-=BabyBlade=-(CBR)

[Zer0]

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Originally posted by Aldebaran@Nov 8 2005, 10:38 PM

guys anyone know what potential huge problems to look out for if i'm buying a hurricane? like rectifier, blown gaskets, fuel pump n stuff?

thanks

Doesn't really have any more problems than Fireblades as they are very similar. I have a hurricane over here which I bought quite cheaply.

 

Basically I have found with lots of the 400cc bikes i have looked at here be prepared to spend some money on maintenance as soon as you buy it, whether you buy a $5k fireblade or a $1k hurricane probably still want to do the same things as many owners seem to let the more expensive servicing items go and these are the ones that will kill your engine.

 

Some things there is no easy way to check like valve clearances except for taking to a shop to get it don so here are 2 lists, things to look out for and things to get done if you buy it regardless if you want it to last:

 

Look out for:

Blowing smoke of any kind

Check the oil, see if it has a milky consistency, if it does head gasket is gone

Check the radiator and associated hoses aren't leaking and have coolant in them

Check for oil residue on the fork sliders from leaky seals.

Check for brake fluid leaks from the front and rear mast cylinder

look for oil leaks or coolant leaks on all around the engine

Check for strong petrol smell when standing (carbs will need servicing)

Check that the gear engage cleanly with no grinding

Have a ride and run it right out to the red line, it should pull all the way and click into gear easily each time you change up.

Ride around some corners and make sure that the steering is smooth (steering head and possibly wheel bearings need replacing if not)

Look for any damage on the frame which could indicate a BIG accident (little marks generally ok)

Check condition of chain and sprockets

Check condition of tyres, 18" rear tyres can be hard to get so order in advance

Check condition of the discs, if they are uneven and much thicker on the edges then they probably need to be replaced.

 

Things I would budget for on a Hurricane regardless of the above:

New tyres even if the ones on there still have tread (I want the tyres I like so I feel confident and happy riding)

 

New EBC HH front brake pads

Steel Braided Brake lines

Brake fluid bleed front and back

 

New chain and sprockets

 

New throttle and clutch cables

 

New fork seals and fresh 15w fork oil (stiffens front end up a bit)

 

Carbs completely serviced, cleaned, tuned and BALANCED

 

Valve clearance check and adjustment

(often skipped by cheap owners!!)

 

Cooling system flush and refilly with fresh coolant

 

Oil and filter changed

 

Fuel filter installed

 

Air filter replaced/cleaned.

 

How much all that will cost you depends largely on how much you can do yourself and the condition of the bike when you get it. If the last owner looked after it really well and actually did all of the servicing things like the valve clearance check will be much cheaper as well the carb servicing.

[manhunt]

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Originally posted by wantonmee07@Nov 9 2005, 02:24 AM

nono... im not the organiser.

 

pls don get it wrong leh... i jus try to help u organise niah.

 

mai lai la... haha but u muz get all the contacts in case when we reach the place duno wher or who to look for. Coz seriously I not realli sure how to go to kkfc.

[manhunt]

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Originally posted by wantonmee07@Nov 9 2005, 02:29 AM

hahahaa...

 

hey guys... do rewiring how much ar??

 

n wat is grounding wire means?

do wiring will cost above $200. grounding of coz cheaper tink ard $20 - $30 can do liao but muz get the right person to do it or will not feel much diff. bascially its to increase the voltage so that the batt will be fully utilise. something like a voltage stablizer. previously wanted to do but till nw haven do it.

[manhunt]

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Originally posted by davidww81@Nov 9 2005, 03:04 AM

wat's the different between main jet and needle jet?i read it in the haynes manual...yup mines a R model.

pilot jets are for low rev below 5k rpm and main jets will be use wen u open above 5krpm which both are actually used to control the petrol consumption

[manhunt]

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Originally posted by Zer0@Nov 9 2005, 09:08 AM

That is his main jet size. If he has 115 pilot jets then he is in all sorts of trouble.

so sori... always got mixed up between pilot jets and main jets

 

Btw zero, won't it be easier to talk den to type? Coz seems like you need to type alot to provide ur knowledge on CBR. Y not meetup with us so can provide in further details and don hav to type at all? Im helping u to preserve your fingers' strength.... hahaha

[manhunt]

BabyBlade Meetup (pls provide contact if possible in case we got lost)

 

Time - 8pm

Venue - KKFC

Date - 11 Nov 05 (Fri)

Purpose - Make frens, chat, eat, see n learn from one another. (Muz oso tok abt galz or it will be a gay nite...)

