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by brentm
Sun Dec 01, 2013 6:31 pm
Forum: FZR1000
Topic: New Transmission Needed
Replies: 1
Views: 1132

New Transmission Needed

Hello, I am replacing the transmission on my Pre89 Race bike, First of all can anyone give me a link or contact to a good supplier regarding the parts I will need, secondly is there a complete after market 6 speed transmission available that's suitable a 1989 FZR1000 that anyone knows about? I'm fro...
by brentm
Sat Nov 30, 2013 2:36 pm
Forum: FZR1000
Topic: Lower Crankcase 1989
Replies: 2
Views: 1647

Lower Crankcase 1989

Hello, on my Pre89 race-bike iv'e developed gearbox problems, seem's like the dogs are warn in 2nd and third, continuously bangs from 4000rpm on, its slowly got worse and now needs to fixed, My question is to remove the lower crankcase to get to my Transmission do you need to remove the Head and Bar...
by brentm
Sat Sep 07, 2013 2:33 pm
Forum: Racing / Track Days
Topic: 1989 FZR1000 Foot Peg Upgrade
Replies: 0
Views: 5185

1989 FZR1000 Foot Peg Upgrade

Hello, does any know if there is a upgrade Foot Peg kit available for a 1989 FZR1000, I need to lift my foot pegs, I'm racing in a post classic club but are going thru a set of toe sliders per meeting, I have fitted Aluminium foot peg and racing with the balls of my feet on the pegs (as you do) If a...
by brentm
Sat Sep 07, 2013 2:30 pm
Forum: FZR1000
Topic: Foot Peg Upgrads
Replies: 1
Views: 1281

Foot Peg Upgrads

Hello, does any know if there is a upgrade Foot Peg kit available for a 1989 FZR1000, I need to lift my foot pegs, I'm racing in a post classic club but are going thru a set of toe sliders per meeting, I have fitted Aluminium foot peg and racing with the balls of my feet on the pegs (as you do) If a...
by brentm
Tue Feb 05, 2013 3:46 pm
Forum: FZR1000
Topic: Tyre Choice
Replies: 3
Views: 1941

Tyre Choice

Hello, I race a 1989 FZR1000 here in New Zealand in the Pre89 Class, I use a Dunlop KR108 Slick on the Rear and a Perilli Slick on the Front with Tyre Warmers, I'm going to be changing my Tyres within the next 6wks, My question is what other people use, I do like the Slicks but a lot of people seem ...
by brentm
Sat Dec 15, 2012 1:55 pm
Forum: FZR1000
Topic: Hydraulic Clutch Conversion
Replies: 1
Views: 2293

Hydraulic Clutch Conversion

Hello, On my Pre89 FZR1000 Race bike it runs the standard Hydraulic Clutch, I have seen photo's were people have done away with there Hydraulic Clutch and converted it to a Cable one, does anyone have any info on how this is done or know a kit you can purchase? Thanks.
by brentm
Wed Dec 05, 2012 11:05 pm
Forum: FZR1000
Topic: FZR1000 Hydraulic Clutch Adjustment
Replies: 3
Views: 3911

Re: FZR1000 Hydraulic Clutch Adjustment

Thanks for your replies, I have just changed oil to Repsol Semi Synthetic 10w40, I have a race day on Saturday so hope all will be good. Cheers,
by brentm
Fri Nov 30, 2012 12:12 am
Forum: FZR1000
Topic: oil type and grade
Replies: 3
Views: 1891

oil type and grade

what oil do you run in your Race Bike, Semi or Full Synthetic, In my ZXR400 I run a Full Synthetic but I've been told I need to run a Semi in my FZR and grade 10/30 or 20/40?
by brentm
Wed Nov 28, 2012 9:52 pm
Forum: FZR1000
Topic: 1989 Oil Light
Replies: 6
Views: 3570

Re: 1989 Oil Light

Thanks for your answers, how the hell I didn't see the sight glass is a worry Lol, being a race bike now you were correct, the wiring has bypassed the oil level light. Cheers.
by brentm
Wed Nov 28, 2012 9:52 pm
Forum: FZR1000
Topic: 1989 Oil Light
Replies: 6
Views: 3570

Re: 1989 Oil Light

Thanks for your answers, how the hell I didn't see the sight glass is a worry Lol, being a race bike now you were correct, the wiring has bypassed the oil level light. Cheers.
by brentm
Wed Nov 28, 2012 3:53 am
Forum: FZR1000
Topic: 1989 Oil Light
Replies: 6
Views: 3570

1989 Oil Light

Hello, Quick question, do the FZR1000 1989 bikes have a Oil Level Sensor instead of a Site Glass, I've purchased a 1989 FZR1000 Racebike and I can't find a site glass but do have a red oil light fitted to the panel, light doesn't glow at all but i'm thinking it runs a Level Sensor that will trigger ...
by brentm
Fri Nov 16, 2012 4:54 am
Forum: FZR1000
Topic: FZR1000 Hydraulic Clutch Adjustment
Replies: 3
Views: 3911

FZR1000 Hydraulic Clutch Adjustment

Hello, my FZR1000 rolls forward when the Clutch is engaged, and when sitting its very hard to select Neutral, this is on my 1989 Race Bike, Engine has just had engine work done and is running Mineral oil for running in, my question is will the clutch come right when I replace the oil?, or can it be ...