More Cane problem

CBR Forum Classifieds News Photo Gallery Search Member List Timeslips Contact Sponsors Register Login

More Cane problem

Printable Version

CBR Forum >> Past CBR Models >> CBR 1000F "Hurricane" >> More Cane problem

Page: [1]

Message

<< Older Topic Newer Topic >>

More Cane problem - 9/7/2008 8:32:42 AM

87hcane

Posts: 34
Joined: 8/20/2008
From: Kankakee, IL
Status: offline

well i pulled her out this morning after working on it late last night.

she wont start again.

lights come it cranks but no fire. I pulled the plugs they are champion 8809. 3 of the 4 have rust centers to them (I forget what that middle part is called.)

So today I am going to change the oil and filter (was planning on it anyway) but what i was wondering was do u guys ever use the champion plugs or just ngk.

we always use the champions at the shop for lawnmowers and then ngk for the 2 cycle echos that we sell but i have always ran the ngk plugs.

the good is i can either get them thru one of our reps or i can order them off ebay.

or i can go to walmart and get the champion powersport plugs? do u guys think there is a big difference between the two plugs?

Post #: 1

RE: More Cane problem - 9/7/2008 8:56:13 AM

Shadow

Posts: 3415
Joined: 12/21/2007
From: Pinetown, South Africa
Status: offline

Clean the plugs, charge the battery for 12-14 hours, then try again. CBR''s will NOT fire if the battery is even a little flat - they''ll turn over but not fire. If that doesn''t work, maybe your kill switch or other problem - all four plugs won''t fail at once. Check the plug gaps at .8-.9mm
If the plugs are wet after trying, it''s probably an electrical fault.........

(in reply to 87hcane)

Post #: 2

RE: More Cane problem - 9/7/2008 9:15:18 AM

87hcane

Posts: 34
Joined: 8/20/2008
From: Kankakee, IL
Status: offline

the plugs werent wet. They are seriously the worst plugs i have ever saw in my life. 3 of the 4 have rusty looking centers.

(in reply to Shadow)

Post #: 3

RE: More Cane problem - 9/7/2008 9:24:13 AM

Shadow

Posts: 3415
Joined: 12/21/2007
From: Pinetown, South Africa
Status: offline

Replace them NGK DPR9EA9 is what I use. Try again, and if they''re still not wet you have a fuel delivery problem, ie the fuel isn''t getting to the cylinders.....

(in reply to 87hcane)

Post #: 4

RE: More Cane problem - 9/7/2008 12:22:43 PM

bruiserc

Posts: 61
Joined: 7/16/2008
Status: offline

I use NGK plugs. I get them from the Honda dealership. Not that expensive.

(in reply to Shadow)

Post #: 5

RE: More Cane problem - 9/7/2008 12:53:21 PM

bruiserc

Posts: 61
Joined: 7/16/2008
Status: offline

Just got off ebay and found a honda hurricane 1000 service manual with starting bid at .99. If you decide to keep your bike I highly recommend getting one. Has all you need to know about this bike. Type in 87-88 cbr to find it on ebay.

(in reply to bruiserc)

Post #: 6

RE: More Cane problem - 9/7/2008 5:03:55 PM

87hcane

Posts: 34
Joined: 8/20/2008
From: Kankakee, IL
Status: offline

im going to keep just really wanted to ride it bad this year but i didnt expect to so winter project it is.

(in reply to bruiserc)

Post #: 7

RE: More Cane problem - 9/7/2008 5:28:14 PM

Shadow

Posts: 3415
Joined: 12/21/2007
From: Pinetown, South Africa
Status: offline

If you''ve got a mailbox that''ll take 11 Mb, I''ll mail you a service manual, Bruiser, or go to
WORKS MANUAL
EARLY CBR600 & 1000f
http://www.carlsalter.com/motorcycle-manuals.asp

(in reply to bruiserc)

Post #: 8

RE: More Cane problem - 9/7/2008 9:52:11 PM

87hcane

Posts: 34
Joined: 8/20/2008
From: Kankakee, IL
Status: offline

the plugs were getting fuel they were wet when i took them out they just look like sh!t. also i just ordered 4 new ngk plugs they should be here wed hopefully then i am going to put them in see if it will start and change the oil and filter and check the air filter.

I just also charged the battery with my tender again today.

(in reply to Shadow)

Post #: 9

RE: More Cane problem - 9/8/2008 11:47:54 AM

Bassman

Posts: 72
Joined: 7/6/2006
From: Hamden, CT USA
Status: offline

My experience with Champions in a CB 500F was that the recommended Champion was too cold. It ran at first but slowly laoded up until I got a miss fire at high RPM. The heat ranges between plug manf. are not a direct cross over.
I just put in a set of Irridium NGK''''s in the 1000 and it runs like new again. Better than the std. NGK''''s.
I got them from www.sparkplugs.com for about $10 each delivered.

< Message edited by Bassman -- 9/8/2008 11:49:25 AM >

_____________________________

Bassman
''93 CBR 1000F
''89 GB 500
''83 XR 350R
''76 CB 400F

(in reply to 87hcane)

Post #: 10

RE: More Cane problem - 9/8/2008 12:22:32 PM

pacojoseph

Posts: 430
Joined: 5/10/2007
From: Philly, PA USA
Status: offline

FWIW, the stock NGK''s should be available at most auto parts stores.

(in reply to Bassman)

Post #: 11

RE: More Cane problem - 9/8/2008 7:01:52 PM

87hcane

Posts: 34
Joined: 8/20/2008
From: Kankakee, IL
Status: offline

u dont live where i do i checked everywhere farm and fleet is usually good for this but they dont have them.

(in reply to pacojoseph)

Post #: 12

RE: More Cane problem - 9/8/2008 7:38:19 PM

pacojoseph

Posts: 430
Joined: 5/10/2007
From: Philly, PA USA
Status: offline

Try Pep Boys or Auto Zone- I think the last few sets of plugs I''ve gotten came from one of them, but it''s been awhile.

(in reply to 87hcane)

Post #: 13

RE: More Cane problem - 9/8/2008 8:47:17 PM

Shadow

Posts: 3415
Joined: 12/21/2007
From: Pinetown, South Africa
Status: offline

The NGK irridium part no is DPR9 EIX9 if memory serves......

(in reply to 87hcane)

Post #: 14

RE: More Cane problem - 9/9/2008 6:35:57 PM

fast1000f

Posts: 131
Joined: 8/9/2008
From: Winslow,Me USA
Status: offline

might want to test your cdi and coil packs also, never hurts to eliminate potential problems, easy to check also, give a shout if you need help with that

(in reply to Shadow)

Post #: 15