FZR future in doubt

**jrandom** · 6th January 2005, 15:56

Originally Posted by Magua

I have like 3 different flat spots in the rev range, and no idea why! Can't even remove the F&^#@ing carbs to have them checked becuase I won't be able to put them on. The seals are shot.

I guess your sig says it all.

You poor bastard.

**Magua** · 6th January 2005, 15:57

Just rang red baron, $56 for each seal

There has got to be a cheaper way!

**jrandom** · 6th January 2005, 16:15

Originally Posted by Magua

Just rang red baron, $56 for each seal

There has got to be a cheaper way!

There probably isn't.

Mechanical bits and bobs tend to be pricey. Vehicle maintenance costs money. There often isn't a good way to get around it when work is needed on the engine. Spare string and epoxy filler don't hold up to well at 15,000rpm.

**Magua** · 6th January 2005, 16:20

Well there goes my next pay then.

**erik** · 6th January 2005, 17:28

Originally Posted by jrandom

... My Zeal, with the same engine (but probably a different carburetion and breathing setup) ...

From what I've been told, the Zeal's engines are actually the same as those from FZ250R's which are an older kinda bike, different to the FZR250.

**jrandom** · 6th January 2005, 21:35

Originally Posted by erik

From what I've been told, the Zeal's engines are actually the same as those from FZ250R's which are an older kinda bike, different to the FZR250.

Aha, that's interesting.

Brett (??) at Spectrum opined that the engine was identical to the FZR's, but... meh. He could indeed have been wrong. Certainly the Zeal doesn't quite have the same power as the FZR.

I wonder just how different they are.

**Blakamin** · 6th January 2005, 21:40

Originally Posted by jrandom

Aha, that's interesting.

Brett (??) at Spectrum opined that the engine was identical to the FZR's, but... meh. He could indeed have been wrong. Certainly the Zeal doesn't quite have the same power as the FZR.

I googled the FZR bit when I owned it.... looking for reviews