FZR400 trackbike build

[yamaha_george]

You mean using the threaded rod, right?

OMG someone has been reading the "right stuff"

[mikev]

Yeah, I've been reading and reading. Though, if I happen to sell my Honda ZB50, I'd have the cash to just buy the front end and swingarm setups that MrFreeze is selling, bolt them on, and go ride.

[mikev]

So I'm cleaning the carbs, just for peace of mind after draining the pee-yellow fuel from the tank...



SOMETHING ain't right here... So I get a closer look.



Well, shit.

It would appear that I am missing an air jet from one of the carbs. I'm sure that's great for the bike running well.

[mikev]

Need some advice --

I have a line on a complete 04 R1 front end, minus the top triple. What's a fair price? It's everything, forks, lower triple, wheel, brakes, clipons, and controls. All I would need is a top triple from ebay or something.

He asked for $700. I thougth that was a bit high considering MrFreeze was only asking 50 bucks more for his complete front end already modded to bolt onto an FZR. Thoughts?

[thatkid]

Sounds high to me. I bought my 03 R1 front end with everything except clipons for about 550 or so. Possibly even less.

[mrfreeze5]

Need some advice --

I have a line on a complete 04 R1 front end, minus the top triple. What's a fair price? It's everything, forks, lower triple, wheel, brakes, clipons, and controls. All I would need is a top triple from ebay or something.

He asked for $700. I thougth that was a bit high considering MrFreeze was only asking 50 bucks more for his complete front end already modded to bolt onto an FZR. Thoughts?

For all stock stuff, i wouldnt pay more than abotu $500-$550 or so. And to be honest, my front end has more in it than I had it listed for, but I was hoping for a quick sale. But, my front end also has a lot of aftermarket parts pieced together. If you get a complete front end, you should end up cheaper.

[mikev]

Hrm.

So i was all set to just order a set of springs, emulators, and whatnot and just redo the FZR forks. Then I was just offered an R1 front end for 500 bucks.

Forks w/ triples
Calipers
Wheel w/ rotors (needs wheel bearings)

Basically everythign I need except clipons, right?

[mikev]

R1 front end has been acquired

All I need is a top triple and the bolts for the brake calipers.

[mrfreeze5]

sweet! I cant wait to see the newer R1 setup on a FZR. I WILL have those forged 5 spokes on my ride. I will... Nice find!

[mossy1200]

Need some advice --

I have a line on a complete 04 R1 front end, minus the top triple. What's a fair price? It's everything, forks, lower triple, wheel, brakes, clipons, and controls. All I would need is a top triple from ebay or something.

He asked for $700. I thougth that was a bit high considering MrFreeze was only asking 50 bucks more for his complete front end already modded to bolt onto an FZR. Thoughts?

You relise that race tech emulators and ohlins spring and oil in your existing forks will cost less and handle better than changing the front end.
Just a thought.Trust me a well set up original front end will eat a stock road front end even late model.
Oops see you have got the r1 .disreguard

[mikev]

So, yeah.

I may sell this, along with the R1 front end.

There's a guy locally selling an SV650S for STUPID cheap, and frankly it's too good of a deal to pass up.

Anybody want to buy a track prepped FZR400 with an r1 front end ready to swap on?