Engine Rebuild Video Series - 87 CBR1000F
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Thanks fella
Sorry I've been so quiet on the forum lately - I've been crazy busy at work for the last many months, and also been working on rebuilding a V65 Magna. Yet another of my perpetually unfinished reclamation projects...
I daily the Hurricane almost every day to work, and a had a few runs up the highway as well. It's been an excellent machine. Some great riding. Fits like a glove
The old smell of burned rat is gradually fading away, but every once in a while a catch a whiff of that same dumb joy I had when riding the bike in my 20's - except now it actually runs well and parts hardly ever fall off it
Hardly ever
Sorry I've been so quiet on the forum lately - I've been crazy busy at work for the last many months, and also been working on rebuilding a V65 Magna. Yet another of my perpetually unfinished reclamation projects...
I daily the Hurricane almost every day to work, and a had a few runs up the highway as well. It's been an excellent machine. Some great riding. Fits like a glove
The old smell of burned rat is gradually fading away, but every once in a while a catch a whiff of that same dumb joy I had when riding the bike in my 20's - except now it actually runs well and parts hardly ever fall off it
Hardly ever
Plastics are mostly done on the CBR though. Glad you are riding yours, I haven't even done an annual zip around yet.
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I am right about to pull the engine on my 1990 CBR 1000F your videos are absolutely confidence builders. Thank you so much for the spread sheets. Originally I was just going to replace just the Alternator tensioner. Your videos have boosted my confidence. I might just well change out the guide and Cam Chain Tensioner also. In your experience can I drop the engine out of the frame keeping the head on the Engine?
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Yep - the engine can be dropped in one piece - that's how they would've done it at the factory. It's pretty heavy though so a hoist or jack will make it easier
The alternator chain won't be accessible without splitting the crankcase, so you're in for a big job, but if you take it methodically it's not too bad
It's a well built engine. Much easier to work on than the V4 I've got on the bench currently...
Good luck!
The alternator chain won't be accessible without splitting the crankcase, so you're in for a big job, but if you take it methodically it's not too bad
It's a well built engine. Much easier to work on than the V4 I've got on the bench currently...
Good luck!
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