Another New Guy
#1
02-18-2012, 07:36 AM
Another New Guy
Good morning, just checking in to intro myself. I just bought (purely an impulse buy) a 93 600 f2 with about 12k on the speedo. The fairings were in pretty bad shape, so I stripped it down and have been buying replacements on ebay. The front cowls are also need replacement. The engine runs, it has a little noise, like marbles rolling around when cold but once it warms sounds okay. I haven't run it on the street for any length of time due to the Chicago weather. It has an older Two Brothers exhaust muffler system that was not secured well so I fabed up a bracket out of stainless that matches okay. I went to start it the other day, I think I flooded it, it backfired a bunch of times....pretty loud, like a gun, than the battery went too low to turn it over. Did I foul out the plugs? I plan to charge the battery today and try it again. I have no maintenance records, no real history on the bike. What should I do to get this bike in (dependable) riding condition? Thanks to all.
#2
02-18-2012, 08:23 AM
February 2012 ROTM
Change all liquids, plugs, check brake pad F/R, check tires and chain cond+ slack. You may need carb cleaning...hope you solve the misfire, is not maybe a timing issue...since you have time...take it slow& a service manual will come in handy. You maybe able to obtain a free download from members here, I've seen on some thread.
Other members will jump in to advice their comment....
Other members will jump in to advice their comment....
#3
02-18-2012, 08:27 AM
February 2012 ROTM
+1 focus on getting the bike mechanically sound before dumping money into cosmetic...what's a good looking bike it's not reliable. It's been over 10 years ago since I've sold my F2....love these bikes, they are very reliable but must be properly maintain...good luck and hope you find our forum pleasant & helpful
#4
02-18-2012, 10:05 AM
Senior Member
Hi there and welcome to cbrf! This is prett great place with a lot of knowledge and members that actually enjoy helping each other out. Definitely feel free to post pictures and symptoms on the f2 section but before you do.. This thread might help you just a little..
F series Common starting issues
F series Common starting issues
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Good morning, just checking in to intro myself. I just bought (purely an impulse buy) a 93 600 f2 with about 12k on the speedo. The fairings were in pretty bad shape, so I stripped it down and have been buying replacements on ebay. The front cowls are also need replacement. The engine runs, it has a little noise, like marbles rolling around when cold but once it warms sounds okay. I haven't run it on the street for any length of time due to the Chicago weather. It has an older Two Brothers exhaust muffler system that was not secured well so I fabed up a bracket out of stainless that matches okay. I went to start it the other day, I think I flooded it, it backfired a bunch of times....pretty loud, like a gun, than the battery went too low to turn it over. Did I foul out the plugs? I plan to charge the battery today and try it again. I have no maintenance records, no real history on the bike. What should I do to get this bike in (dependable) riding condition? Thanks to all.
New Member
Good morning, just checking in to intro myself. I just bought (purely an impulse buy) a 93 600 f2 with about 12k on the speedo. The fairings were in pretty bad shape, so I stripped it down and have been buying replacements on ebay. The front cowls are also need replacement. The engine runs, it has a little noise, like marbles rolling around when cold but once it warms sounds okay. I haven't run it on the street for any length of time due to the Chicago weather. It has an older Two Brothers exhaust muffler system that was not secured well so I fabed up a bracket out of stainless that matches okay. I went to start it the other day, I think I flooded it, it backfired a bunch of times....pretty loud, like a gun, than the battery went too low to turn it over. Did I foul out the plugs? I plan to charge the battery today and try it again. I have no maintenance records, no real history on the bike. What should I do to get this bike in (dependable) riding condition? Thanks to all.
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Also welcome to the forum.
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02-22-2012, 04:59 PM