I understand that FZR gearboxes (especially the earlier ones) are less than rugged. My sons FZR1000 (87) jumps out of every gear except 1st and 5th. I've been searching all over the 'net but so far been unable to locate another transmission. FZ700 / FZR750 6 speeds are apparently a drop in but are even weaker because the gears are narrower (but still just as hard to find.)
One of the Sydney wreckers yards (Liverpool IIRC) has a whole 87 engine but is $A1500 and shipping it here would cost a bundle as well.
The other thing wrong with the FZR motor is that you have to pull the head and cylinder block to get at some bolts before the cases can be split - so that's at least another $A200 for a complete engine gasket set (Athena brand from Bert Kingston)
I'd scrap the bike but apart from the gears, it's just too bloody good.
it's not a bad thing till you throw a KLR into the mix.
those cheap ass bitches can do anything with ductape.
(PostalDave on ADVrider)
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