Are there any problems with the Honda Fireblade?
Inlet manifold rubbers can perish, leading to air leaks, but the Blade’s are still serviceable. The ovel1!ll set-up of the CBR’s carbs wasn’t bad, but a slight adjustment to pot one’s butterfly screw crispened things up considerably.
Where are the ball bearings on a Honda Fireblade?
The Blade uses caged ball bearings, which, funnily enough, are half encased in a plastic cage and sit in a ‘race’, which in turn nestles in the headstock. Should you ignore the notch, the bearings will move against the top and bottom edges of the race and eat away at the surface until a pit appears.
Why does my Honda Fireblade splutter at low rpm?
At low rpm it splutters away to itself before finally clearing it’s throat and producing something remotely resembling forward motion. At high rpm it can’t decide how much fuel to feed the cylinders, hesitation every 1000 revs to make up it’s mind. In short, it’s a chore to ride. And it’s little wonder, considering the state of the airfilter.
Why is the fuel filter on my Honda Fireblade clogged?
The fuel filter is equally clogged with bilge and well past its use-by date. If a motor is to give its best it requires a constant regulated flow of clean air and fuel – something this bike hasn’t enjoyed for some time. Use of a vacuum gauge for balancing, is easier with the carbs removed.
What kind of engine does the Honda Fireblade have?
Baba-san designed the original CBR900RR FireBlade with aggressive focus on weight reduction. He wanted it to have a 900cc engine, but fit into a 750cc motorcycle’s chassis. He was reportedly ruthless in his obsession. But despite this, subsequent generations of the FireBlade not only got powerful, they also got lighter.
Who is the father of the Honda Fireblade?
Since Honda always wanted the FireBlade to be a general purpose motorcycle, helping normal people ride faster, comfort makes a lot of sense. Tadao Baba, father of the FireBlade, retired from the product after the CBR954RR. The last of his work was his favourite and became his personal motorcycle.
What’s the price of a new Honda Fireblade?
It is listed for $5,995 with a full service behind it, 35,000 kilometres (about 20K miles) on the odometer, and everything — service history, factory toolkit, and spare key. I’m still looking for a 954 FireBlade — although ideally in red and black livery.
What to do about Honda Fireblade head race bearings?
Repacking or fitting new head race bearings isn’t massively difficult in itself, but the FireBlade requires a specialist tool to re-torque the bearings. You could try your luck with a screwdriver and hammer, but over or under tightening the locking nut will leave the bearings and race open to damage.
How can I tell if my Honda Fireblade blade is bad?
First sign that they’re unhappy will be a notch, or slight forward motion of the bars under braking. The Blade uses caged ball bearings, which, funnily enough, are half encased in a plastic cage and sit in a ‘race’, which in turn nestles in the headstock.
The Blade uses caged ball bearings, which, funnily enough, are half encased in a plastic cage and sit in a ‘race’, which in turn nestles in the headstock. Should you ignore the notch, the bearings will move against the top and bottom edges of the race and eat away at the surface until a pit appears.
What’s the best way to support a Honda Fireblade?
John’s tip for supporting the front end: place the back end on a paddock stand, then jack up the front end from under the exhaust’s 4-1 section, using a piece of wood to cushion the pipes. Once the front wheel’s out undo the yoke bolts to release the forks.
Why does my Honda Fireblade feel like wheelies?
Symptoms: Notchy feel under braking. Fireblades like wheelies, but head race bearings don’t. Positioned top and bottom of the headstock to provide slick steering movement, the head race bearings receive a sharp jolt of pressure every time the front wheels slams back to earth.