| Product Details- 64 Pages
- 100 Photos & Illustrations
- Paperback
- Colour
- Published in 2011
- Part of the The Essential Buyer's Guide Series
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| Honda CBR FireBlade – The Essential Buyer's Guide. 893cc, 918cc, 929cc, 954cc, 998cc, 999cc. 1992-2010
By Peter Henshaw | Features • Like having a real marque expert at your side – benefit from years of real ownership experience
• Full coverage of all Honda FireBlade models
• Where and how to buy a Honda FireBlade
• Advice on choosing the right model and condition
• Key checks – how to spot a bad bike quickly
• Comprehensive inspection guide
• In-depth analysis of strengths and weaknesses
• Discussion of desirable upgrades as well as modifications to avoid
• Market and value data
• Details of club back-up and support organisations
Description Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from the author’s years of Honda FireBlade ownership, learn how to spot a bad bike quickly, and how to assess a promising one like a professional. Get the right bike at the right price!
Synopsis Many words have been written about the Honda FireBlade, about its history, performance, lineage and specification, but few tell you what to look for when buying one second-hand. That’s what this book is about – it aims at being a straightforward, practical guide to buying a used Fireblade. It won’t list all the correct colour combinations for each year, or analyse the bike’s design philosophy, or consider its background as a standard-setting sports bike – there are excellent books listed at the end of this one which do all of that. But hopefully it will help you avoid buying a dud. Point by point, it takes the reader through everything that needs looking at when buying one of these Hondas, plus spares prices, which is the best model to buy for your needs, and a look at auctions, restorations and paperwork. | Table of Contents
Introduction – the purpose of this book 3
1 Is it the right bike for you? – marriage guidance 6
2 Cost considerations – affordable, or a money pit? 8
3 Living with a FireBlade – will you get along together? 9
4 Relative values – which model for you? 11
5 Before you view – be well informed 17
6 Inspection equipment – these items will really help 19
7 Fifteen minute evaluation – walk away or stay? 20
8 Key points – where to look for problems 22
9 Serious evaluation – 30 minutes for years of enjoyment 23
10 Auctions – sold! Another way to buy your dream 46
11 Paperwork – correct documentation is essential! 48
12 What’s it worth? – let your head rule your heart 50
13 Do you really want to restore? – it’ll take longer and cost more than you think 51
14 Paint problems – bad complexion, including dimples, pimples and bubbles 53
15 Lack of use problems – just like their owners, FireBlades need exercise! 55
16 The Community – key people, organisations and companies in the FireBlade world 56
17 Vital statistics – essential data at your fingertips 57
Index 64
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