Newbie.. advice required.

[Firebird3552]

Hi,
just completing a deal on a 98 Bird however due to its location am unable to view. Can anyone tell me what year Honda installed the HISS to the Bird?
was it the first of the PGIM injection?

I have a Fireblade rrx at present which has been heavily modded for comfort, but having just completed 1150 miles two up in two sessions i decided to add to the stable.

Does the non injection model still have the wiring loom connector issues? water ingress under tank.

Are there any other issues with the 98 MODEL where there any recalls, any other matters worthy of close investigation.
Regards
Steve Plymouth

 

[SkidT]

Hi Firebird,

Where is the bike that you are interested in? There may be someone local to it that might be able to pop around and give the bike a quick once over for you? Maybe for free, maybe for a small fee.

 

[SkidT]

If you speak to John (JAWS), he has an excellent guide to buying a BB that he produced. I'm sure that he'll forward you a copy if you ask.

I've had a dig around for the copy that he sent me some time ago, but at the moment, I've stored it in a safe place on the computer!:xm

 

[Firebird3552]

Thanks

Many thanks great idea, the bikes actually in Barnet Castle, County Durham.. the seller sounds very genuine its a two owner 16000 in Platinum mostly unmolested.
I was just wanting info of Hiss as insurance company will ask and seller wasn't sure!! ive sent him the sticker details and f1 lamp .. i seem to recall that HISS only came on the injected model onwards?
I have seen John Jaws links etc what an Oracle!!! hes top of the spares and help list...

 

[Firebird3552]

Thanks i have found JAWS advice, very useful. but its the HISS i cant find a definative answer on.

 

[Bodmin]

Thanks i have found JAWS advice, very useful. but its the HISS i cant find a definative answer on.

According to MCN's website (link below) the HISS first came on 1999 model year. (see model history)


http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/b...Honda-CBR1100XX-Super-Blackbird-1997-current/


The first EFI models cerrtainly had HISS, as can be seen on page 1 of the following brochure.

http://www.hoc.org.uk/gallery/press/2000/2000_CBR1100XX_Super_Blackbird.pdf

Hope this helps @tu*.

 

[ianrobbo1]

My early 99 Fi certainly has HISS, mine is one of the earliest one's so I would assume they stuck it on when they upgraded from Carbs to injection!!:-0) not heard of any Carb models having HISS!!:dunno:

 

[Jaws]

If it is a UK spec one in Titanium it is a carb model so no HISS ( be grateful ! LOL !! )

 

[jono49]

FireBird3552 I have seen this listing it looks carb to me? due to the taillight but it has some stickers where the PGMI ones would be but i think they are
the wrong colour :dunno: and as JAWS say's the colour makes it carb @tu* Quids In!

 

[Dickiebird]

Many thanks great idea, the bikes actually in Barnet Castle, County Durham.. the seller sounds very genuine its a two owner 16000 in Platinum mostly unmolested.
I was just wanting info of Hiss as insurance company will ask and seller wasn't sure!! ive sent him the sticker details and f1 lamp .. i seem to recall that HISS only came on the injected model onwards?
I have seen John Jaws links etc what an Oracle!!! hes top of the spares and help list...

Sorry to be a trifle pedantic, F/Bird, but its Barnard Castle . I know this 'cos me mam comes from there !!! @tu*

 

[jono49]

Sorry to be a trifle pedantic, F/Bird, but its Barnard Castle . I know this 'cos me mam comes from there !!! @tu*

She in "Jail" there then........h1d1ng2

 

[Dickiebird]

She in "Jail" there then........h1d1ng2

Gone over my head, that one, I'm afraid !!! :dunno::dunno:

 

[ianrobbo1]

Gone over my head, that one, I'm afraid !!! :dunno::dunno:

Digging your way out then??@tu* cunning!!:bow:

 

[Dickiebird]

Digging your way out then??@tu* cunning!!:bow:

I give up ! Enlighten me please, :dunno::dunno::dunno: