'94 600F2 Problem areas
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'94 600F2 Problem areas - 1/30/2008 5:08:29 PM
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james1300
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94' honda cbr600f2, runs and rides great, 42,000 miles, black, tires were new last spring with chrome rims. $1,250.00 OBO
Havent seen it yet. Any 'PROBLEM area's I should be looking at?
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RE: '94 600F2 Problem areas - 1/30/2008 7:39:59 PM
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reydelaplaya
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I did a similar post when I was about to buy my F2 last November. I got a lot of good advice from these guys here, it might be helpful to you:
http://www.cbrforum.com/m_423008/tm.htm
http://www.cbrforum.com/m_425866/tm.htm
Seems like a good price, esp. if it's a running bike. Go check it out if you haven't already, and look for the things that these guys told me to look for: chain and sprockets, manual cam-chain tensioner, oil on inside of fairings, to name a few.
I'd add checking to see if the tires are the right size and have good even wear. They'll hint a bit about what the previous owner did with the bike before putting it up for sale. Also see if the seller will take off the a few of the fairings so you can see the wiring - a lot of cuts and electrical tape patches might be hiding under there.
Welcome to the group, let us know how things go, and get us a pic or two if you can. Plenty of cool people around this forum if you have any questions - they've sure helped me out. Good luck.
- rey
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RE: '94 600F2 Problem areas - 1/30/2008 7:47:32 PM
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duplago
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I agree with him. Also, take it for a ride. Shift through all the gears, give it a rip feel out the bike. I see you say it runs great but haven't seen it yet, is it a friend of yours?
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RE: '94 600F2 Problem areas - 1/30/2008 10:43:36 PM
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reydelaplaya
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To add an image to the post, click on the Face Down, Jay Leno Yelling In The Dark button at the end of the tool bar. Shown Below:
Windows IE may spit out a little yellow box above the page about script access... click it and then click temporarily allow script access. Then scroll back down and click Jay Leno again. This time a little box jumps up for the net address: http: ... type in the same code you used above and click Ok.
That bike's certainly worth a look. Check it out and let us know!
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RE: '94 600F2 Problem areas - 1/31/2008 5:52:13 AM
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james1300
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Photo upload still didnt work . Where is the best place to get a manual cam chain tensioner?
< Message edited by james1300 -- 1/31/2008 5:58:38 AM >
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RE: '94 600F2 Problem areas - 1/31/2008 6:49:07 AM
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reydelaplaya
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A search in ebay for 'Cam Chain Tensioner F2' returns a hit for about $50... nothing at Dennis Kirk so far. Ebay might be your best bet.
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RE: '94 600F2 Problem areas - 1/31/2008 10:38:37 AM
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james1300
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I may get to look at the bike this weekend. Ill take more pic's.
In an email to me the owner wrote,
"no i didn't buy it new i bought it about 4 1/2 years ago from a friend of mine. i've done all my own maintence on the bike, plug changes, oil changes, rebuilt the forks, new water pump, new stator, new chain & sprockets, new rims & tires, new grips, mirrors, brake and clutch levers. i've rebuilt the carbs once as well".
He also has the owners manual and a repair manual.
He claims the bike has never 'poped' out of gear while he's owned it.
His ad said 'OBO'. What should I offer him? $1000.00?
< Message edited by james1300 -- 1/31/2008 10:58:12 AM >
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RE: '94 600F2 Problem areas - 1/31/2008 10:53:53 AM
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james1300
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quote:
ORIGINAL: reydelaplaya
A search in ebay for 'Cam Chain Tensioner F2' returns a hit for about $50... nothing at Dennis Kirk so far. Ebay might be your best bet.
A O.E.M. unit is $54.00 plus $7.00 for the gasket, plus freight.
What would be wrong with replacing the older 42K miles tensioner with a new O.E.M. tensioner? Would I gain anything?
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RE: '94 600F2 Problem areas - 1/31/2008 11:06:54 AM
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MikeZ
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The OEM is hydraulic which has to have the oil flowing though to function properly so when you start the bike it has an awful noise. The manual tensions are a constant tension so its better because if the chain jumped the sprocket you would be looking to buy a new engine most likely. I replaced mine and my bike has 29k miles on it and my bike actually has better response to the throttle and doesn't make a god awful sound with the manual tensioner on it.
< Message edited by MikeZ -- 1/31/2008 11:11:41 AM >
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RE: '94 600F2 Problem areas - 1/31/2008 4:11:18 PM
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reydelaplaya
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From what I've read in here, the Manual CCT is better for the reasons MikeZ has already stated. Has the owner already told you it doesn't have one? Seem like he's done a few other upgrades, the CCT may have already been done. Also, have a look under the fairings at the electrical harnesses and for oil leaks. But if it seems like it's in good running shape, a grand for the bike is probably a pretty good deal - even if you still have to do a little minor work after you get it. Check it over first, though.
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