benfred
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 posted on 11/7/07 at 11:58 AM |
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CBR 1000F 1993 in a MK-Indy
What about a CBR 1000F from 1993 in a MK-Indy?
Is this a good match?
regards
Ben van Niersen
Holland
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Hellfire
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| posted on 11/7/07 at 11:59 AM |
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That really depends on your expectations and your budget but yes, they are a good match. 
Phil
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TimC
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| posted on 11/7/07 at 12:06 PM |
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What like this one?
 
I used to own that car so I have some experience. A few points:
- The engine is heavy when compared to more modern 1000cc engines. 80kg Vs 60kg in simple terms.
- Engine will make 130-ish bhp at the sprocket with a good exhaust and dynojet kit.
- Gearing is VERY low, so you will need either a 3.14 or 3.38 diff or very large (17"
 wheels.
- The oil cooler is seperate to the engine so there is some additional complexity there, Likewise water plumbing is less simple than say a
Fireblade.
One final very positive note to make is that the engines are apparently VERY strong.
Oooo, one more - you'll need a Barnett uprated clutch!
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benfred
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| posted on 11/7/07 at 12:08 PM |
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Phil,
i can buy a damaged CBR (small front damage, driveable) for 1250 euro (950 pounds).
A friend of mine is tuner of motorbikes (www.pajic-racing.nl) and i think it isn't a very difficult job to get more bhp out of the engine.
Are there things to think about if i buy this engine?
Ben
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benfred
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| posted on 11/7/07 at 12:11 PM |
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Oooo, one more - you'll need a Barnett uprated clutch!
Hello TimC
what is a Barnett uprated clutch?
thanks
Ben
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TimC
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| posted on 11/7/07 at 12:19 PM |
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The standard clutch is not up to the job of hauling the weight of a car. As a result you need to fit a stronger one. I used a Barnett one from
www.pdq1.co.uk but others are available. Perhaps it's something that your friend could help you to source?
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benfred
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| posted on 11/7/07 at 12:40 PM |
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Tim,
are you gone use the old "Gulf" colors?
Looks very nice (i think)!!
I was thinking of using the new colors.
Ben
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TimC
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| posted on 11/7/07 at 12:45 PM |
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Yes - my Indy was black and chrome so this one is going to be completely different!
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