CBR commuter - Making it fresh again

[Jefr0]

Hi all

Been using the CBR 5 days a week, all weather and conditions and now I think it's about time for a clean!

I did a topic in 2010 found below if you would like to check out how I got on last time.

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=2442280&highlight=#2442280

Here are the before pictures:

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Here is my army of products I'll be using. Not in the pic is autosol and wire wool which I'll be having a go at the exhaust with.

https://img35.imageshack.us/img35/3357/img1078qx.jpg

Plan today was to give it a good clean, then tomorrow, go into detail and polish it.

I'll update with pictures tomorrow of the finished.

I do plan to, if not tomorrow, at some point I'll take the panels off and get to the exhausts to give them a good clean up.

I might get some ACF-50 to protect it for future too.

Here is a sneak peek of what I got done today (not in detail)

https://img802.imageshack.us/img802/3577/img1079k.jpg
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Rides: Honda XR 125 ('03) Honda CBR 600F ('91), Ducati 916 Biposto ('95)

[Frost]

You've got a bike on your dirt

[Jefr0]

Hey all

Forgot to update this, I didn't end up doing more detail on the Sunday.

Hopefully can do this weekend, but got a bit of a list!

MOT CBR
MOT Duc
Tax CBR
Tax Duc
Clean Duc
Fit HID's to CBR
Air filter change
Collect some parts from Honda
Attach a tool kit to the Honda frame securly

So will update weekend hopefully!
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Rides: Honda XR 125 ('03) Honda CBR 600F ('91), Ducati 916 Biposto ('95)

[sidewinder]

Looking nice and clean .Doing the divvy today hope she turns out like yours

[Jefr0]

Thanks Sidewinder, manage to clean yours in the end?

Well my to do list, got what I could done:

MOT CBR - done
MOT Duc
MOT XR - done
Tax CBR - done
Tax Duc
Tax XR - done
Clean Duc
Fit HID's to CBR - done
Air filter change - done
Collect some parts from Honda - done
Attach a tool kit to the Honda frame securly

Got to MOT place and there was 5 bikes before me...20 mins a go, so couldn't get 3 bikes done, just did the two.

I then went to Honda, replaced a mirror on the XR, couple of screws and found the previous owner had fitted a optimate lead, result!

Come Sunday, I changed the air filter on the CBR (anyone ever have problem with wrong size or not perfect fit?)

I then, added my HID kit from when I went to the eXcel show, very happy with the result:

https://img441.imageshack.us/img441/6654/img1095b.jpg

https://img820.imageshack.us/img820/8919/img1094qy.jpg

https://img839.imageshack.us/img839/8944/img1096ir.jpg

The whole kit was plug and play so was easy, only hard bit if anything was routing the cables and securing some of the components.
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Rides: Honda XR 125 ('03) Honda CBR 600F ('91), Ducati 916 Biposto ('95)

[P.]

Nice to see such a dirty bike with a clean chain.

HID looks a bit bright

[Jefr0]

Hehe, cheers, I learn't the hard way about looking after the chain (sprocket teeth went flying), now I check it couple times a week, keep clean and lubed.

Yeah just a bit, hopefully not too bright

The aim is correct so hopefully won't be blinding anyone!
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Rides: Honda XR 125 ('03) Honda CBR 600F ('91), Ducati 916 Biposto ('95)

[P.]

Where dyu get the kit from, was it actually easy to install?

[AL-]

The standard bulbs in my Fazer are bright, always get a few cars flash me in the dark thinking I have full beam on

[P.]

[Jefr0]

[P.]

Interesting... Might consider when I get my little bike on the road

[The Tot]

HID's direct on ebay do them for cheaper. I get my H7 slimline ballasts and bulbs for £30 EACH
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The Tot 2019 Z1000SX - 2007 R1
Never argue with autism

[sidewinder]

[DEMONDUCATI]

Niiiice,
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\m/ Demon Ducati \m/

[0l0dom0l0]

What wattage is that HID kit?

I got the 35w 4300k H4's for my honda, it had some dominator headlights or some shit on it.

Managed to aim mine perfectly, through luck more than anything! Never got flashed once and used to commute in the dark regularly.

Make such a difference, fantastic bit of kit and I'll certainly be getting them again
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CBT Passed: 30/08/2009, Theory Passed: 31/08/2010, Mod 1 Passed: 6/9/2010, Mod 2 Passed: 13/09/2010. Restriction ended 13/09/2012.

Bikes: 2007 Derbi GPR 50, 1998 Yamaha Fazer 600 (written off), 2002 Yamaha Fazer 600, 1994 CBR 600F, 2003 Triumph Daytona 600, Kawasaki ZX6R J1.....Current: 2006 Yamaha FZ6, 1998 Suzuki TL1000R and a Honda VFR 400 NC30.

