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soooooo i picked up an '89 cbr600f hurricane whateveryawannacallit about a week ago on a trade...
http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/...R/b9a95f0d.jpg

hard to get a good pic with my wife's taurus in the way (a/c compressor on that thing is a bitch to get out) but aaaaaanyway since it's my first bike, and it dosen't run, i started doing some research. apparently the bike sat in a garage for about 15 years and i discovered that a major problem with older bikes after that much time off is that the jets in the carbs get clogged up. so i started taking them apart and cleaning them out.
http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/...R/5b21cf18.jpg

and there did seem to be some gunk in the jets. because of that, the age, and the amount of time it sat, i've decided it would prolly be a good idea to replace pretty much all of the fuel components on the bike. however, after trying a couple of the usual suspects, i seem to be having a little trouble finding the parts i need [fuel pump, inline filter]. can anyone suggest a good place to find parts for this besides ebay? i'd prefer something in central va. also since it IS my first bike, and i'm new to these forums, if anyone has advice or suggestions about this particular model (or in general) i would more than welcome it. thanks in advance!

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after i seperated all the carbs i realized i prolly didn't have to do that to get to the float chamber and the jets... oh well, live and learn!

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Someone give this man a hand, Vouch for a very legit and level headed dude that is new to bikes as well as forums.

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Welcome to VAD

Paperassgasket is a pretty knowledgeable dude in regards to older bikes, I am sure he will see this thread, and chime in.

Being it your first bike, you are doing the right thing, you should know it in, and out by the time you are ready to ride it. Just remember to be safe, ride within your limits, and keep it between the lines.

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dp

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Sometimes the contacts on the fuel pump switch need to be replaced. Did you check those first before calling the fuel pump dead?

I know you said no ebay, but I run this fuel filter on my old hondas. It is a lifetime filter, unscrew it, clean the SS filter, and put it back together. You can't beat the price either at $15.99 shipped. Bought my first one 4 years ago from this seller.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/K-N-Billet-A...c89ed8&vxp=mtr

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I think i have a inline filter in the shed, remind me next time you are over the house. However the one madness linked is prolly way better.

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Thanks everyone. I haven't checked out the fuel pump to see if it actually works or not, would like to replace it for my own peace of mind tho. I did say no ebay, but if the price is right (and that is) its definately worth checking out. Was gonna try to price some stuff at honda house today, but i do hear they are kinda high. I'm assuming motorcycle batteries are standard? Ill give ya a call after work white n we can check that out

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So I THINK I have this thing ready to fire up, just gotta grab a battery after work today
http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/...ps75c87cd4.jpg
My next task will be to try n find a gas tank. Saw a new one online for the paltry sum of $750.. So needless to say I'm in the market for a used one

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what is wrong with the one you have?

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From what I could see there's significant rust inside. There is also a huge dent which will keep it from passing inspection if I'm not mistaken?
http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8a7208bf.jpg

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never heard of a dent keeping you from passing inspection, charlie should be able to clarify.

most of the used ones on ebay are dented to hell too and they want silly money for them so good luck.

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to get rid of rust inside the tank - www.evaporust.com/

as long as the tank doesn't leak, it will pass inspection.

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This is GREAT too!

http://www.por15.com/CYCLE-TANK-REPA...ductinfo/CTRK/

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Glad to hear that about the inspection. Thanks for the links, will definitely be trying one of those

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well got a new battery, it cranked it's ass off, wouldn't turn over. thinking it's not getting fuel so i hook the pump straight to battery, nada.
http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/...psfb8e9814.jpg
no visible signs of corrosion. gonna pick up a new pump when i get a few bucks, and I've got gas tank stuff otw

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^Will be tryin' that, thanks. been tinkering with a few other things. removed original tail light and all the plastic crap it went on, gonna get a lil' light from ebay or something, gonna look something like this
http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/...pse21adcb9.jpg
also removed the front stay and tucked all the wiring under the front of the air intake 'cause i don't plan on trying to find any of the fairings for it. will prolly just go to ebay or amazon again for a headlight. not sure what to do with the little radiator on the front tho
http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2ba377ed.jpg

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Do work Brrryyyy. Ill prolly be storing my bike in your garage by the end of november, then we start taring shit to pieces and finagling this tail swap thats been sitting in my living room for a month now.

Since you will most likely ebay yourself a headlamp i think you should go with something like these....for some reason i just think they goes with your bike being from the late 80s an all.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Streetfighte...2d9cb1&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HEADLIGHT-HE...&forceRpt=true

I`m looking at something like this for mine, minus the non functional reflectors/ fake turn signals.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNIVERSAL-HE...b0031e&vxp=mtr

or run with my original plan of the survival themed...gixxer thing?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Headlight-Fi...a088b4&vxp=mtr

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yea i need to get something goin' with this thing. trying to order the part for the fuel pump. the part in the thread that crx linked comes from a wholesale company called k&l who's backordered on that part until january. so i found one on ebay but gd paypal is pissing me off, gotta wait a couple days to verify my account. so hopefully i can order that on monday. i like the headlights you linked, better than the same one that comes up over and over again on ebay. on the first one you linked for your bike, sure those aren't actual lights you can hook to your turn signal wires? i do think i like the second one better for yours tho. anyway whenever ya wanna bring it over and fool with that tail just lemme know

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theres no actual mention of working signals in the fs add so i would find it safer to assume they are just reflectors.