CBR400RR (NC29)

[Scythe]

I'm looking at a CBR400rr as my first big bike, however I'm worried about it. The engine has done 30k miles, how long do these engines usually last for?

Any other problems I should keep an eye out for?

 

[Maccapacca]

Be fine at 30k just check the s/h and also what the next couple are, most people get rid before a big service.

See if it's had a steady 30k built up on it or if it's had nothing for three years then 25k in two years, you should be able to check from the s/h and the mots

I think 50k is the 100k for cars and 80k is pretty much dead, but I'm open for critisism

 

[Scythe]

Be fine at 30k just check the s/h and also what the next couple are, most people get rid before a big service.

See if it's had a steady 30k built up on it or if it's had nothing for three years then 25k in two years, you should be able to check from the s/h and the mots

I think 50k is the 100k for cars and 80k is pretty much dead, but I'm open for critisism

I barely did 5k this year, I should be fine then really shouldnt I in terms of it all?

 

[Maccapacca]

I barely did 5k this year, I should be fine then really shouldnt I in terms of it all?

Yeah just check the 32k ish service doesn't involve a strip down and rebuild, also check the past services have been done properly, it's a honda it should be bullet proof anyway

 

[helpimcrap]

it's a honda so should be fine.

check the oils been changed regularly and make sure the valve clearances have been done within the last 12,000 miles (i think but not sure on the interval on these). these tighten up and when the engine sounds lovely and quiet its about to go bang lol. it won't sound rattly though, just a bit 'tappetity' i think.

i used to do them on my honda race bike every 4 or 5 meetings and change the oil every time out! touch wood - never had an engine blow up.