Hi 88 Cbr1000 Hurricane. First motorcycle project.
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Ah yes, the classic box of engine parts, dead leaves, and plumbing parts. You even got a free dvd case (I'm assuming the disc itself has been lost to time)
You wanted a project, and boy howdy, did you get one!
If it's your first project, I'm not gonna lie, this is gonna be a big job. The big chain in the engine box is the alternator chain from way down in the crankcase. If the engine's been left open, the cylinder walls probably look a lot like that camshaft by now. A working complete engine might cost less than a rebuild once you factor in any damage/neglect to the block you have. What are your expectations/budget?
Still, if you manage to turn this into a working bike you'll have done something that the vast majority of people are unable to do - even most enthusiasts. Plus restoring a bike is also like a tenth the cost of doing a car so even a real basket case can be done reasonably cheaply if you do the work yourself
Feel free to start a build thread in the Hurricane section. I'm sure there's a few other folks who'd be interested to watch your progress and chime in with the odd piece of advice. Good luck
You wanted a project, and boy howdy, did you get one!
If it's your first project, I'm not gonna lie, this is gonna be a big job. The big chain in the engine box is the alternator chain from way down in the crankcase. If the engine's been left open, the cylinder walls probably look a lot like that camshaft by now. A working complete engine might cost less than a rebuild once you factor in any damage/neglect to the block you have. What are your expectations/budget?
Still, if you manage to turn this into a working bike you'll have done something that the vast majority of people are unable to do - even most enthusiasts. Plus restoring a bike is also like a tenth the cost of doing a car so even a real basket case can be done reasonably cheaply if you do the work yourself
Feel free to start a build thread in the Hurricane section. I'm sure there's a few other folks who'd be interested to watch your progress and chime in with the odd piece of advice. Good luck
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Guys I'm in way deep....
Ah yes, the classic box of engine parts, dead leaves, and plumbing parts. You even got a free dvd case (I'm assuming the disc itself has been lost to time)
You wanted a project, and boy howdy, did you get one!
If it's your first project, I'm not gonna lie, this is gonna be a big job. The big chain in the engine box is the alternator chain from way down in the crankcase. If the engine's been left open, the cylinder walls probably look a lot like that camshaft by now. A working complete engine might cost less than a rebuild once you factor in any damage/neglect to the block you have. What are your expectations/budget?
Still, if you manage to turn this into a working bike you'll have done something that the vast majority of people are unable to do - even most enthusiasts. Plus restoring a bike is also like a tenth the cost of doing a car so even a real basket case can be done reasonably cheaply if you do the work yourself
Feel free to start a build thread in the Hurricane section. I'm sure there's a few other folks who'd be interested to watch your progress and chime in with the odd piece of advice. Good luck
You wanted a project, and boy howdy, did you get one!
If it's your first project, I'm not gonna lie, this is gonna be a big job. The big chain in the engine box is the alternator chain from way down in the crankcase. If the engine's been left open, the cylinder walls probably look a lot like that camshaft by now. A working complete engine might cost less than a rebuild once you factor in any damage/neglect to the block you have. What are your expectations/budget?
Still, if you manage to turn this into a working bike you'll have done something that the vast majority of people are unable to do - even most enthusiasts. Plus restoring a bike is also like a tenth the cost of doing a car so even a real basket case can be done reasonably cheaply if you do the work yourself
Feel free to start a build thread in the Hurricane section. I'm sure there's a few other folks who'd be interested to watch your progress and chime in with the odd piece of advice. Good luck
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There wouldn't be a 10mm socket in that box of bits would there?
Good luck with the rebuild/assembly MrClean89. Ask any questions you need - we are here to help.
Cheers, SB
PS: tentacleslap is spot on with the engine. Look for a low mileage one to refit rather than attempt to rebuild what is there. It looks like it may have seen weather at some time during its storage.
Good luck with the rebuild/assembly MrClean89. Ask any questions you need - we are here to help.
Cheers, SB
PS: tentacleslap is spot on with the engine. Look for a low mileage one to refit rather than attempt to rebuild what is there. It looks like it may have seen weather at some time during its storage.
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There wouldn't be a 10mm socket in that box of bits would there?
Good luck with the rebuild/assembly MrClean89. Ask any questions you need - we are here to help.
Cheers, SB
PS: tentacleslap is spot on with the engine. Look for a low mileage one to refit rather than attempt to rebuild what is there. It looks like it may have seen weather at some time during its storage.
Good luck with the rebuild/assembly MrClean89. Ask any questions you need - we are here to help.
Cheers, SB
PS: tentacleslap is spot on with the engine. Look for a low mileage one to refit rather than attempt to rebuild what is there. It looks like it may have seen weather at some time during its storage.
Hahahaha...this ever missing 10mm.....I love it.
Welcome to forum.
My 2 cents? Throw nothing away until you have a ready replacement in hand and it goes where it's supposed to go.
Like those original fuel lines. They may be good after you chase out what critters might be alive or dead in there or they may be just dried out junk, but, they're a pattern if you have to fab new ones.
Keep us posted. There are some great tech minds on this forum,
I'm just not one of them.
Keep that in mind.
My 2 cents? Throw nothing away until you have a ready replacement in hand and it goes where it's supposed to go.
Like those original fuel lines. They may be good after you chase out what critters might be alive or dead in there or they may be just dried out junk, but, they're a pattern if you have to fab new ones.
Keep us posted. There are some great tech minds on this forum,
I'm just not one of them.
Keep that in mind.
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