My '87 FZR1000 project [Archive]

BASS-TREBLE

22nd June 2009, 23:56

I just scored this of TM
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-224376890.htm

I'm picking it up from Hamilton tomorrow and plan to slowly over the weeks turn it into a possible street fighter as the front fairing seems to be buggered.

Plans atm are-
Get rid of fairing
Do complete service (fluids etc)
Re-register
Tyres if need be
Clean up muffler (shorty maybe?)
Chain and sprockets depending on condition

As it was so cheap I've got around $2k to spend over the next month or so as needed,

Open to any input, be it criticizing, tips, warnings, whatever.

Will post picks tomorrow when she's in the shed.

Ride safe

GN will be for sale too.

Dirk

Owl

23rd June 2009, 07:25

That brings back memories! Good luck dude.:niceone:

Taz

23rd June 2009, 08:00

If it doesn't need re-vinning you may not have to replace or repair the frame that has been ground away.........

dogsnbikes

23rd June 2009, 08:44

Good luck with it..if you know a good bike machanic get them to cheak the alignment of frame suspension wheels etc....doesnt look like alot of work but you can't Take anything for granted either and it will help getting bike back on the road if they come up ture...if revinning is required your need a brake declaration done too where everything is measured by a bike shop

have fun and enjoy the rebuild

pete376403

23rd June 2009, 18:33

If you are going to replace the clip ons with higher bars (guess you would have to replace the top yoke to do that) I'd bee keen on the clip-ons.

The ones one the fizzer we have at the moment may not be original, so my hand hits the tank on full lock (or do they all do that?)

AllanB

23rd June 2009, 18:48

Go for it - strong motors those.

There is a chap selling new cans on Trademe for $275 (I think) and have a look at the goodies this seller has.......
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=2712868

hayd3n

23rd June 2009, 20:27

Mad Max

23rd June 2009, 20:41

Hi there,

I have got some FZR fairings I took off a road bike to make a race bike. The top fairing is in perfect condtion and the lowers are good and perfectly useable. From memory I have some other bits and pieces tuck away in the shed.

Are you interested in them?

BASS-TREBLE

23rd June 2009, 20:51

Just got back home an hour ago.
Heres a few pics from tonight.

Damage is as follows

Rear brake lever bent in
Gear lever bent in
Clutch lever bent downwards, doesn't fully disengage clutch
Front fairing scratched up, cracked, and buggered
Muffler scratched, gone through some of the carbon fiber to the packing
Pack rack had taken a little hit to one side
Tank has a few stone chips on RHS
3 mirrors are broken
Left headlight loose, will take fairing of when I have time and see what the story is

She's on charge tonight so will start up tomorrow probably.

It still has VIN plate and I was told it's just deregistered, so will get more info on that on another day.

I know it's going to need work but still stoked for the amount of ks its done and its mechanical condition, for what I paid.

BASS-TREBLE

23rd June 2009, 21:00

:doh: pics.....

t3mp0r4ry nzr

24th June 2009, 13:31

mate, that what I would class as "no work". could have it mint in a couple of weeks. enjoy the build.

BASS-TREBLE

24th June 2009, 21:36

Started her up today, took a few cranks but ran sweet, shame that I couldn't take it for a spin.

Spent the afternoon bending the gear lever and brake lever staight, took front and side fairings of. Had a go at the clutch lever but it snappped before I even applied force to it.

I like the look of no front fairing tbh.

So for now am on the hunt for a clutch lever...

426crasher

6th July 2009, 20:10

This takes me back a few years. Bought my 88 model in 1989 with just 4000 miles on it, lived in UK then, and had it for 7 great years. Sold it with 95000 miles on it after touring all over Europe, middle east and top of Africa. In all that time i never replaced anything on the engine. My local Yamaha dealer was so impressed they contcted Yamaha UK and put it on a display stand in his shop. Probably the best bike i ever owned all things considered. Unburstable motors, great handling and compfy for a sports bike. Good luck with the rebuild and post a few pics up as she's coming along. Interested to see how the motor has held out over 20 years.

Cheers Tony

mossy1200

6th July 2009, 20:18

Hi there,

I have got some FZR fairings I took off a road bike to make a race bike. The top fairing is in perfect condtion and the lowers are good and perfectly useable. From memory I have some other bits and pieces tuck away in the shed.

