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by nereus78
Sat Jan 23, 2010 11:05 pm
Forum: FZR600
Topic: thank you
Replies: 1
Views: 729

thank you

You guys are a plethora of knowledge. I would like to thank you all for your posts. I have not posted much as you can tell from my post count, but I have been a member for a (little) while. During that time, I have done TONS of searches and spent countless hours researching. YOU ALL have answered ne...
by nereus78
Thu Oct 08, 2009 10:44 am
Forum: FZR600
Topic: full gasket set / kit
Replies: 8
Views: 2430

Re: full gasket set / kit

I'll be working 10hr days soon and need to squeeze in family time. I won't have that kinda time. I'm still debating on what to do. I already have another bike anyway. Well, it's my wife's. It's a little '03 Kawa Ninja 500.
by nereus78
Sat Sep 12, 2009 11:44 pm
Forum: FZR600
Topic: full gasket set / kit
Replies: 8
Views: 2430

Re: full gasket set / kit

Is there an economical way to do a compression test? Mostly, I need to know which gauge (how many psi) to get. I also have a compressor (150 psi, is that enough?), I could do a leak down test, but I don't have the adapter right now (don't know what exactly I would need here). Any advice in this area...
by nereus78
Mon Sep 07, 2009 6:51 pm
Forum: FZR600
Topic: full gasket set / kit
Replies: 8
Views: 2430

Re: full gasket set / kit

Wow, I didn't realize the rings would be so expensive. I guess I'll look into finding an engine somewhere. Does anyone know of a reputable place to get one? I looked at ebay but wasn't overly impressed. Craigslist doesn't currently have one in my area. I'm thinking the compression is good (although ...
by nereus78
Mon Sep 07, 2009 12:57 am
Forum: FZR600
Topic: full gasket set / kit
Replies: 8
Views: 2430

full gasket set / kit

hi all, I've been debating a full gasket kit including a re-ring kit. My fizzer is starting to leak from darn near every orifice and has 29k on the odometer. I've put only 5k on it myself, but nearly every gasket is leaking some...where. Don't get me wrong; it's been a great bike. I bought it as a l...