Hey everyone, figured I had better sign up as there is a good chance I'll be a CBR owner tomorrow! Found a deal on a supposedly good running '90 1000F w/ a nearly complete parts bike. I've only seen a pic so far but we'll see what turns up.

I live just outside of Chicago. I like projects, most recently I picked up a '75 CB550K that will NOT be getting cafe'ed! I'm doing a stock frame up resto on the cheap to make a daily driver out of it. My other bike is a '95 VT1100C2 and that has been my daily for the past 4-5 years and 15,000+ miles. That will be getting sold to make more room.

I'm also a yota nerd. Below is the CB as I bought it in the bed of my rebuilt '94 w/ the AK47 of truck engines: 22RE and a 5 speed! It's some slow fun for sure.

 

Welcome to our community.
Sounds like you're collecting bikes! lol.
If you get that 1000f, why wouldn't you commute on that instead on a CB550?

 

Yeah, the 1000f would no doubt be the more common DD, especially for the highway and 2 up. Good news is I only live 4 miles from work so my old vehicles are more than capable of handling my needs

 

Welcome to CBRF!

Good to hear that you're going to do a resto on your ole CB. I really like the classic Hondas. Feel free to do a re-build/resto thread for your project here on the forum.

Good luck w/ the 1000F. As your experienced, you know what to look for. Hope its a good one that you can take home.

I've had two Toyota 4x4's & have a 4R now. Got to love the dependability. :-)

Look forward to seeing & hearing more about your project. Good to have you w/ us.

 

Welcome to the forum, come visit at the CBR1000F section, or drop by the Hurricane Saloon for a chat and a virtual beer

 

Man, thanks! I've gathered that the cam chain and R/R are the weak links. This seller said he put a new R/R and stator on it and apparently the cam chain noise quiets down once warm. Also clutch and gears are supposedly good (no 2nd gear slip I guess) and he's got new tires and brakes. Sounds good so far to me, we'll see what happens on price.

and yeah, love the yota reliability! I'll be sure to swing by the saloon too even though I'm not sure about "virtual" beer!

 

welcome to cbrf!

 

Welcome to the CBR Forum thedrewski,

Well done on finding us and doing the reading on the 1000F. I think onve you get it and get it running right you'll use it often.

Put up some pics when you can of the 1000F - and your other bikes as well if you want

Cheers, SB

 

Got it







This may be for sale along w/ a lot of other spare parts. It's mint besides a little ding on the top.


The parts bike is pretty complete w/ a good engine/trans.


I got all that w/ a spare bank of carbs and coils for $1500. His asking price was so good I couldn't bring myself to get him to go lower!

 

Congrats!