'96 900RR - a good platform

k-von · 08-26-2009, 1:00 AM

I recently sold my '96 Yamaha FZR600 (my first fighter build) and got a '96 CBR900RR for just $1000. I guess it used to be a stunt bike (seeing that it has a 14 tooth front sprocket and a 50 rear!). It needs some TLC and I have plenty of plans on turning it into a worthy fighter. I already ordered an Acewell speedo, a set of factory sprockets and a set of bar end mirrors to start. Hopefully I'll be updating this build thread frequently-

Sideshow bob · 08-26-2009, 2:49 AM

I currently Looking for a suitable 900 to fighterise too

best i watch your build

929ADAM · 08-27-2009, 12:37 AM

lots of work to do!

Gr1mm4 · 08-27-2009, 11:23 AM

Nice, already got the USD's on it too!

TattooedGQ · 08-27-2009, 1:58 PM

Honestly I dig it the way it is....but go nuts and enjoy!

jazzy · 08-27-2009, 3:41 PM

I think she's cool as. But look forward to the fightering and modding

k-von · 08-28-2009, 9:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 929ADAM

lots of work to do!

Definitely!

vbaker4 · 08-28-2009, 1:03 PM

Is that a bud light catch can?

TattooedGQ · 08-28-2009, 2:33 PM

of course it is....ever fighter over here has either a beer bottle, redbull can, etc.

cbr1kfireblade · 08-28-2009, 4:30 PM

im really digging the bud light overflow

... hell i like the bike period..

other than the HUGE sprocket

vbaker4 · 08-28-2009, 5:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TattooedGQ

of course it is....ever fighter over here has either a beer bottle, redbull can, etc.

I thought so, I haven't seen them on bikes yet but always a bud light can on a car.

radiobloke · 09-02-2009, 8:57 AM

gotta love them blades!!!

you can do so much with them...

k-von · 09-02-2009, 11:20 PM

Ok, so I've run into some issues. I rode my bike for about two hours without a problem last week and the next day I went to ride it and it wouldn't start.

It seemed as though the battery had taken a dump. When I scanned over the bike I noticed a plug under the seat had been unplugged. It was the plug coming from the stator cover. I plugged it back in, push-started the bike and it fired up.......then smoke started coming from under my seat!

I quickly shut off the bike, unplugged the wire I had just plugged in, and took off the seat. I'm pretty sure that my voltage regulator is toast. Now, I'm not all that good when it comes to electrical issues so here's where I need the help. I'm not sure if my stator is bad, or if the vr was bad to begin with. Any help on how to diagnose this issue before I spend money on another vr and fry that one too?

Thanks in advance-

radiobloke · 09-03-2009, 8:43 AM

they all do that!

regulator rectifier...

common problem

you can get aftermarket ones with extra cooling fins

remember it needs to be mounted on the mounting point on the frame or on a replacement plate..the plate acts as a heat sink...

looking at the pics, yours was floating around...not good!

rb

k-von · 09-15-2009, 4:17 PM

Well, after several weeks of not being able to ride my new 900, I'm finally starting to get the parts I need. Got my regulator/rectifier and some bar-end mirrors. I should be getting a battery any day now. With all the accidents I've been hearing about lately though, maybe it's not a bad thing that I haven't been riding. In our local news last night, a guy was killed while riding his quad.....he didn't have a helmet on though.

jazzy · 09-15-2009, 4:23 PM

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Originally Posted by k-von

Well, after several weeks of not being able to ride my new 900, I'm finally starting to get the parts I need. Got my regulator/rectifier and some bar-end mirrors. I should be getting a battery any day now. With all the accidents I've been hearing about lately though, maybe it's not a bad thing that I haven't been riding. In our local news last night, a guy was killed while riding his quad.....he didn't have a helmet on though.

Dont forget to post up some pics of your progress

k-von · 09-15-2009, 4:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jazzy

Dont forget to post up some pics of your progress

I'll be sure to post some.

k-von · 09-22-2009, 4:34 PM

I got my new battery, RR, and mirrors on and also changed the oil in the bike today. Just some progress-

Fried factory RR:

My friend Chris helping me out:

New RR plug soldered on:

Electrosport RR. Much bigger and better than factory:

radiobloke · 09-22-2009, 5:20 PM

those headlights are mighty high up the forks...!

TattooedGQ · 09-22-2009, 5:30 PM

I still dig it!

k-von · 09-22-2009, 5:35 PM

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Originally Posted by radiobloke

those headlights are mighty high up the forks...!

Yah, I really don't like the "fog light" - headlight set up. Those are the lights that were on the bike when I bought it. I plan on getting a different headlight setup at some point. Just don't have the extra cash right now (of course)

. I've played around with the idea of moving them lower, but just haven't yet. I wanted to get out and RIDE!!!

Twincam · 09-22-2009, 8:42 PM

Could go like SSB and get a nice set of spots

Like the progress - are the pictures how you bought her?

jazzy · 09-22-2009, 9:25 PM

Looking good so far, but I would go with slightly bigger and lower placed light/s

k-von · 09-23-2009, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Twincam

Could go like SSB and get a nice set of spots

Like the progress - are the pictures how you bought her?

When I bought the bike, it had some ratty, busted up zip-tied plastics on it which came off within the first five minutes!

Other than that, this is how she came-

k-von · 09-23-2009, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jazzy

Looking good so far, but I would go with slightly bigger and lower placed light/s

Yah, I already commented on how I don't like the lights (two posts above yours

) but don't have the cash do get something different for the moment. In due time my friend, in due time......

k-von · 09-25-2009, 3:45 PM

Took a ride today with my brother. He has a '98 TL1000S Fighter and was following me with camera. Video quality isn't all that great, but thought was worth posting:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsSWhpNCeqY

Sideshow bob · 09-25-2009, 3:53 PM

you wont wanna do any work on her now shes been out

You planning on adding bodywork or gunna keep the skelital look