Honda CBR400rr Race Bike

[Clivoris]

SOLD
My trusty mule sadly needs a new home as I have purchased a 600. This is a race-bike only. It cannot easily be returned to the road. Currently, the tail section and the dry weather wheels are at Crazefox's getting a tidy up so it will be spick and span for the new owner.
This bike has been a great introduction to road racing over the past 2 years. In my hands it has managed to get into 1:20sec laps at manfield, and last weekend it finished 2nd in F3 at the Cliffhanger Hillclimb. The photo's below are from the Cliffhanger.
My preference is to sell it as a package with: spare rims with Metzeler wets that will be good for at least one more year racing (no discs on the front). I have been offered $500 for the rear rim alone as they are rare as hen's teeth. Front and rear race stands. The front stand is a steering stem one which means you can remove the forks while using it, if desired. Spare frame. Spare swingarm. 2 standard shocks. Spare, standard exhaust headers. Spare coils. Spare forks. There is also a workshop manual that has been invaluable.
During the last Actrix Winter Series, I thought I had blown the bottom end and managed to get a new second hand engine that turns out to be a good one. The engine that I thought was blown, turned out to have a disintegrated clutch which damaged the oil pump drive system. This is easily fixed as I have all the necessary parts from a dismantled 3rd engine (which will also go to the purchaser), apart from gaskets. This means that a spare engine is only several hours labour and the cost of gaskets away. The head for this engine has been sent away to be ported as we speak.
The current dry tyres are top spec Pirelli Super Corsa Pros. They have at least 2 more race meetings or track days in them. It has braided front brake hoses. The bleed nipple on one of the calipers will need replacing at the next brake bleed as some numpty:whistle: has had to use vice grips to bleed them. It has a dyno-jet kit fitted by the previous owner, Micron exhaust can and K & N filter. It also runs a CBR600 shock (circa unknown). Sprockets and o-ring drive chain were replaced 3 race meetings ago and there is a spare front and rear sprocket (new) for different ratios at different tracks. The fairings and wheels are freshly painted. They have been repaired at various stages but the bike looks mint.
I have maintained this bike meticulously with oil changes after every second day of use, filter changed every 2nd oil change. Other fluids changed at least 6 monthly. The purchaser will be able to race it the day they buy it. I was planning to campaign it again myself for another season until opportunity knocked. I might even fill it with nice fresh Q8Oil for you. The current engine and the spare to be put together have both had the valve clearances checked and adjusted recently.
Realistically, it would take a rider much better than myself to have this bike running at the front of F3, but it is very competitive with the other 400's out there. I am somewhere between 80-90kg and it handles like a dream for me.
I am not in a hurry to sell this so I thought I would put it on here to gauge interest before giveng Tardme a lunge. Please feel free to ask questions or come and have a look if you are local.

[Str8 Jacket]

Good luck with the sale, its a great bike that one and I have to admit that I dont think I can rely on my RG for the whole season so I am starting to think of going straight to clubmans or post classics, is it eligible for posties?

[Clivoris]

Cheers Str8. The Posties question is a tricky one. I have been told by someone who "knows", that the NC29 was available in Japan in 1989. This would make it eligible for pre89 post classic junior according to the present rules, which state that if a bike was "manufactured" in 1989 it is eligible. I checked this with the NZPCRA peeps and the answer I got was that it's basically a grey area. The NC23 was last manufactured in 1988/89 and the NC29 is a new model run and designated as a 1990 model. I was told that the class is self policing and that it was up to me to provide evidence that it was "available" in 1989. They don't like these tricky decisions but those are the rules.
I have tried to get info from Honda Japan via website with no response. I also posted on the Greybike site in the UK to get info but there was no clear answer there either. So I figured I would enter and keep trying to get the info just in case. As long as I wasn't keeping anyone off the podium at the Actrix Series it wasn't really an issue.

[Mental Trousers]

Try this out Clive.


http://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/parts/by-model/
type in CBR400
hit Search
choose NC23
hit Search

That stuff is lifted straight from the records that Honda supplies to the distributors ;)

[Mental Trousers]

Try this out Clive.


http://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/parts/by-model/
type in CBR400
hit Search
choose NC23
hit Search

That stuff is lifted straight from the records that Honda supplies to the distributors ;)

[Clivoris]

Cheers MT. Funnily enough the NZPCA guy specifically said that they don't accept dates from the manufacture of parts. Still, I have asked them if they can lead me to any sources of info.

[Clivoris]

Forgot to add a couple of things. It has NGK iridium plugs fitted and the revcounter is partly held on by a cable-tie after the mounting bracket broke. It is still mounted very securely and has never had problems at scrutineering time.

[kiwifruit]

Matt Bleck, this would be good for you to do F3 on!

[FROSTY]

Folks If an Auckland KBer wants this fine machine Theres an opertunity for it to come up here. Im happy to bring it up from taopo

[chelseapar]

beuatiful race motorcycle! Money number? It more difficult for nsr250 for ride? go fast more?

[Mental Trousers]

They're gay then. The list at the top of the page tells you when a specific model was manufactured, ie CBR400RRK NC23 1989 Japanese


Cheers MT. Funnily enough the NZPCA guy specifically said that they don't accept dates from the manufacture of parts. Still, I have asked them if they can lead me to any sources of info.

[Clivoris]

beuatiful race motorcycle! Money number? It more difficult for nsr250 for ride? go fast more?
Yes. Yes. No. Yes.

