Picked up another bike

[alexanderfitu]

Buts It's not another fazer. Even though I was looking at some.

It's a 1990 cbr1000 f. Needs a bloody lot of work, but it was £150!

Means I'll be able to keep up with you lot on the ride outs!

[Lawrence]

Pictures?  I can imagine it looks a bit rough for £150 but still...

[alexanderfitu]

A bit rough is an understatement, but it wont take much money to get it looking good again, just time

[Lawrence]

That doesn't look to bad for the money!  What's it like mechanically?

[alexanderfitu]

Yeah mechanically its ok, did the 100 mile journey back without issues. Just needs service items, tyres, brake seals etc. Then I will get it tested and taxed and work on the cosmetics!

[karlo]

Good bike, Cam tensioners can make em rattle but a guy on cbrforum.com made a manual one for his, Some times adjusting the balance shaft can make them smoother and quieter.

[alexanderfitu]

Good bike, Cam tensioners can make em rattle but a guy on cbrforum.com made a manual one for his, Some times adjusting the balance shaft can make them smoother and quieter.

Thats what I read too, mine seems to be ok, its rattly for 30 seconds then quiets down. Must have been done as its done 86,000 miles.

[karlo]

I put Buell pegs on the one I had and Genmar risers.

[ChristoT]

Lots of potential there, man! Have a ball... 

[alexanderfitu]

I put Buell pegs on the one I had and Genmar risers.

I like the look of that!

[alexanderfitu]

Lots of potential there, man! Have a ball... 

Heh I always do! A whole new set of problems to fix, happy days.

[Gnasher]

I had one back in 91 excellent bit of kit but typical Honda does everything very well especially long distance, just lacked character.

[JZS 600]

I'm looking at a VFR 1200...

[alexanderfitu]

I'm looking at a VFR 1200...

Hmm I was looking at them as well, but out of my very small price range lol

[His Dudeness]

Nice project there  and it's cheap enough that you can spend a few quid on it and still get your money back if you want to sell it

[alexanderfitu]

Nice project there  and it's cheap enough that you can spend a few quid on it and still get your money back if you want to sell it

Thanks! Thats was the thought about it, I have about 100 pounds worth of fuel in collecting it, just put a a new tyre on it. Going to do the brake seals tomorrow and take it for an MOT friday hopefully.

[dr bong]

Rip all that tupperware off & streetfighter it.

[alexanderfitu]

Rip all that tupperware off & streetfighter it.

Possibly, the bodywork is half the charm though

[JZS 600]

[alexanderfitu]

Hmm that is shiny