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Project 1988 FZR400

Discussion in 'Other Projects - Other Bikes (non 250's)' started by Wolfgang, Apr 16, 2020.

  1. Wolfgang

    Wolfgang Member

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    Hi there,
    My name is Andy and I have two bike projects at the moment. One is an Yamaha XS250 which I want to make into a scrambler style bike. I am well on the way with this and will post a seperate thread for this. The second bike is going to be challenging as it is missing a lot of parts and I know it's going to be a challenge. But I am up for it and the thought of taking what is effectively a basket case and giving it a new lease of life is what is going to spur me on.


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    So I'm having to continue my post because i didn't hit the 7 minute limit on editing the original post. I'm going to have to abbreviate it now. The bike is a 1wg frame. Clea

    I need to find out where the engine number is? Should it be matching with the frame?
    How do I establish if it's going to be worth sinking some money into?
    I am not against spending money as it really ticks the box from a retro point of view as this was the time i was obsessed by two stroke motorcycles. This shows by the artwork i created at the time. Sheene, Rainey, Doohan...
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    maelstrom LiteTek Staff Member Premium Member 250cc Vendor Contributing Member

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    Welcome to the forum. It is an FZR400 3EN1. It can be easily be distinguished from the 3EN2 by the swingarm. Parts are hard to get because there were never a lot of them made. Best place to get them is the Japanese auction sites. The engine and frame number will not match.
    This pic is from the genuine parts book.
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    So is it rare? I really don't know, and to be honest it doesn't make a great deal of difference, but just an added bonus and will give me a little more confidence that i can chuck some serious cash at it without looking like i am an idiot. Thanks for your response :)
     
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    Its cost £150 so no great problem. I'll just try and get it sorted either way ;)
     
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    Murdo The Good Doctor Staff Member Contributing Member Ride and Events Crew

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    Maybe look for a crashed bike to use for parts.
     
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    Is that all the bike you have, no other bits around ?

    There is an awful lot missing from those pics that i see, also when you remove the tank cover, is there carbs ? air box ?
    I know there is no tank.

    I think Murdo is spot on, look for another parts bike of some kind, and between the two work out which one is better.

    The FZR400 i got was complete when i brought it, needed some work. But even some of the bits i had to find, we're extremely hard to get here.

    I know some of my parts came from the uk, so it was a bit more popular there. But still lots of things to chase.
     
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    I picked up a full running 3EN2 recently, great bike - lots of fun. Hard to get parts in Australia though, they pop up sometimes. Lots more parts in the UK - look around (particularly in the FZR400 owners group on facebook). More than you think.

    In terms of value, I would say not really worth much - so don't blow the bank on it. I've seen them go running and needing a clean up for £500-750 in the UK. They weren't the most reliable or popular bikes and they can be really fiddly... but I cannot get by my emotional attachment - they are so much FUN!!!!

    Good luck!
     
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