1993 Cbr 1000

Hi,

I looked at a 1993 Honda CBR 1000 today. Very clean bike with 14,000 miles. Havent taken it for a test ride yet. I found one old review which called this a bike for a "mature rider". That's me, I havent rode for about 15 years! I had a 1985 VFR500 which I out grew rapidly (I am 240lbs). I am looking to use it as sport tourer/ weekend crusier.

Anyone able to share any info/opinions on this vintage of CBR.

Thanks, Steve

It's a good bike. The oldest member of my "club" has near that vintage of CBR 1000 and he has only once (this past year) had to take it in for service that he couldn't do for himself!!! :eek:

It's like anything else: If it has been treated well, as I'm assuming a bike of such magnitude has, then it will be a good investment. Most people didn't buy into a liter bike like that (also a rather HEAVY bike) for beating upon. Good luck in the purchase, and I hope it works out well for you should you go that way! :D

Well if you are looking for more a sport tourer then I would look into a Honda Pacific Coast, or the newer version ST1300. Both are quite fast, and very comfortable.

I had a 88 Hurricane 1000. I loved it but the CCT went on it so it was cheaper to trade it in on my XX than to get it fixed. I really like that bike, actually more comfortable than my current ride. Downside is the limit tire choice (might be different your year my back tire was a 140/something/17. Only a few companies made ZR rated tires that size. ) If the engine isn't making any noise than you should be fine. There may be a first/second gear clunk but that seems pretty normal for the lot.

Whatever you do... DON"T DROP IT OR WRECK IT! I had to buy a new mirror because I could not find any replacement parts for it. Very $$$

Well I bought the bike. Alot cheaper than a new one! Very clean and nice bike. It is alittle heavy and feels alittle slow in the turns. I will adjust to that. Rode in some stiff crosswinds; excellent bike on the open road. Its turning heads and getting nice "reviews".

Now, if it will only stop raining/snowing/sleeting in New England so I can enjoy it! More snow for the weekend and its APRIL!!!!

Thanks All for the feedback.

Steve

Originally posted by sportscar

Now, if it will only stop raining/snowing/sleeting in New England so I can enjoy it! More snow for the weekend and its APRIL!!!!

Thanks All for the feedback.

Steve

Congrats on the new baby!!! I know that down this way we are *praying* the last bit of snow last weekend was the last of it. Now if only I could get another bike THIS year instead of waiting. :( Stupid college... all my friggin money and then some.