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Old 12-17-2008, 02:26 PM
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Just picked me up an 87 Hurricane 600. It's a little rough around the edges but with the addition of a new battery it runs and idles just fine. Needs a new chain and the rear tire is all out of whack, I'm not even sure how the guy was riding it. I went up in size from a 250 ninja but it isn't the largest bike I've ridden just the largest I've owned. I'm looking forward to getting it up and running so I can keep my car in the garage where it belongs.
 
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Old 12-17-2008, 02:30 PM
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Welcome to the forum, Sal. Hope you get your bike taken care of, we love the older bikes here. Post up some pictures when you can, even if you haven't fixed her up yet. Would be a good beginning to a before and after thread.
 
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Old 12-17-2008, 02:36 PM
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Welcome to the forum. There are a few of us with the old hurricanes around. Post up some pics when you get a chance.
 
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Old 12-17-2008, 02:41 PM
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I sure will post photos soon. The bike is at a buddy's house since he has a garage and tool box. I'm not sure about the body panels but I know the bike has been laid down. The aftermarket exhaust that is on it has a cracked weld but If all I need is a battery, chain, and the exhaust re-welded I think the $800 price is good for a bike with two practically new tires ( less than 2k miles on them)

I want to get it running and safe to take to the dragon since I'm less than 2 hours away via back roads
 
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Old 12-17-2008, 02:46 PM
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That sounds about right... They are great old bikes. They tend to run cooler with the lowers off, especially if you ride in town. Keep us posted.
 
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Old 12-17-2008, 11:18 PM
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Welcome to the Forum !
We have a Hurricane section, so drop by for a chat.
Download the workshop manual for your 600F if you feel the need.....below
 
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Here's a photo I snapped with my cell phone. I had the fairings off to check the rectifier. I'll put up a few more when I get it all back together.

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Old 01-02-2009, 03:26 PM
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The battery wasn't charging. So I took off the fairings to check the rectifier since the Previous owner said he replaced the stator already. Turned out to be a bad battery. I'll be putting it all back together tomorrow. I need to do an oil change and get a new chain on the bike.
 


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