1988 FZR750 Restoration Project

[nate88fzr]

I've been looking for a bigger bike for some time now and came across this FZR750 on craigslist. I thought "hey bigger and a fzr!!!" so I had to have it. It's rough but rideable and I intend to restore it back to a factory look with a few bolt ons here and there. This would be totally useless without pictures so enjoy!




My '93 FZR600


Both of them

[haunter]

ooooooh its about due for a valve check


good looking project!

[nate88fzr]

It's due for a complete tear down . The previous owner didn't cover anything and spray painted everything. It's got hesitation when you give throttle from a stop and a dead spot at 7k rpm. I'm pretty sure it's because I discovered today it has no airbox, filters, just open carbs....That guy was an idiot. Anyway, it'll look amazing when i'm done.

[haunter]

omg. wtf.

wow

[nate88fzr]

Gotta love moronic teenagers I guess. The hesitation worked in my favor though. I convinced him it needed a full rebuild and got it dirt cheap.

[ragedigital]

Good looking project! Keep us up to date on the changes.

darrin

[nate88fzr]

Friday is payday so i'm going to start stripping it down and see what I have to work with. It needs some parts I have a feeling will be incredibly hard to find.... Should be fun

[ragedigital]

Might want to find a local sandblaster...

[haunter]

Friday is payday so i'm going to start stripping it down and see what I have to work with. It needs some parts I have a feeling will be incredibly hard to find.... Should be fun

it shares alot of parts with the 87-88 FZR 1000's

[evakat]

Can I ask you what the vin # is on that FZR750??? I had a 88 and would love to find it again...

[nate88fzr]

Ok everyone time for some small updates. I've ordered a front fairing stay for an 88 fzr 1000 (hope it fits). So far thats it as i'm still researching stuff and trying to figure out what I need. I have a few question for you though.

The clip ons are on the forks but the actual handles are missing. Any way to fabricate them so I don't have to spend $100 on new clip ons?

Is the rear caliper stay on a FZR1000 the same as a 750? I have nothing for rear brakes other than a warped rotor.

[yamaha_george]

Ok everyone time for some small updates. I've ordered a front fairing stay for an 88 fzr 1000 (hope it fits). So far thats it as i'm still researching stuff and trying to figure out what I need. I have a few question for you though.

The clip ons are on the forks but the actual handles are missing. Any way to fabricate them so I don't have to spend $100 on new clip ons?

Is the rear caliper stay on a FZR1000 the same as a 750? I have nothing for rear brakes other than a warped rotor.

The VIN is:
JYA2NKE02JA00****
Lol noob question but is it safe to post a VIN?

Hmm bit risky with the VIN should have PM'd it to the guy who asked rather than public broadcast.
The bars can be easily made by any guy with a lathe really.
Nice Find

[nate88fzr]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/94-YAMAH ... 1683wt_941
Will this setup work on my FZR? The stay and bracket are what I need the most.

[haunter]

Ok everyone time for some small updates. I've ordered a front fairing stay for an 88 fzr 1000 (hope it fits). So far thats it as i'm still researching stuff and trying to figure out what I need. I have a few question for you though.

The clip ons are on the forks but the actual handles are missing. Any way to fabricate them so I don't have to spend $100 on new clip ons?

Is the rear caliper stay on a FZR1000 the same as a 750? I have nothing for rear brakes other than a warped rotor.

The VIN is:
JYA2NKE02JA00****
Lol noob question but is it safe to post a VIN?

Hmm bit risky with the VIN should have PM'd it to the guy who asked rather than public broadcast.
The bars can be easily made by any guy with a lathe really.
Nice Find

eh

same thing with plates

all public INFO

in the US regular people in most states cant track down licenese plate info, nor can they do that stuff for VIN's without the aide of a LEO

[evakat]

Don't worry guys... I surf here some... but mostly surf/post on the WERA racing board... My 750 vin ended in 1212...
I wrecked her and totaled it... bought it back from the insurance company... then sold it to a guy (who i cannot remember) that worked for a Yamaha shop in Murrysville, PA...
I would love to find her and get her back...