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Aluminum parts

Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2011 4:11 pm
by loki32687
Just curious, since I have a friend who does anodizing, what parts(if any) on a stock FZR are aluminum?

Thanks.

Re: Aluminum parts

Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 1:45 am
by Nik
hi,
since you do not state model or year of FZR I suggest you use a magnet to find out what part is made of alloy or steel

Re: Aluminum parts

Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 2:57 am
by cowboi
I agree with nik. We need abit more info on the bike inorder to give you an answer.

Re: Aluminum parts

Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 10:01 am
by Target30
US model, 1989 FZR600.

not much is aluminum, but a magnet is the best way, if it sticks, its steel. if not, its aluminum....or plastic!

Re: Aluminum parts

Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 12:20 pm
by thatkid
Target30 wrote:US model, 1989 FZR600.

not much is aluminum, but a magnet is the best way, if it sticks, its steel. if not, its aluminum....or plastic!
Except for stainless. Higher grades will be non-magnetic or have such a minimal attraction you can mistake it.

All the engine covers, rearsets, heel guards, pegs, levers, clutch perch, wheels, carb bodies and lower fork tubes. That's pretty much the list.

Re: Aluminum parts

Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 3:29 pm
by yamaha_george
Nate,
not much high grade stainless steel on the FZR unless you have one of my custom Rad shields OR chain guards LoL

Re: Aluminum parts

Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 3:58 pm
by Freestyle72
Keeping in mind a lot of those parts are cast aluminum and tend to look like complete crap when anodized.