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I have a chance to buy a 1987 FZ700 with 8900 miles in almost perfect shape, except.....it has not been fired up in 4 years! Two owner bike,never down,plastic perfect,current owner replaced tires 500 miles but 4 years ago,so they would need to go.The bike is ''Completely'' stock,not even a slipon. I know it's not a 750 and i'm old enough to remember this Yamaha's ''Tarriff'' bike along with the VFR700. Anyway,i respect the opinion of the forum members and would like your input. I can get bike for less than $700.00 with clear title.I'm not really interested in flipping the bike just buying to ride and add to my small collection, since i could hopefully get it / and up and running and roadworthy for around $1,000.00.
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Buy it!

then you can tell harley guys "this is the bike that that crazy socialist Reagan propped up H-D with....ohh and by the way, when is H-D gonna pay back their bailout from the 80's??..It was only $28 million ......."

And your input on the FZ700 is.........?
Thank you for your valuable information
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Ohh yeah, the FZ700.

Nice bike. The 750 was kinda groundbreaking.

When they dropped displacement to beat the tariff, I believe they also put the bike on a diet.

It got better in other words. I worked for Yamaha at the time, and it really was a nice bike to ride. Pre-radial revolution, but it still handled very nice, was nicely balanced.

I'd buy it at that price and provenance.

Thanks, i'm leaning that way, just wanted some reassurance that it was a decent investment.Don't want it to turn into a money pit.
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The FZ 700 was a great bike! Solid all around bike. The only difference between the 700 and 750 beside displacement are the brake rotors, fairing lowers, slight styling change on the rear plastic and a noticeable difference in power compared to the 750. Even so, I'd scoop that 700 up in a heartbeat.

Thanks for the input. I intend to get the bike Sat, i may need assistance from forum members getting her up and running. I assume the carbs need cleaning and i know it will get a new battery.
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