Honda Fireblade CBR900RR - gets new brakes and a Hagon shock

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Жыл бұрын

Project Fireblade continues! In this episode we take a look at the new brakes and rear shock absorber fitted to cure some very niggling faults !
The work was undertaken for me by Steve Scott M/Cs of Mansfield, England. See previous video of similar upgrades for my 1996 VFR750FT.
Links to suppliers of the products used:
www.hagon-shocks.co.uk
www.arracing.co.uk
www.helperformance.com
www.ebcbrakes.com

Пікірлер: 25

@rubenverbeek7593 Жыл бұрын

Amazing work on the blade by Steve. She’s looking real good

@blueyondermoto Жыл бұрын

He knows his onions 🌰

@amo4378 Жыл бұрын

Just saw you other vid and commented on that. I bought a 1996 blade and will be getting new shock and breaks redone - nice to see it’s worth it

@blueyondermoto Жыл бұрын

Definitely worth it, not cheap but it makes a major difference.

@jamesstanding3364 Ай бұрын

That back line is like a bagjo to the 1st clamp

@RobTheMechanik 11 ай бұрын

Great info! I had a 96, loved it, and I remember the slight handling issues. This makes me wanna buy another one used and upgrade like this!

@blueyondermoto 11 ай бұрын

They're great bikes Rob. See the other Fireblade videos on this channel 😀

@gordonyoungman8520 2 ай бұрын

£1000 seems a lot of money when compared to the value of the bike itself. Appreciate the notable difference however it’s money spent that imo you’re not going to get back. But fairs fair. Looking to do similar modifications to my RRW 1998, so it’s great to see before during and after. Thanks for the videos

@blueyondermoto 2 ай бұрын

Hi Gordon I think the financial return on investment would be marginal at best for most of bigger non superficial mods. Performance return is very good though.

@jamesstanding3364 Ай бұрын

Worth every penny brakes are service items . Shock I personally when with the nitron unit on my 97 best £700 iv spent

@Yamaprilia Жыл бұрын

My 96 has got a hagon shock. Its alot better than standard. Ive fitted radial caliper brackets on mine to improve the front brakes. Great bikes arnt they!

@blueyondermoto Жыл бұрын

They sure are, iconic and practical at the same time.

@keithriley3159 Жыл бұрын

I don't know about you but I'd have been tempted to keep the original discs and shock. Now it's time to enjoy your Blade fully.

@blueyondermoto Жыл бұрын

The discs were warped Keith as we said in the video.

@keithriley3159 Жыл бұрын

@@blueyondermoto Yes I did hear that mentioned, I would ask by how much they were warped ? I used to work for a brake systems manufacturer, have you any idea how difficult it is to warp a disc. Theres a few different scenarios that would cause pulsing, warping is only one. I'm merely saying I would have kept them

@medysayid2951 Жыл бұрын

I love 90s bikes

@blueyondermoto Жыл бұрын

Me too Medy. There's a new Fireblade video due out this coming Sunday if all goes to plan 🤞

@Peter-Alexander 4 ай бұрын

Fantastic improvements! Would you say because of the new shock it is easier on the wrists and arms on bad roads? Are you capable of doing more miles on it now? It sure looks like a good investment to me (the bike is also safer I guess)

@blueyondermoto 4 ай бұрын

The shock tidy's up the handling and also does produce better ride quality. The brakes were night and day difference. With no abs you have to be very sensitive on the braking, but if you use the feel, stopping power is excellent.

@cpuuk Жыл бұрын

Who doesn't use EBC HH ;-)

@blueyondermoto Жыл бұрын

You'd be surprised! 😃

@PDC110477 Жыл бұрын

Can you give more info about the schock ? Type nr. Thanks nice video nice machine !

@blueyondermoto Жыл бұрын

Hi Pedro, try this link. I telephoned Hagon direct to place an order. They took my weight and type of riding I do and selected a spring to suit. The telephone number is on the main video description section. www.bits4motorbikes.co.uk/Hagon/Hagon-Monoshock.html