I always like a fresh start when I get a new-to-me bike. I've been feeling out my 94 and reading everything I can here to see what I'm in for.

I'm not much mechanical wise. I'm an electronic engineer. Nuts n bolts frighten me. I'll do my own oil changes and all though.

I was in a parade ride yesterday with my American Legion Riders and the only sport bike of course. The crowd loved the roar of the inline 4 and it was a great time. Even though it was 45 minutes of walking the bike and revving the snot out of it, she never misbehaved. Ran a bit hot, but no overheating.

Thought I was in for a struggle as when I got home, I decided to change the oil, flush the radiator, and check all the under-bits. It really wasn't bad.

I had a little CCT noise which I contributed to low oil. Heck, it was Bad oil. I think she was way overdue. Fresh oil, new K&N oil filter went in. It had a K&N air filter already so pulled it and cleaned it. (it wasn't dirty) Then I drained the cooling system best I could and refilled with engine ice.

When I looked at all the screws, fasteners, and bits in the garage, I thought I was gonna cry. LOL. She went back together amazingly easy for someone who had never taken apart a full fairings bike before.

Runs so smooth now! Clutch even feels better. Absolutely NO CCT noise. Idle smoothed out a bit. Temp barely climbs at all now. I feel accomplished!

(and then I went and re-read the thread of the guy completely rebuilding his cbr1000f and feel like a complete putz) =)

What did you do to your bike this weekend?

 

Next weekend, I pull the rims to do the brakes and get new tires installed. LORD HELP ME! XD

 

Good job! Fresh oil and coolant is always good. I run Engine Ice as well, I think it's worth it.
Putting on new Oury grips as soon as I brew some coffee! Just woke up...

 

God Bless coffee! I just had my morning cup-o-joe and morning cigar.

 

mmm had my coffee and cigar earlier today cubetop! Where did you purchase your filter and engine ice and what part number is the filter? Bought Rotella T6 oil to change when I'm back home this week but I haven't found out which exact oil filter to buy...

 

Here you go, a comprehensive list of oil filters for the CBR1000F

https://cbrforum.com/forum/alternati...ference-97953/

Cheers, SB

 

Looks like Seb covered it. I just bought a K&N they had at Cycle Gear and there was a sale on oil so I picked up some Castrol.

 

Thanks Sebastionbear! Sprock's post under that is good too, better avoid FRAM!

 

I run genuine or HiFlo oil filters. Never had any issues.

 

are you implying I'm crazy...why yes!!!!!

Just take your time and take pics, lots of pics so when you look back and say WTF did that go...you have some reference...LOL

You're doing a fine job!!!!