Hunter

if you are using a cam to watch back your rides for technique then a lower quality bullet cam would be fine. Especially if its just for covering yourself against stupid "it wasn't my fault gov" insurance dodgers.

Time for another quick update I think. So it turns out the tapping noise was a header gasket leaking (apparently the only way I could find this out was by burning my finger prints off !!). After trying to nip them up it was time to take them off and replace the gaskets. http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab307/JDHunter83/exhaust/FD790841-905D-434D-A8EC-FADF6C05EFE4_zpszzks5ql8.jpg What a load of *&^* http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab307/JDHunter83/exhaust/5BF25F2C-D7EE-4619-89F4-B9D061E2E814_zpseqekn3oh.jpg As the headers were off they may as well get a good blasting with the drill / wire brush combo. http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab307/JDHunter83/exhaust/0B4676DD-A0EA-4F7A-A865-829A053151DA_zps70hqk4bq.jpg http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab307/JDHunter83/exhaust/C45BCDCA-4097-4A07-94CF-B1CFB0838586_zpsnvdwza5n.jpg New gaskets http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab307/JDHunter83/exhaust/4075B359-C3C6-4535-9EF0-E254F1203126_zps8s7zwg5c.jpg Unfortunately the stripping routine opened up a couple of tiny holes right at the joins . Time to find a friend who is brave enough to risk blowing the hole bigger when welding . If it all goes wrong then it will be a set of stainless headers.

I have just got free ticket, aren't I a lucky boy ! Not sure if I will ride up or just train, hopefully will have too many nice things to bring back to carry on the bike

I'm going on sat because everyone is going on Friday hoping it will be quieter

its probably worth throwing this in the mix, its really worth the £40 over the SJ1000 ">

I believe the drift HD is the camera baron von grumble uses. It does have very good sound quality with some cool extras like the RF control for turning on record. They use it for a lot of shows like bike world etc.. The thing with buying cheap alternatives is they will always have cheap internals. The Go pro (and drift to an extent) has broadcast quality recording ability which is why its used on almost every TV show involving some kind of movement (Speed with Guy Martin etc..). That said if you are only going to use it occasionally and all you want are some cool memories and to upload a few vids to you tube where they will be watched as a compressed stream forever then go for it. I for one would love a drift or go pro but cant afford either so I would probably look at buying used and then a cheap alternative. FYI the Gopro has a HUGE amount of aftermarket accessories (which is why the iPhone was a hit) from time lapse turntables to helmet cams.

As you can hear in the previous post the bike wasn't all that happy at tick over so it was time for a carb balance. http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab307/JDHunter83/cbr%20600%2026-1-14%20-%20carbs%20/BF53CB83-2950-4297-8078-040EEA102344_zpsksxtnjln.jpg ^ The bike after seat and tank removed With the air filter and top cover removed we still couldnt find the throttle adjusters so we removed the bottom housing and bell mouths http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab307/JDHunter83/cbr%20600%2026-1-14%20-%20carbs%20/C212B780-3194-430C-9CBA-22025974FEDB_zpsavcdfoto.jpg And found the throttle adjusters http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab307/JDHunter83/cbr%20600%2026-1-14%20-%20carbs%20/6C36DB0E-5D3C-4B3E-AD15-FB5750035A25_zps2upf8dft.jpg http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab307/JDHunter83/cbr%20600%2026-1-14%20-%20carbs%20/C72DCE69-7174-49D7-95A4-8C9D8D9FF903_zpsjw305lpb.jpg At this point I start to get nervous (only because of complete lack of knowledge) and things were getting serious so the kettle was moved into the workshop and with my mentors cool composure my nerves were settled . Balance restored we start to remove the nuts for the vacuum pipes which was much more awkward than it ever should have been and involved 3 extension bars, a UJ and a lot of cursing but finally they were removed and the pipes connected. This video is about half way through the balance, I stupidly did not shoot one before the balance but the four levels looked like a graphic eq on a death metal track so this was quite an improvement: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiZUixi65U8 you can already hear how much happier the bike is on tick over. after some more adjustments they really started to come into line: "> I am now starting to really notice the difference on idle, again not perfect but sooooo much better. http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab307/JDHunter83/cbr%20600%2026-1-14%20-%20carbs%20/47722F35-79D9-4F54-9AEC-62853AD84650_zpsbvobibbu.jpg As well as actually doing some work I had a tour of the local bike stops (haven't lived here long) and the official hidden "test road". With the bike in pieces and eyes straining to see it was time to call it a night. And that is where we will leave it for tonight kids. I have lots more videos which I will add to this thread when I can get them uploaded. Apologies for the rubbish quality and timing of the pictures and photos. I didn't really start to think of getting good shots until I started posting so if this is interesting to anyone I will start to get some decent pictures and videos.

ok so a bit more of an update on progress on what is becoming more of a project. The new rear bearings were installed by Allan with the aid of a freezer and boiling water everything was nice and straight forward. After an education on setting alignment we realised that people count differently up north to down south (every time we came up 10 half turns out on the adjusters). After messing around with the wheel and a crappy weather preventing riding it was time for something more interesting so we looked at some exhaust options. After the crappy old remus can was removed we found the link pipe had a baffles in it and was much larger than the standard...time to test. "> At 4k rpm in this video it sounds quite mean but anything past that might "attract the wrong attention" as Allan puts it so the old can goes back on whilst I think about how the exhaust should look and sound.

