My question, exactly!

Oh, and Welcome. Enter the Saloon at your own risk

 

You'll be amazed to know....no rebuilds. Cam chain changed 3 times and a few other "normal" works like a new exhaust system after 80,000 and that needs changing soon. Both brake calipers have had to be changed once..thats about it. I do change the oil every 4000mls and filter every second change, plugs i change every 15,000.. I do 90% of the work myself and do look after the bike without fail..reckon that keeps it going.I actually bought a second engine about 4 yrs ago when the clock passed 99,999 "just in case" and its still sitting there. Bike shop that changed the cam chain last time reckoned the bike will go around the clock again.

 

Well done Headhunter. It just goes to show with regular, preventative maintenance, what mileage is achievable on a CBR1000F.

Mrs SB's eldest son is now looking for one based on my ravings of their virtues and your mileage/lack of problems is a great indicator for him.

Cheers, SB

 

Hi, I am Tor from Norway. Dreamed about a big Honda for 40 years, and finally got one. CBR 1000 F 1990. Seemed to be in good condition. But it had some severe problems with overheating on my first ride, so now I´m a little frustrated...Can´t drive, don´t dare to before I´ve found out what´s wrong....

 

I'm not surprised , these big under stressed engines should do big miles . regular oil changes are the key to any engines life . well done . I was thinking , maybe a top end clean up , valve guides and seats , but It seems these old girls are pretty good in that area as well

 

yeah, regular TLC does work. I have a buddy who owns a Kawasaki Z1000 1979...he reckons he's done over 200,000 miles without ever having spent major money, like myself he looks after his ride..and like ozzyal says, these are big under-used engines,most will never really be "topped out" on the road, the times my Hurricane went over 7000revs are rare...if you keep these yokes at their mid-range they will run forever. A wee bit like wimmin....treat them well and they'll come up trumps every time.

 

That's funny , I look after my woman but she's still due for a re build

 

God dag Tor, kva bur du i Norge ? jeg jobber som rorlegger i Stavanger, det meste offshore. Jeg prover a laere Norsk i seks manad. vanskelig sprak !!!!

Check your coolant...but also check the thermostat and the connection to the radiator, sometimes this connection can get loose and full of crap as its close to the road !

 

Hi Guys, very glad to be a member of what seems to be a lively site. I have a 1997 F_V with 40K miles in very nice condition. A while ago the @Cane ( first time I have heard it called that) had a one line review in a bike mag that went " 160MPH for sod-all cash" I always found that quite appealling - and can testify that the speed is possible on the long bypass hereabouts, and I paid £1400 for her _ so two ticks !! I also have a Ducati 900SS - love that sound track ! I will post photos soon _ best regards all, dave p.

 

Welcome to the forum Dave!!! You'll find the 1000F guys here are some of the nicest, most knowledgeable folks around! Us old timers need to stick together