Honda CBR929 review

[@Stripey-ftm]

i put near 90 thou on one of these with only a crank angle sensor problem, i rode it to work evewryday toured did trackdays etc etc etc over a 6 year period, bombproof bike

[@MrEnglishman6969]

yeah i have seen these with 110.000 and still going , also seen them with 20.000 and fucked.

[@majkel7118]

This guy knows what he's talking about. I can agree with every single word. Excellent review.

[@MrEnglishman6969]

Thanks for the comment mate

[@krissi66x]

I've a friend and seen 2 other 828 owners who had their ECU pack up. Is thyis a common fault Majic?

[@majkel7118]

@@krissi66x Stator and regulator rectifier is the biggest problem on every bike.

[@juicy9592]

67000km 190psi all 4 cylinders love honda

[@boyko-mancave]

I had one of these back in the day. Lovely bike and very forgiving. You can lose your license on this thing as it sounds great and wants to go fast! I was told if Iyou drop it on the left side it could damage the engine block.

[@MrEnglishman6969]

Yes if the drop on the left and hit the stator cover it can crack the main engine casing. And it’s quite common for it to happen even if just falling off the side stand. I have seen it at least 10 times over the years

[@MrEnglishman6969]

The answer is don’t fall off your bike lol

[@krissi66x]

Awe--don't say that I'm just 5'6"!

[@krissi66x]

@@MrEnglishman6969 ---Lol--Genius!

[@vainparasite]

😅My knees hurt on most sports bikes, the bmw 1000rr is ridiculous. Im looking at getting an older blade to go with my 1999 zx9r. The zx is so comfy and roomy ive been all over on it and used it for everything. I did mod the pegs 30mm lower and farther back as i got into my 50s just to save my knees, but its great now. One thing that annoys me is they fit those stupid short exhaust cans that sap the mid range. Great reviews, thanks 😊👍👍

[@MrEnglishman6969]

@@vainparasite this blade is brilliant for long distance on the knees. Like you my knees are fucked . I had the 954 and after 100 miles my knees were killing me. The 929 has a much better riding position. I often did full days riding on the 929 with not much problems at all.

[@MrEnglishman6969]

@@vainparasite the 929 has a better riding position than the zx9r I had the zx6 and 9 lovely bikes

[@vainparasite]

@MrEnglishman6969 has it really? It's definitely on my list for next year. With any luck I'll get my licence back in April as long as I stay seizure free 🤞😊👍 it's a pain in the backside when you get older and you have to check you fit on bikes 😂. I've been all over Europe on my zx9r, the first day we covered 435 miles with only stops for fuel. My friend on his new R1 was in agony 😂 and I felt as good as when I started out 😊 I honestly don't see the point in making road bikes so extreme, fair enough for race tracks but they usually fit rearsets anyway. They do make sports bikes torture for the average rider. The designers must think there aren't any traffic jams or lights to get caught up with on normal roads 😂😂👍👍

[@MrEnglishman6969]

@@vainparasite 56 myself and often do 500 mikes a day in summer all round the NC500 as I moved to Scotland. I have switched to up right sports bikes now. I have a 2015 naked z1000 a street triple 675r and I still have a 929 in the garage. For me the up right sports bikes are a game changer. Take a look at the fz1 naked bike . It’s an R1 with straight bars. One of the best bikes I have had for handling and speed on an up right bike. Just stay away from the 2006/7 as they had fueling problems they sorted it from 2008 up wards. Cracking bikes or even the fz8 naked again cracking bikes to ride. But I really did like the fz1 I had 3 of them over the years. I have had most bikes at one point or another. But if sticking to race bikes the 929 has a really good riding position. I often did 300 miles a day and sometimes the odd 500 miles

[@MrEnglishman6969]

I have reviewed them as well on here

[@stefan-stocksmadesimple5241]

Any tips for the 919's? What to look for, when to change timing chain, adjust valves etc. Thanks!

[@mikeoverton2367]

Do you sell 929 parts? I just got one that has been frankensteined. It has 2016 rear subframe and fairings, I would like to restore it back to factory look

[@MrEnglishman6969]

@@mikeoverton2367 yes I do sell all 929 parts I have a shop on eBay

[@HTIvan]

I heard from a few reviews that the throttle response is quite snatchy, as first gen fuel injection model from Honda, is that true? I am trying to lay my hands on one of these, comments also say it can be improved by power commander tho, so I am more on curious side, going to get one either way

[@MrEnglishman6969]

No not one bit. I have had cbr929s for 16 years and owned around 6 of them. Not one has ever been snatchy. These are smooth on the throttle. All the way up the rev range. Hope this helps

[@MrEnglishman6969]

This one has a power commander fitted to match the exhaust so this one is super smooth. It’s also for sale as I am giving up sports bikes due to age and injury’s ☹️

[@HTIvan]

@@MrEnglishman6969 Take care my friend, unfortunately I am commenting from Hong Kong so no luck to buy your bike, thank you for your sharing! Cheers mate

[@MrEnglishman6969]

@@HTIvan no problems at all

[@JeepsCafe]

What to look for if the 929 has 45,000 miles? Excellent review?