It was intentional . Is it just me that tries to see how many innuendos I can get past people in the work day ?.

this is the manual CCT unfortunately there is no colour choice. http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab307/JDHunter83/cbr600%20parts/771A10F4-A84A-4A0E-8541-3B7585E95B16_zpstfubowcq.jpg The rust spot is next to be dealt with.

Hi Guys, I am thinking of going to the MCN show in a couple of weeks, did anyone go last year and was it any good ?. Thanks

ok update on my rear end This actually relates more to my other post "transmission clunk" which I will update with our findings as well. I arrived again at Megawatts abode and with coffee in hand quicker than the time it takes to boil a kettle (I dont know how he does that). we put the bike back onto the centre stand and yes its still doing the horrible clunk after the manual CCT installation (that was a long shot anyway). So we slackened off the rear wheel and pushed it forward to check every link in the chain with a pair of grips. The mantra (full motion and don't rush it) instilled in my head every link was checked and nothing found.... Groan !! ok the next step was to remove the rear wheel http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab307/JDHunter83/cbr600%20parts/42505613-c198-4dad-ad42-3eecb2531ef9_zps671693b3.jpg Cush drive check and all fine, rear sprocket good and attached. Spacers were fine etc.... Then a breakthrough, Megawatt found both the bearing had seized but the the sprocket one was fine. Neither bearing would turn with a thumb in them, it did not feel like it would budge. http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab307/JDHunter83/cbr600%20parts/A81295F8-45DE-4742-9FF6-099466A105A6_zpsoacbhkpi.jpg So a new pair of bearings were sourced from a local dealer at £14 for the set Then we had the ceremonial handing over of keys.... Megawatt is a busy person with a social life far my interesting than mine and he had to go so he gave me the keys to the kingdom and a lift home (amazing). This was very exciting and hugely generous but also embarrassing that I have visited him twice and been driven home twice . Anyway I jetted back and took the opportunity to give the rear end a deep clean. http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab307/JDHunter83/cbr600%20parts/254A1F88-5B6E-488E-9E27-E15F1A929226_zpskgbref2b.jpg ^ nice and shiny So the journey continues, I suspect the natural thing to do now is remove the rear swing arm. I was planning on spraying it eventually but when an opportunity presents itself you should take it . So another amazing day and what can I say but a huge thank you to Megawatt for teaching a mechanically challenged person how to stand on his own two feet and for being so generous about allowing me to take up so much room on his driveway and garage (the bike is still there in many bits).

I'm off to sell a kidney !

ok, so along with the maintenance that has raised its ugly head I have dreams of an exhaust. I always believe if you are going to do something then you should make its as perfect as you can. with that in mind I am looking for some opinions on what to do with the exhaust. Below are some pictures that have elements of things I really like. However, I understand how old this bike is and I am not trying to make it look crazy nor am I interested in trying to mate new CBR plastic to make it look newer than it is. I like the shape of this bike but this slip on is rubbish and I dont like the usual f2 look like this picture with the peashooter. http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab307/JDHunter83/CBR%20exhaust%20ideas/HondaCBR600F94_zps3c70516c.jpg Now I could go short and fat like this, I really like it but I do cover a lot of miles when I ride so it would be nice not to go deaf (that said how it sounds is more important than the headache). http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab307/JDHunter83/CBR%20exhaust%20ideas/Mototaubate-HondaCBR600F_alta_3_zps25bd6cc8.jpg the next look is under seat. If you scroll up you will see this isnt easy but it could be achieved without too much modding. If the rear light light, blinkers and plate were moved down onto a fabricated mount (I want to do a tail tidy anyway) then something like this isn't too much of a pipe dream (optimism hey) http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab307/JDHunter83/CBR%20exhaust%20ideas/scorpion-exhaust_stealth_honda_cbr600rr_09-13_on-bike-diagonal_zps299c9ae7.jpg http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab307/JDHunter83/CBR%20exhaust%20ideas/cbr600_zps092ae618.jpeg or it could just be more straightforward but a little interesting like this classic. http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab307/JDHunter83/CBR%20exhaust%20ideas/Honda_CBR_600_Steel_Frame_A16_Twin_High_Level_Exhausts_-_Special_zps84236273.jpg Clearly these pictures are not mine so credit goes to whoever they belong to. I would really like to hear your thoughts to get a starting point and I know the ultimate design will depend on the talent of the person who does this (Cough MegaWatt Cough) and how deep my pockets are .

thats what i need, some positive enforcement..

like i said... lots of hardwork from him lots of guessing and drinking coffee from me

oh damn I had a shellsuit that colour ! I have just turned 30 and the bike looks better than I do so it one up over me.

