1997 Honda CBR 900RR

Statistics:

Suggested Retail Price $9899 Warranty 12 months, unlimited miles Recommended Valve Adjustment Intervals 16,000 miles

Engine

Type Liquid-cooled, transverse in-line, 4-stroke four Valve Arrangement DOHC, 4 valves/cyl., adjusting shims under buckets Displacement 919cc Bore x Stroke 71.0 x 58.0mm Compression Ratio 11.1:1 Carburetion 4, 38mm Keihin flat-slide CV Ignition Battery-powered, electronically triggered, digitally controlled Lubrication Wet sump, 4.2 qt Battery 12V, 8AH

Drivetrain

Transmission Straight-cut scissor gears, 1.52:1 Clutch Wet, multiplate Transmission 6-speed Final Drive No. 525 O-ring chain, 43/16

Chassis

Front Suspension 45mm Showa Internal piston cartridge, 4.7 in. travel; adjustments for spring preload, compression and rebound damping Rear Suspension One Showa damper, 4.9 in. wheel travel; adjustments for spring, preload, compression and rebound damping Front Brake 2, four-piston calipers, 296mm discs Rear Brake Single-piston caliper, 220mm disc Front Wheel 3.50 x 16 in.; cast aluminum Rear Wheel 5.50 x 17 in.; cast aluminum Front Tire 130/70ZR16 Bridgestone Battlax BT56 radial Rear Tire 180/55ZR17 Bridgestone Battlax BT56 radial Rake/Trail 24.0 degrees/3.5 in. (90mm) Wheelbase 55.1 in. (1405mm) Seat Height 32.6 in. (815mm) Fuel Capacity 4.8 gal (18L) Weight 403 lbs tank empty Color Red, black/red/white, Instruments Speedometer, tachometer, odometer, tripmeter, coolant temperature gauge, lights for neutral, high beam, turn signals, low oil pressure, sidestand down

Owner Comments

HOLY SMOKES.... I think I got my dream bike! Why would I want any other bike???
Not only is it light... It's very quick!
It's a must ride. If you can convince someone to let you ride their bike, YOU MUST... Just don't ask me, It's not gonna happen.

Modifications

Completed

D&D Carbon Fiber Slip-on(Very DEEP exhaust note)
Sigma Sport BC800(8 Function Trip Computer)
Scorpio Alarm with perimeter sensor
Dark Smoke Colored Windscreen
Carbon Fiber Triple Clamp Protector
Blue H4 Headlight Bulbs 55/100 watt
Stainless Steel/Kevlar Brake Lines(Russel)
SpeedBleeder Bolts(3)
Goodridge Airfree Double Banjo Bolt
Carbon Fiber Rear Fender(Lockhart Phillips)
Carbon Fiber Front Fender(Lockhart Phillips)

Items for Sale!

Original Exhaust(Small ding)
Carbon fiber left and right Engine covers-currently on EBAY (or email me to see if I still have them)
Right Mid Fairing(Like New)
Right and Left Lower Fairings(Painted gloss black) Email me for prices and pictures @ raymondlee@yahoo.com

LOG:


6/29/98	OK... Decided to start a log like my Honda Accord... Well, put on my Russel brake lines. Took about 1 hour to do... Front brakes grab really well. No more spongy feeling in the front brakes.
8/16/98	Changed the oil in my bike today. I put Mobil 1 Synthetic 15w-50. Shifts are much more solid now. I don't think the clutch likes the 10w-30.
8/17/98	Had some fun on the bike today. Followed Route 2 out towards 128. As I was approaching the exit for Route 128 and doing about 116, a Honda Valkerie flew past me doing about the same. :) He continued on while I took the exit. Bike shifts much better with the 15w-50 oil, but it is running a little hotter in heavy traffic / city driving conditions.
4/00	OK... Here's a good one. The bike was hit last year on July 2nd, 1998. It was parked in downtown Boston on a street corner near where I work Some delivery truck went around the corner, jumped the curb and basically crushed the bike :( It was very sad. This bike had never hit the ground until that day. Needless to say, I really didn't want the bike any more and I didn't have collision insurance... Luckily for me, somebody got the plate number and the trucking company name and phone number. But all I got was 1/2 of the book value since I didn't have a witness. It was fine since it covered the used parts that I purchased to repair most of the damage. All Items below was replaced with used except for the Front fairing and Headlight. Total cost of repair, about $2800.00. I got 3600.00 from insurance. Bike was finally put back on the road early this spring as my commuting vehicle to get to work. :) Front Fairing, Fairing Mount, Left Mirror, and Headlight - Destroyed Left Mid Fairing and turnsignal - Destroyed Gas Tank - Destroyed Rear subframe - Bent beyond recognition Seats, All rear plastics, Carbon fiber D&D Exhaust - Destroyed Gear shift and peg broken Puncture in Swing arm from left foot peg. Scratched left Engine cover
8/28/2000	OK! I've done it... I've been debating the trade in of my semi beautiful 900rr. It's still not like it was before it was hit. The used tank that I purchased had a dent and the rear plastics was painted by the original owner and it's UGLY! I still have the scratched engine cover and I just don't really know if everything is ok. Well, the local dealer must have really wanted to sell me a bike cause they gave me 6100 for the 900rr and I paid 3800 for the 2000 Yamaha R1! No more Honda. :( NEW Yamaha :) I think I got the better end of that deal.

Images:

My bike

Last Update 9/5/2000