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Title: Bought another motorcycle
Post by: psychochild on January 29, 2009, 11:58:25 AM
So I picked up another project,  a 1993 FZR600  I don't really know anything about these bikes but you wont believe the price I paid...  200$!  It needs a bit of work but its in overall good shape,  so far Ive found out that the fairings are all aftermarket,  the suspension has been modified with an aftermarket rear shock and stiffer front fork springs.  its not that good looking but it sure sounds great.  Im probably going to strip it out to the frame and start restoring pieces one at a time.

PS note the diamond plate stickers on the rear swingarm  [roll]

(http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/4908/dsc3990gx1.jpg)

(http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/2207/dsc3991vo2.jpg)
Title: Re: Bought another motorcycle
Post by: He Man on January 29, 2009, 12:01:53 PM
thats not bad looking either! steal! track bike? or beater bike?
Title: Re: Bought another motorcycle
Post by: psychochild on January 29, 2009, 12:34:07 PM
not sure,  I dont really have a track that close to where i live/time and money to do that, probably a restoration then a sale.
Title: Re: Bought another motorcycle
Post by: Grampa on January 29, 2009, 12:38:13 PM
hell..... just stick  a giant star sticker on it and sell it to a stunt'a for 4 times  what ya paid for it.
Title: Re: Bought another motorcycle
Post by: He Man on January 29, 2009, 12:47:12 PM
id buy it off ya if you were near. I could use a beater bike right now.
Title: Re: Bought another motorcycle
Post by: IZ on January 29, 2009, 12:54:04 PM
Not bad! 

I saw '93 FZR and I thought of baby blue & white or purple & red?!   [puke]

If you chopped off the seat and put on something like the new CBR or Hayden's MotoGP Repsol..it would look good. 

The current seat though?!  Wow..it's the incredible bulk!!
Title: Re: Bought another motorcycle
Post by: Speedbag on January 29, 2009, 03:27:05 PM
Quote from: IZ on January 29, 2009, 12:54:04 PM
Not bad! 

I saw '93 FZR and I thought of baby blue & white or purple & red?!   [puke]

If you chopped off the seat and put on something like the new CBR or Hayden's MotoGP Repsol..it would look good. 

The current seat though?!  Wow..it's the incredible bulk!!

+1

It actually looks tail-heavy.
Title: Re: Bought another motorcycle
Post by: psychochild on January 29, 2009, 03:36:29 PM
yep it really does look bulky back there,  I think its more due to the swing arm and narrow tire, if the swingarm was about 2 inches longer and the tire more like a 190 instead of a 120 it would be perfect.  also there isnt an exhaust on it right now so with that there it should even out the back end a bit.
Title: Re: Bought another motorcycle
Post by: Porsche Monkey on January 30, 2009, 05:08:39 AM
Where did you find it for 200 bucks?  What's wrong with it?  Wish I found that deal.
Title: Re: Bought another motorcycle
Post by: Rameses on January 30, 2009, 05:39:42 AM
Quote from: psychochild on January 29, 2009, 03:36:29 PM
<snip>

if the swingarm was about 2 inches longer...

</snip>




Why stop there?  I'd go 12 inches longer at a minimum.
Title: Re: Bought another motorcycle
Post by: lauramonster on January 30, 2009, 11:01:21 PM
Mmmm...   12 inches [evil]
Title: Re: Bought another motorcycle
Post by: IZ on January 30, 2009, 11:08:43 PM
Quote from: lauramonster on January 30, 2009, 11:01:21 PM
Mmmm...   12 inches [evil]


WTF?!

Oh..it's you Laura!!   
Title: Re: Bought another motorcycle
Post by: Grampa on January 31, 2009, 07:33:09 AM
I'm John Holmes.... and I approve this thread
Title: Re: Bought another motorcycle
Post by: the_Journeyman on January 31, 2009, 07:49:13 AM
Quote from: lauramonster on January 30, 2009, 11:01:21 PM
Mmmm...   12 inches [evil]

[laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

JM
Title: Re: Bought another motorcycle
Post by: lauramonster on February 01, 2009, 11:36:57 AM
Oh my God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was drinking last night.................

I'm so embarassed..... :-[

Title: Re: Bought another motorcycle
Post by: lethe on February 01, 2009, 12:08:19 PM
Quote from: Ducaholic on January 30, 2009, 05:08:39 AM
Where did you find it for 200 bucks?  What's wrong with it?  Wish I found that deal.
I got my FZ for free, but since it's at least $500 uglier he got a better deal.
Title: Re: Bought another motorcycle
Post by: TiNi on February 01, 2009, 12:54:43 PM
Quote from: lauramonster on February 01, 2009, 11:36:57 AM
Oh my God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was drinking last night.................

I'm so embarassed..... :-[



[laugh] it happens
Title: Re: Bought another motorcycle
Post by: Porsche Monkey on February 01, 2009, 07:01:00 PM
Quote from: lauramonster on February 01, 2009, 11:36:57 AM
Oh my God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was drinking last night.................

I'm so embarassed..... :-[




Not embarrassed enough to remove it the next day though huh?  [cheeky] [evil]
Title: Re: Bought another motorcycle
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on February 01, 2009, 07:23:23 PM
Quote from: Ducaholic on February 01, 2009, 07:01:00 PM

Not embarrassed enough to remove it the next day though huh?  [cheeky] [evil]

It's too late. Some bastard quoted it.




Quote from: lauramonster on January 30, 2009, 11:01:21 PM
Mmmm...   12 inches [evil]
Title: Re: Bought another motorcycle
Post by: Gus Duc on February 01, 2009, 07:41:47 PM
Quote from: lauramonster on January 30, 2009, 11:01:21 PM
Mmmm...   12 inches [evil]


Does seeing 6 inches twice count as 12 ???












[cheeky]
Title: Re: Bought another motorcycle
Post by: lauramonster on February 01, 2009, 08:09:13 PM
Quote from: MrIncredible on February 01, 2009, 07:23:23 PM
It's too late. Some bastard quoted it.





touche'
Title: Re: Bought another motorcycle
Post by: Porsche Monkey on February 02, 2009, 08:21:52 AM
 ;D