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I have just picked up my new FZR750 and, after a strip and sort of some issues (clutch bleed, carb set up, perished inlet rubbers, idle speed set to a million rpm etc) I have just opened it up on the queens highway (I'm in the UK) and FFAAAAAAACK this thing is quick!

Anyway, once started the bike is awsome but getting it started from cold is difficult and from hot is nigh on impossible. This in my humble opinion, is valve clearances so I'm just looking for a little advice.

A) The engine has done 60,000 kms. Is it worth getting the head off anyway to check the valves out or is it likely that just a re-shim will do the biz?
B) What are the intake and exhaust clearances on the 750?
C) Are there any other known issues with the engine that while I've got in there I should consider doing as part of the job?

D) Any other tips?

Cheers dudes,


Mark

]]> Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:24:48 -0600 http://www.fzrarchives.com/ipb/index.php?showtopic=51438 http://www.fzrarchives.com/ipb/index.php?showtopic=51436 on here, got some fzr goodies to shift? Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:38:59 -0600 http://www.fzrarchives.com/ipb/index.php?showtopic=51436 http://www.fzrarchives.com/ipb/index.php?showtopic=51433
Tony]]> Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:01:46 -0600 http://www.fzrarchives.com/ipb/index.php?showtopic=51433 http://www.fzrarchives.com/ipb/index.php?showtopic=51432
I have moved and working alot of hours.... my computer and internet is at my old place 30 miles from my new house.

I approved accounts today and deleted about 20 spam accounts.]]> Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:59:13 -0600 http://www.fzrarchives.com/ipb/index.php?showtopic=51432 http://www.fzrarchives.com/ipb/index.php?showtopic=51431

Is there a specific way to route the overflow hose from the gas tank?


Once thats on, and the two short hoses for overflow? on the carbs, and Im ready to give it a boot around the block!]]> Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:34:57 -0600 http://www.fzrarchives.com/ipb/index.php?showtopic=51431 http://www.fzrarchives.com/ipb/index.php?showtopic=51429
1 will this work
2 can i get it to light up (without much trouble)

if the answer is yes to either of these, how should i proceed?

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Got to go out on the track 4 times (2 bs sessions, a *practice* and the mock race). This was the first time Ive had the FZR out with the 600 motor I installed.....found myself braking a lot earlier than with the 400 engine Gobs of power...running great.

Anyway, 2 very cool things (IMO). The gentleman who encouraged me to get the license came up to watch me for a while, his name is Jim Campeau used to be a FZR fanatic years ago now rides a blue TZ250 if anyone recognizes him. Point of this story, he timed me for two laps on the practice session.. I ran a 1:17! Personal best and blew my old time of 1:24 away which I ran on my Ducati, a bike which I am MUCH more familiar/comfortable with since its my street ride. I know I have tons of room for improvement and I know Im nowhere near pushing the limits of my machine.

Now I have a disclaimer:I am not trying to gloat, and I am by no means *fast* but it felt pretty damn good! Mock race consisted of myself and a gentleman who had a 02+ R1 which was completely done up(suspension/bodywork/exhaust/slicks).

I got him off the line..stayed ahead for a lap til the front straight. He comes BLOWING by me down the straight into the first turn...but alas, despite the fact that we both agreed it wasnt a "real race" and we simply didnt want to crash, well unfortunately for him he was going way too fast trying to pass me, even stuck his leg out to try to make the turn. Ran off into the grass at turn 1! I continued my pace around the track and he was nowhere insight.....soooo in my 4 lap mock race my little FZR finished ahead of a R1.

Moral of the story, had an AWESOME day, cant wait to actually start racing!! Bruce Egan and Scott(Black FZR400 #52) send their regards Looking forward to meeting some of you guys as well.]]> Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:31:52 -0600 http://www.fzrarchives.com/ipb/index.php?showtopic=51426 http://www.fzrarchives.com/ipb/index.php?showtopic=51425 http://www.fzrarchives.com/ipb/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=40491988 fzr400.former trackbike put back on the streets.runs great now,but the economy is starting to really catch up to me,and now my engine is done on the family car,woohoo.its in baltimore,before you ask.1500obo.thanks]]> Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:48:29 -0600 http://www.fzrarchives.com/ipb/index.php?showtopic=51425 http://www.fzrarchives.com/ipb/index.php?showtopic=51424 there is a fzr750 on ebay right now and he is calling it an owo1.can any of you 750 guys confirm its actually the owo1?or is it just another 750 with a seller that thinks its something that really isnt.not that im looking to buy,just curious how to spot one,or not one.its the one in mexico.cheers Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:40:31 -0600 http://www.fzrarchives.com/ipb/index.php?showtopic=51424 http://www.fzrarchives.com/ipb/index.php?showtopic=51423
The swingarm is a straight fit in the frame and uses all of the standard linkage parts. The 160/60-17 tyre is actually slightly taller than the 140/70-18 so you gain a little ride height.

Here's a bad picture of it fitted to my old 3EN1-



£50, plus shipping for the swingarm (if you want to source the other parts yourself), or £150 for all of the parts (minus the tyre!) plus shipping. I'm in the UK.]]> Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:17:23 -0600 http://www.fzrarchives.com/ipb/index.php?showtopic=51423 http://www.fzrarchives.com/ipb/index.php?showtopic=51421 400 race fairing stay that somebady may be interested in.]]> Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:07:17 -0600 http://www.fzrarchives.com/ipb/index.php?showtopic=51421