Bought a CBR Hurricane cheap!!!

**The Pastor** · 9th August 2006, 18:15

Originally Posted by oldguy

Great deal lucky bugger, my so called bargin of trademe is not going, was going good when i got it, then one day just when I wanted to take it out for a thrash the bloody thing wouldn't start and F**ked if I know why.
Anyway good on yeah.

Did you check the tyre pressures?

Also, how does one turn an engine over by hand?

**gamgee** · 9th August 2006, 21:39

Originally Posted by oldguy

Great deal lucky bugger, my so called bargin of trademe is not going, was going good when i got it, then one day just when I wanted to take it out for a thrash the bloody thing wouldn't start and F**ked if I know why.

because it's a honda

**far queue** · 9th August 2006, 22:00

Originally Posted by renegade master

Also, how does one turn an engine over by hand?

Press the starter button

**Sniper** · 10th August 2006, 11:33

Nice one mate

**adam666** · 10th August 2006, 18:43

Originally Posted by pritch008

Umm congratulations on the puchase.
How old are the tyres?

umm tires are mint, near new?

first ride to work today, gee what a rush ! something to look forward to when ya wake up eh

**adam666** · 10th August 2006, 18:44

Originally Posted by gamgee

is it still going?

yeah mate, its going now (turning fuel tap on also helps ive found

) hehehehe DOH!

slight overheating problem though, so will be fixin that before it see any more usage

**pzkpfw** · 10th August 2006, 18:45

...but, seriously, have you got a proper helmet now?

Cheers,

**adam666** · 10th August 2006, 18:46

Originally Posted by renegade master

Did you check the tyre pressures?

Also, how does one turn an engine over by hand?

pressure are good, and you use a ratchet on the crankshaft bolt to turn it over by hand.

but i find it easier to use the starter button myself

**adam666** · 10th August 2006, 18:54

hahaha not into the open face styles??? well, bit vespa-esque i guess

yeah, down to TSS and they sorted me out a nice HJC

now just need a neck thingee cause theres a bit of a breeze through there!

oh and some proper riding gear....no armour isnt that reassuring.

and had my first car pull out on me today,,,wtf !!!

some drivers are so fucken brain dead!!!!!!

Originally Posted by pzkpfw

...but, seriously, have you got a proper helmet now?

Cheers,

**quickbuck** · 10th August 2006, 19:01

Originally Posted by adam666

and had my first car pull out on me today,,,wtf !!!

some drivers are so fucken brain dead!!!!!!

Think ALL! (Not just some).

Anyways, well done on the purchase. I didn't read all posts, but I take it you gave the battery a good charge?
Don't muck around with a flat battery for too long on the CBR's, as they (well the bigger ones at least) will blow the Reg/ Rectifier if you do. I presume it is the same for the 250. Well, it isn't a good idea to charge any battery from flat using the vehicles charging system.

**merv** · 10th August 2006, 19:03

Just love those 18,000rpm redlines.

**adam666** · 10th August 2006, 19:22

Originally Posted by quickbuck

Think ALL! (Not just some).

Anyways, well done on the purchase. I didn't read all posts, but I take it you gave the battery a good charge?
Don't muck around with a flat battery for too long on the CBR's, as they (well the bigger ones at least) will blow the Reg/ Rectifier if you do. I presume it is the same for the 250. Well, it isn't a good idea to charge any battery from flat using the vehicles charging system.

too right!! nah, didnt even try the old battery (ends were concave as well lol ) , new ones are sooo cheap its easier not to bother

**quickbuck** · 10th August 2006, 19:25

Good plan.
BTW, good to see you are getting rid of that "Tractor" on TM.
The 250 will run on the smell of fuel compaired to that.

**adam666** · 10th August 2006, 21:58

lol, tis a good tractor though

and pretty economical considering, well alot more so than my gazelle with the 2l turbo

cbr should even the playing field though!

Originally Posted by quickbuck

Good plan.
BTW, good to see you are getting rid of that "Tractor" on TM.
The 250 will run on the smell of fuel compaired to that.

**adam666** · 10th August 2006, 22:02

yes, cant wait to find it too!

need to take it in and get the carbs balanced soon as the revs are a bit here and there. havent really pushed it with the heat issue happenin.

does sound nice when she starts to scream though

alot faster than other 250 singles Ive ridden, this is the first multi cyl bike Ive tried , I like it!!

Originally Posted by merv

Just love those 18,000rpm redlines.