WANTED: Unlimited supply of ZXR400 engine parts. Again

[neil_cb125t]

Without going into the depressing details it seems that my bike requires more replacement parts.....

I must thank those that lent me parts to make it to nationals - now I am trying to replace those bits.... then ill work out where or how i am going to come back to the Racing scene.

Reason for the new thread - Few months ago there was a few guys ( or gals ) that said they may have had some bits etc... please PM or tag onto this thread.

[FROSTY]

what's the problem -exactly--need a whole engine or just parts ?

[Clivoris]

Shit Neil. Do I see a 450/3 in your future?:drinkup:

[neil_cb125t]

what's the problem -exactly--need a whole engine or just parts ?

Ill need a crank and 2 sets of barrels really - thou a crank and 1 set of barrels would do for now.

need to replace items i have borrowed before i even start to rebuild my machine again.

other things that are F&%Ked are a 444cc piston and worked/ported/rebuilt head.....if you have them lying around.

[neil_cb125t]

Shit Neil. Do I see a 450/3 in your future?:drinkup:

ha that requires me buying another bike!! where do you find that money after travelling all the way round the Sth island rounds to only race for 2 days....

[Clivoris]

ha that requires me buying another bike!! where do you find that money after travelling all the way round the Sth island rounds to only race for 2 days....

Bugger. Shitty luck there mate.

[bistard]

Ill need a crank and 2 sets of barrels really - thou a crank and 1 set of barrels would do for now.

need to replace items i have borrowed before i even start to rebuild my machine again.

other things that are F&%Ked are a 444cc piston and worked/ported/rebuilt head.....if you have them lying around.

Mmmm, makes my spare engine looking pretty good

[lostinflyz]

man and people reckon SXV motors are unreliable.

Everyone should donate parts to your fund man....... eventually it has to consume every part left in nz hehehe

oh well theres always next year.......................:rockon:

[neil_cb125t]

man and people reckon SXV motors are unreliable.

Everyone should donate parts to your fund man....... eventually it has to consume every part left in nz hehehe

oh well theres always next year.......................:rockon:

i sure aint having fun with her at the moment....but looking at a few options that for sure - need repay some favours before i get out there again....

what you know about ER6 motors... :-)

[lostinflyz]

nah, how about this

http://www.fischer1.com/Fischer_motorcycles.htm

[neil_cb125t]

nah, how about this

http://www.fischer1.com/Fischer_motorcycles.htm

looks great till you see the eng is a hyo....not good.

i have spent so much time getting my frame/handling package good - just looking at a good transplant - and since a 1000cc single aint around i thought of the dirty Er6.

[Mental Trousers]

I reckon you'd be able to stick a 750cc 2 valve V twin (F3 legal) in there .....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-353367915.htm

[racefactory]

This might be obvious but have you tried ebay mate?

Especially the UK site if you wanting zxr400 stuff. I have got a lot of random shit from ebay for ridiculously cheap prices. If you're only wanting something small like some crank parts etc then it will be even more feasible as I was buying radiators and big shit from there.

Also you could try 400greybike.com... heaps of cool honest dudes there ready to help out with all kinds of knowledge and access to parts.

Good luck dude.

[sharky]

I reckon you'd be able to stick a 750cc 2 valve V twin (F3 legal) in there .....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-353367915.htm

I think he's looking for more reliability not less:shutup:

[roadracingoldfart]

Mmmm, makes my spare engine looking pretty good

You have a spare engine ????



I reckon you'd be able to stick a 750cc 2 valve V twin (F3 legal) in there .....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-353367915.htm


Go to your room and dont come out till i say you can. Just wait till your father gets home.

[codgyoleracer]

i sure aint having fun with her at the moment....but looking at a few options that for sure - need repay some favours before i get out there again....

what you know about ER6 motors... :-)

Theres some smart pommie dudes getting 100hp (claimed) out of an ER6, for how long i dont know though.......

[codgyoleracer]

looks great till you see the eng is a hyo....not good.

i have spent so much time getting my frame/handling package good - just looking at a good transplant - and since a 1000cc single aint around i thought of the dirty Er6.

Agreed, never ride any motorcycle that you cant pronounce the name properly Highohssong ?

[neil_cb125t]

Theres some smart pommie dudes getting 100hp (claimed) out of an ER6, for how long i dont know though.......

Claims are for the guys who say they could have gone well if....

i will prob contact ya glen if i head down that track... will have to work out where and how to shoe horn a motor into my frame without screwing with the geometry and weight dist ( frt/R and centre of gravity etc )

i will be aiming for something that doesn't require crank replacement each round.:facepalm:

[RDjase]

Claims are for the guys who say they could have gone well if....

i will prob contact ya glen if i head down that track... will have to work out where and how to shoe horn a motor into my frame without screwing with the geometry and weight dist ( frt/R and centre of gravity etc )

i will be aiming for something that doesn't require crank replacement each round.:facepalm:

Arn't you going to do Pre89 now Neil? Only F3

[neil_cb125t]

This might be obvious but have you tried ebay mate?

