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Honda CB900F
thumperdh:
I'm heading down to look at a 1982 CB900F this weekend, i know the bike has been sitting and is complete with a title but that's all I've got so far. Can anybody provide some insight to me as to what to look for with this model? I've heard the engine had valvetrain issues and second and third gear issues but that's about all I know.
J6G1Z:
Well... I began writing up a reply & just about had it done when my computer choked & I lost it all. I don't know much about the Honda CB series. I started looking for a big bike that I could take two for a ride comfortably & started with the idea of a CB750. They were a solid & simple air cooled design, sold about a million or so & they used to be available cheap. All of a sudden everyone thought their CB750 was a collectors item, or a CAFE bike & worth big $$$'s. It was ridiculous some of the prices I saw for old rat bikes. I then started looking at Yamaha's & the FJ series. You can find a lot better deals on Yamaha's most of the time.
Here are a few interesting links that I found by doing a quick Yahoo search on 1982 CB900F. It's a good looking bike!
http://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycles/1982/Honda/CB900F-SUPER-SPORT/Values
http://wheelsacademy.com/a1/hondaboldor/Test/The%201982%20Honda%20CB900F.htm
http://wheelsacademy.com/a1/hondaboldor/Test/The%201982%20Honda%20CB900F_test.htm
http://www.hemmings.com/hmn/stories/2013/07/01/hmn_feature4.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_CB900F
http://www.cyclechaos.com/wiki/Honda_CB900F
http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-japanese-motorcycles/honda-cb900f.aspx#axzz2nevzIFhA
http://www.bikeexif.com/custom-honda-cb900f
http://www.ehow.com/list_7612174_1982-honda-cb-900f-specs.html
Good luck & let us know how you do. Those 4 cylinders are a whole ‘nother story when you grab some throttle.
J.
thumperdh:
--- Quote from: J6G1Z on December 16, 2013, 12:46:53 pm ---Good luck & let us know how you do. Those 4 cylinders are a whole ‘nother story when you grab some throttle.
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Thanks Jon, from what I've seen the thing is a total basket case, but the price is so low that unless the frame is bent/rusted out I should be able to make my money back if it has a blown motor. I'll post some photos when I drag her back home and up the stair case into my apartment. Man is my room mate gonna be pissed when he comes home after Christmas and finds a nice oily dirty motorcycle where the couch should be. 8)
J6G1Z:
Oh... I thought you were looking at a bike that you could ride. Do you plan to part it out, or try to rebuild it?
Be careful with those basket case bikes. Often there are several expensive parts missing from the basket.
Here is another link: http://wheelsacademy.com/a1/hondaboldor/Test/Teststart.htm
Good luck
J.
thumperdh:
--- Quote from: J6G1Z on December 17, 2013, 10:32:01 am ---Oh... I thought you were looking at a bike that you could ride. Do you plan to part it out, or try to rebuild it?
Be careful with those basket case bikes. Often there are several expensive parts missing from the basket.
Here is another link: http://wheelsacademy.com/a1/hondaboldor/Test/Teststart.htm
Good luck
J.
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I've ridden one before, i've also spent extensive time on an 1983 GS1100E. I'm not sure what the plan is as of right now, i've rented a trailer in hopes to bring it back home but if it looks too gone i'm gonna skip it. The price is so low that if I can determine that I can double my money on parting it out i'll take it. And if it seems to be an easy fix, i have another rider. Who knows. I'll post up my decision on the buy/pass part/fix on Saturday evening when I get back home.
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