Organizer - wantonmee07

 

List

1. wantonmee07

2. manhunt ~ 98413361

3. Beavis

4. junior83

5. honam24

6. Aalex82 (pending)

7. Jeremy

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

[Zer0]

Yeh but I can type from work when I have time in between other tasks

[henRRy]

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Originally posted by Aldebaran@Nov 8 2005, 10:38 PM

guys anyone know what potential huge problems to look out for if i'm buying a hurricane? like rectifier, blown gaskets, fuel pump n stuff?

thanks

Yo bro, buy a cheapo hurricane and do it all up. its worth it since u can get hurricane

[davidww81]

BabyBlade Meetup (pls provide contact if possible in case we got lost)

 

Time - 8pm

Venue - KKFC

Date - 11 Nov 05 (Fri)

Purpose - Make frens, chat, eat, see n learn from one another. (Muz oso tok abt galz or it will be a gay nite...)

Organizer - wantonmee07

 

List

1. wantonmee07

2. manhunt ~ 98413361

3. Beavis

4. junior83

5. honam24

6. Aalex82 (pending)

7. Jeremy

8. davidww81 (Pending)

9.

10.

11.

12.

[davidww81]

manhunt makes me confused also the pilot and main jet...haha.

[Beavis08]

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Originally posted by manhunt@Nov 9 2005, 10:19 AM

do wiring will cost above $200. grounding of coz cheaper tink ard $20 - $30 can do liao but muz get the right person to do it or will not feel much diff. bascially its to increase the voltage so that the batt will be fully utilise. something like a voltage stablizer. previously wanted to do but till nw haven do it.

i juz had my grounding done, feel good, everything sound much more stable

[Beavis08]

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Originally posted by manhunt@Nov 9 2005, 10:30 AM

so sori... always got mixed up between pilot jets and main jets

 

Btw zero, won't it be easier to talk den to type? Coz seems like you need to type alot to provide ur knowledge on CBR. Y not meetup with us so can provide in further details and don hav to type at all? Im helping u to preserve your fingers' strength.... hahaha

I agreed, zero sound so pro, I really hope that u can come join us and share ur knowlage wif us

[Zer0]

Hardly a pro but I have pulled a few of these bikes apart on many occasions and you get to know a few things.

 

This Friday I probably cannot make it due to work but I would really like to meet up with all the other CBR riders at some stage.

 

I had one idea about a place we might all meet up some time in the future though. I live in Condo's near Alexandra road and there is LOTS of free parking either out side or in covered carpark where we can park all the bikes and have a look and a chat, I am happy to provide some drinks and snack foods and stuff for us to eat and chat. I also have some tools so if there is something small you want checked out or adjusted or anything we can do that too.

 

It's just a thought if anyone is interested.

[yctradingsg]

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Originally posted by henRRy@Nov 9 2005, 11:10 AM

Yo bro, buy a cheapo hurricane and do it all up. its worth it since u can get hurricane

that's what i intend to do after i sell off my bike. abit sick of riding big bike. maybe i not suitable. anyway Zero thanks alot . You are the man. Hope can join the babyblade family soon.

[manhunt]

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Originally posted by Zer0@Nov 9 2005, 02:38 PM

Hardly a pro but I have pulled a few of these bikes apart on many occasions and you get to know a few things.

 

This Friday I probably cannot make it due to work but I would really like to meet up with all the other CBR riders at some stage.

 

I had one idea about a place we might all meet up some time in the future though. I live in Condo's near Alexandra road and there is LOTS of free parking either out side or in covered carpark where we can park all the bikes and have a look and a chat, I am happy to provide some drinks and snack foods and stuff for us to eat and chat. I also have some tools so if there is something small you want checked out or adjusted or anything we can do that too.

 

It's just a thought if anyone is interested.

hey tat will be cool man... see wen ur schedule is less hectic than inform us. I will be your bouncer to crowd control in case it became havoc .. drinks will be alcholic or soft drinks? Maybe we can sponsor the food and drinks since u areadi provide the space.

