Still plenty of life in the old FZR yet!

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Still plenty of life in the old FZR yet!

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Well we came through unscathed & did ok in our first year back after 19 years..
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I had a great time, meet some really nice people & [the main thing] I didnt make a dick of myself
The year didnt get off to a great start with all the drama's I had at the Barry Sheene meeting at Easter. But with Zoltan the[professer's] help, we tuned the old FZRs suspension up a bit & it showed in my lap times. Im getting the feel back & am looking forward to 09

So with some more money & time on the bike we should do a little better.
I have a fair bit of work to do over the Xmas break.
Getting some weight out of the bike, getting the Peter Jackson paint job done,The same as Troy Corsers FZR from 1992 LOOK BELOW :banjoman
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PSC [Powersport Central] Morisset, did a great job on my rear shock! I gave them two shagged shocks 1xFZR1000, 1xYZF750. I ended up with a shock with comp & rebound adjustments, harder spring etc. Great job!!!

2008 Post Classic Rracing Assoiation Championship - New Era 2 Final Standings for 2008
Formula 1
Rider Details Machine Points
Position Number Name Make Model Total
1 36 MURRAY CLARK KAWASAKI ZX7R 325
2 80 DAVE BENNET YAMAHA YZF750R 270
3 72 IVAN HOEY YAMAHA FZR1000 229
4 29 KIRK OSGOOD SUZUKI GSXR750 203
5 85 CHADD SLADE HONDA CBR900R 182
6 69 MATT LANE KAWASAKI ZXR750 170
7 20 STEVE BUTLER FZR1000 74
8 13 SCOTT PUSEY KAWASAKI ZXR750 72
9 96 CRAIG RALLS HONDA VFR750 72
10 78 SIMON HILLS SUZUKI GSXR750 71

Have a great Xmas to all FZR borthers & sisters.

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Droolage bro.......

Thanks for the post, keep us proud!
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Its awesome to hear about stuff like this. Do you have a list of upgrades done? I love it man. Grats
Upgrades:
  • Barnett Clutch------------------------------------------R6 Blue Dots, Front Master Brake Cylinder+Reservoir
    WP Adjustable Rear Shock----------------------------Vortex 520 Conversion with RK GB520GXW Chain
    V&H Header (4-1)--------------------------------------Swingarm Spool Mounts
    Cobra F1r Exhaust Can--------------------------------R6 Voltage Regulator
    Flo-Commander with Remote-------------------------Custom Airtech Passenger Seat
    Stage 7 Jet kit with Diffuser Caps--------------------Factory Pro Nickel Emulsion Tubes
    Wiseco 630 Kit------------------------------------------Custom Frame Slider Mounts
    Modking Hydraulic Clutch Kit--------------------------Hella Projection Headlight with Xentec HID Kit (H9 Bulb)
    Modking Aluminum Radiator Overflow Bottle--------




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zero9243 wrote:Its awesome to hear about stuff like this. Do you have a list of upgrades done? I love it man. Grats
The class is for bikes 1990 to 1995 called New Era2 New Era1 is for bikes 1980 to 1989 >> http://www.postclassicracing.com.au/
Motor is stock, it has a
K&N filter & Formula 1 muffler.
155mm dog bones
The rear shock is a modded FZR 1000 with a YZF 750
gas cannister with the adjustable compression.
Synthitic fluid & reconditoned
The spring is YZF750.
Forks are standard with 20w fluid rebuilt & reconditioned.
EBC sintered pads, Brembo rotors.
Thats about it. I goes pretty well & the torque is huge. You never get cought in the wrong gear.
I just have to let the bike do the work..

Heres a pic from my first race in the middle of the year. I hadn't raced a bike for 19 years untill this day! :yikes:

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You must of had a great time. I wish I could afford some fun like that. Awesome pics!
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Great pics, and great job man. Keep it up and keep it going.
'92 FZR 600
Airtech R1 kit \*/ 520 conversion \*/ 14F-47R gearing
K&N pod filters \*/ Stage 3 jet kit \*/ Factory Pro shift kit \*/ Full V&H SS exhaust
Custom '02 R6 undertail \*/ YZF gas tank \*/ Raised via dogbones \*/ custom flush turnsignals
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megaloxana wrote:Great pics, and great job man. Keep it up and keep it going.
Thanks guys Im pretty happy with were I ended up in my first year back.
But as always it come s down to money. So I will be just doing the rounds I can afford at the time banghead
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So FZRs are good reliable bikes... :headbang:
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kikepiz wrote:So FZRs are good reliable bikes... :headbang:
Bullet proof. :banana:
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sweeet good to see the fzr still hangig in thrie
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Great job bro,

I know what its like on the come back. I just got back into it about 4 years ago after about a 15 year break.

Take a season to get the feel and get back in the groove, but then BAM! you get it down and your back in the grove and running upfrotn again.

The FZR is a GREAT Bike. Everyoen here thinks I am a total nutter for wanting to mod up my 400 to a YZF engine like I am but they just have no clue how well the frame is on the thing. Glad to see ya out there living the frame.

I think being older and hopefully wiser helps as your not out trying to make a name.. just having fun which equals a more relaxed ride and thus a faster lap time.

Good luck in the coming season. Keep us posted.
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