Hello all. My name is Kelly and I am seriously considering the purchase of a used 1994 Honda CBR1000F in good condition next week. In most recent years I have been a 2004, Suzuki GSX-R 1000 pilot but I have also owned in the past a 1990 CBR600, 1998 CBR900RR and a 2000 CBR929RR. So, I have some experience with Honda CBRs and I loved each and every one of them. I'm looking forward to riding a Honda again and I am planning a long distance trip from south Florida to Illinois next spring and thought the CBR1000F would be a good mount for such a trip.

I have been seeking a CBR1000F for a very long time and think I finally found the one I want that is still all stock and production. Do you have any advice before I make the final purchase. I am purchasing it from a the original owner and the bike has 16,000 miles on the odometer. Was 1994 the last year of production for the CBR1000F? Were there any kown issues with that model? Thank you.

 

Welcome to the CBRForum, Kelly!

The last year for the 1000F in the states was 1996. I have a '95. Great bike. More comfortable for the long haul, for sure.

Only real mechanical concern would be the cam chain tensioner. Chances are that it will rattle a bit on start-up, but should quiet down after warm up. I've had no problems with mine at all. The later years (post '92 or '93 had an updated design that was supposedly a bit better).
As far as the '94 having any particular issues...no.
If the bike only has 16k, I wouldn't be too concerned with it.
I'd just be looking for signs of a laydown and other general stuff like leaks, smoke, noises, hard starts, etc.
These are great all-around bikes. They pull hard, and are comfortable and stable. (Dam nice looking bikes, too! )

 

Thank you for the wonderful welcome and great insight on the 94' CBR1000F. I can't wait to pick it up next week. She has not been layed down at all as far as I can tell. I spent about 20 minutes looking her over and starting, then listening to the engine for a while. No smoke, no rattling. I'll post some photos as soon as I have her cleaned up and in my garage!

 

Sweet!
No rattle on start up is good. Mine does it a little, but stops after warming up a bit. I think I have close to 28k on mine, now.

Great used 1000Fs are an excellent find. Looking forward to pics...

 

That's right, Steve, I was one step in front of the welcome master...

Sounds like Kelly may have found a hell of a nice old F'er... (Not you Steve...the bike...)

 

Err Steve , Trout

"number 98, Mr. Kelly Tickner"

Kelly's a track Guy.......some cool T's

Maybe he can do a knockout T for us members ! ?

http://www.sportbiketshirts.com/about.html

 

Here's my Flickr stream guys. No CBR photos yet though. Next week.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sportbi...cleroadracing/

 

hiya cool pics.

not found this before, some of you know me all ready, and its good to see more people from the uk on here.

nowt wrong with yanks and aussies tho .