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1982 Honda CB900F Supersport

Clean, modified supersport, FCR's, CBR wheels etc. etc.

I have owned this bike since 2005.  In 2008 I tore it completely down to the bare frame.  The frame was media blasted and powder coated, along with a number of the bolt-on items; rear set backing plates, taillight mount etc.  While the bike had always run well, I gave the engine a quick overhaul while it was out of the frame.  The engine received a valve lap, new timing chain tensioners and a complete OEM gasket set including new head and base gaskets and new valve stem seals.  A set of CB1100F cams were fitted during reassembly as the 1100F cams have a slightly hotter profile than the 900F units.  A larger aftermarket oil coiler and braided oil cooler lines were also fitted.  Valves have been checked and adjusted regularly and the oil and filter changed each season.

I imported a Japanese market CB400SF swing arm and had the pivot bearings and spacer modified to fit the stock CB900F swing arm pivot bolt.  For rolling stock I went with CBR wheels with new Michelin Pilot tires - front is 120/70/17 and rear is 170/60/17. New bearings and custom spacers were used to adapt the front wheel to the stock CB900F axle.  On the rear new bearings and custom spacers were used to adapt the CBR wheel to the CB400SF axle.  The front brake calipers are stock CB900F that were rebuilt with new seals and pads.  The rear brake is a CB400SF unit with a custom 'bottom slung' configuration.  Earls braided brake lines were installed front and rear.  The brake splitter was eliminated from the front and a new Nissin master cylinder with adjustable lever was installed.  Rear shocks are Kawasaki ZRX.  The front forks are stock 39mm CB900F with Progressive brand springs and a Telefix chrome fork brace.  A 7 position adjustable steering damper is fitted using aftermarket frame and fork mounts designed specifically for the Honda DOHC fours.  A new quality EK chain was installed along with a NOS CB400SF chain guard.  The rear sprocket is an aftermarket alloy AFAM unit. The stock side stand is retained, but the center stand has been removed (frame mounting points are intact).  I will include the DMP swingarm stand if the new owner wants it.

The charging and ignition system can be a weak area on these bikes.  At the time of the restore a rebuilt Tim Parrot charging rotor was installed, along with a new OEM Honda stator and brushes and an Oregon Cycles VRREM4-HI rectifier.  The bike has just had a brand new Big Crank battery installed.  On the ignition side Accel coils and 8mm leads were installed along with Procomm ignitors.  A Yoshimura meter is mounted on the fuse cover and displays temperature, voltage and time.

A 150MPH speedometer from a 1979 CB750F was sourced to replace the stock 1982 CB900F 85MPH unit.  New white gauge faces were installed and the needles were re-clocked to allow a vertical sweep.  The RH switch block is an O&T 'half switch' sourced from Japan and it sits beside a PLOT quick ratio throttle.  The LH switch block is a stock Euro model Honda switch that includes the 'flash to pass' button that the US units did not have.  All new cables were installed for the tachometer, speedometer and clutch.  Mirrors are aftermarket units that were also new at the time of the restoration.  The handlebar is an aftermarket unit and the grips are OEM Honda with aftermarket bar ends.  Turn signals are original CB1100F units and mounts.  The rear taillight is a Japanese market model (center reflector).

Carburetors are Keihin FCR37 'flat slides'.  These were professionally rebuilt this season (I have receipts) and installed using new OEM Honda insulators.  A new OEM Honda petcock was also installed when the carbs were rebuilt.  FCR's offer very precise metering and unlike Keihin CR's they include an accelerator pump.  The engine responds to throttle inputs very nicely and it revs quickly.  There is an external adjustment knob for setting the idle that can be accessed easily.  Note that FCR's do not have a choke or enrichment circuit - however the throttle can be used to pump extra gas into the intakes for quick and easy starting during colder weather.  The only change I would make to the bike if I were keeping it would be to go up one size on the main jets - it runs very smoothly at idle and through the mid range but can break up a little at full throttle.  Exhaust is a Vance and Hines megaphone system - most V&H megaphones are chromed but this one is steel painted black (I've only ever seen one other black megaphone V&H system).  The header was removed recently, repainted and fitted with new OEM Honda exhaust gaskets.

Rear sets are Raask with fixed pegs.  There are no passenger pegs, but they were an optional item on the Raask sets and are available from a number of suppliers if you wanted to fit them.  The seat uses a stock seat base with cut down foam.  The cover was professionally made and installed using perforated material on the seating surfaces.  The bodywork is all factory Honda OEM from a European model 1982 CB900F (stock paint scheme).  All of the bodywork was imported from various overseas countries and you are unlikely to see another set here. The Tank and tail panel were NOS at the time of the restoration and the side covers and front fender were purchased used.  The side covers are nice and all mounting pegs are intact, however the LH side cover has minor crack that has been repaired.  The rear fender has been eliminated and the taillight surround is a non-US version with orange HONDA lettering.

The bike runs well - it fires up cleanly hot or cold (see start up video below).  There are no leaks or nasty noises. The clutch is strong and the lever action is smooth and light.  The bike shifts gears easily and smoothly - the Raask rear sets make for precise gear changes.  The lighter CBR wheels and suspension mods transform the handling and the bike is very nimble and turns in quickly.  It is much more confidence inspiring than a stock CB900F.  All lights and signals work as they should and I would not be afraid to ride the bike any distance.  I have used it mostly for short weekend runs, however I have trailered it to longer distance group rides and it was a blast on the 'Tail of the Dragon' and Cherohala Skyway.  Between the open stacks on the FCR's and the megaphone pipe, it is loud.  It makes the perfect noises for a crisp Sunday morning coffee run but the sound can get tiring on a longer distance and/or highway ride (except for the FCR rattle at idle - that never gets old).  There are no air filters so dusty roads should be avoided.  Remember too that there are no rear pegs, seat strap or passenger grab handles.  Those items could be added, but as it is configured now, it cannot take a passenger (at least not a sane one). 

Pictures always make a bike look nicer than it is - the bike is not show perfect.  It has nicks, scratches and wear consistent with use.  It always draws a crowd wherever it is parked and a lot of people are surprised when they find out it is 24 years old.  I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with it, but I am slowly selling all of my bikes due to health problems.

Below is a short YouTube video of the bike starting up and running.

This is a used motorcycle - do not expect it to be perfect. Please look at the photographs carefully and ask any questions you have before bidding.  Qualified and Serious bidders only. Please make sure this is the motorcycle you want and you have the funds to complete the transaction before bidding.  The motorcycle is sold "as is, where is" with no warranty expressed or implied.   I strongly encourage you or a third party to come and do a full inspection on the motorcycle prior to bidding.

All shipping charges and arrangements are the responsibility of the purchaser. I will work with your shipper in any way I can, but I will not crate the motorcycle, or deliver the motorcycle anywhere - it must be picked up at my residence by the buyer or the buyers shipping agent. A $500 PayPal deposit is required within 24 hours of listing close and payment in full is due within 7 days of listing close. The motorcycle will not leave my property until it is paid in full. All sales are final.