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by rabbit57
Sat May 23, 2020 2:42 pm
Forum: FZR600
Topic: another fizzer
Replies: 1
Views: 4719

another fizzer

h I , just bought a 95 plate 600 r to go with my 90 plate 600 which I haven't used for about 3 years. Have been riding my xjr1300 and forgotten how much fun the fzr's are until today. Putting them side by side it's interesting to see the differences between the two models. The 95 plate is going to b...
by rabbit57
Tue Jul 09, 2013 5:44 pm
Forum: FZR600
Topic: Fzr 600 parts from Thundercat info
Replies: 8
Views: 3419

Re: Fzr 600 parts from Thundercat info

I THINK HE WANTS TO KNOW IF HE CAN FIT THE THUNDERCAT FORKS USING HIS FZR TOP YOKE AND FZR FRONT WHEEL TO HIS FZR.
by rabbit57
Thu Jun 27, 2013 5:22 pm
Forum: FZR600
Topic: No Shift
Replies: 6
Views: 3458

Re: No Shift

Check that you have aligned the gearshift linkage correctly in the shaft splines.
by rabbit57
Wed Jun 19, 2013 8:26 am
Forum: FZR600
Topic: tyre change
Replies: 2
Views: 1194

Re: tyre change

Thanks for reply, I will probably go with the 130 as they are easy to get over here.
by rabbit57
Wed Jun 19, 2013 6:05 am
Forum: FZR600
Topic: tyre change
Replies: 2
Views: 1194

tyre change

Hi, I need to change the rear tyre on my 1990 fzr 600 as the mot girl was concerned about the age of the one fitted and said it seemed hard but legal. It is a150/70 18 Michelin M59 but it is on a 3.5 rim which worries me a bit. Will a 140/70 be o.k or should I go oem size 130 as I can get either avo...
by rabbit57
Sun Jun 09, 2013 9:53 am
Forum: FZR600
Topic: Thundercat master cylinder.
Replies: 4
Views: 2535

Re: Thundercat master cylinder.

Have managed to fit thundercat master cylinder while retaining mirror stay by using a lower profile reservoir and bracket mounted from top yoke by using the screw threads at the end of the top fork clamp. Used a bit of threaded rod and made a spacer to slide over part way to get clearance for locknu...
by rabbit57
Tue May 28, 2013 2:01 pm
Forum: FZR600
Topic: fairing stay.
Replies: 2
Views: 1321

Re: fairing stay.

No pictures at moment but the interference is about the depth of the reservoir cap if mounted as in picture in thundercat master cylinder post. It looks like there is a mirror attached. I have seen a shorter aftermarket reservoir on ebay and have now looked at a ladybird bracket from the states as a...
by rabbit57
Mon May 27, 2013 12:13 pm
Forum: FZR600
Topic: fairing stay.
Replies: 2
Views: 1321

fairing stay.

Hi, is the fairing stay that mounts from front of tank crucial as I wanted to mount a thundercat reservoir as in my last post and don't have enough clearance. Or is there an off the shelf bracket available?
by rabbit57
Sun May 19, 2013 2:47 am
Forum: FZR600
Topic: Thundercat master cylinder.
Replies: 4
Views: 2535

Re: Thundercat master cylinder.

Thanks for your reply, basically I need to replace my master cylinder and can get yzf one cheaper and Ilike the reservoir design better for filling ( ex rd owner!). Bike on a rolling restoration as and when I get work at the moment so budget is tight. Bob.
by rabbit57
Sat May 18, 2013 3:53 pm
Forum: FZR600
Topic: Thundercat master cylinder.
Replies: 4
Views: 2535

Thundercat master cylinder.

Hi, can I use a thundercat front master cylinder with my oem brakes and how do you mount the reservoir. I have done a search but could not find an answer.1990 FZR 600 four pot brakes.
by rabbit57
Tue May 14, 2013 5:20 am
Forum: FZR600
Topic: 1st gear and neutral only??? Help!
Replies: 4
Views: 1652

Re: 1st gear and neutral only??? Help!

Just a long shot, had the same problem back in the 70,s on a kwaka 250 after changing front sprocket. I had not lined up the gear linkage correctly. Bob.