[@MrEnglishman6969]

@@JeepsCafe main thing is hoping hoping the mileage is right. What you find is with the older bikes. People change the clocks ride all summer then put the old clocks back on for mot . Keeps mileage down. You find them bikes have only done around 200 mikes a year ? History will back it up but it’s had different clocks on all year. As for the bikes faults. If it’s been looked after and serviced every year you should not really have any problems. Main thing to check is when riding put bike in second and roll on and off right up to 10.000 RPMs and see if it jumps out of gear. Do same in 4th gear. If it jumps out gear box is on its way out. The other thing to look for is on the stator cover side ( left) check under the stator cover lowest bolts that hold it to the engine and check the main engine lump is not cracked. The bike only has to fall off the stand and it can crack the main lump. Check the inside of the tank first rust, very common on bikes today thanks to the shit fuel. If tank not kept full over winter it will rust. Check the F1 light gos out on the clocks after 5 seconds

[@JeepsCafe]

@@MrEnglishman6969 thank you for the reply

[@ChrisHorner-zy8gd]

I went to see one yesterday, bike was in fantastic condition. Only thing put me off is it had 59,000 miles.. it had on the advert 5,900 It had 17 services all done by Honda specialists.. would you say I was right to walk away? It was also at a really low price, £1800 Just looking a cheaper sports bike to go along with my two adventure bikes, a bit of cheap fun.. great review!

[@MrEnglishman6969]

Better off buying the lowest mileage you can. At 55.000 miles the bike would have to be cheap

[@MrEnglishman6969]

Give me the add so I can check its condition. I have bought 5 in the last 4 weeks . I do buy a lot of these. £1800 sounds a fair price if in good condition but I would try £1500

[@MrEnglishman6969]

If you are looking for a bargain go to eBay and buy this one item number 226096394862. It’s worth £4000 all day long and I think you will get it under 3k . I know that bike as I sold it 5 years ago out of my collection for £4500. It’s been in his collection all this time and only done 500 or so miles. I owned that for 6 years and only rode it twice a year as it was in my person collection. Who ever buys that bike has got a bargain. Market is flat at the moment. He started price at £4250 hand has dropped it 3 times now , he must be short on money or just needs it home because if it was mine it would not be going for any less than 4K it’s a cracking bike.

[@MrEnglishman6969]

Yes mate. I have bought 6 in the last 2 months even had one delivered today. All under 35.000 miles and between £1800 and £2200 you can pick ok ones up for 2k if you look. I have 3 waiting to strip right now.. think I know the one at 59.000 miles

[@keepitreal1547]

Just watching this video after thinking of putting mine (exactly the same Inc colour) back on the road. Had it from new 2001 & done 79,000 miles on it from 2001 - 2019. Raced it for two years, race farings etc etc. Serviced myself regularly. Bomb proof...only ever needed a rewound stater & wearable parts. Nothing else. Utterly fantastic bike.

[@sercanucarproduction.]

I have the same one, 2001 model and it is the same as yours.

[@dericmac4030]

Good review 👍 I found it what I was looking for.

[@MrEnglishman6969]

The CBR 929 is just a good solid entry level sports bike, for not a lot of money.

[@imagoD3i]

Almost 1000cc entry level ? Okay bro

[@PilotAlex1306]

where can I buy such an exhaust?!!!

[@krissi66x]

@@imagoD3i Lol! Fast entry!

[@russellvonastel7111]

Thank you

[@antdeshinobi2112]

Just got mine today 1200 thing sounds great.

[@MrEnglishman6969]

That’s good mate

[@MrEnglishman6969]

No doubt you will be needing parts from me at some point lol

[@MrEnglishman6969]

is it a black one and is it up for sale

[@antdeshinobi2112]

Yea I need to put on a muffler and replace the stator cover other than that see no other damage and mine is the orange repsol adition

[@aggelossamaras7849]

how about consumption?

[@BrendanSmith-u7c]

Hi mate as much as 40 to gallon, very good

[@aggelossamaras7849]

@@BrendanSmith-u7c thanks brother i bought an XX1100 best choise of my life

[@johnmalson990]

Would this be a great bike to step up to from a 600RR

[@MrEnglishman6969]

100% mate . These are a cracking bike to ride and power is there if you want it but also will not catch you out. Hope this helps

[@juicy9592]

that bike is mint

[@MrEnglishman6969]

In my opinion nothing is mint unless it’s new. But it is in very very nice condition for a 23 year old bike.

