 Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 7:19 am Subject: That is cool looking |
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| Posted: Tue May 30, 2017 1:19 am Subject: Super Cool |
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| Posted: Wed May 10, 2017 10:50 pm Subject: Maintenance so far.... |
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| This bike sat for 10 years before I got it. Imported in 2007, and sat in a garage collecting dust ever since. Bought it without hearing it run. I gambled, based on the rarity.
So far; Got the carbs off, broken down, and soaking in cleaner. Valves adjusted - Shim under bucket, 16 of the suckers, and it's all really tough to get at. It's like someone took a 600cc supersport, and shrunk everything. Pain in the butt. Leakdown test - 4%/5%/10%/4%. The one high cylinder is a little concerning, had leakage into the exhaust. My plan is to run her hard and hope it was just a bit of crustyness on the valves that didn't let it seal. #yolo Oiled cylinders through spark plug hole after leakdown and turned over by hand. New spark plugs, because I'm already there. It's on hold while I wait on a new air filter, as the one it came with was some foam zip-tied together to sorta almost kinda make a filter. Has to come from Australia, nothing available domestically. Then I'll replace all the rotten vacuum/fuel lines, fire it up, sync the carbs, and put it on the dyno! I can't wait! Once it's running good, I'll worry about oil, tires, and fork seals. Unfortunately, this bike runs an 18" rear wheel, 140/60R18 is stock. Looks like Pirelli Sport Demons are my best choice in 18", unless I retrofit a 17" rear wheel from something else. I've got Bridgestone S20s on my ZZR250, which is what I really want on this bike... We shall see. |
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| Posted: Wed May 10, 2017 10:42 pm Subject: The tubes are kinda stupid, but they look cool! |
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| The tubes on top go straight through the fuel tank, and blow on top of the regulator/rectifier and valve cover. There is pretty much no functional purpose for them. It's hilarious. | |
| Posted: Wed May 10, 2017 12:13 pm Subject: Nice find! |
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| Posted: Wed May 10, 2017 9:35 am Subject: Very cool! |
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Ya - I would be really excited too! |
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| Posted: Wed May 10, 2017 12:07 am Subject: Wow! Wow, wow, wow! |
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| At what RPM does it start to sound like a jet?
What are the hosey things coming out of the gas tank? Congrats! Mike |
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| Posted: Tue May 09, 2017 11:34 pm Subject: Guess what I just found? |
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| After years of idle fantasy, one finally showed up.
It's a 1989 ZXR250A. JDM import, rare as hens teeth in Canada. 250cc, inline-4, 19k RPM redline, USD forks, dual front brake discs. She's not real pretty, and needs some love, but she has it where it counts. Who's as excited as I am? 
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