FZRSupport: the FZROnline Archive

The most common reason people give up on FZR's is the carbs being out of tune and they can't figure out how to get it back. Great for buyers. There are good reasons for carbs to be out, there are bad reasons, the worst is removing or otherwise modifying the air box. Not to say it can't be done. Let ...

My impression is- Honda does longer lasting finishes perceived as better quality. Yamaha does more exciting bikes, they are more advanced, but like any engine that is highly tuned, if something is not right, it will show. Keep the maintenance up and avoid the desire to customise or make it better wi...

At ride height your chain should have an inch of travel up & down


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So without looking at "tree rake" I was right, except it would seem that an increase of tree offset would be needed to increase trail, rather than a reduction? Yes, except increasing off-set decreases trail. More reading here. http://www.sportrider.com/art-science-fun-geometry?image=0 Got it now, t...

Hope you feel better


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What was it you are looking for SEV? Are you trying to pick the " best" base to start your project with?

What is your target?


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So without looking at "tree rake" I was right, except it would seem that an increase of tree offset would be needed to increase trail, rather than a reduction? Thanks for the link evil hook :) gives a clear insight into the results of making changes, if you take the time to draw it out & do the trig...

1WG: -Rake: 24 degrees -Trail: 89mm -Wheelbase: 1400mm 3TJ: -Rake: 24 degrees -Trail: 92mm -Wheelbase 1365mm Increased trail on the 3TJ was influenced by 5mm less fork off-set in the tripple clamps and moving to a 120/60-17 front tire.. Could I ask what "5mm less off-set" means, is it distance redu...

How does the wheel spin by hand when the front is raised off the ground, any resistance at all, is there pulsing sound / feel from warped disk / disks, if so, which one? Can you see the Pistons, is one further out than the others? Which disc is getting hot, both? New pads? Sent from my iPhone using ...

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What do you mean "lock up" locks up wheel, locks up lever/master, locks up slaves?


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eBay


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Try Yahoo Japan.


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Worst possible thing to happen.... We feel your pain


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Auxiliary tanks are about $20. If that's helpful.


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