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by wheeliea
Tue Apr 24, 2018 3:28 pm
Forum: FZR400
Topic: FZR 400/R6 ENGINE SWAP?
Replies: 4
Views: 6673

Re: FZR 400/R6 ENGINE SWAP?

Thanks,I haven't matched them up,just like the idea of throttle bodies instead of carbs.
by wheeliea
Mon Apr 23, 2018 10:45 pm
Forum: FZR400
Topic: FZR 400/R6 ENGINE SWAP?
Replies: 4
Views: 6673

FZR 400/R6 ENGINE SWAP?

Hi All,I have an 88 FZR 400 with a fzr 600 motor.The carbs are driving me nutz! so I have a possible R6 for parts.....deal is just starting.I would like to swap the engine and front end....maybe.Anyone done this? does it swap?
by wheeliea
Sat Sep 17, 2011 4:11 pm
Forum: FZR400
Topic: Tip for us old guys
Replies: 16
Views: 6532

Re: Tip for us old guys

Hi I LOVE IT! I can ride without losin the feeling in my hands.I am 5'6 and 180 works for me.It will cost you nothing to try!
by wheeliea
Wed Aug 31, 2011 11:10 pm
Forum: FZR400
Topic: Tip for us old guys
Replies: 16
Views: 6532

Re: Tip for us old guys

I left the locating pins in place in case I sell it or sumthin,the extra hieght helps.Andy
by wheeliea
Wed Aug 31, 2011 11:08 pm
Forum: FZR400
Topic: Tip for us old guys
Replies: 16
Views: 6532

Re: Tip for us old guys

It isn't the greatest looking set up but it doesn't cost nuthin but time.200 bucks for adjustables.I won't go back my wrists won't take it.





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by wheeliea
Wed Aug 31, 2011 10:52 pm
Forum: FZR400
Topic: Hi all....first post..cause I have a question?
Replies: 7
Views: 2936

Re: Hi all....first post..cause I have a question?

Thanks for the replies.In my area insurance is rated by cc's I can't afford a 1000cc bike.So I am cheating a little :deal: and I have a FZR 400 and a FZ 750.so really it is all about the money.Andy
by wheeliea
Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:21 am
Forum: FZR400
Topic: Hi all....first post..cause I have a question?
Replies: 7
Views: 2936

Re: Hi all....first post..cause I have a question?

I thought he did a good job explaining it........and that isn't the point,it is a rare bike ......and that isn't the point......the point is it looks like a FZR 400 with FZ 750 engine.I will probably try it but before I start I need to accumulate info.Andy
by wheeliea
Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:16 am
Forum: FZR400
Topic: Tip for us old guys
Replies: 16
Views: 6532

Re: Tip for us old guys

Hi All,being that I am pushing 48 I find that the stock clip-ons on my FZR 400 are a killer on my wrists.Since I don't race and canyon carving is 'SAFE' I turned my clip-ons upside down.You will also need to switch em left to right.It works great and no more numb wrists.Andy Andy, at 48 yer still a...
by wheeliea
Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:14 am
Forum: FZR400
Topic: Tip for us old guys
Replies: 16
Views: 6532

Re: Tip for us old guys

the angle is a little up but I found it to be very comfortable after spending 4days on my FZR it was not a problem........and it is free.Andy
by wheeliea
Wed Aug 31, 2011 12:34 am
Forum: FZR400
Topic: Tip for us old guys
Replies: 16
Views: 6532

Tip for us old guys

Hi All,being that I am pushing 48 I find that the stock clip-ons on my FZR 400 are a killer on my wrists.Since I don't race and canyon carving is 'SAFE' I turned my clip-ons upside down.You will also need to switch em left to right.It works great and no more numb wrists.Andy
by wheeliea
Tue Aug 30, 2011 8:53 pm
Forum: FZR400
Topic: FZR 400 PURCHASE
Replies: 19
Views: 8690

Re: FZR 400 PURCHASE

why would anyone put a HONDA engine into one of the sweetest Yamaha's biult.I have owned a couple RZ 350's and have ridden RZ 500's.......ditch em,I have 1988 fzr 400 with a 90 fzr 600 engine....not bad ,way better than the RZ's.I am looking at putting a FZ 750 in there ,nice power ,reliable.If you ...
by wheeliea
Tue Aug 30, 2011 8:38 pm
Forum: FZR400
Topic: Replacing the rear shock on an FZR 400 3EN1
Replies: 7
Views: 4339

Re: Replacing the rear shock on an FZR 400 3EN1

Don't run synthetic the clutch will slip.Andy
by wheeliea
Tue Aug 30, 2011 8:35 pm
Forum: FZR400
Topic: FZR600 600 Fairing on 400?
Replies: 12
Views: 7167

Re: FZR600 600 Fairing on 400?

Sweet Bike eh.I did repairs on mine cracks are inevitable.The research I did for mine was they are differant.Andy
by wheeliea
Tue Aug 30, 2011 7:59 pm
Forum: FZR400
Topic: Hi all....first post..cause I have a question?
Replies: 7
Views: 2936

Re: Hi all....first post..cause I have a question?

ebay #130567930860 dunno how long this will last for and it is not my bike or anyone I know.Thanks Andy
by wheeliea
Tue Aug 30, 2011 7:55 pm
Forum: FZR400
Topic: Hi all....first post..cause I have a question?
Replies: 7
Views: 2936

Hi all....first post..cause I have a question?

I have a 1988 FZR 400,and I love it of course.It had the FZR 600 swap done and I had a few problems....fixed those but I need more power WOOT so I also have a 1985 FZ 750....the engine looks as tho it will fit....anyone know.I found a FZ750 on the bay and it was stock with a FZR 400 frame and body w...