[Jefr0]

^^ Missed your reply Dom, not sure on wattage, but been very good investment!

I'm turning this page into a bit of a project now as I slowly want to make things better on the bike.

First choice was to get the wheels powdercoated as they were flaking away and generally didn't have so much shine any more. It was £40 per wheel, then £30 bearings, about £10 seals IIRC, tyres on/off about £15 total.

Before:

https://img607.imageshack.us/img607/6290/img1235y.jpg

https://img823.imageshack.us/img823/7183/img1236vz.jpg

https://img515.imageshack.us/img515/2592/img1238pr.jpg

After:

https://img526.imageshack.us/img526/362/img1685r.jpg

https://img407.imageshack.us/img407/6248/img1686u.jpg

https://img827.imageshack.us/img827/5407/img1687s.jpg

Next step which wasn't mentioned in previous posts was I was unlucky to have 2 accidents in 2011, one in November, one in December, both non fault SMIDSYs.

This was the accident damage:

https://img20.imageshack.us/img20/6776/img0654nf.jpg

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https://img534.imageshack.us/img534/8284/img0858ul.jpg

https://img825.imageshack.us/img825/5272/img0855nb.jpg

It's been like that till recent when I've decided to give it a bit of a revamp. The RnG protectors were replaced. These are the pictures after touch up paint was used (the touch up paint was from 1970s where you could buy it with your bike )

https://img339.imageshack.us/img339/1581/img1681op.jpg

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Happy with the outcome, a lot better than what it was without replacing the panels.

Next step was the rear numberplate holder. From David Silver Spares it's about £60 to replace as it's not just the mudguard it's a very big unit which houses bits under the seat. For now I wanted to tidy it up a bit then future may replace it. Here's a before picture:

https://img69.imageshack.us/img69/6002/img1677zc.jpg

Here's the result:

https://img845.imageshack.us/img845/3959/img1679d.jpg

I'm beginning to make a list of what I want to do next, in no particular order:

Repaint the generator cover as it's flaking away.
Repair side panel which has snapped in half.
Replace chain and sprockets.
Get some white touch up paint for few bits.

More to come so watch this space!
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Rides: Honda XR 125 ('03) Honda CBR 600F ('91), Ducati 916 Biposto ('95)

[Jefr0]

Well thought I'd update this now I've got a bit of time to tinker with the bikes. Had to rebuild the XR 125 and have done about 550 miles now since rebuild

Also had a hose going from the waterpump to the engine split so I replaced that yesterday with new clips. Horrible job to try and get the hose to go on the pipes, but it's done now and that also meant the coolant change is off the list.

CBR is now going to be renovated and serviced whilst I'm using the XR daily. Here is my 'to do list'

Replace split hose - done
Coolant change - done
Replace spark plugs with iridium - done
Oil and filter change - ordered and received bits needed
Valve clearances - to do
Replace secondary air filter - need to order
Pay attention to subframe and spray
Major degrease and clean all over - once everything done
Adjust, clean and lube chain - after clean
Degrease panels
ACF50 parts of bike

I started by stripping the bike to a stage where I could work on and to show how dirty it is (it's used all weather as my commuter)

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Here's pics of the old spark plugs, seems they are ok, bit rich if anything but nothing to worry about, just replacing with iridium

https://imageshack.us/a/img28/5314/img2375ui.jpg

https://imageshack.us/a/img706/7789/img2376fe.jpg

Here is a comparison of old vs new, alongside the Honda tool, couldn't imagine attempting the job without it!

https://imageshack.us/a/img841/6716/img2377gd.jpg

Here is the secondary air filter which was half there and just disintegrated in my hand (wouldn't have checked if it wasn't after seeing StevenF's project!)

https://imageshack.us/a/img248/3858/img2378ez.jpg

Here is something I usually do now to show not only what the bolts are for but where they go on the panels, parts etc:

https://imageshack.us/a/img35/5714/img2379sh.jpg

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Finished for today, tucked up next to the Duc:

https://imageshack.us/a/img600/58/img2381h.jpg

Plan now is to order the parts I need to make a start on the valve clearances next weekend.

If I get time I can start doing other bits on the to do list also.

Trust me, I will get it clean, check out the pics on the first post or my other thread mentioned.
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Rides: Honda XR 125 ('03) Honda CBR 600F ('91), Ducati 916 Biposto ('95)

[Moo.]

Makes me feel bad about leaving my bike Its starting to get alot lighter and slightly warmer (or so i'm tricking myself into thinking) So my bike shall soon be getting some loving

Just read through your last posts and seen the good effort some nice unclothed bike porn.

