Buying a CBR900 RR. Want advice PLEASE

[v8s&2wheels]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-200080720.htm

Not a bad looking bike

I see the ks are very high. Could this be a problem? Wanting to know what i should offer for it. he wants to do a trade on my zxr250 in my profile.

Or should i just stay away from it?

Thanks

[portokiwi]

Thats a very nice looking bike.
but dont just buy it becouse it looks nice..... Thats something I would do
shop around i see what you meen about the trade and cash its just what is he willing to accept.
Do full checks on it as well.
I hopes this helps...
There are better guys here that can give you the advice you need mate.

[v8s&2wheels]

its not just the looks. its a nice bike overall too. I was only wanting a 600 sports bike but those 900s only have about an extra 20ish HP over a 2000 model 600. Its what ive been looking for and would be very easy if i can just swap and cash. Saves a lot of time and hassles. Just the kms are putting me off quite a bit

[portokiwi]

Thats why I stuck with the 900. the RF900 that I just got (96) is much lighter then my ZX9R (96)that i crashed.
But it has the power when needed.
Good all round bike.

[FruitLooPs]

In contrast to a smaller bike like your zxr250 those bigger bike engines get a fairly unstressed life. Where as a zxr250 engine will likely get tired by 60,000km of 10k - 18k rpm thrashing a 900cc could pootle around idling all day long, highway included.

Provided its been serviced and not thrashed to an inch of its life that engine should have plenty of life left in it. If it's like most other hondas anyhow.

I know the 80's oilboiler gsxr 750 & 1100's easily surpass 100k on the clock, and I've heard of a few with well over 200,000km overseas.

Get a compression test, check for leaks, rattles bearing play and worn out shocks etc. A trade might be a really good deal for you though.

[v8s&2wheels]

Im a bit daunted with that sort of power only ridden 250s before. Thinking a 600 was a good step up. But i can always just ride the 900 softly and ease into it ae

[bsasuper]

Ive owned one, it is high k's but if its been serviced regularly it wont be a problem.Just do the usual checks, not blowing blue smoke, check gearbox operation-they are prone to jumping out of 2nd gear under accleration, make sure the bottem end dosnt grumble on start up.I would make an offer of 3.5 -4k if your paying cash or less with your trade.They are a great bike and should give you many more k's of enjoyment.Dont be put off thinking its got to much power, the factory quoted 125bhp but in reality they are more around 110-115bhp,but still a very quick bike, anyway 100bhp for a street bike is enough.

[v8s&2wheels]

it looks to be well maintained? Think i will go for it.

[scracha]

it looks to be well maintained? Think i will go for it.

Fark...that's a big jump mate. I wouldn't have the restraint. Paul wot owns kiwi rider magazine bought one of them (same urban tiger colour scheme) last weekend. They will definitely be collectors bikes in a few years.

[Taz]

The original will be more collectible in 10-20 years.

[Zoolander]

its not just the looks. its a nice bike overall too. I was only wanting a 600 sports bike but those 900s only have about an extra 20ish HP over a 2000 model 600. Its what ive been looking for and would be very easy if i can just swap and cash. Saves a lot of time and hassles. Just the kms are putting me off quite a bit

Truth is a modern 600 is quite a bit faster than an early blade. I owned one of the first generation CBR900s and it was quite a nice bike. It hated the Dunlops it was wearing though and I never had faith in the front end. They feel way better on bridgestones from my experience. Pretty reliable so if its been cared for properly high ks shouldn't be a huge problem. Just remember its not only the engine that needs servicing, suspension, linkages etc will suffer with age and mileage so should also be maintained as appropriate.

Good luck, make sure you test ride it if possible first.

[bsasuper]

Ive still got my 92 blade that i purchased new.It clocked up 170,000ks before the bottem end went, but I skipped a few oil changes and paid the price,But the good news is Ive got a bigbore kit to install all 1040cc of it.

[klyong82]

Great bikes I have owned two of this SC28 models. Given the high k's you have to check the rotors are still good and the regulator/rectifier (R/R notorious to fail). Apart from that its just the usual wear and tear pads, chains and tyres etc. Personally I think the price is too high. I would pay 6k for the 92 or 93 RRN models (white, blue & red coloured blades) which are very valuable. But go for a test ride - I am sure its bound to give you a big smile with the power and acceleration. They are heavy and bulky wide bikes compared with the nowadays design.

[v8s&2wheels]

Fark...that's a big jump mate. I wouldn't have the restraint. Paul wot owns kiwi rider magazine bought one of them (same urban tiger colour scheme) last weekend. They will definitely be collectors bikes in a few years.

yeah its a bit of a jump ill just be careful.

When i first got my 250 all i did was ride my mates xr200 once at the river. Did my test and then bought the 250. Was confident with in hours. Wont be the same with the 900 but i know i wont go harder than i feel comfortable with. And that person thats quoted 115 odd HP. That eases my mind as the 2000+ model 600s ive looked at have 100-110. So fairly same amount of power. With a 900 sound

[bladerider97]

I may be a bit biased (I have a 97 model). But they are a great bike, don’t be scared of it. It was my first Road bike. As long as you just take it easy until you get the feel for it.
They make enough power for everyday riding in the 3-5,000rpm range so you don’t have to rev its nuts of all the time (although it is tempting). This also makes them a lazier ride than a 600.
I note in the add that the tires have been on for 6,000 and still have lots of tread, so it obviously hasn’t been ridden very hard, as that is about all I get from mine (although this depends on compound)
The price though may be a bit steep, I thought mine which is a 97 with 48k would be worth around that.