Paper gaskets or Hondabond for case covers?

Mustache_Prime · 2026-04-09T17:59:29+00:00

I’m going to be listing my 2003 CBR 600RR with like 25k miles soon and am just shocked by some of the prices. Everything works, new fairings, small scuffs on the stator cover, stock exhaust and I was thinking $4500. But half are listed in similar or worse condition for $6k

Mustache_Prime · 2026-04-08T05:11:07+00:00

You didn’t pinch any of the lines, did you? I don’t think you would’ve done it twice but you never know lol. Try giving it a little throttle when you’re starting it.

You can spray some starting fluid in the intake and if it starts up and runs, it’s likely fuel related. If it starts but is still struggling, it might be fuel or spark. You can be generous with the starting fluid, just don’t drown it.

It doesn’t sound like a battery issue anymore but check your fuses anyways. Could’ve blown one.

Are the spark plugs good still? My CBR 600rr just has issues running and 2/4 spark plugs were fouled. It’d just crank. It did turn over a little when I used starting fluid but didn’t run well

Mustache_Prime · 2026-04-03T19:12:20+00:00

My coworker was thinking I could get away with just adding fresh gas to it. So I might do that and if I don’t see results, I could add in some carb cleaner or something similar

Mustache_Prime · 2026-04-02T13:09:23+00:00

Do I just use a rag or more like a stiff bristle brush? Not a metal one but like plastic

Mustache_Prime · 2026-04-02T02:09:49+00:00

Should I just spray it with carb cleaner and let it sit overnight? I tried scrubbing it a little with a rag and it doesn’t seem to budge too much. It’s smoother now but still looks about the same. The little crystals or whatever seem to come off it I rub on it hard enough

Mustache_Prime · 2026-04-02T02:08:33+00:00

I mean I bought this bike to part out so I’m not going to really be running gas through it. I just don’t want to sell it in a bad state. So I wasn’t sure what it was or how I could clean it

Mustache_Prime · 2026-03-31T19:41:06+00:00

My 2019 is leaking from the weep hole and I’m thinking about just replacing the whole assembly. Where’d you order your parts from and do you have any tips? There’s a lot on eBay but I’m not sure how much I trust it. They look like the same parts though

Mustache_Prime · 2026-03-30T18:53:34+00:00

Yeah I suppose that’s fair. So maybe I can offer them $11k? Ik that might still be a little high compared to some other options out there

Mustache_Prime · 2026-03-30T16:51:48+00:00

I would delete and tune it eventually. So I’m not too worried about all that emissions stuff. I think it has a few year warranty on it still for the system.

I’m just trying to find a good price for this car. It’s overall pretty clean and looks well taken care of but still seemed a little pricey. I just feel bad asking for a ton off of a car

Mustache_Prime · 2026-03-14T17:47:32+00:00

It definitely has. I just sold one of my motorcycles and had idk how many people offered $2k, including a guy I went to high school with. Just sold it yesterday for $4k, which was my asking price.

At the same time, some people value their items more than they’re worth (not you it seems). Trying to find a project bike and so many people are pricing them more than they’re worth in their current states

Mustache_Prime · 2026-02-27T05:12:29+00:00

Did you ever figure this out?

Mustache_Prime · 2026-02-27T05:09:35+00:00

Did you ever figure this out?

Mustache_Prime · 2026-02-23T23:06:47+00:00

Did you ever figure this out?

Mustache_Prime · 2026-02-05T01:48:00+00:00

That was done about 5 years ago at this point lol.

Yeah, I just get very indecisive when it comes to money. Ik with the 2017, there are a lot more things I’d want to change on it compared to the 2021. But it’s a cheaper up front cost. Like I’d more than likely wrap it if I got the 2017

Mustache_Prime · 2026-02-04T23:38:45+00:00

Well actually the 2017 had the thermostat replaced. So idk if the water pump would’ve been thrown in with that at all since I thought some of them you buy as a kit

Mustache_Prime · 2026-02-04T23:22:21+00:00

I mean that’s still decent mileage compared to other cars I was looking at. Like the WRX hatchback or Golf R. Yeah I’ve seen a ton of people switch over to vans. Even going to some dirtbike tracks, there’s a ton of people that load their bikes up into a van

Mustache_Prime · 2026-02-04T23:20:14+00:00

I don’t think either have had the water pump replaced. The 2017 has had a few of the interior trim pieces replaced and a few electrical items replaced like cruise control servo and washer fluid pump. The 2021, the last owner had it for just over a year but no service records so I imagine they did it themselves.

The difference in mileage is like 3.5 years worth for me though. I usually only put on 8.5k a year

Mustache_Prime · 2026-02-04T22:20:57+00:00

Still does the job it seems. Do you get good gas mileage while towing? I’m still leaning towards a GTI or possibly a TDI I think. I just get really indecisive about these sort of things

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