Got the FZR600!!!! yay!

Yamaha_4_Life · Derestricted Danger Joined: 16 Oct 2003 Karma :

Its fast, handles great... im in love! I duno if bikes are made like this, or if i need a new clutch, but if im just cruising in 2nd gear and open up the throttle, should the motor rev up and then slowly drop down as the bike accelerates until the bikes speed and motor match and begins accelerating at a much faster rate? Or is my clutch just slipping?

Some people have been saying crotch-rockets are designed this way so you dont get tossed on your ass when you open her up.

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

No, its the clutch. Who told you sportsbikes were designed like that?
They obviously have the mental capacity of a Harley rider!! Very Happy

Enjoy, keep it rubber side down though dude!
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Yamaha_4_Life · Derestricted Danger Joined: 16 Oct 2003 Karma :

yea me and my friend are gunna do the clutch next week probably, we have tons of expirience on dirtbikes, so it shouldnt be a problem

EuropeanNC30R... · Gay Hairdresser Joined: 20 Jun 2002 Karma :

Nice one mate, any details on it?

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Sounds like it needs new clutch plates, and if it is the same as the FZ750 then it is an easy job (easier than changing the spark plugs).

All the best

Keith
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Danny · Ask Me About Stoppie School Joined: 26 Jan 2003 Karma :

Enjoy the bike mate, and remember to get used to it before trying anything silly Wink

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Stew · Posted: 01:09 - 18 Oct 2003 Post subject:

If the FZ750 is anything like my YZF, then it isn't too bad to get at the sparkplugs so long as you disconnect the top radiator and let it hang out of the way. The pain in the arse bit is taking all the fairing panels IMO. (I am comparing this to the difficulty of the NC30 sparkplugs, the front two are a nightmare to get at).
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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

The FZ750 engine is basically the same as the YZF750 like yours Stew. Getting a plug spanner that will fit is not easy. Getting at the plugs so that you can turn them more than 1/6 of a turn at a time is also not easy.

Clutch plates were a doddle though.

All the best

Keith
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Yamaha_4_Life · Derestricted Danger Joined: 16 Oct 2003 Karma :

i pulled off the cover for the clutch last night, i see its a dry clutch.... im assuming from what another forum person told me, my clutch pads must have glazed over from sitting for about 3 years with no fluids in the motor and not beeing run, so they got dry, and when i got ahold of it i glazed em.

I dont think ill have a problem with the changing clutch though.

Quick question, i was messin around on some distant back roads today (dont have plates, and back roads around here are nomans land for "the man"), and it seemed like it was running out of gas, i would open it wide open, start goin and then the motor would just lose all of its power...

So it took me a while to think to switch to the reserve, which worked like a charm. BUT! i just put 2 gallons in it this mornign!!! isnt the reserve on the FZR600 1 gallon? and i was only goin for about 10-15 minutes when it started to die....

Beezkneez · Scooby Slapper Joined: 02 Sep 2003 Karma :

i had a `94 FZR 600...best bike i've ever had...only thing that went wrong was the rocker cover seal leaked, but was a common occurence on this particular model Razz

Bazza
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Yamaha_4_Life · Derestricted Danger Joined: 16 Oct 2003 Karma :

Yea i havnt puit any gas in it since i got it.... hmmmm, i have 3 dollars... that will get me almost 2 gallons... i could go a day on 2 gallons cant it?

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Yamaha_4_Life · Derestricted Danger Joined: 16 Oct 2003 Karma :

Heh normally i'd pay 1.95 for 93 octane, but i got a military ID from my dad beeing a disabled vet, so i get 93 for 1.50 a gallon Razz

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Demonic69 · The Pink Rhino Joined: 31 May 2002 Karma :

I still see no piccies of the beast!
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