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Sourcing parts for an 87 Honda CBR600F

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This is my first ever time working on a project bike.

Looking for a fuel pump, in-line fuel filter and battery, and would prefer to source locally (Toronto area). I think the battery is available at a few places, but the other parts I am not sure about, some web sites showing parts that are universal fit, and I don’t know if the specs (e.g. flow rate) are critical.

I did find a fuel pump at F9 but it was $250 or so, nearly half what I paid for the bike.

Any suggestions as to how to proceed here would be greatly appreciated. I could order from EBay but I really want to get started !

Here’s a picture of the bike
 

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... but as to "but it was $250 or so, nearly half what I paid for the bike...." GET USED TO THAT TOO!.

Being a carburated bike, all that pump does is deliver fuel "uphill" to the carbs, so ANY low pressure fuel pump will work. (the bike will run with the tank FULL, but when the fuel level is the same as the float bowls, gravity stops working and the bike runs out of gas).
I have a Honda pump off a RC31 (that LOOKS the same if that matters) that will work, you can have for $100 USD.
Holley makes a nice little pump (about $150 USD) that will work
I have used this, it works... for a while, then quits (it looks like a knock off of the Holley pump)
This one has lasted a few years ... so far.
You might want (need) a regulator to knock the pressure down to no more than 5-7 PSI
 
Thanks @bitzz so much for that reply, I guess I underestimated how much those little pumps would cost. I’ve got some reading to do on these Mikuni pumps. I also probably need to go digging to see if I can find the specs on the OEM pump. I think one of the manuals for the bike (either the shop manual or the Haynes or Clymer) listed what the output is supposed to be.
 
The problem with many inexpensive old bikes is that it eventually costs you more to fix them up than you can sell them for.
One source to consider would be the Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group. Their annual Paris rally is next weekend.
 
Baggsy said:
The problem with many inexpensive old bikes is that it eventually costs you more to fix them up than you can sell them for.
One source to consider would be the Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group. Their annual Paris rally is next weekend.
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Understood.. I bought this bike hoping to learn more about how they work. I am completely green, but I learned so much just by tearing open the carbs and cleaning them and studying how everything worked.

I do know the owner started the bike with starter fluid sprayed in the carbs.

I will check out that group and maybe try to make it out to the rally!
 
I recently built a track bike out of a shagged 2001 RC51, and quickly discovered that that's now considered vintage!

I had a lot of success sourcing OEM parts on the model-specific forums (in my case RC51forums.com) and a couple Facebook pages (had to set up a fake Facebook account just for that, against my better judgement, as I'd deleted my account years ago). The forum wasn't very active, but searching old threads revealed a lot of good info.

One thing I noticed was there are some common failure parts for different models (RC51's have a bad CDI and coil design, for example), so those parts become extremely valuable because they all get scooped up. Usually someone will develop a workaround for an alternative part that's a lot cheaper.

Either way, as stated above, fixing up a truly old bike is never a cheap way to get on the road. I spent nearly triple as much in parts as I did on the bike, though I also added some track gadgetry...
 
Priller said:
Either way, as stated above, fixing up a truly old bike....
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From where I'm sitting, a 2001 is NOT an old bike. Newer than anything I've owned.
... but I find it MUCH easier to source parts for ol' Ducatis, Nortons, Triumphs and Guzzis than not so old Hondas... a LOT cheaper too.
I needed a first gear for a 350/500 unit Triumph: one phone call, $50 USD later, it's on the way.
Need a top end for a '70s T3 Moto Guzzi? $850 USD COMPLETE. 2 new pistons, rings, pins, gaskets and 2 NEW Nicosil lined jugs All quality stuff
It took me two years to find an air box for a '89 RC31 Honda. Good luck if you need a crankshaft!... or a FUEL PUMP... or a fuel tank. There ain't none.
 
If it's the same as the RC31 fuel pump then there is a set of electric points inside that usually go and can be replaced cheaply. You just have to take the pump apart to fix it.

If you can blow through the inlet (and hear the br-br-br-br) and not suck through the inlet then the mechanical part of the pump is probably okay.

Amazon.com: K&L Supply Universal Fuel Pump Point Switch Kit 18-4615 : Automotive

Buy K&L Supply Universal Fuel Pump Point Switch Kit 18-4615: Fuel System - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
www.amazon.com

The above link is only to illustrate the general set up of your pump. This kit might not fit.
 
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boyoboy said:
Is the tank clean inside?
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It looks pretty clean to my eyes... I've seen some terrible looking ones online. I put an inspection camera inside and theres a few spots of rust here and there but nothing too bad. Why do you ask?
 
RC-31 said:
If it's the same as the RC31 fuel pump then there is a set of electric points inside that usually go and can be replaced cheaply. You just have to take the pump apart to fix it.

If you can blow through the inlet (and hear the br-br-br-br) and not suck through the inlet then the mechanical part of the pump is probably okay.

Amazon.com: K&L Supply Universal Fuel Pump Point Switch Kit 18-4615 : Automotive

Buy K&L Supply Universal Fuel Pump Point Switch Kit 18-4615: Fuel System - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
www.amazon.com

The above link is only to illustrate the general set up of your pump. This kit might not fit.
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I've got to go check the pump this weekend (bike is at cottage), then. I tried wiring it directly to a battery, didn't hear anything but was told I might have ruined the pump - that it needs to be hooked up to the electrical system of the bike?. So first item on shopping list is a battery that fits the bike.
 
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