[Blackbird Resurrection - where do I start?]

OK ok !

 

I'll make sure there is oil present, check the tank for rust, hook up a batt and see what happens. Unfortunately I cant get to it until the weekend now because of work/life.

 

Yes I could get another which might be a mores sensible route, however, I've owned this one for some time  and would love to get it going myself. 

 

PS: Thanks for all the replies!

[Blackbird Resurrection - where do I start?]

Hello to the CBR1100xx horde.

 

I'm brand new here having just joined after pulling my "old girl" out from under the covers so I can (hopefully) ride her again. About 4 years ago my wife left me, my mother died suddenly and I somehow contracted Vertigo PLUS was diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure, hence the bikes hastilly stored and "forgotten". Incorrectly stored for over 3 years in the harshest tropical environment imaginable, everything on the Blackbird will need some sort of attention. I am not a mechanic, but I am also not an absolute noob, when it comes to working on my bikes. As well as general maintenance and servicing (over the last 40 years) I have completed just about every task except for splitting cases or rebuilding engines. I live in Darwin in the Northern Territory of Australia so dont have alot of local access to mechanical help or parts.

 

Now as I said, I expect that everything will need at least a clean and lube with most bits needing more. Whatever fuel was in it would be a gummy residue (somewhere?). The old battery will be cactus. The brakes are siezed. The fuel pump probably stuffed. The tyres are hard, the grips disintegrating etc etc. I guess need some guidance on the best things to tackle first and an order of operation to best use my time (Is there a thread on this in here already?).

 

I was thinking:

* Pull off fairing and give everything a good clean.

* Check condition of fuel tank - clean out as far as possible.

* Check condition of air filter.

* Check fuel pump operation - clean or replace as appropriate.

* Clean/replace fuel lines.

* Remove/clean throttle bodies.

* Check if battery if operational - charge if ok (I also have a jump pack as an interim measure).

* Pull spark plugs and spray cylinders with WD40 - soak.

* Check engine oil and coolant.

* See if engine will turn over (without spart plugs or throttle bodies present) - ok?

* Check if we have spark - fix if needed.

* Connect throttle bodies and fuel source and see if it will start/run - outcome determines the next number of hours work. 🙂

* Wheels/brakes - remove wheels, check bearings, un-sieze brake master and slave cylinders, clean and/or replace chain.

 

- Obviously lots of cleaning and lubing as we go along.

- I think I will need to replace the rear wheel due to excessive corrosion.

- Front fork tubes have rust/pitting in the chrome legs.

- Brakes are all siezed so rebuild kits or replacement mastre/slave cylnders might be required.

 

I note that the above assumes correct operation of the cooling and electrical systems (alot!). 

 

Any thoughts or input would be appreciated.....

 

Grassy 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

Also, I am sure that I will need specific advice on rebuilding and reviving parts along the way, aswell as the best places to buy/source replacement bits.

 

I will include a pic taken this morning after I gave her a quick hose down...