Buying a used CBR 600f advice

[YourMumRang]

Hi all!

I've been to see this bike:

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180719147920&category=9806&_trksid=p5197.c0.m619#ht_693wt_1139

Lady who owns it is great and the bike IS immaculate except for the things noted. I went the other night (since when is it now dark at night?) and had a look at the brake discs, bar ends (et al), chain and sprocket as well as tire tread. All ok.

Bike started nicely and there were no odd noises when being revved.

So I'm going thursday day for a look in the daylight. Any advice on what to look at? If I like what I see it's mine for £1500.

Cheers,
Andy

[trippz]

I wouldn't be so bothered about the can because more than likely your going to change it as that looks rather bulky and abit large.
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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

Looks in decent enough shape to me.
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[YourMumRang]

What should I look at on thursday lads?

[Sam_Y_93]

Would say CCT but as you said you heard it running and it sounds good then thats probably fine.

I imagine the reg/rec will be made of cheese as with all ~90's Hondas, I believe when revved the lights will light up a little bit if it is in working order, if not it's not the end of the world. Can get them cheap enough off of the bay.

They are the most common Honda problems...
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[pinkyfloyd]

[YourMumRang]

So checking service history will be vital.

Also, apologies as I'm a noob. But CCT and reg/rec?

[J4mes]

Cam Chain Tensioner (listen for any funny engine noises) and the Regulator Rectifier, basically the alternator.

[kramdra]

something to look for in a perfect condition cbr600f will be history of valve shims done at 16k, preferably with the results provided...

if its not mentioned on the papers as being done, then its not done. main dealers might do it as part of a full service but noone else would.. and I wouldnt trust them if they did. Mine has not been checked yet at 30,000 :O But i will be getting it checked soon.


theres a good chance the cam chain tensioner is bad. They get extremely noisey on many honda engines. Its easy fixed tho. Ear to right side of engine while going through the revs upto 8k should tell you. Sounds very harsh. knock em own 50 quids :p


Lastly the exhaust downpipes - where they join from 4 into 2 then 1, likely to be rusted through. Bad design - I guess it needs a small drain hole. Mine are held together by road dirt !
but the can is stainless an should last forever.


then its the normal checks for a used bike.

Could easily cost £500+ for the above done by a garage, and a lot more if shims need adjusty.

[pinkyfloyd]

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[0l0dom0l0]

I'd buy that for the £1500 no hesitation if rode as it should. Good buy for that price IMO.
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[whitedevil]

Make sure you test ride it and check the gears out. Also get it up on the centre stand and check for play in the bearings.
Check the forks and shock.
Check the colour of the fluids and the condition of the chain this should tell you if its at least been slightly looked after.
Just because the fairings are in good condition doesn't mean it hasn't been on the track for those 20k miles with race fairings on.
the reg/rec will be behind the left side fairing just above the gas canister for the shock.

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[DrDonnyBrago]

I have the 2001 model and have had a few issues with mine since owning it, it is currently on 21k miles. I would suggest you get the lower fairings off and have a proper look underneath.

Check the downpipes, if they are the original mild steel ones they WILL rot soon, I had several snapped exhaust studs to deal with when changing them. Check the drive chain adjusters, mine were seized. Listen for cam chain noise, mine needed a new CCT. Look out for intermittent speedo faults, mine needed a new speed sensor. Check all the consumables (chain, tyres, sprockets, discs, fork seals, bearings in the wheels, headstock and swingarm etc etc). I also had a leaking radiator and fell of my chair when I saw how much new ones are, welded mine and repainted it in the end.


It's a good idea to go over any new bike and change ALL fluids and replace the corroded fasteners with st/st ones.

[kramdra]

agreed on th radiator. Really needs some kind of mesh/grill infront of it. mine has several big stone dents but doesnt leak.

£300 each :O

[YourMumRang]

Well chaps I bought it! Thanks for all the advice!

Found a few more minor (minor!) marks on it and checked the following:

Reg/rec - The lights stayed put when I revved as per the guide posted.
CCT - No sound when I revved. Sounded perfect!
Radiator - absolutely fine aside from the fly-corpses!
Chain/Sprockets - in need of a clean and oil but she hadn't ridden the bike in a month or two and her garage is dusty. Needs a clean but ok.
Fork Seals - scabby but fine. No leaks or anything.
Steering - no notches or anything.
Brakes - fine. Pads were fine.
Pipes - might be stainless ones as they had a bronze sheen and had a little mankyness on them but otherwise fine.

Got it for the £1500 agreed. All in all very happy!

[DrDonnyBrago]

[whitedevil]

Nice one buddy, but why are you here posting when you should be out riding?
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[YourMumRang]

I feel like for the first time that i've checked the bike out as best i can even if i couldnt test ride it. Also, she was a policewoman and quite well off so don't feel i've been misled at all.

Just need to wait for my DAS.