CBR 1000FM Couldn't resist it

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My aim is to complete this as a project, returning it to as near original spec as possible. The project started on eBay with a rash couple of bids after a rash number of beers. Hey presto this is the result. My aim is to complete all work inside a strict budget of £1250.00 including purchase price!!!! It wasn't expensive to start with.

When these were new I was not in a position to own one, my liking for the looks and understated performance hasn't gone away and as an old fart I felt a light restoration would be an interesting return to bikes. Below is the initial assessment of jobs to do.

Job list:

Battery
Front exhaust
Chain/sprockets
Front discs
Tyres
Bits n pieces
Service

All plastics are outstanding condition for the age of the bike. It runs very smooth, minimal cam chain noise.

Anyone with one of these out there your thoughts would be appreciated.

Edited by 2802th on Thursday 27th November 19:38

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Progress is being made, lots of bits coming off front discs are a shocker




Swing arm a bit rusty but a powder coat will sort it out.



Starting to look a bit stripped, should have parts back next week from powder coaters, wheels going to be white,



Hopefully reassembly starts next week.

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It's a 92 FM, six owners but last one for 11 years. Should have some pics of it going back together next week.

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I've been working on this night and day and here we are. The exhaust has been replaced with stainless down pipes and collector. The wheels ended up being powder coated but I managed to salvage the exhaust heat shields and they have turned out ok.
I'm not happy with the seat it has been re-covered too tight, and as aresult pulls up at the front and right hand side.

I will take some descent pics as soon as the sun comes out!

MOT next.

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