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Post by Red on Aug 13, 2012 8:32:37 GMT
Thank for the info John, great stuff ;D It would be great to see pics and specs of the system for reference purposes when you get a chance.
Cheers Red
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Post by Red on Jun 25, 2013 8:34:55 GMT
Hi all, cant beleive its been a year since I last worked on the FZ project but there you go! Got distracted with a full rebuild of my XS900 triple post classic bike- new engine(hots cams, high comp pistons, porting etc ) new big carbs, new braced frame new brakes, new oil cooler etc etc the list goes on. Also built a wee CB200 based pre 72 bike for our classic clubs junior riders ..... Anyway finally got back to the old FZ. A week of watching the IOM TT on TV has me fizzing again. Motor has been stripped to fix the dodgy gearbox. No major issues found other than a valve guide had broken the top off and was going up an down with the valve . A freind is going to make a new guide so thats all good. Painted the engine ready to go..... Stripped the bike down to frame ready to paint....... Found the rear linkage bearings are absolutely shot, finding replacements is proving challenging from the usual sources. Does anyone know whereI can buy them from other than rip off yamaha prices ? If not I'll probably drill them out to take common sizes bearings. Cheers Red
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Post by tootall on Jul 18, 2013 19:34:19 GMT
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Post by Red on Apr 24, 2015 23:19:15 GMT
Its taken forever due to a cracked head on the original FZ750 race bike I was building. Then a bit of luck picking up a crashed damaged bike for a NZ$300. I've added all the good performance bits from the original race bike to this one, stripped the road gear and a mate kindly painted it. New Pirelli super corsas fitted Only one race shake down so far, brakes need some minor attention but otherwise its good to go. Surpisingly quick for its age, but I did gear it down 3 teeth for our shorter tracks. Still need to get some decals, and a genuine factory dry clutch..... any one got one lying around they dont want? Cheers Red
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Post by Red on May 5, 2015 5:59:46 GMT
I found this guy hanging around my FZ at a bike display our club did here in NZ..... reckoned he used to ride GP's or something
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Post by Graham on May 5, 2015 7:36:44 GMT
Lol yeah he's definitely got a familiar face!
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