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Offline gmonkey

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FZR 600
« on: July 01, 2010, 10:30:28 AM »
I'm considering picking up another bike because it's hard to ride a big pile of CB550 parts and, between the time I have to work on it and my general luck, my bike's likely to stay in that state for a good while.  Lately I've been interested in the FZRs.    I'm mainly looking at the late 89-98 600's.  I wouldn't mind a 400 but they're rare and expensive and would probably be wasted on me anyway.  I like the look of older crotch-rocket type bikes in general and I want 4 cylinders.  The FZR's aren't that rare and can be found for around $1500 with 10-20k on them.  Anyone have any experience with these?  How reliable are they?  Should I try to find one with ~10k miles or are they generally good through 30k?
Big pile of 76 CB550F parts
'98 FZR600 purring like a chain-smoking kitten!

Offline svenD

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Re: FZR 600
« Reply #1 on: July 04, 2010, 05:56:54 PM »
hi g.m
I drive a model 90 1K,these are fast well built bikes. buy a well maintained example and you will not regret it.

things to look out for,
-clutch issues.
-popping out of gear esp. second under accleration.

enjoy!

Offline gmonkey

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Re: FZR 600
« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2010, 04:07:13 PM »
Just grabbed a 98 with just under 20k.  Looks like it's been down a few times but generally fairly clean.  Hopefully it was maintained well enough.
Big pile of 76 CB550F parts
'98 FZR600 purring like a chain-smoking kitten!