I just purchased an 1987 cbr1000f "Hurricane" that sat in a barn for years. Just alittle TLC and a couple hundred dollars this bike was resurrected. If any one has any pointers for basic maintenance or any known issues to look for please let me know. Thank you

 

Best advice I can offer is to read the manual, and the MANY posts on maintenance you'll find in the Hurricane section.
Welcome to the asylum !

http://www.members.iinet.net.au/~cbr...ice_Manual.pdf CBR MANUAL
www.carlsalter.com
www.blackbears.ru

C'mon down to the Hurricane section and show off your "pretty girl"

 

Good looking Cane. You have done a great job. Come on down the the Hurricane section. My personal preference is to get rid of those foam grips. Enjoy a Safe Ride

 

Hey there

She looks brand new ... was the paint already mint or did you paint her up?

Sounds like you had a nice, lucky find with that one

Take care and enjoy the forums!!


Jules

 

ooooouuuuueeee and a super hot looking silver one too ........Nice job & welcome to
the Forum

 

The bike was covered in some kind of sappy material. I used turtle wax bug and tar remover to clean it off. I touched the paint up alittle, put two coats of wax, buffed it for an hour and bobs your uncle. The carbs needed a good cleaning, drained all the fluids, changed all the filters, a new starter and battery. Once everything was back together the bike started right up. Worth every penny!!!

 

Well, she's very beautiful .... you must be chuffed to bits!!

By the way "chuffed" here, means pleased only I have heard you guys say it means annoyed over there ...

we are so different, words mean the complete opposite ..lol


Take care

Jules

 

Wow great find!!
PLenty of friendly guys in the Hurricane forum to help you out if U have any questions on your new steed.
Ride safe and enjoy the forum