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Old 12-03-2009, 03:00 AM
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I'm new to the whole bike thing. I have been building cars for awhile now and have a few buddys who ride. One of my buddys just got in a tight spot and needed money so i bought his project bike($300) and I am in way over my head. Its a 91 cbr600 with a overbored rebuilt motor (never been run) new clutch and full exhast. I also know its got a 900 swing arm and 900 front forks. The first problem is the 600 handle bars do not fit the larger 900 front fork. I also lack all the fairings, guages, turn signals mirrors and the seat. fml right? I know I'm in way over my head but I'm there now.
How common is this hybrid 600/900?
Where do I even start to look for parts?
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Old 12-03-2009, 07:15 AM
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Welcome to the board! It looks like you have a mess on your hands. I have never heard of the 600/900 mix and match but if you throw enough time and money at it anything is possible, eh

Good luck with the project!
 
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Old 12-03-2009, 11:05 AM
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ya i know about throwing time and money at something I have been building my 67 cougar for 5 years now. Im trying to keep from throwing a lot money and time at it.
 
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Old 12-03-2009, 01:49 PM
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If your not too set on building the bike, you could always part out the one you have. You should definitely be able to come out on top $ wise that way. Then use that for a more economical project to start with. All the parts you going to need based on the build im doing now are gonna run you in the $1500+ range if its done right, which im guessing you would want to do. Just my 2 cents.
 
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Old 12-03-2009, 04:15 PM
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im looking at doing a street fighter bike. I would not need very much to pull that off. right now im unsure on if im going to sell it whole, part it out or finish it stock or with no fairings.
 
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Old 12-03-2009, 07:00 PM
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Talking happyday bro

Well a touch of class arrives... a cougar fan! bro , ive been a mercury fan since iwas a kid, ive owned 67,68,69,70s ..my baby is a white 67 289 4 speed car ...dude so glad to meetcha, as for your bike it is a F2 and one of my favs, i had a 92,your in the rite place for gettin the best advice .. i will say merly ask and you will get great help here...peece
 

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Old 12-03-2009, 09:21 PM
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I figured id share mine with a fellow cougar lover. 1969 351w H.O. 10.75to1 compression edelbrock rpm performer intake and cam. 125 shot of no2. t-5 5 speed transmission custom flywheel and chevy presure plate with push rod linkage long tube headers and 3inch the rest of the way back. 8 inch ford rear end lsd 4.11 gears slaper bars and 10.5 inch mickey tompsons. Paint is 02 corvette torch red custom pin strips and all black leather on the inside.
 
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Nice car
 
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only thing i have left to do is take to the frame shop and have it boxed in. where can i look for parts like the clip ons i need?
 
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Old 12-04-2009, 07:53 AM
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only thing i have left to do is take to the frame shop and have it boxed in. where can i look for parts like the clip ons i need?
I had a cataloge at the hizzle with all the gogo stuff , it applies to the mustangs and as you know will work with cougars, ill see if i can find it... sweet ride , I love the red. i dont have any real good pics of mine, but heres one
 
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