Brining The CBR Out Of Hibernation!

[StevenF]

To start off, it's my brothers bike. I've never worked on a bike before and not really done anything mechanical - I don't have my full licence yet, but I'm booked in for my training to start on the 3rd of April If all goes well, I'm going for a week touring in Scotland with my girlfriend, I can't wait! Anyway.... back to the bike.

My brother is going to let me use his bike, so I thought it would be a good idea to start it up and see what it was like. Went out and it wouldn't start - flat battery. Charged it and it fired up fine, but it sounded absolutely terrible.

https://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Wonderboy_001/th_DSCF9626.jpg

https://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Wonderboy_001/th_P1000359.jpg

After poking around looking for air leaking from the downpipes, I didn't find much, but thought that the gaskets were worn or not fitted at all... Removed the downpipes after scraping my knuckles about 50 times and while cleaning them I found a little hole

https://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Wonderboy_001/P1000368.jpg

Decided that it would be cheaper to get it welded, so the next day I set about removing all the rust, which revealed some nasty holes.

https://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Wonderboy_001/P1000368.jpg

https://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Wonderboy_001/DSC_0484.jpg

https://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Wonderboy_001/DSC_0485-1.jpg

https://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Wonderboy_001/DSC_0486.jpg

Obviously that couldn't be welded, so I managed to convince my brother to buy a new set of stainless steel downpipes, which will hopefully be here tomorrow!

Today I set myself the task of cleaning the chain, it was covered in muck and filth from the roads! I gave it a good spray with WD40 and scrubbed away with a toothbrush! After wiping it clean and spraying it with lubricant it looked much cleaner and healthier.

https://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Wonderboy_001/DSC_0489-1.jpg

I decided to give the bike a was as well, so before I did I stuffed the headers with kitchen roll to try and stop any dust or water getting in.

https://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Wonderboy_001/DSC_0497.jpg

I was careful not to get any water near the headers, gave the bike a good was and it looked a little more respectful afterwords!

https://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Wonderboy_001/DSC_0501.jpg

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https://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Wonderboy_001/DSC_0492.jpg

I'm not a fan of the "Direct Air Induction" stickers, going to say to my brother if I can remove them

Things to do:

1. New battery
2. Fit new downpipes and attach exhaust can
3. New gaskets
4. Oil change and new filter, perhaps new plugs too
5. Refit all fairings
6. Fit and buy luggage
6. Hopefully... ride it
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My Project - Honda CBR 600 F2/FM

[StevenF]

While looking at the end can I noticed the start of it looked cracked at both sides, but I think it's maybe supposed to be like this?

https://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Wonderboy_001/DSC_0502.jpg

Also, does this radiator look... healthy?

https://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Wonderboy_001/DSC_0496.jpg
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My Project - Honda CBR 600 F2/FM

[CaNsA]

[StevenF]

[Blackwolf]

As for the exhaust don't worry, its filthy yes, but those slots are meant to be there for when the metal expands.
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Current: Ducati Multistrada 1200s

[crazyjoyce]

[JakeyR]

Rads fine, that, my friend, is one clean CBR.