[manhunt]

bad news guys .... was issued a lawyer letter by my bikeshop. Haiz hav to make public appology. Speaking the truth also tio sued. Advice by my lawyer is not to persue so guess I have to do it....

[wantonmee07]

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Originally posted by Beavis08@Nov 9 2005, 03:53 AM

u wanna know the answer? join us on fri lor, rite guys???

 

hahaha:cheer:

hahaha GOOD one!!!

[wantonmee07]

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Originally posted by manhunt@Nov 9 2005, 09:04 PM

bad news guys .... was issued a lawyer letter by my bikeshop. Haiz hav to make public appology. Speaking the truth also tio sued. Advice by my lawyer is not to persue so guess I have to do it....

wat happen sia???

 

Sigh... u know la... money makes the world go 'around'.

[wantonmee07]

BabyBlade Meetup (pls provide contact if possible in case we got lost)

 

Time - 8pm

Venue - KKFC

Date - 11 Nov 05 (Fri)

Purpose - Make frens, chat, eat, see n learn from one another. (Muz oso tok abt galz or it will be a gay nite...) Pls, don try to be a pilot. ( put aeroplane ) lol

Organizer - wantonmee07

 

List

1. wantonmee07 93893977

2. manhunt ~ 98413361

3. Beavis

4. junior83

5. honam24

6. Aalex82 (pending)

7. Jeremy

8. davidww81 (Pending)

9.

10.

11.

12.

[honam24]

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Originally posted by henRRy@Nov 9 2005, 11:10 AM

Yo bro, buy a cheapo hurricane and do it all up. its worth it since u can get hurricane

wow.. think is a good catch lo.. but be ware of the maintenance.. cos our bike are quite old so dun neglect the monthly services...

[honam24]

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Originally posted by Beavis08@Nov 9 2005, 02:14 PM

i juz had my grounding done, feel good, everything sound much more stable

can u actually feel the difference? me think of goin to planet and do le.. dun not sure they are reliable ma.. cos ah beng is no more workin in planet le.... haiz..

[manhunt]

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Originally posted by wantonmee07@Nov 9 2005, 09:16 PM

wat happen sia???

 

Sigh... u know la... money makes the world go 'around'.

haiz i was prepared to fight with them but after my lawyer analysis, said chances are slim no doubt I have my fren as witness. unless the staffs at the bikeshop are willing to testify against their own compy or my chances are at losing point. No point wasting my money to fight against them...........

[wantonmee07]

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Originally posted by manhunt@Nov 9 2005, 10:51 PM

haiz i was prepared to fight with them but after my lawyer analysis, said chances are slim no doubt I have my fren as witness. unless the staffs at the bikeshop are willing to testify against their own compy or my chances are at losing point. No point wasting my money to fight against them...........

then jus becareful in future bout words coming out frm our mouth lo.

 

FRI NITE!! Go KKFC eat dinner... Yummy!!

[wantonmee07]

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Originally posted by Zer0@Nov 9 2005, 02:38 PM

Hardly a pro but I have pulled a few of these bikes apart on many occasions and you get to know a few things.

 

This Friday I probably cannot make it due to work but I would really like to meet up with all the other CBR riders at some stage.

 

I had one idea about a place we might all meet up some time in the future though. I live in Condo's near Alexandra road and there is LOTS of free parking either out side or in covered carpark where we can park all the bikes and have a look and a chat, I am happy to provide some drinks and snack foods and stuff for us to eat and chat. I also have some tools so if there is something small you want checked out or adjusted or anything we can do that too.

 

It's just a thought if anyone is interested.

im ok with it. U try organise one n see how lo.

 

But honestly... there got lotsa free parking lots also no use.... see the response for this fri nite gathering already sux. lol

 

But im still going anyway. I'd rather swear at ppl for becoming pilot ( fly aeroplane ) than let ppl swear at me for tat. hahaa...

[davidww81]

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Originally posted by honam24@Nov 9 2005, 10:40 PM

can u actually feel the difference? me think of goin to planet and do le.. dun not sure they are reliable ma.. cos ah beng is no more workin in planet le.... haiz..

ah beng new place u know or not? it's at kaki bukit...behind san fu