Yamaha FZR1000 Genesis 1989

[Colin G]

Is it worth it as a project.

Bike was brought by my brother some time ago to keep his NCB going, currently been sat in a garage for the past three years, no tax, no mot.

It was a runner when it was brought however it wont start now. Is it worth turning into a project or would it be better to sell it on as it is?? Believe its an import too if that makes any difference.

Whats it worth in its current state??
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Speed doesn't kill. The sudden stopping does.
Current Bike: Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird
Previous Bikes: 1989 Honda Vision(Sold), 1983 Honda H100 (Sold), 2000 Kymco Stryker 125 (Sold), 1991 Suzuki GS500E (Blown Up), 1994 Suzuki GS500E (Blown Up), 1993 Kawasaki ZZR600 E1 (written off), 1999 Suzuki GSXR750 SRAD (Sold), 2003 Aprilia RSV1000 Mille (Sold)

[FZX-er]

Will give you fifty quid and a selection box with only a mars bar missing, don't wait to long as I like snicker bars as well.

[Pete.]

Value depends on the condition more than anything. Parts aren't exactly plentiful so if the bodywork and running gear are tatty, coupled with the lack of a running engine - you ain't looking at a lot.

In fact, I bet you'd get as much for the engine out of the frame as you would for the whole bike.
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a.k.a 'Geri'

132.9mph off and walked away. Gear is good, gear is good, gear is very very good

[Reid]

As with most older bikes like this, greatest profit will come from stripping it and selling parts, then selling 'as is' and then fixing it to sell in that order. Each case is different but generally speaking that's the best way to get maximum cash out of it.

Saying that, get some fresh petrol in it, charge the battery and see if it wants to start. It's 10 mins work to see if it'll run and will make a huge difference if you're looking to sell. If there's something more than that to it then probably not worth fixing unless it's for personal use. They're not particularly hard to work on and could be a nice little winter hack.