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    Early fireblades; things to look out for

    Hey all,

    Looking at CBR900RR and CBR919RRS, one particularly is a 1997.

    Is there anything in particular to look out for on these bikes?
    This particular one has been gathering dust in a garage apart from the occasional ride round the block, so the owner is replacing the chain and fork seals and giving it a service for me. As long as it runs well, I'm happy, but I'd like to know if there is anything else to be wary of.


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    They're known to have cam chain tensioner issues. I've been told that it's not an expensive fix.

    Have a look at this forum here http://cbrforum.com/forum/cbr-900rr-19/

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    Should I take off the badging and paint it green so squids accept me?

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    speeding tickets,and most traffic appears oncoming?

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    Quote Originally Posted by baffa View Post
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    Should I take off the badging and paint it green so squids accept me?
    No, even the squids can still smell gay.
    Btw, isn't squid spelt G-S-X-R ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by DEATH_INC. View Post
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    Btw, isn't squid spelt G-S-X-R ?
    mmmmm... now who use to own one of dem?...
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    Previous bike was a 97 900. Yep cam tensioner, mine rattled a bit before I sold her. Not a major to fix
    Other than that my girl was pretty bulletproof. Hell of a bike

    All the best with the purchase

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    Gosh I was working for the factory back then....crap that makes me feel old

    from memory, can chains and tensioner, easy fix
    and top gear, or second can't remember which
    and exhaust pipes if been used for short journeys

    great bike, loved em one if i still have the training manuals.....

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    16" front? ...ring DPC and ask for Mike, he's had one for a long time. He'll know about 17" swaps or 16" tyres.

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    Thanks so far for all the responses guys, keep em coming.

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    they are slow and old I hope its cheap bulletproof though

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    I can live with 128hp and 180kg dry.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Maha View Post
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    mmmmm... now who use to own one of dem?...
    Um.........everyone I think!
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