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What is your opinion on this FZR I want to buy???

Discussion in 'Yamaha 250cc In-Line 4's' started by 94golfguy, Apr 14, 2008.

  1. 94golfguy

    94golfguy New Member

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    I am really liking the look and feel of the FZRs. I am from BC, Canada, and so there aren't too many of them around here, but I have been out to look at the few that are currenly for sale.

    This would be my first bike and I really just want to make sure that I am making a good decision if I buy this bike. So here is the info:

    1986 Yamaha FZR 250
    - recently serviced
    - 16,000 kms
    - body is in mint condition (very clean, only a very small crack in lower side fairing, which has been plastic welded. A couple very minor marks on engine casing and handle bars
    - all electrical works perfectly
    - wheels are at least 75%
    - chain is good tension and oiled
    - front brake is good, rear will need pads replaced soon
    - only problem is that it won't start right now. The current owner has owned it for three years. Before that it was imported from Japan. He has winterized it at a motorcycle dealership every year, and had regular maintenance done on it. It just had an oil change and he drove it home form the dealership 1 month ago. And now all of a sudden it isn't starting. The starter motor kicks in, but thats all. Exhaust smells somewhat like gas, so maybe it is an electrical (plugs) or gummed up carbs.

    Anyway. I managed to talk him down to $2000. I was planning on buying it. And I was just going to bring it into the shop and get them to work on it, anticipating that it wouldn't take much more than a couple hundred dollars at the most to get it road worthy.

    Couple questions then:
    - is this model/year of the FZR any good?
    - Is it worth the price?
    - I guess it doens't have EXUP?
    - Any ideas why it might not start?

    Here are a couple pictures:
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    Any feedback would be great!
     
    94golfguy, Apr 14, 2008
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  2. dave

    dave Well-Known Member

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    It has the paint job of a '88 2KR which is an EXUP model. It looks mint but not going? <!-- s:( --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" title="Sad" /><!-- s:( --> could be expensive..
    Check the battery volts when cranking over, the CDI wont fire if the battery is weak. Should be above 11 volts when cranking.

    Other than that the petrol may have gone off.. Drain the float bowls of the carb and get some fresh fuel in the carbs. The float bowls have a drain valve at the bottom that look like a screw. Just undo each one a few turns and watch the fuel drain out, close again, allow to refill by turning on ignition (fuel pump will buzz or click) for 10 seconds or so.. Try restarting bike.

    The drain screws are accessable without removing anything but you need a long screwdriver


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    Hi 94golfguy,
    It sounds as though you have a good buy on your hands. 250's in general are poorly looked after but this one sounds as though it had a loveing owner. These bikes are a great way to get into motorcycling, and have just the right amount of power and comfort. And if you do have any problems there are people on this forum that can help you out and get you on the road again.

    Dave sounds to be on the money with the fuel going off, but try and get it to start before you buy it as this will put your mind at rest. Best of luck and welcome.
     
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    Thanks for the feedback guys.

    I'll try to go do the things you suggested later today.

    In addition, I did notice that some of the welds on the silver part of the frame that runs up to the handle bars from the foot pegs had some welds that don't look very clean. I am just wondering if this is normal or if maybe the frame could have broken and been rewelded. Or maybe the factory just put out some crappy looking welds???
     
    94golfguy, Apr 15, 2008
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    This is the same as my bike and the welds do look a little crappy but DONT weld it cos the cooling system runs through the frame in some parts.
     
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    I have the same bike. Some work HAS been necessary, but I have a good mechanic and I'm happy to spend some $$$$. Didn't take too much and now it's like new. You will love it, especially for $2000!

    I wish my fairings looked like that, hehe.... <!-- s:wink: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_wink.gif" alt=":wink:" title="Wink" /><!-- s:wink: -->
     
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