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Thanks @agf - does anyone have this? I'd like to see what it looks like first, and their sample pictures aren't.... great.

New clutch and brake levers for the old girl. Yeah, a little bit of farkle, but they were mismatched and only the brake lever was adjustable. Found a good deal on older-model CRGs.

I have this Givi windscreen for my '05. It is a little taller than stock, but does not alleviate the basic issue. I'm shy of 6ft, maybe 5'10" - it's not buffeting per se, more just the wind noise that I still get with this one. Having said that, I also don't like the look of the...

The video indeed shows the old chain, and you are right it was kinked in a few places. Since been replaced. Yes, it is a 6-speed. 4th gear sounds just fine (as does 1st and 2nd). There is a slight grinding even in neutral, so yes a bearing could be involved as well. Hope to start this wknd...

Thanks guys - looks like I've got a bit of work ahead of me ;) Got the bike + parts-engine for $300 so I'm not hugely underwater, just hoped I'd get luckier WRT the condition of the bike. If nothing else, it'll be an education.

More and more I'm suspecting you are right, @TownsendsFJR1300 - especially as I sense a slight grinding even when idling/in neutral.

Let's try this again. It's a poor recording, apologies - my phone was taped to the gas tank - but you can hear me speed up through first gear, continue with 2nd gear, and the rattling in 3rd gear. It does not seem to actually rattle in 3rd until you add just the tiniest amount of throttle...

ordered SS brake lines ages ago - finally installed, front and rear, along with new pads and seals. all around Feels good! Ready for a longer trip (when ppl are no longer stopped at state borders)

Cycle show in Allentown this wknd, might even take her up there on Sunday (mid-40s expected)

It doesn't pop out, but it _could_ be described as not going _into_ 3rd gear fully. I think 2nd gear is typically the problem with these models, but 1st/2nd and 4th seem fine, only 3rd demonstrates the problem - but you may well be correct, could be more going on than just 1 thing.

Thanks, did not know that re: unloaded chain. I've been reticient to take on the road as I don't yet have brakes in place. So just did now, and the issue with 3rd is still very much there.... rattles like crazy when shifted to 3rd and you apply any gas. Still leaves a question in my mind as to...

Throwing this out there to those mechanically-inclined as this is out of my depth/experience to-date. Short form, working on a project, a 1990 Yamaha FZR600R. Condition was unknown, but I liked the backstory and I love the look of these bikes, plus it was cheap. Have it turning over/running...

I've wondered about this as well - and don't really understand how it works. Doing a cursory search, Jet-hot (not a disinterested party) claims that exhaust gases contain quite a bit of the heat, and that ceramic-coating your headers helps the gases maintain their heat as they are cycled...

Off-topic, but speaking of new paint - I've become somewhat obsessed over powder- (rims) and ceramic-coating (headers). Very happy with what I've had done so far. I just wish I had a better design-eye, or was better with color combinations (e.g. those mix-your-own yogurt places? I'm a...

I had the same question - and I _think_ it is that "new posts" shows things you have not read... not just that it is "new" (ergo "show only: unread" filter).

All new plastics! (Givi) windscreen, slightly taller, plus all new bits around instrument cluster. I know some prefer going naked - I will admit, it didn't look half bad with everything off - but I take my FZ6 on long trips cross-country, and prefer the wind protection. PO had previous broken...

Are you just randomly replacing the fuel pump? Is there an issue, perceived or otherwise, or you just think that after 2 years, it should go? I have no experience with the FZ6 fuel pump, or with "Quantum", but I've fixed up a few bikes from the 80's/90's, and my experience is that 1) the OEM...

This thread took an interesting turn - it spoke to me as well. There was a good LifeHacker article that suggested 1) spend money on the things you use every day (e.g. bed mattress), and 2) spend less on 'stuff', and more on experiences. Tyler Durden said it best - "the things you own end up...

nice work, looks really good!

Yup, you called it. Halfway through the carb now... it's not as bad as I thought it might be. I'm hopeful but we'll see. Starter turns over, fuel pump works, so there is a shot. As for the pegs - I think this bike sits a bit more comfortable than the FZR1000.... feels less 'stretched out'...