Egon247 Posted September 11, 2024 Posted September 11, 2024 The little person in the box told me i had to introduce myself. So here i am, introducing myself and my latest great idea... Back in 1991 i passed my CBT on my old DT50MX, eventually progressing to a TZR125L, passed my part two (things have changed somewhat havent they???) and then on to a series of poorly made choices including an RD250LC, XJR400, ZZR400 and a GSX750F teapot, alongside several houses, a divorce, kids and other such daft ideas. Up until recently i though i'd had it with bikes until i got the opportunity to land a 1990 CBR1000F, in "shell suit" red, white and blue. Yay. Only it needs a bit of love and some legal paperwork. Like an MOT (last one was 14 years ago!). Im 49, i should probably know better, but hey, who cares right? It'll probably be on the road next year after some much needed love and attention... 4 Quote
Ian Frog Posted September 11, 2024 Posted September 11, 2024 Welcome aboard! Don`t forget to keep us posted with photos as the restoration gets going. Looks tidy enough hope that extensive bodywork doesn`t hide any nasty surprises. Cheers Ian 1 Quote
Egon247 Posted September 11, 2024 Author Posted September 11, 2024 7 minutes ago, Tiggie said: Nice Bike!! Welcome to the forum Cgeers. Kinda hard to find forums any more, its all facebark and intantgran now. 4 minutes ago, Ian Frog said: Welcome aboard! Don`t forget to keep us posted with photos as the restoration gets going. Looks tidy enough hope that extensive bodywork doesn`t hide any nasty surprises. Cheers Ian When i manage to get it home and safe in the garage, i'll start getting pics. Its on 47k (miles) so i imagine i'll find a few gremlins along the way! Its fairly clean but we all know how that goes!! 1 Quote
Nick the wanderer Posted September 11, 2024 Posted September 11, 2024 Welcome, chap over the road from me had one of those, good bike. He did have a little job with the exhaust I seem to remember, some convoluted collection box thing going on. Good bikes though you should have fun playing with that. 1 Quote
Simon Davey Posted September 11, 2024 Posted September 11, 2024 Welcome to the forum @Egon247 1 Quote
RideWithStyles Posted September 11, 2024 Posted September 11, 2024 Welcome and nice bike ,Who’s in the box we should thank by the way? 1 Quote
Egon247 Posted September 12, 2024 Author Posted September 12, 2024 13 hours ago, RideWithStyles said: Welcome and nice bike ,Who’s in the box we should thank by the way? Heh, the little box that pops up when you register, tells you to go and introduce yourself. Thanks guys. Just in the process of getting her home, as she's currently residing in a garage about 8 miles from me, in a house thats just been sold. Its taken me a few weeks to clear some space in the garage to home her (i keep calling it a HER, suppose i better think of a name for her!) and to convince the family that it'll all be fine honest guv'.....Ive just read the "hairsy CBR600 restoration thread" to get me motivated to doing it properly. 1 Quote
Steve_M Posted September 12, 2024 Posted September 12, 2024 Welcome. I’m sure there’s plenty of mechanically knowledgeable peeps on here to give support (not me. I know nothing other than how to pay someone to do that stuff). Oh, the CBR1000 - I always liked them and now I’m trying to remember why I never got round to buying one. 1 Quote
Egon247 Posted October 7, 2024 Author Posted October 7, 2024 Well, she's finally home. After all the brakes needing some "gentle persuasion" to let go and some air in the tyres, she got in the van and home with no complaints. Parked up awaiting some time off and a full inspection, brake rebuild, some love and detailing..cue the music.. 7 Quote
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