My FZR250 3LN Renovation and Question Thread

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Progress.....



"Before" pics.....











The things u do.....

[fzrbrandon]

Yep, she needs some TLC. Keep us updated on the progress. It'll be good to see a nice 250.

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Oh dear......

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Question....

Got a quote from the local Yamaha dealer for 2 sprockets + chain to suit my bike...

FRT SPRKT 13T #520 YM HY
REAR SPKT 42TH 520
CHAIN RK 520SO-120L

Now the stock setup I believe is ....

Front 17 teeth
Rear 56 teeth
Chain pitch 428 length 130

So what effect will the quoted gearing give me?

I prefer "acceleration" over "top speed"

[DonTZ125]

Never heard of a 520 for the 250s - waste of metal, adds rotating mass, etc. The ratio is very close (98% of stock), but the smaller sprockets mean the chain will be much closer to the swingarm, very possibly causing severe wear and tear.

Tell Zippy to look again ...

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Can anyone tell me the required socket size to remove the locknut off the main swingarm bolt...?





Nevermind.....22mm

[SouthendChris]

Nice job. Gonna look clean when it's done! Just got my 3LN3 back, 3rd time I've owned it

Keep it up with the pics.

Chris

[GreyImport]

Can someone tell me what will change if I drop the "no 3' bolt to the lower hole?

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BUMP

[GreyImport]

Just some more before/after pics...

The PO rode this to work and back every day......looking at the condition of some areas Im surprised it went at all...let alone stopped

[SouthendChris]

Looks like it was you that got the last tub of elbow grease from the store.......

Seriously, thats looking very good!

Chris

[GreyImport]

Yes Im moving onto the top shelf stuff now....






Ill have to post some updates......some things are actually going BACK onto the bike...always a good feeling

[SouthendChris]

Yeah I am getting to that stage with mine. Always a good feeling



Chris

[Nik]

Hi,
from some of those pictures it looks as though the battery boiled and poured acid on the rear frame & swing arm. You should neutralise those areas before you paint.

As for the brake reservoir that will need rebuilding as mine did since the "gummy" residue can clog the minute holes to the pump area of the brakes.

I do like your black painted pipes being baked, Y-G used a propane gas torch thro the pipes to heat them, then used Hi temp gun black spray (boy did that stuff stink ) he then re-heated the pipes and when cool had me rub them down with some oil. The first time I took the newly assembled bike for a ride I felt like James Bond & his smoke screen.

16 months on I do not have any rusty spots that i can see but then we never have snow and road salts only the odd trip to the beach and Madam washes the bike afterwards