Especially the UK site if you wanting zxr400 stuff. I have got a lot of random shit from ebay for ridiculously cheap prices. If you're only wanting something small like some crank parts etc then it will be even more feasible as I was buying radiators and big shit from there.

Also you could try 400greybike.com... heaps of cool honest dudes there ready to help out with all kinds of knowledge and access to parts.

Good luck dude.

yeah mate i have used ebay allot - that may be a good plan

[neil_cb125t]

Arn't you going to Pre89 now Neil? Only F3

well i had set the bike up for nationals as f3 - hence the fairings, and l model swing arm. but change those and its still pc legal

at this stage im really sick of the old parts failing.

[k14]

well i had set the bike up for nationals as f3 - hence the fairings, and l model swing arm. but change those and its still pc legal

at this stage im really sick of the old parts failing.
Well why continue to use an old frame? Why don't you cut your losses and go with something that is proven. Either an SV or 450 tripple surely has to be the least cost and most reliable solution?

[neil_cb125t]

Well why continue to use an old frame? Why don't you cut your losses and go with something that is proven. Either an SV or 450 tripple surely has to be the least cost and most reliable solution?

Yep I hear you there mate, weren't you saying that you might be selling yours:corn:?

I am little restricted with my purchasing power.....what can you buy with nothing..:shit: my bike does handle and stop incredibly well, with plenty of work been done by DR Rob on both ends and we shed over 10kgs off it to go to nationals..... I also hear that ERs are heavy and handle like Penny farthings.

i cant afford the outlay of a new bike.....but keep the ideas coming....i aint giving up!:angry:

[k14]

Yep I hear you there mate, weren't you saying that you might be selling yours:corn:?

I am little restricted with my purchasing power.....what can you buy with nothing..:shit: my bike does handle and stop incredibly well, with plenty of work been done by DR Rob on both ends and we shed over 10kgs off it to go to nationals..... I also hear that ERs are heavy and handle like Penny farthings.

i cant afford the outlay of a new bike.....but keep the ideas coming....i aint giving up!:angry:
Yep I am, if you want to talk let me know :) For an idea I have spent about 25k on it! I know however I will never get that for it!

I find it difficult to believe your bike with 80's technology is even as sorted as a SV chassis, let alone a 600 supersport chassis. Good luck with whatever you decide to do though!

[neil_cb125t]

Yep I am, if you want to talk let me know :) For an idea I have spent about 25k on it! I know however I will never get that for it!

I find it difficult to believe your bike with 80's technology is even as sorted as a SV chassis, let alone a 600 supersport chassis. Good luck with whatever you decide to do though!

cheers dude - 25K man, these F3 machines are a bit out of hand really!

well done down south cobber - what you going to move to?

[lostinflyz]

and you thought i was off my rocker when i told you what mine cost!!!

Isn't that whole airforce thing, Step up?????? hehehehe. Its ok ANZ has generous lending criteria haha.

your wee 400 with a massive single??? is it a BMW 800, or a DR 800 in mark lawes carbon fibre darling?? about 90 odd hp they say, (sure its about as reliable as an honest indian cricket bookie, but so what, make it 80)

[Autech]

Just out of interest are all ZXR's unreliable? Been eying a few up on tradeyou for F3 and pre 89, but don't want to be in the engine shop all the time. Stink luck dude, hopefully it all pans out for you

[feral1]

i sure aint having fun with her at the moment....but looking at a few options that for sure - need repay some favours before i get out there again....

what you know about ER6 motors... :-)

Chappy: http://www.3upracing.co.uk/blogs/index.php?blog=2
Hot, would be wicked as F3 weapon...

If using ER donk, you'll need to try and shoe horn stock airbox in there too, could be a bit of a bummer/tricky space wise

[lostinflyz]

Just out of interest are all ZXR's unreliable? Been eying a few up on tradeyou for F3 and pre 89, but don't want to be in the engine shop all the time. Stink luck dude, hopefully it all pans out for you

nah there all good for club racing. Its when they become nigh on 80hp fire breathing valve eating monsters (i.e. full bowell's, nat's spec) they have the odd issue like every early 90's 400 when they gain 15-20 odd hp.

[racefactory]

Just out of interest are all ZXR's unreliable? Been eying a few up on tradeyou for F3 and pre 89, but don't want to be in the engine shop all the time. Stink luck dude, hopefully it all pans out for you

Just gotta watch cam chain tensioners and head gaskets mate.

[feral1]

nah there all good for club racing. Its when they become nigh on 80hp fire breathing valve eating monsters (i.e. full bowell's, nat's spec) they have the odd issue like every early 90's 400 when they gain 15-20 odd hp.

Reliable as then....

In all seriousness; best of luck Neil. Hope you get it all sorted

Feral

[FROSTY]

E mail sent to UK as promised.

[Autech]

Cheers lads :drinkup: