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Honda 900RR 1998 Parts Catalog

You’re wrenching on a 1998 900RR and you need the correct part number for that air cleaner element. Aftermarket catalogs will give you something close – then you end up with a filter that doesn’t seal and you’re chasing a lean condition at 8,000 RPM. That’s money and time you don’t get back. This is a factory Honda 900RR 1998 Parts Catalog, 119 pages of the exact exploded diagrams and part numbers Honda used when they built the bike. No aftermarket reprints, no guesswork.

Air Cleaner Assembly – Page 2 Breakdown

The air cleaner section on page 2 lists every piece from the housing (17221-MW0-750) down to the flange bolt (6×18, part 96300-06018-00). You get 23 individual part numbers with descriptions. Need the sub air cleaner case? It’s 17251-KT8-000. The duct inner? 17235-MW0-000. Having the right number the first time means you don’t have to order twice. I’ve seen techs buy the wrong seal because the aftermarket list used a superseded number – that seal costs $4, but the waiting costs billable hours.

Air Suction Valve – OEM Torque and Part Fitment

Page 4 shows the air suction valve assembly with 14 parts including the valve itself (18600-MW0-751), both left and right air pipe assemblies (18640-MAS-L00 and 18650-MAS-L00), and the gasket (18647-MW0-750). The stud bolt (6×18, 90033-MV9-770) has a specific torque spec in the service manual – but if you’re just ordering parts, you need the OEM numbers from this catalog to get the correct thread pitch. Mixing up a stud with a bolt can strip the head threads on these CBR engines. Don’t learn that the hard way.

119 Pages of Exploded Diagrams – What You Get

Every major system in the 1998 900RR is covered: engine components, frame, electrical, cooling, fuel, and bodywork. Each page is a clean factory drawing with a parts list that includes the Honda part number, description, and quantity. No subjective translations, no “equivalent” numbers – these are the numbers stamped on the original packaging. If you’re rebuilding a wrecked bike or restoring a project, this catalog saves you from digging through three different online databases that all disagree.

Who Needs This Catalog?

DIY owners swapping a carburetor or rebuilding the top end. Home garage enthusiasts who want to order the correct gasket set without buying a generic kit. Also professional mechanics who need to look up a part number quickly without calling the dealer. The catalog is digital – 119 pages in PDF format – so you can search for a part number in seconds. Pair it with the Honda VFR750F 1994 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Parts Breakdown if you’re working on multiple Honda sportbikes. Or the Honda VFR400R VFR400Z 1989 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Manual for the V4 line. For scooter guys, Honda PCX150, WW150EX 2014 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Manual covers the newer bikes.

OEM vs Aftermarket – Why Factory Documentation Matters

Aftermarket parts catalogs often renumber parts or group them into kits that don’t match the original bike. This is the actual Honda publication from 1998. The binder and layout match what the Honda dealer used. If you’re ordering a bolt, you want the exact flange bolt, not a substitute that’s 2mm longer and hits the fairing bracket. The Automotive Industry Overview has shifted toward consolidation, but OEM manuals remain the only reliable source for original part numbers. Same for things like the Automotive Battery – you need the correct CCA rating and terminal orientation, which this catalog won’t cover (that’s electrical system data), but the point holds: factory docs are the baseline.

Does this catalog include torque specifications for the air cleaner bolts?

No. This is a parts catalog, not a service manual. It lists part numbers and exploded views. Torque values are in the factory service manual.

Can I use this to order parts for a 1997 or 1999 900RR?

The 1998 model year is specific. Some parts cross over, but the catalog is only for 1998. Using it for a 1997 could give you the wrong air cleaner housing because Honda changed the intake duct in 1998. If you have a 1998, this is your bible. If not, look for the correct year. The page 2 air cleaner duct part number 17235-MW0-000 is unique to 1998 – earlier models used a different duct. Check your VIN to be sure.

When you need the right part number for a 1998 Honda 900RR, this is the document that eliminates the doubt. Access the Factory Manual and stop guessing.