What should I change in my Honda Fireblade engine?
Gas-flowing the head will up power on its own but fitting steel connecting rods will give improved engine life under race conditions and allow for increased rpm. Then you could look at high compression pistons, steel billet cams with different lifts and durations altered to suit your needs, and tougher valves.
What kind of engine does a 1998 Honda Fireblade have?
The ’98 Blade’s engine is a 918.5cc 16-valve inline four. It’s a Honda engine so it’s almost guaranteed to run forever – some chap called Sjaak Lucassen managed to do over 190,000 miles on his ’92 model.
Why does my Honda Fireblade make a ticking noise?
It’s a Honda, so touch wood everything should be okay. But be vigilant Blades are not averse to developing a slight ticking noise from the engine, which is apparently down to piston slap.
Why does my Honda Fireblade have a soft gearbox?
It gets quieter as the engine heats up, so any other rattles you hear once warm could be camchain tensioners in need of adjustment or a bearing collapsing, but that would be a rarity. Gearboxes have been known to be a tad soft and long wheelies and shite shifting will take its toll.
Is the Honda CBR900RR Fireblade a collectors item?
Depreciation shouldn’t be massive and the early ‘round eye’ 1992 and 1993 Honda CBR900RR FireBlades look like becoming collectors items. Find a Honda CBR900RR FireBlade for sale. Like any minimalist sports motorcycle there’s few luxuries on the Honda CBR900RR Fireblade. But the Honda CBR900RR FireBlade has a couple of surprises up its sleeve.
Which is the best used Honda Fireblade to buy?
The Honda CBR9000RR was the best motorcycle in its day and still a superb buy on the used market. Some rivals are cheaper but buy a clean, straight used Honda CBR900RR FireBlade and you can’t go wrong.
How big is the front wheel on a Honda Fireblade?
The 16” front wheel gives an unusual feel and somewhat limits tyre choice – a 17″ wheel from a Honda VFR750F-V goes straight in without needing new spacers. Brakes work well if in good condition.