like the D&D a lot better, where is the best place to pick one up? I wonder if there are many used ones out there? Can you use the same pipe on a 900 that they run on the 600's?
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CJ: regarding pipe source & electrical / charging sys.
I see these on ebay for ~ $270 + s&h: http://global.ebay.com/DD_Show_Go_Ex...426603655/item
The charging system is simple in theory, but the details are what can get you. What appears to be integral to the naked eye can actually be trouble. I'm a stickler for details, so not much gets away from me. I will tell you that I put an aftermarket stator and regulator-rectifier on and justified this because I was in "trouble-shooting mode", but after review am able to differentiate the OEM with the after-market as being a matter of tolerances. The OEM being the most suitable replacement, but of course at a premium cost. I feel it will be prudent to re-inspect the aftermarket for integrity because of the way it fit. Wasn't happy about the wiring being pushed up by the cover due to offset winding. ugh! Even though it is insulated, the high-vibration will likely make it's way through the insulation and cause breach to the cover, which is a short and a failure. :-(
Aftermarket stator = $140, compared to OEM (Honda) $450. But still worth the lesson I suppose. It's all a process of learning. Learning is part of the ride - sort of speak. hahaha!
Be good.
~ Adam
The charging system is simple in theory, but the details are what can get you. What appears to be integral to the naked eye can actually be trouble. I'm a stickler for details, so not much gets away from me. I will tell you that I put an aftermarket stator and regulator-rectifier on and justified this because I was in "trouble-shooting mode", but after review am able to differentiate the OEM with the after-market as being a matter of tolerances. The OEM being the most suitable replacement, but of course at a premium cost. I feel it will be prudent to re-inspect the aftermarket for integrity because of the way it fit. Wasn't happy about the wiring being pushed up by the cover due to offset winding. ugh! Even though it is insulated, the high-vibration will likely make it's way through the insulation and cause breach to the cover, which is a short and a failure. :-(
Aftermarket stator = $140, compared to OEM (Honda) $450. But still worth the lesson I suppose. It's all a process of learning. Learning is part of the ride - sort of speak. hahaha!
Be good.
~ Adam
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From: Nr. Braintree, Essex
Hi all
I've a 1995 RR-S and have had it for a couple of years now, and wish, after a succession of GSX-R's, I had discovered Blades earlier.
Mine has few mods, mainly the brakes with EBC Pro-Lite discs, Harrison Billet 6 pot callipers and the larger RR-Y master cylinder. I've don 25,000 miles on it since owning it, and used it for everything from commuting to track days to touring. The only breakdowns were when a water hose split in Northern Ireland in 2008 and the reg/rec went in Germany in 2009.
I have just come back from a tour of France, Belgium, Luxemburg, Germany, Czech Republic and Poland (and then back again). 2,301 miles in 6 days and never missed a beat. Now the bike has done 98,000 miles, and a tour of France in July should see it over 100,000 miles.
Can't ever see me selling this bike, despite having a few others, this is the one that brings me the most enjoyment.
I've a 1995 RR-S and have had it for a couple of years now, and wish, after a succession of GSX-R's, I had discovered Blades earlier.
Mine has few mods, mainly the brakes with EBC Pro-Lite discs, Harrison Billet 6 pot callipers and the larger RR-Y master cylinder. I've don 25,000 miles on it since owning it, and used it for everything from commuting to track days to touring. The only breakdowns were when a water hose split in Northern Ireland in 2008 and the reg/rec went in Germany in 2009.
I have just come back from a tour of France, Belgium, Luxemburg, Germany, Czech Republic and Poland (and then back again). 2,301 miles in 6 days and never missed a beat. Now the bike has done 98,000 miles, and a tour of France in July should see it over 100,000 miles.
Can't ever see me selling this bike, despite having a few others, this is the one that brings me the most enjoyment.
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just got my 98. seemed like a good investment. it had been wrecked, but the PO had started the repairs. just needs a few more parts to be good again.
i currently own 3 other bikes and have had 5 others since the mid 80s. my first street bike was a 79 CB750F.
i currently own 3 other bikes and have had 5 others since the mid 80s. my first street bike was a 79 CB750F.
