Classic Honda CBR900RR Fireblade Repairs – The Free Bike Giveaway Continues

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBR5gqMgono

Episode 2 - The first steps to reviving the Honda CBR900RR

The Get Ben Riding Fireblade Giveaway is well underway, and in the latest video I finally get properly stuck into the mechanical work on this classic Honda CBR900RR Fireblade before it hits the road again.

If you haven’t seen Part 1 of the series yet, that’s the place to start. It explains where this Fireblade came from, why I bought it, and—most importantly—how you can enter to win it. The winner will be announced live on YouTube on 1st March at 8pm, so if you want to be in with a chance, make sure you’re following the series from the beginning.

Getting the Fireblade Mechanically Right

This episode is all about doing the jobs that actually matter on a 25-year-old superbike. No shortcuts, no bodges—just the sort of work I’d expect to see done before riding the bike myself.

In this video, I carry out:

• Front and rear brake disc replacement

• New brake pads front and rear

• Full caliper strip, clean, and regrease

• Front and rear wheel removal

• Oil and filter service with fresh 10W-40

• Chain adjustment and lubrication

• Inspection of bearings, cush drive, and general condition

One of the positives with this bike is that, despite its age, it’s clearly been mechanically cared for in the past. Everything came apart as it should, the bearings look healthy, and many of the serviceable parts have been greased properly—exactly what you want to see on an older machine.

That said, the brakes were well past their best, and replacing the discs and pads is a huge step toward making the bike safe, enjoyable, and confidence-inspiring to ride.

Why This Work Matters

I’m not interested in giving away a bike that looks okay but hasn’t been gone through properly. The whole point of this giveaway is that the Fireblade should be something the winner can ride, enjoy, and continue improving—not a project that immediately needs undoing.

Before the bike is given away, it will:

• Be fully serviced

• Be road tested properly

• Go through MOT prep

• Be checked for electrical issues or overheating

• Be compared back-to-back with a modern Fireblade

If I wouldn’t ride it myself, it doesn’t get given away. Simple as that.

What’s Coming Next in the Series

There’s plenty more Fireblade content on the way, including:

• Electrical system and rectifier checks

• Valve clearance inspection

• Spark plugs and air filter

• Final MOT preparation

• First proper road test

• Old Fireblade vs New Fireblade comparison ride

If you’re into classic superbikes, real-world maintenance, or just enjoy seeing older bikes kept alive properly, this series is very much for you.

How to Enter the Fireblade Giveaway

To enter:

1. Head to the Get Ben Riding website

2. Click the “Win Fireblade” tab

3. Watch the first video in the series and follow the instructions

That video contains everything you need to know.

👉 Watch the latest Fireblade repair video now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBR5gqMgono

As always, thank you to everyone who’s watching, liking, commenting, and subscribing. Every bit of support helps keep the channel going—and I genuinely can’t wait to see who ends up riding this old Blade.

More very soon. 🏍️🔥