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Whiskywizard
MB-5
Joined: Aug 06, 2017
Posts: 1
Location: North shore of Lake Ontario
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Mon Aug 07, 2017 12:51 pm |
 
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Greetings
I've recently picked up an '82 CB900f. Cosmetically very good. Mechanically about average. It needs fork seals to certify, and definitely needs tires before it can be ridden safely. I'll poke away at as my winter project. |
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tomk1960
Red CB1100F
Joined: Nov 13, 2009
Posts: 5016
Location: Worcester, MA
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Mon Aug 07, 2017 2:46 pm |
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Welcome to the forum. Wow, that's a beauty! Except for any personal preferences, it looks like cosmetic work is barely needed. Fork seals and tires are easy, so why wait until winter - do them now and enjoy!
Tom |
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sillygoose
CB1100F
Joined: Oct 18, 2012
Posts: 2527
Location: Skaneateles, NY
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Mon Aug 07, 2017 2:49 pm |
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Welcome, your new 900f looks to be in exceptional condition, I can't imagine it has too many kms on the clock. |
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Hondo57
CB1100F
Joined: Jun 20, 2014
Posts: 2364
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Mon Aug 07, 2017 4:21 pm |
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Sweet bike! Welcome and have fun |
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Alt1
Hawk
Joined: Oct 12, 2014
Posts: 380
Location: Virginia
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Mon Aug 07, 2017 8:19 pm |
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Welcome!
Great looking bike. Much better looking than the average bike that people pick up on CL. I'd say if the only issues are tires and fork seals then Tom is right, get em done now! |
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Fitter
Friend of the Board
Joined: Mar 31, 2005
Posts: 1961
Location: Northumberland Forest, Canada
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Mon Aug 07, 2017 8:40 pm |
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Hey Whiskeywizard, Looks like your going to get a lot of compliments on that bike as you ride it around.
Check Youtube for a hack on how to make a tool to clean around the seal. I made one from a water bottle and it cured my seal leak.
And if you are a 'Whiskey Wizard' then we need to meet 
Welcome to the site!
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CDN1100F
Friend of the Board
Joined: Oct 19, 2007
Posts: 2336
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
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Tue Aug 08, 2017 1:42 am |
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Welcome to the best F site...period! Where in the north shore are you? There are plenty of Ontario F'rs on here.
Check to make sure the PO didn't put air in the forks, that could be the cause of a leak. Changing out the fork oil probably wouldn't hurt either.
How many clicks on the clock?
Cheers!
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herdygerdy
Hawk
Joined: Feb 27, 2007
Posts: 272
Location: Sydney, Australia
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Tue Aug 08, 2017 3:21 am |
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Now that's one VERY pretty 900, looks clean as a whistle too! I agree, just change out/fix the necessary, light the wick and enjoy! You will not regret it.
Welcome to the site. |
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Shawn_Mc
CB1100F
Joined: Jul 30, 2012
Posts: 2788
Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca.
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Tue Aug 08, 2017 4:16 am |
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if that thing ran, I would have ridden it home! |
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CBX-tras
Silver CB900F
Joined: Mar 12, 2012
Posts: 1499
Location: Clinton Twp, MI USA
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Tue Aug 08, 2017 12:11 pm |
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Replace the inner fork bushings top and bottom to insure that you won't have leaks. Use genuine Honda parts including the seals and wipers.
If you have pitted fork tubes, you're chasing a lost cause. Replacements available from Forking by Frank if needed.
Use specific fork oil too, not ATF (about 7w) that was recommended when new. I like 10w, others like 15w for a firmer ride.
Make your own seal driver from PVC pipe.
This isn't a big job if you have the right tools and equipment.
Plenty of help / advise here if you need it.
Welcome to the site, enjoy. |
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hogwild113
Silver CB750F
Joined: Jun 13, 2011
Posts: 572
Location: Nashville, TN
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Wed Aug 09, 2017 5:14 am |
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Really nice looking bike! Welcome to the forum! |
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metalganz
Black CB750F
Joined: Jul 31, 2009
Posts: 983
Location: Zwolle Holland
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Wed Aug 09, 2017 2:04 pm |
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Very nice bike !!in that condition you can do a few in one winter :<)) |
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nlovie
Black CB750F
Joined: May 30, 2015
Posts: 880
Location: United Kingdom
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Sun Aug 13, 2017 9:24 am |
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gets a  from me - forsure - the bike is cool, but given you can spell whisky correctly = |
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Fitter
Friend of the Board
Joined: Mar 31, 2005
Posts: 1961
Location: Northumberland Forest, Canada
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Sun Aug 13, 2017 3:37 pm |
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Well I just learnt something...I've been 'americanized' 
Oxford English Dictionary, Second Edition: "In modern trade usage, Scotch whisky and Irish whiskey are thus distinguished in spelling; 'whisky' is the usual spelling in Britain and 'whiskey' that in the U.S." |
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bikeboy
Friend of the Board
Joined: Oct 05, 2003
Posts: 1564
Location: Lara, Victoria, Australia
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Thu Aug 17, 2017 8:26 am |
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What a beauty! ...and welcome  |
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CDN1100F
Friend of the Board
Joined: Oct 19, 2007
Posts: 2336
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
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Tue Aug 22, 2017 1:23 am |
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No comment from the new guy??  |
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