newbie CBR9 in Ga

kahlilj · 10-24-2007, 9:23 AM

hey folks,
i just recently bought my first "fireblade" - an '02 cbr954rr & i love it so far.
i've been lusting after a liter bike for some time now.

i have owned honda's all my life (almost literally). my 1st was a QA-50 when i was in the 3rd grade and have owned a CL125, CB400T Hawk, VFR 700 & for the past 10 years a '95 VFR750. see pics

got a couple of questions: bike came with techlusion TFI. i have heard mixed to negative things about this fuel modifier, but so far it seems to be working fine on my bike ( no misfires, or engine bogging nor anything but seemingly smooth response thruout rpm range). does anyone on here have this on their bike?

other question: bike has >21,000 miles on it & i want to do the oil change on it. previous owner said he used synthetic oil. i'm thinking of going with a 10w40 semi or full synthetic. what are other cbr9 owners using and/or prefer?

ohhh one more thing, previous owner installed a nice micron slip on, but broke the muffler clamp/strap (the one which attaches to passenger footpeg) & used a friggn nylon strap on there. anyone have a used one or know where i can get for a reasonable price? micron wants $50 plus shipping for another one!! talk about markup!

thanks & looking forward to learning more about my latest baby

Surffrog · 10-26-2007, 2:56 AM

Kahlilj. Nice looking bikes. Re oil question, I would strongly recommend you use the search function. There have been so many questions about oil and so many differing opinions that you won't get a definitive answer. But you'll get a guide line idea.
Some suggest that 'real' synthetic oil will cause the clutch to slip, others say they use it all the time and haven't experienced any slip issues - I use a 10w40 synthetic and I haven't had any slip.
I would suggest you follow your user manual for the weighting of oil and then experiment with different manufacturers.
Good luck

kahlilj · 10-26-2007, 12:07 PM

thanks surffrog. at least somebody finally made a comment. lol! & i did use the search function for the oil question but AFTER i posted & i agree with your summary -answers are all over the place! lol!

but any ideas about where to get a metal muffler clamp/strap aside from micron??

thanks!

gthotchkiss · 10-26-2007, 1:33 PM

What part of atlanta?

kahlilj · 10-28-2007, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by gthotchkiss

What part of atlanta?

thanks. i'm in gwinnett county - lawrenceville. what about you?

gthotchkiss · 10-30-2007, 9:21 AM

Cobb Co. up by cumberland mall. I'm down in and around midtown/buckhead all the time.

ldavis · 10-30-2007, 9:39 AM

Hit up bike shops, and junk yards, or just go to lowe's or home depot and fabricate one. all you need is thin metal, with a hole on each end.

kahlilj · 10-31-2007, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by gthotchkiss

Cobb Co. up by cumberland mall. I'm down in and around midtown/buckhead all the time.

kool. we'll have to hook up when the weather gets warmer.

kahlilj · 10-31-2007, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ldavis

Hit up bike shops, and junk yards, or just go to lowe's or home depot and fabricate one. all you need is thin metal, with a hole on each end.

thanks, but i want something that looks like the original clamp (stainless steel or polished?) or better. instead of getting a stip of metal from lowes or home depot. i'll try & locate some junkyards around here. you know of any?

gthotchkiss · 10-31-2007, 1:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kahlilj

kool. we'll have to hook up when the weather gets warmer.

Atlanta has year round riding weather!

kahlilj · 11-01-2007, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by gthotchkiss

Atlanta has year round riding weather!

sometimes, but not for me when its below 70 in the morning & early evenings
.. i only ride when its 70+ out

jinx-95rr · 11-30-2007, 8:15 PM

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Originally Posted by gthotchkiss

Atlanta has year round riding weather!

You must be from somewhere much further north of here..

I'm with khalilj - 70 is a great temperature!

I'm in the process of getting my bike back in shape, but I'd enjoy riding with you guys once it's back on the road..

-jinx.

kahlilj · 12-01-2007, 2:47 AM

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Originally Posted by jinx-95rr

You must be from somewhere much further north of here..

I'm with khalilj - 70 is a great temperature!

I'm in the process of getting my bike back in shape, but I'd enjoy riding with you guys once it's back on the road..

-jinx.

same here & look forward to hooking up with y'all for some warm weather riding.. what are u doing to you bike jinx?

kahlil

cbr99xx · 12-01-2007, 6:48 AM

Riding around here sucks... Never go to the north ga mtns... Say 129..60..19..I would never recomend these roads....

jinx-95rr · 12-01-2007, 11:41 AM

for a whole bunch of different reasons, it got parked in the garage for a long time without being properly stored.. the tank and carbs need to be cleaned, and it looks like I'll have to rebuild both master cylinders..

if it looks like there is too much for me to do, i might take it to marietta motorsports (saw them mentioned in another thread).. either way, i'm planning to have it on the road when it thaws out in the spring time..

we moved up here from Orlando about a year ago, and some of the roads around here have been tempting me, so I figured it's time to get the bike out of jail and start exploring...

kahlilj · 12-01-2007, 3:58 PM

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Originally Posted by cbr99xx

Riding around here sucks... Never go to the north ga mtns... Say 129..60..19..I would never recomend these roads....

where would u suggest riding?

kahlilj · 12-01-2007, 3:59 PM

jinx, good luck with that rebuild

cbr99xx · 12-02-2007, 1:59 AM

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Originally Posted by kahlilj

where would u suggest riding?

Damn... The written word without spoken inflection strikes again... (I was laying the sarcasm on a bit thick).

The roads in my post above make a great loop. I prefer to ride into Suches on hwy 60 (Stopping at T.W.O.) and then continuing on to Morganton (sp?).

kahlilj · 12-02-2007, 4:19 AM

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Originally Posted by cbr99xx

Damn... The written word without spoken inflection strikes again... (I was laying the sarcasm on a bit thick).

The roads in my post above make a great loop. I prefer to ride into Suches on hwy 60 (Stopping at T.W.O.) and then continuing on to Morganton (sp?).

lol!! i gotcha now... well i really wouldn't know because i have not really ridden in the ga mountains.. only did so once a few years back & that was shortlived. so i really would not know the places you mentioned. but thanks

kahlilj · 03-06-2008, 10:28 AM

finally installed another micron can with new strap to replace the damaged old one. me be happy!