Just bought my first CBR
#1
05-08-2009, 11:08 PM
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Haverhill, Massachusetts
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Just bought my first CBR
Good evening..just picked up a 1990 CBR 1000F on craigslist for $1800. Bike has 30k on it, new tires, and looks great..100% original with the exception of Givi hard bags (which are going on craigslist as soon as I remove the mounting brackets from the bike). I do hear the rattling noise I've seen referenced here when I first start it but once it warms up it sounds great. Should I replace the cam chain tensioner before I register and hit the road or am I ok to ride for now? Thanks...
#2
05-09-2009, 01:28 PM
#3
05-09-2009, 01:36 PM
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Haverhill, Massachusetts
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#4
05-09-2009, 04:02 PM
Well, the CCTL (cam chain tensioner lifter) is apparently a pretty common issue among motorcycles. As a matter of fact, I just replaced mine yesterday (coincidentally). Whether damage can occur if you run it like that, I don't think so, unless it's very severe noise/vibration. But risking your engine for a $60 part, it's not worth finding out. I think you'll be OK riding your bike, just don't go crazy with the power until you get it fixed, you know?
I replaced the stock OEM part with this little guy; manual CCTL.
I replaced the stock OEM part with this little guy; manual CCTL.
#5
05-09-2009, 07:19 PM
Guest
Posts: n/a
Welcoime
Another proud 1000F member .... sweet.. sounds like you got a great deal too
The cam chain rattle , if its only minor should be fine...get it replaced as soon as you can , but she should be ok with only those few miles on her...
The tensioner is the main thing that makes these old girls rattle , so replace it when you do the chain as well..
BTW- the adjuster Incognito showed you, is for the 600, not the 1000F ....ours is way different and no manual one exists for a 1000F that we can buy off the shelf...
A few guys have made there own modified ones , but mainly , guys just swap the later model tensioner in and all is then well...
Welcome to the CBRF ...
...get those pics up and come say hi in the Hurricane Saloon if yu want too.
BTW : Need any help around here just PM me :-)
Some fast find links are below mate ....use them with my compliments ..
How to use all the stuff within the CBRForum
https://cbrforum.com/forum/forum-help-suggestion-center-8/
Official CBRForum Rules
https://cbrforum.com/forum/new-member-area-5/cbr-forum-official-rules-52156/
Need a Workshop manual? Grab one from one of these links :-)
http://www.members.iinet.net.au/~cbr...ice_Manual.pdf
http://blackbears.ru/index_en.php?get=manual
http://www.carlsalter.com/motorcycle-manuals.asp
# NEW TO RIDING THE ROADS ?
READ THESE POSTS by Jules :-) ....They may save your life !
https://cbrforum.com/forum/riding-skills-88/corner-fast-dont-crash-important-update-pg4-body-steer-63523/
NOOBS...are you new to Forums .... ?
Please spend two minutes and watch these vids :-)
How to use Forums...a great for beginners to forums :-)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIyr5...eature=related
Another very good insight to how to use Forums
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9q2jNjOPdk
The cam chain rattle , if its only minor should be fine...get it replaced as soon as you can , but she should be ok with only those few miles on her...
The tensioner is the main thing that makes these old girls rattle , so replace it when you do the chain as well..
BTW- the adjuster Incognito showed you, is for the 600, not the 1000F ....ours is way different and no manual one exists for a 1000F that we can buy off the shelf...
A few guys have made there own modified ones , but mainly , guys just swap the later model tensioner in and all is then well...
Welcome to the CBRF ...
...get those pics up and come say hi in the Hurricane Saloon if yu want too.
BTW : Need any help around here just PM me :-)
Some fast find links are below mate ....use them with my compliments ..
How to use all the stuff within the CBRForum
https://cbrforum.com/forum/forum-help-suggestion-center-8/
Official CBRForum Rules
https://cbrforum.com/forum/new-member-area-5/cbr-forum-official-rules-52156/
Need a Workshop manual? Grab one from one of these links :-)
http://www.members.iinet.net.au/~cbr...ice_Manual.pdf
http://blackbears.ru/index_en.php?get=manual
http://www.carlsalter.com/motorcycle-manuals.asp
# NEW TO RIDING THE ROADS ?
READ THESE POSTS by Jules :-) ....They may save your life !
https://cbrforum.com/forum/riding-skills-88/corner-fast-dont-crash-important-update-pg4-body-steer-63523/
NOOBS...are you new to Forums .... ?
Please spend two minutes and watch these vids :-)
How to use Forums...a great for beginners to forums :-)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIyr5...eature=related
Another very good insight to how to use Forums
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9q2jNjOPdk
#6
05-09-2009, 10:29 PM
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Haverhill, Massachusetts
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thanks..great forum
Thanks, and thanks to Incognito for the advice too. Started the bike this afternoon and the rattling starts right after start up but completely disappears once it's warmed up. Picked up some Honda oil and a filter today, ordered some fasteners to replace a few that were missing on the fairing and ordered a front brake lever to replace the one that appears to have been tweaked in a low speed/garage tip over. Took a quick, unregistered blast around the neighborhood today. Runs and shifts great but seems like it may need front brake pads too, no big deal. Can't wait to get this thing registered and on the road. Still blown away by how well this 19 year old bike runs and looks. Can't beat Honda engineering. I'll post some pics soon...and the cam chain and tensioner will be addressed shortly. Thanks again. Great forum.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post