They're gay then. The list at the top of the page tells you when a specific model was manufactured, ie CBR400RRK NC23 1989 Japanese

Ah, I see what you mean. It isn't that straightforward. If the bike/model was put on the market and able to be purchased Jan 1990, odds are it was manufactured in 1989. The info I have is that it was released as a 1990 model at some flash bike show in Japan during the last half of 1989. Apparently some famous throttle jockey rode it onto stage to much Japanese applause. If I can actually find evidence of this, it is totally legit in pre89. The rules state that it must be "manufactured" during the cut off date (1989) or be identical to a model manufactured during the cut off date. It's very much a technicality, and the kind of thing that gives class organisors big headaches. Like I said, there have been no complaints and I have discussed it with other racers in the class. I'm not sure how much close scrutiny the class could bear really.

[Clivoris]

It has crash-bungs too. With a spare should it, heaven forbid, ever be necessary.

[Clivoris]

I also have a set of tyre warmers that I can sell to the purchaser for $200. They are the "Diamond" brand and have operated without problem for the last 18 months.

[Wingnut]

I also have a set of tyre warmers that I can sell to the purchaser for $200. They are the "Diamond" brand and have operated without problem for the last 18 months.

What about selling them to me for $200???

[Clivoris]

What about selling them to me for $200???

I will keep it in mind mate but I can guarantee that whoever buys the bike will want the tyre-warmers, or regret not getting them while they were cheap. I would like to give him/her the option first.

[Wingnut]

Fair enough mate.:niceone:

[Clivoris]

Time for an update people. The mule will be going on Tardme this weekend, unless someone makes me an offer. $3000 starting price no reserve, $3500 buy now. Buy now gets the tyre warmers thrown in. There are cheaper bikes out there but I guarantee they will cost more by the time they are brought up to the spec of this bike.
:scooter:

[Mental Trousers]

Shit, surprised this bike didn't go the day you put it up mate. Ah well, it'll definitely sell on tardme

[Clivoris]

Cheers man. That's just how it is. I was hoping to avoid the Tardme drama but worse things happen.

[Clivoris]

It's on Tardme now folks. Fortunately I have a buyer lined up if it doesn't sell.
Linky here (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=210248559&ed=true)

[Wingnut]

Hey Cliv - couldnt see any mention of those tyre warmers in you trade me ad - you planning on selling the warmers seperately then.

Cough Hint Hint cough cough

[Clivoris]

I will offer them to you first bro if the bike sells on tardme.

[sharky]

So Clive, you gunna be on the 6 hundy next weekend or the mule or both?

[Clivoris]

So Clive, you gunna be on the 6 hundy next weekend or the mule or both?

Will be out on the 600 man. Might as well get back on the steep learning curve with a new bike in a new class.:laugh:

[Wingnut]

I will offer them to you first bro if the bike sells on tardme.

Nice one - thanks mate

[zxr400#150]

Oh clive!!!
You could of told me u were selling ur bike, that way i wouldnt of had to boar my bike out to 450 to make sure i was gona beet u lol.
am gona miss the battles we had, what sort of 600 u got?

[Clivoris]

Oh clive!!!
You could of told me u were selling ur bike, that way i wouldnt of had to boar my bike out to 450 to make sure i was gona beet u lol.
am gona miss the battles we had, what sort of 600 u got?

:lol:You wouldn't be so cheeeky if I was sticking to the original plan of getting it Ozzied. My wife and some other-wise people convinced me that I might as well race it as a 600 and start having fun in F2. I have an awesome wife.
I've bought Toast's CBR600rr. It's had everything done to it that I would aspire to so let the games begin. I've also come to terms with the reality that you meet the nicest people riding a Honda.
I am going to miss the 400 battles. It's an awesome class to ride in and it's a shame that it's just too bloody difficult to fit a 400 class into VMCC. PC junior will have to do in the meantime, even if the vultures on 600s are circling.

[quickbuck]

: My wife and some other-wise people convinced me that I might as well race it as a 600 and start having fun in F2. .

That's the spirit....
We all should remember the 3 cylinder Honda's as they were intended to be.
None of this making a triple (and a 4 stroke one at that) race bike out a perfectly serviceable IL4.

In saying that... some of the triples weren't that reliable... ahem....

[scracha]

will have to do in the meantime, even if the vultures on 600s are circling.
I'll get a camera fitted to the back of the hurricane to capture you in F2 action. :girlfight:

[Clivoris]

I'll get a camera fitted to the back of the hurricane to capture you in F2 action. :girlfight:

If you let me pass you I will give you a free dunlop tyre and the keys to 2 motorbikes. Who knows what might happen to them :whistle:if I'm sulking like a :baby:

[Clivoris]

The mule has been sold thanks to the miracle of Tardme. I will miss her:crybaby: but hope the new owner gets as many buzzes as I did.

[Chrislost]

The mule has been sold thanks to the miracle of Tardme. I will miss her:crybaby: but hope the new owner gets as many buzzes as I did.

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

what do you mean no more F3

[madmal64]

The mule has been sold thanks to the miracle of Tardme. I will miss her:crybaby: but hope the new owner gets as many buzzes as I did.

Damn!! So I wont get the chance to twist your arm in a desperate bid to bring the price down after many weeks of trying to sell it!
Someone has got an awesome set up there Clive.

[Clivoris]

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

what do you mean no more F3
I f you really loved me you'd follow me to F2.

Damn!! So I wont get the chance to twist your arm in a desperate bid to bring the price down after many weeks of trying to sell it!


Sorry Cuz

[madmal64]

Thats me! Mr procrastination! Or is it? Hmm.. Im unsure... I will think about it