Thinkin' about picking up a bike (1991 Honda CBR), help?
#41
I didn't read past the few first post so my apologies if this was already said. I've worked in the M/C industry as wrench/service advisor and sales for the past 6 years if you have any other questions, shoot.
#44
For the record with a good mesh jacket, I sweat about exactly the same as if I was naked, and having gone down with one at 100mph, they are good enough to walk away from it with just some scrapes and bruises. The jacket was toast, but it did its job. Mesh is awesome for hot places
And full leather... I feel like I'm in a bubble. you just hop right back up like nothing happened and go grab your bike. After 3 track downs, the leather doesn't even look like it's been used. awesome, but impractical.
I've already mentioned the huge scar on my side from a 35mph wreck with no gear, considering I don't sweat any more with a mesh jacket, it's a pretty obvious choice.
And full leather... I feel like I'm in a bubble. you just hop right back up like nothing happened and go grab your bike. After 3 track downs, the leather doesn't even look like it's been used. awesome, but impractical.
I've already mentioned the huge scar on my side from a 35mph wreck with no gear, considering I don't sweat any more with a mesh jacket, it's a pretty obvious choice.
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1.) I LOVE F3s. A fantastic first bike if ever there was one. Respect it, and you will have a long and happy 2 wheel'd career on it. I had an F2 that had 65k miles on it, and was flawlessly reliable.
2.) Just 'some jacket' isn't enough. I don't know what dude gave you with the bike, but I won't ride to the end of the street with an Icon/ Joe Rocket/ etc squid jacket. I'll ride Alpinestars, Dianese, Vanson, etc. If it wasn't made from big, mean German or American cows, and filled up with well designed multi layer armor, its not safe enough. Rash is a miserable thing.
Thurday afternoon, one of my buddies fell off his R1 in only a helmet, and looks like a walking scab. Palm peeled open, asphalt burns everywhere, and a dislocated elbow. He was just minding his own business on the way to lunch and a puddle of oil jumped out from under the Burick in front of him. You do not want this. Wear a jacket, gloves, leather boots, and a lid made in the US, Japan or Europe. Every time you hit the starter button. No other choices.
2.) Just 'some jacket' isn't enough. I don't know what dude gave you with the bike, but I won't ride to the end of the street with an Icon/ Joe Rocket/ etc squid jacket. I'll ride Alpinestars, Dianese, Vanson, etc. If it wasn't made from big, mean German or American cows, and filled up with well designed multi layer armor, its not safe enough. Rash is a miserable thing.
Thurday afternoon, one of my buddies fell off his R1 in only a helmet, and looks like a walking scab. Palm peeled open, asphalt burns everywhere, and a dislocated elbow. He was just minding his own business on the way to lunch and a puddle of oil jumped out from under the Burick in front of him. You do not want this. Wear a jacket, gloves, leather boots, and a lid made in the US, Japan or Europe. Every time you hit the starter button. No other choices.
I figured out some stuff on my gear, and after looking it up, it looks decent, not top of the line by any means though. I've got a Vega mesh jacket, an HJC helmet, and some Alpinestars carbon fiber gloves. The gear is good for the weather and good for just cruising around here. I can't see myself getting all dressed up in full leathers and boots.
If I remember right the rectifier can be damaged in a crash due to being in the tail? Curly is right though start diagnosing the problem because it will be back.
And to all of you tools that full leather up to drive around town. lol Its not a bullet prood vest or magical armor. If you get t-boned at 50mph your probably going to die no matter what your wearing. I agree that road rash sucks but so does showing up to work with swamp ***. I should start wearing my roadrace suit, gloves, shoes, balaclava to the grocery store for laughs. Does anyone wear a metal chain suit like for shark diving? Post pics if so. I bet it would breathe better than 2mm thick leather.
And to all of you tools that full leather up to drive around town. lol Its not a bullet prood vest or magical armor. If you get t-boned at 50mph your probably going to die no matter what your wearing. I agree that road rash sucks but so does showing up to work with swamp ***. I should start wearing my roadrace suit, gloves, shoes, balaclava to the grocery store for laughs. Does anyone wear a metal chain suit like for shark diving? Post pics if so. I bet it would breathe better than 2mm thick leather.
Thanks for the input everyone, it's appreciated. Glad to know I've got people on here that know their stuff because after just browsing for an F2 forum, I can't come up with much. Curly, you've had very helpful info, thank you. I'll be looking into the R/R and stator issues.
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Does it have carbs? That unhooked hose is the overflow. Come to think of it my buddy's 650r has one and it's fuel injected. It's supposed to stick out an inch or two past the frame, right about where the foot pegs are.
here ya go, scroll down to the picture with the fairings off.
http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2067305
you can see two hoses unhooked by the kickstand pivot.
here ya go, scroll down to the picture with the fairings off.
http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2067305
you can see two hoses unhooked by the kickstand pivot.
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Does it have carbs? That unhooked hose is the overflow. Come to think of it my buddy's 650r has one and it's fuel injected. It's supposed to stick out an inch or two past the frame, right about where the foot pegs are.
here ya go, scroll down to the picture with the fairings off.
http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2067305
you can see two hoses unhooked by the kickstand pivot.
here ya go, scroll down to the picture with the fairings off.
http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2067305
you can see two hoses unhooked by the kickstand pivot.
#56
Just a tidbit for you to consider, having owned a bunch of bikes notorious for having bad R/R's
replace it with one from a new cbr600rr. get on ebay and look up an FH008 regulator and do the requisite reading (being a member here, that should go without saying) on fitting it. They run cooler and charge the battery better.
Word is getting around that this is a hot setup. Both Aprilia and Triumph communities are 100% sold on this, and it's like $40 so if you got to do it anyway...
replace it with one from a new cbr600rr. get on ebay and look up an FH008 regulator and do the requisite reading (being a member here, that should go without saying) on fitting it. They run cooler and charge the battery better.
Word is getting around that this is a hot setup. Both Aprilia and Triumph communities are 100% sold on this, and it's like $40 so if you got to do it anyway...
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Yeah that should go to some sort of vent, it's plugged back into the air box for emissions. Leave it as is, although if you really want to hook it up, it'll go to a vent somewhere on the carbs or gas tank. Carbs should have two, one between 1&2, one between 3&4, my particular gas tank has two, one in the front, one in the back, both along the spine of the tank, on the bottom.
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