I shall be waiting for updates
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A2 Passed 18/6/10

[DrDonnyBrago]

at the "white to shite" wheels in the latest pics.


Black wheels do serve a purpose .

[Jefr0]

Well I got a little bit more done this weekend. I did the valve clearances and to shock horror, all is in tolerance! Result. I've owned the bike 6 years and done about 30k miles in that time so good to know I haven't got to make changes. Only thing I'm doing is replacing the rocker cover gasket.

Pic below measuring the gaps with feeler gauges. And the gaps measured in thou with the trusty haynes manual.

https://imageshack.us/a/img13/7863/img2390ca.jpg

https://imageshack.us/a/img10/3144/img2391ol.jpg

The bike needs a well deserved clean and I took to doing the rear subframe, shock, chain and sprockets, wheel, exhaust, downpipes and engine.

https://imageshack.us/a/img541/5599/img2398jr.jpg

I also replaced that little filter which was non existant when I found it:

https://imageshack.us/a/img689/6066/img2392g.jpg

Took a little while getting all the dirt off, then getting most of the rust off. I will be spraying the subframe at some point then spray with ACF50 which I got the other day.

Here is a a couple of pics showing the shocking condition I've let it get in:

https://imageshack.us/a/img341/6655/img2401iq.jpg

https://imageshack.us/a/img266/9824/img2402z.jpg

Here is an after pic (to be sprayed)

https://imageshack.us/a/img4/874/img2409bo.jpg

I then took to the rear wheel/mudguard/chain/exhaust/numberplate area. I used these, also a bit of muc off and hot soapy water (autoglym)

https://imageshack.us/a/img59/4527/img2406ts.jpg

Here's the progress and results of cleaning:

https://imageshack.us/a/img845/8216/img2403nz.jpg

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https://imageshack.us/a/img26/8479/img2411g.jpg

Also took the front sprocket cover off to clean in there and got rid of a lot of road muck.

So left to do is:

> Degrease and clean all panels
> Clean front wheel/forks area
> Fit new rocker cover gasket and put bike back together
> Oil and filter change
> ACF 50 parts
> MOT
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Rides: Honda XR 125 ('03) Honda CBR 600F ('91), Ducati 916 Biposto ('95)

[0l0dom0l0]

Good job there mate that's come up much better than I expected!.

What did you use on the chain? Just the de-greaser?
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CBT Passed: 30/08/2009, Theory Passed: 31/08/2010, Mod 1 Passed: 6/9/2010, Mod 2 Passed: 13/09/2010. Restriction ended 13/09/2012.

Bikes: 2007 Derbi GPR 50, 1998 Yamaha Fazer 600 (written off), 2002 Yamaha Fazer 600, 1994 CBR 600F, 2003 Triumph Daytona 600, Kawasaki ZX6R J1.....Current: 2006 Yamaha FZ6, 1998 Suzuki TL1000R and a Honda VFR 400 NC30.

[Jefr0]

I use this:

https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/product_images/castrol_chain-cleaner.jpg

Always comes up well with it, then use Castrol Lube on it. I know you can use cheaper stuff but I'm happy to pay it if it comes out that well with not much effort.
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Rides: Honda XR 125 ('03) Honda CBR 600F ('91), Ducati 916 Biposto ('95)

[Jefr0]

Last update for a while. So from last weeks to do list:

> Degrease and clean all panels - done
> Clean front wheel/forks area - forks done, leaving wheel due to it gon rain!
> Fit new rocker cover gasket and put bike back together - done
> Oil and filter change - done
> ACF 50 parts - done
> MOT - next weekend

First off I took the old gasket off the rocker cover and replaced with a new one using sealant.

Very fiddly getting it on there and it staying then manoeuvring the rocker cover to fit back on.

Did all bolts up, sparkplugs tightened then put air box back on and tank. Started up first time no leaks or problems

Then I began to degrease all the panels and clean them up. Started doing the front forks then realised that I may as well not do a major clean up as I'll be using the bike tomorrow and it's going to get filthy again!

Oil and filter change done also.

ACF'd a couple of bits, but the spraying I've decided to leave till the summer.

Got to MOT all 3 bikes next weekend

Couple of pics from today, bike looking a lot more fresher than when I first started.

https://imageshack.us/a/img14/935/img2421ni.jpg

https://imageshack.us/a/img692/6153/img2424egf.jpg

https://imageshack.us/a/img28/8980/img2425d.jpg
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Rides: Honda XR 125 ('03) Honda CBR 600F ('91), Ducati 916 Biposto ('95)

[kramdra]