FZR400/600 Streetfighter

[Dyyryath]

The tailsection is an Airtech Aero TZ250 piece. In the pictures above, it's mounted to the stock subframe, but it was always a bit more of a rig job than I wanted. I've since built a custom subframe to replace the stock one that is designed specifically to mount that tailsection.



This is it at the racetrack last week for testing prior to paint & powdercoating (it's the same type of tailsection as before, but a new one since I changed the area where it mounts to the tank):

[JRK5892]

WOW MAN!!!! that thing is insane!!!

[Genesis]

very very nice

[Freestyle72]

Nice subframe... how much would it run to get an aluminum shock mount like yours made up for me?

[Target30]

dammit, now i have to build a custom subframe too......

nice bike man, alot of great work there.

[haunter]

damn

[rdannar]

nice bike. drooling

[Dyyryath]

After the first track day with the new subframe back in April, I discovered a couple of minor things that needed to be addressed. The subframe itself was perfect, but I needed to do some work to the rear shock. Traxxion Dynamics in SC did a very nice job of rebuilding the old FZR400 Fox Shock I had on there. He also sold me a used compression damping adjuster for it that he had in stock. I took it back to the racetrack yesterday and it rode flawlessly. The bike really handles like magic on the track.

I also needed to do something to keep my left heel off the chain, so I picked up a used set of FZR400 heel guards on eBay. After quite a bit of work bead blasting and refinishing them, they work great.

The remote bottle for the cooling system needed an overhaul since I wasn't happy with how it was feeding. I dug up a stainless steel water bottle and added some quick disconnect fittings to make it work.

Finally, the chain guide needed a little work, to make sure it wouldn't move around (it was touching the inside of the left frame spar ever so slightly). I also decided to order a bunch of stainless steel nuts & bolts to replace the old zinc plated stuff. They hold up much better to the elements (which was good since my first session or two yesterday were in the rain). I ended up getting them from Fastenal. You can pick that stuff out on their website and if you've got a local store, have them order it for you so you can just pick it up the next day.

After all that, I had the subframe powder coated by Final Touch in Spring Lake, NC. The guy that owns it (Roger Blanchard) does impeccable work and I highly recommend him. He's the one that did the frame, wheels, engine covers and subframe on this bike. He did the bead blasting and powder coating in 6 days for $65. I'm sure he'll take work shipped in from anywhere and he specializes in bike stuff.

Here's the subframe in its current configuration:











Now that I'm satisfied with the subframe, I'm going to make a few more changes to the tail section and then get it painted to match the tank. After that, it's time to go back into the motor. I was having what felt like a fuel delivery problem coming out onto the back straight away and the engine definitely wasn't pulling like it should be. It's probably a combination of factors (low float height, main jets a touch too small and a modified airbox that's too open), but I think I'm going to try to find a set of Keihin 33mm FCRs to put on it rather than spend time working on the stock CVs. Anybody have a set they want to part with?

[Fizzinatorr]

I think it's even got an FZR 600 frame, engine, and swingarm!

But seriously the bike looks Awesome

[Guga]

Hi man, the bike is seriously cool and that subframe, speechless

If you can, please tell me this, what is that bottle for, cuz ive seen a few bikes with it, what are its advantages, what is it connected too, etc
Cheers!

[blensen]

The bottle is a replacement for the stock coolant reservoir/overflow. The stock one rarely if ever works with a custom tail.

[Guga]

Thanks for the quick reply man, that makes sense, mine fits there but looks ugly with the new tail cuz you can see it

Cheers

[Fartblood]

Some fantastic design and awesome workmanship on that bike dude.

[McFizzer]

That is a serious machine right there. Great work. I LOVE the subframe as a lot of people here agree, Pretty sweet to see you did it all without welding which is even nicer

BUT i most say, those triple trees...ughhh I WANT THEM!! fully adjustable Im guessing?

[Section_59]

Real nice work