ok quick update, Megawatt is a star and what an eventful afternoon!!!. Arrived and greeted by a coffee and a warm welcome, he kindly looked at the bike and agreed chain, sprockets all ok... this is starting starting to look expensive i am thinking. We start the bike up to have a quick look at it running and WHAT THE HELL IS THAT NOISE !!!. it sounded like a tin of bolts had been thrown in the casing. Big sigh and we wheel it in the garage to spend the next few hours mildly cursing and getting to know each other. It turns out to be the CCT which is known to be an issue on these bikes, with no manual one in hand we break down the automatic one installed to see if repair was possible. After lots of hard work from Mr Watt and lots of guessing from me we managed to get the original one back together and not sounding like a tractor but still bloody rough. Between this I was kindly dropped off and collected from my home and given huge amounts of coffee!. Still no idea what is wrong with the transmission but I now have ideas on a custom exhaust and I had an entertaining afternoon . lets see what the weekend brings !!. If anyone needs any work or servicing in the east sussex / kent area get in contact with megawatt. update to follow at some point in the near future (I hope)....

I ride with textiles because I find them warmer and more comfortable but having crashed with them I also wouldn't want to be pushing myself around a track. If nothing else what is comfortable on the road for 7 hours will be cumbersome when riding aggressively for 10 minutes.

This forum is excellent First stop Megawatt..

Definitely ok with transmission fluid all the lubrication is from the engine oil. I'll try without the chain on to see consequences. It's just had new clutch plates, oil change and clean so it looks like gear box. It does happen in every gear on the centre stand buts it gets worse the higher the gear. Of course it's also going faster the higher the gear.

Well the teeth don't look that bad but having recently found out the previous op had ridden 3k with a burnt out clutch(it had actually shattered) I want to replace things before they become an issue. The tension is fine and it runs smoothly at low speed or spinning by hand. The chain and sprockets sound like a good excuse for more shiny things:/). I'm just worried there is something else in the transmission. If I'm going to replace chain and sprockets can anyone make a recommendation of place to purchase?. I would be interested in going +1 to get some more punch. Thanks peeps !!

hi, this is my first cry for help I noticed on the last ride that it felt like the bike struggled at constant speed, this would happen at any constant speed but was more noticeable the faster I went. The revs and speed would stay the same but it felt like a large head wind had just caught me and pushed me back slightly. it would happen in almost a rhythm and felt very strange. so today I jumped the bike on the centre stand and let it spin in first and second gear, low and behold there is a clunking from the transmission that makes the bike judder and jump. It doesnt have a definite rhythm and there are no stiff links in the chain but it happens a couple of times in 30 seconds. The chain and sprockets could do with replacing due to poor care from PO but i think its more than that. There is a video I know is a long shot but if you turn your speakers up you might pick up on it. look out for the jumping and the noise that sounds like a train. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8b_g_XJo4EE I was hoping to not strip down the transmission etc.. until next winter but it looks like I might be getting my hands dirty. any ideas appreciated

How strange, I have used photobucket and copied the IMG link, the pictures show on my devices but if someone could tell me if I am doing it wrong that would be great. I'll try using the HTML link, these arrived today http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab307/JDHunter83/cbr600%20parts/B8BA88F6-B023-4C6A-9965-7188A6EAF261_zpsmec6fadx.jpg

Hello, As suggested by Tango this is my project thread, time will tell if this project actually gains any real traction or if i spend my time riding (because its more fun) or crying (because I just cant get it back together again) but hopefully it is going to be some success. Having been away from bikes for 5 years I finally got fed up and made an impulse ebay purchase. As it turns out the little CBR600 F2 isnt all that bad and a great ride. After blowing up the clutch on the second ride (it actually exploded) it has had a new clutch, oil change, chain tighten, suspension set up, coolant flush, deep clean and some general tlc. this is how the bike looks now: http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab307/JDHunter83/CBR600%20F2%20Start/CBr600F2Right_zpse9a4abd0.jpg http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab307/JDHunter83/CBR600%20F2%20Start/CBR600F2Left_zps53074f7b.jpg http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab307/JDHunter83/CBR600%20F2%20Start/Front_zpse2f99979.jpg the issues i have found with it so far are: 1. exhaust, its blowing because two of the splines have been pushed out. After removing it i could see the baffles had been bent in the same place which is either pressure or possibly someone had jammed a screwdriver or similar into the exhaust (explains the forced out splines) http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab307/JDHunter83/CBR600%20F2%20Start/Exhaust_zps2c0ca7d0.jpg 2. running a little rough, yet to change the plugs but would benefit from a carb clean and balancing 3. chain in bad condition general wear and tear. Its a 1993 so I shouldnt expect too much but boy some people just dont give a damn 4. horrible very high pitched vibration which gets worse at high revs. It is probably explained by one of the above or all of them but yet to do a static test to see if its transmission or engine based 5. general damage to plastic, nothing terrible but it needs work. To add to the challenge I live in a property on a farm (I don't own the farm) and have no where in doors or dry to work on the bike. Whilst i have enough parking for 15 cars there is no cover so any work is usually limited because i have to get the majority of the bike back together again. This week will be cosmetics because its easy and makes me happy I will applying some vinyl wrap and replacing front indicators as well as continuing with the degrease.