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Post by pauldaniel on Oct 15, 2022 21:04:15 GMT
Hello fellow enthusiasts: I have restored a variety of bikes but need help with a 87 FZ 750 that I bought a while back as a project bike. First thing I need is to get a key made for it as it didn't come with one. I know there's some sort of code from working on past bikes but where to I find it and how might I get to it? I will have lots of other questions once I get going but this will do to start.
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mark58
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Post by mark58 on Oct 17, 2022 17:44:38 GMT
Welcome aboard, always good to meet a fellow fz owner, maybe you could post a little more info such as your location and bike history. The key info is on the lock body on either the seat or helmet or ignition locks. The helmet or seat lock is by far the easiest to access, bring it to a locksmith and see what he/she says, all locksmiths are not alike. By the looks of that pic, an ignition key is the least of your problems. But having said that, a methodical orderly approach to repairing it will return many happy rides. Ask me how I know.
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Post by pauldaniel on Oct 19, 2022 19:13:41 GMT
Thanks for getting back to me. I know this will be a project. I got it for cheap and have had ones in worse shape than this. I looked for a number on the helmet lock and ignition lock but did not see any numbers. Do I have to take them off to see it? Had to do that with a Honda I had. I live in Pewaukee, WI just west of Milwaukee and have restored two Hondas and a Hayabusa. I thought this one would be fun and have never owned a Yamaha before. The engine turns as do the wheels and brakes work along with the clutch so that was a selling point. My 1st step is to check the fluids, plugs and wires and wake it up.
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Post by mark58 on Oct 20, 2022 15:15:59 GMT
You'll need to pull the entire lock (doesn't matter which one) and bring it to the locksmith. Then you can move forward as described, if however it still won't start you'll need to check the valve clearance's. As these bikes run over time the valve clearance's close up and once that happens, the bike becomes difficult or will no longer start. So lets start with, what's the mileage, that'll give you a good idea of where to start. I believe the valve service interval is between 18-22k. Don't have my manual so you may wanna confirm that. I found mine with 18k and change on the clock and the first thing I found was almost every valve was out of adjustment (closed up) except for the #1 cylinder, that cylinder was completely screwed. Once thats outta the way as long as the carbs function it should start, doesn't mean it will. I checked the plug caps as well and found 2 of them right off the ohm scale, so these can make starting and idling consistently difficult to attain, so look there as well. Lastly, check the fuel pump, mine was gummed up but once it was disassembled and clean up it worked like new. My bike sat for 20 plus years, time had taken its toll, so I had to refresh the entire top end. You may want to do a compression check just for piece of mind, if you have to do any serious repairs, many parts are either very pricey or nonexistent (o/s pistons), used parts aren't any better. But the upside is you have parts availability over 4 yr and 3 model span. 85-88, fz750 700 and the fazer. It took several months just to find a salvageable head and cylinders in my case, but it was worth it, it starts at the touch of the starter button. Idles perfectly and just plain goes.
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