[@stephaniecyples68]

Hi have you sold the bike or have still got it it’s just what I was looking for.Cheers Kevin

[@MrEnglishman6969]

Hi mate I still have it

[@MrEnglishman6969]

It’s on gumtree mate

[@stephaniecyples68]

@@MrEnglishman6969 thank you where are you based .Cheers Kevin

[@darren.hilldrup]

How much is it mate I’m after one.

[@MrEnglishman6969]

It’s on eBay mate

[@MrEnglishman6969]

item number on ebay is 186166913699

[@darren.hilldrup]

@@MrEnglishman6969 yeah seen it thank you but just found one near with half miles and 1 owner standard and £1K less.

[@pob1335]

It's a good clean bike but don't think you will get what you want for it, I sold the same one same colour with 27k o ebay 7 day auction and only just got £2150 and the guy that bought it was only buying it to strip it for parts as it was in amazing condition.

[@MrEnglishman6969]

It was probably me that bought your bike. I remember getting it cheap . I have sold this twice over last 7 years first time £3750 and last time £4000 in this condition it’s worth it.

[@MrEnglishman6969]

I have bought 3 more this week. I also sold my yellow one last month for £3995. Good ones do command good money. I do remember you bike could not believe I won it for that price. It sold way to cheap but I am guessing it was wrong time of year to be honest

[@focusfanatic123]

Have you sold this yet bud? Very interested

[@MrEnglishman6969]

It’s listed on gumtree mate

[@MrEnglishman6969]

And I have another one listed on eBay that’s better than this one with 12000 miles. Selling both my blades now.

[@russellvonastel7111]

Mine was a 900rr

[@01adrianfoster]

Very intrested in yours, is it still for sale ?

[@MrEnglishman6969]

Yes mate

[@MrEnglishman6969]

It’s on eBay

[@MrEnglishman6969]

yes mate its on ebay

[@tjyamaharacing7734]

I have the 954 cracking bike

[@MrEnglishman6969]

Yes I have had 3 cbr954 blades love them.

[@russellvonastel7111]

Mine was stolen,i miss it every single day

[@MrEnglishman6969]

Sorry to hear that mate. Year good bikes.

[@krissi66x]

My first big bike was stolen too--much empathy, and don't let the bastards grind you down!

[@lorangajapp8086]

Just bought one with bad piston rings for 500 :)

[@MrEnglishman6969]

sounds like a good buy

[@lazardwazard9032]

you dirty dawg!

[@lorangajapp8086]

But it was a cracket cylinder..Got another one for 400 missing front fork but with an extra engine 😊and now i found yet another engine with 400 miles on it😮​@@lazardwazard9032

[@rickyham-e7l]

What about the ecu that fails and will cost you 600 plus

[@MrEnglishman6969]

They all do not fail ?

[@MrEnglishman6969]

21 years old and this has not failed. Lije any bike or car things can fail. I can run off a list of things on most bikes that can fail does not mean they will.

[@krissi66x]

OK 929 COMRADES,- let's cultivate by poole-sharing some skills! After all, the number '929' is an 'angelic' number much talked about in many ancient religious and Pagan texts and teachings which say the number will become significant and constantly heard, seen and mentioned in the life of a person "helped by communication" FROM ANGELS making speedy change and development towards a good or social goal. Mmm!--Sounds like me but the Honda Fireblade owners manual doesn't mention it,--but oh well, my Slavic friend says he can agree with 'every single word' Mr English says! ('can', but doesn't have to!)LOL. sO DO YOU HAVE A SHOP mR eNGLISH?? sHOULD I just follow the star on my 'donky'??lol🐴

[@MrEnglishman6969]

@@krissi66x if you need parts for your donkey and you go on eBay it will be more than likely me you will be buying from if buying used parts 🫵

[@krissi66x]

"You can buy one of these for two grand,- but you're buying a donkey"!!! Not very inspiring or true for that matter! IT DEPENDS 'WHO' OFF AND 'WHY' ETC,.!!--bRILLIANT REVIEW and I get my 'donkey'--next week! Thanks for help in buying.--Chris.

[@MrEnglishman6969]

@@krissi66x you get what you pay for. I have bought over 130 of these bikes. Bought 3 in last two weeks, have one being delivered today as it gos. 99.9% of them around 2k are not the best bikes to buy. In joy your donkey, I am sure it will end up with me in the end sooner or later.

[@MrEnglishman6969]

@@krissi66x if you have any faults with it just drop me a line if you need any advice

[@01adrianfoster]

Please can i call you ?

[@MrEnglishman6969]

You have to contact me though eBay