Hello!

I am now the proud owner of a 1998 CBR 900RR. It's rebuilt but the frame is straight and rides great!

I'm new to the motorcycle world so I had a friend come out with me for my purchase and do a one over on everything and see if it was cost effective to get into.

Here's the bike. I have a list of things to do to get it road legal and then be on my way!

Looking forward to gaining knowledge and getting the bike ready for regular use!

-Mike

 

Welcome aboard Mike!

Congrats on your 900rr. Hope all your repairs/replacements go well.

Good to have you w/ us. Be safe out there!

 

Not a bad way to start, good luck with it and welcome aboard.

 

Thank you both for the warm welcome! I picked up the bike as a steal to be quite honest. I already had my friend and his father take a good look and they think I made out like a bandit! I'm going to be doing some research on the forum regarding a few items.

Checklist to do:

-New Exhaust (Currently using my friends)
-Mirrors
-Horn
-Rig brake light to actually do the right/left turn signal instead of blink as a hazard


Preventative maintenance I would like to do with any new vehicle: (I'm following the rule with myself and auto's since I'm an avid auto-xer)

-Oil Change
-Oil Filter
-Transmission fluid (Maybe not since I'm still unsure if this is a cable clutch)
-Replace all light bulbs
-Grease the chain (friend recommended)
-Tire Pressure

If you have any input for a new rider/owner please share!

Thanks!

 

Well engine oil covers your tranny too so your done there.

Check tires for dry rot too , thats a big one and will bite you hard.

Check brake pads and rotors, often overlooked.

Check/replace antifreeze and brake fluids. 2 also VERY typically overlooked.

Inspect the chain and sprockets when lubing. They all wear together and its best to replace all together if need be. Look for the sprocket teeth looking very sharp and/or 'scooped' out.

Then of cours the usual stuff. Good luck.

 

I actually like the way it looks with the chrome headlight.. are you keeping it like that or going back to the RR fairings?

 

There were a couple of things I did forget to add on the checklist...but yes we're going to change the brake fluid for sure. My friend is going over the chain/sprocket.

Rotors are fine, with new pads installed. (I'm guessing the same rule applies on bikes...you should get new rotors when you change pads but I don't know if there were.)

Front tire looks brand new...and rear has plenty of life. I checked for cracks/dry rot before I purchased it.

I'm not sure if I want to keep the naked style or put the fairings on. I've always liked ducati monsters so I may pain the tank/get a new rear fairing and go all matte black w/ a yellow stripe. Then matte black wheels w/ a yellow time attack.

If my grammar is ****e, please excuse me...i just finished washing the bike and doing allt he paper work and i finally got to my 2nd meal of the day!

 

Welcome to the forum!
Lots of knowledgeable members here with 900rrs to help you. If you have anymore questions, just ask.

 

welcome! just and advice...when you sit on a motorbike you can feel good feelings but if it's for the first time be careful, 900 RR is powerful to start with, you need to increase your right-hand sensitivity!

 

welcome to cbrf, I like your 900rr street fighter. How did you do a speedo?