Topic: Finally, I found a killer looking retro sport bike….EDIT: I REALLY FOUND ONE!

[fendersrule]

Except, they probably are really rare, expensive, and hard to find.

Anyone ever ridden one? How are they for tall riders?

[Stev-o]

Not rare, expensive or hard to find.  Nice bike.  Buy it now!


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-Other-1993-Yamaha-FZR-600-ALL-STOCK-SURVIVOR-Genesis-Deltabox-7-000-Original-Miles-/271489137517?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3f36037b6d&item=271489137517&pt=US_motorcycles

[fendersrule]

I was talking about the FZR 1000, but the FZR 600 at the right price I would pick up.

You know, I actually like those colors in the eBay link...it will stand out and turn heads!

[ofreen]

You may have heard that they've found a vaccine for AIDS.

They gave it a Yamaha part number and now no one can get it.

[nccb]

I like the RC30, but good luck with that one. . .

[nccb]

see:



doesn't that just look nicer

[70CB750]

On second look, yes, there is a motorcycle too.

[simon#42]

you would be better off with the 1000 especially if you are tall . i real nice bike probably the first modern superbike as we know them today . over here they have
very little value for some reason [ £750 - £1200 for a good one ] but i expect that will soon change .

[CBGhia]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-Other-1989-Fzr1000-/201090459848?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2ed1ece8c8&item=201090459848&pt=US_motorcycles

A little pricey for the 1000, but here is a 600 that looks legit:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-FZ-1989-Yamaha-FZR-600-Well-maintained-collector-owned-tastefull-mods-/310954708420?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4866584dc4&item=310954708420&pt=US_motorcycles

And one with Rossi graphics:  (disclaimer:  I am a HUGE Rossi fan)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-Other-FZR600-Rossi-Yamaha-50th-Anniversary-Graphics-Yoshimura-K-N-Awesome-Bike-/181406240939?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2a3ca790ab&item=181406240939&pt=US_motorcycles

[fendersrule]

God that 1000 looks SO minty in the link. I think they are beautiful looking bikes...before sportbikes got all "pointy" and overly agressive in the rear.

I especially like the body fairing....how it's "larger" and completely flat on the bottom.

Another thing I like is the front cowl--it's the best I have seen to date and just speaks with the bike's language.

Anyhow, just sharing that so far, that's the only sport bike that has peaked my interest!

[Retro Rocket]

you would be better off with the 1000 especially if you are tall . i real nice bike probably the first modern superbike as we know them today . over here they have
very little value for some reason [ £750 - £1200 for a good one ] but i expect that will soon change .

Simon, i find it hard to believe you never rode a 1980's GSXR1100 {or 750}, they were without doubt the first modern superbike....    The FZR was rather heavy by comparison.... {ridden both}

[kghost]

And now we will degenerate into....which sportbike is better lol

Get an RG500 Walter Wolf

[Honda550k]

Ducati 900ss. Pre 1998 model.

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery/Ducati%20900SS%2091.jpg

1. It's a Duke
2. It's air cooled.
3. It's 2 valves. So we can do all the adjustments.

Not rare or expensive

[simon#42]

have to disagree with you mick , the fzr had one of the first delta box frames that are still the standard design on modern bikes today [ hence my quote ].
the gsxr frame was just an alloy version of the older steel framed bikes that went before it .
have riden plenty of gsxr's but never one that handled well .

[Retro Rocket]

And now we will degenerate into....which sportbike is better lol

Get an RG500 Walter Wolf

I was talking about which one was considered the "first", you only had to be around when the Gixxer was released to know the Gixxer clearly was the first modern superbike, they changed the way all manufacturers made their "superbikes". I understand what Simon is saying about the deltabox Frame, but i wasn't referencing frame types, Iwas referring to his comment of which was first..  Simon, it wasn't hard to make the Gixxer handle , new rear shock and better rate front springs, block off the antidive and fork oil and they were pretty damn quick, did you ever see Aussie Ian Pero race his 1100...?

[simon#42]

no i didn't, to be honest i never did see one go well at all . always beat by the ducati's and Yamaha's in british and world superbike races .

[Retro Rocket]

They were only raced here for a couple of years until the 1000cc limit came into force, the 1100GSXR's then put on weight for the next few years until the newer GSXR1000's came out completely redesigned. Ian Pero left Aus to race his 1100's in the USA....

[Steve_K]

I have a 86 750 GSXR with a Penke shock, Race Tech emulators, and RT springs.  I have raised the clipons about 10 mm and lowered the pegs 18 mm.  I won't say it handles better than a 90's sportbike, but at street speeds it is a comfy ride.   Works well on the wiggly roads.  It is fun to ride ride.  200 mile long ride is my limit tho.
Brakes are OK with braided lines.  Better than my 73 750, but not even close to a modern sport bike.
Mine is not very pretty like the Yamaha (painted flat black!!).  I would love a RC30 or RC45,  but I cannot afford those bikes.
Steve

[ken65]

have always liked the look of the fzr but for me it hurt my neck having to look up.  As far as 90's sports bikes go to me at least this takes the cake ( my 98 r1 )  but im a bit biased, my belly sits nicely on the tank, fairly aggressive riding position but i find its comfortable, once i get my legs stretched enough to put them on the foot pegs. if you give it a serve the front wheels skims across the road and everything except the little bit in front of you becomes a blur.

[Killer Canary]

I can send you all home with my mighty GPz900!

[fendersrule]

Well, I have a chance at a local FZR 1000. I F#$@ING HATE blue….and it's blue. But beyond that, it's an FZR 1000!






27k miles.

So far, looks like it needs a new ignition (it was stolen in the past), stock air box, carbs to be gone through, and some tuning.

Any FZR experts see anything out of the ordinary? What's a bombshell price to pick it up for?

[Killer Canary]

Is that one of the 20 valve motors?

[70CB750]

I just saw one locally on eebay.


Edit: it was 600 actually

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-Other-1990-Yamaha-FZR-600-/171341759581?forcerrptr=true&hash=item27e4c3c45d&item=171341759581&pt=US_motorcycles

[Retro Rocket]

Is that one of the 20 valve motors?

Yes....

[fendersrule]

0-60 in 2.8 seconds...all with style!

[ken65]

those are starting to get a little bit thin on the ground over here, the side car racers like the motors..

[Steve_K]

I like that one!
Noce bike!

Steve

[DavePhipps]

Check FZRonline and FZRarchives. Both have great info on these bikes. I know the 600 has a habit of frying the stock VRR. Replacing it with an R6 unit fixes it right up. The 1000 might suffer the same issue but can't remember.

[fendersrule]

Well, I had a text conversation with the guy. I was planning to go look at it today, but he was booked up.

He bought it from a friend in town that he knows. The friend's brother died (it was his bike), so he still needs to apply for a title for it (said it's not going to be an issue).

I started to ask him price-wise what is he thinking…..and he said $650……

That's a good price to pay for an FZR1000 that still looks to be in rather good condition. In-fact, it's a steal. Of course, a little bit of work with tuning (and need to get a stock air box and possibly some jets), but that isn't a whole lot of work.

What's risky is of course not being able to ride the bike before buying. I can bring my compression gauge over there which would give me some more confidence. One should really ride one of these before buying to check the transmission as well, which I may not be able to do.

But either way, $650 is a pretty good buy, even if not being able to ride it. He seems very honest (he's on a local forum here in town).

Thoughts?