FZR400 restorers

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FZR400 restorers

Post by finbar » Mon Jul 15, 2013 4:44 pm

Hi all,

We're looking for a few owners who have restored FZR400s in the (relatively) recent past to help out with a feature in the nest issue of Practical Sports Bikes. It would involve a chat on the phone (or email if you prefer) and you being able to supply a high res image of you and your bike to go with your words of wisdom.

We're after hints, tips, advice techniques to help other owners who may be thinking of having a go. If you'd be up for helping out, you can contact me through the forum, by email at gingersgaff@btinternet.com or on 07875 736021.

Thanks in advance for any help you can be.

All the best,

Gez Kane, Practical Sports Bikes

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Re: FZR400 restorers

Post by kirbster » Wed Jul 17, 2013 1:50 am

I have a very nice 1WG 3BF...

Canadian model. Contact me if interested.

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Re: FZR400 restorers

Post by chris6409 » Wed Jul 17, 2013 2:57 pm

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Re: FZR400 restorers

Post by finbar » Fri Jul 19, 2013 10:53 am

Thanks to the guys who have been in touch. I'm still looking for a couple of folk who have restored their FZRs fully though.

Any offers? Contact details are on my original post.

Many thanks,

Gez Kane, Practical Sports Bikes

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Re: FZR400 restorers

Post by rockTJ » Fri Jul 19, 2013 4:40 pm

Mot'd mine early this year. Mostly done but not quite finished. Not 100% original so not sure if it's what you would want.

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Re: FZR400 restorers

Post by Hogdigerdy Dog » Mon Jul 22, 2013 6:17 pm

rockTJ wrote:Mot'd mine early this year. Mostly done but not quite finished. Not 100% original so not sure if it's what you would want.

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bugger the mag mate it's what i like :grin:
that's a fine job 8-)

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Re: FZR400 restorers

Post by rockTJ » Mon Jul 22, 2013 6:24 pm

Hogdigerdy Dog wrote: bugger the mag mate it's what i like :grin:
that's a fine job 8-)
Yeah I love it. Missus is getting me an Abba stand this week so I am going to be sorting out a few jobs on the rear end. New softer rear spring. BDK cdi unit. New rear light panel and change the rear brake hose bolts for stainless ones. The angle of the handle bars isn't quite right so the top yoke needs a bit of re-drilling. :grin:

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Re: FZR400 restorers

Post by Drunkn Munky » Mon Jul 22, 2013 7:21 pm

^^^^
That scheme with a black frame looks bang on, dare i say black wheels will finish it off :?

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Re: FZR400 restorers

Post by rockTJ » Tue Jul 23, 2013 10:51 am

I pondered quite a while about the wheel colour and went with the correct colour for the original scheme. Shoulda gone with black though, I agree.....

Chris

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