Are you interested in them?
What you got tucked away.Tell Uncle Steve

mossy1200

6th July 2009, 20:30

Ebay is your friend for little things.Levers 9usd etc. Just search fzr1000 as keyword.
Darrin Calder from Palmy has a 87/88 which he bought for race bike spares if you have headlight issues etc let me know your email and ill get him to contact you.
http://fzronline.com/forum/index.php

Im in this forum site for fzr owners (and guests)
All the info of mods and swaping other parts is in it.
Wheel conversions,swingarms,shocks,bars,forks and so on.
Carb info and lots more.

Good project.I was looking at it as a possible build myself.

I got my pipe made by cycle works who did a great job including midpipe $350.00

BASS-TREBLE

8th July 2009, 20:27

A week back the ignitor box packed a sad, got a 750 one in the mail today. I was told it has a slightly more advanced ignition curve, haven't ridden to see the difference.

I have done the work needed to be re registered, need mirrors so will probably just get a RHS bar end mirror. Thats all thats needed for a warrant, right?

Will give her away to be checked over next week.
Will post a list of all costs later when Im home.

B-T

98tls

8th July 2009, 20:36

A week back the ignitor box packed a sad, got a 750 one in the mail today. I was told it has a slightly more advanced ignition curve, haven't ridden to see the difference.

I have done the work needed to be re registered, need mirrors so will probably just get a RHS bar end mirror. Thats all thats needed for a warrant, right?

Will give her away to be checked over next week.
Will post a list of all costs later when Im home.

B-T Correct on the RHS bar end,is all i use...see profile pic.Have fun with this eh,nothing better than mucking about with a project.

Sparkz

8th July 2009, 21:11

I hate to bring it up now that you have already bought it, but if the Ignitor is from a 2LM FZR750, it will not make good power.

The 2LM model was from Japan and was horsepower limited. One of the mods to restrict power was to change the ignition curve in the Ignitor box (severely retarded, not advanced as mentioned). If the box has 2LM as part of the model info, it will not do that motor justice.

Hope you got a good one.

mossy1200

8th July 2009, 21:21

I hate to bring it up now that you have already bought it, but if the Ignitor is from a 2LM FZR750, it will not make good power.

The 2LM model was from Japan and was horsepower limited. One of the mods to restrict power was to change the ignition curve in the Ignitor box (severely retarded, not advanced as mentioned). If the box has 2LM as part of the model info, it will not do that motor justice.

Hope you got a good one.
He may be talking new aftermarket 750 ignitor as I have seen then advertised as being retro fit to the genesis 1000.

BASS-TREBLE

9th July 2009, 17:06

Na it was an original of a wrecker, and it does have 2LM in it, f*ck f*ck,

Okay I'll have to get another and sell that one.

Damn

mossy1200

9th July 2009, 17:21

Na it was an original of a wrecker, and it does have 2LM in it, f*ck f*ck,

Okay I'll have to get another and sell that one.

Damnhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/fzr1000-fzr-1000-cdi-igniter-ignitor-ecu-ecm-1987_W0QQitemZ140117272527QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotor cycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item209fa3e7cf&_trksid=p4506.m20.l1116#ebayphotohosting

hes asking bit much.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FZR1000-FZR-1000-LOOM-RELAYS-AND-CDI-UNIT_W0QQitemZ280368449357QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Mo torcycle_Parts?hash=item414743074d&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1683%7C 240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

thats better price.just ask about freight etc

BASS-TREBLE

18th July 2009, 18:14

Bit of an update
The bike was at the certifiers this week. all sweet but failed me on a fuel leak by the tap, no rear reflector and a little exhaust leak which was fixed with exhaust cement.

I sent the ignitor back to BikeBusters in the waikato as he was happy to swap it, Wayne is his name and is very helpful.

Now I have to wait to get the right ignitor back which should be tuesday, then book a re-check and then get my plate and rego befre the end of the week if all goes well.

Total cost so far about $2500 plus rego, which is about $330 with a plate.

BASS-TREBLE

23rd July 2009, 17:58

All legal now, got a numberplate, which is one of those A1AAA formatted ones.
Total cost was $2739

mossy1200

23rd July 2009, 19:56

All legal now, got a numberplate, which is one of those A1AAA formatted ones.
Total cost was $2739If you need a front disc I have got one coming from usa ebc prolite front left but can be reversed.Unused but i have just reordered another set of matched race discs instead.