Custom/restoration FZR250R-R

<!-- s:-? --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_Eyecrazy.gif" alt=":-?" title="Eye Crazy" /><!-- s:-? --> Aaaaaaaaaanyway, back to the original point of this topic... Does anybody know of a company that manufactures stainless headers for the 3LN? Im not really expecting a yes, but i thought id ask the question anyway.

 

Just checked out their website. That looks like a really good idea. It hadnt occurred to me that i could ceramic the ones ive got. They're not in perfect condition but its pretty much just surface rust that i can see. I was pretty keen on the 'factory' look that goes with tig welded stainless pipes. I really should just sort my life out and buy a welder and some stainless and fab up my own. Im a qualified welder so it really is kinda silly for me to get someone else to make em, i just dont have access to a workshop at the moment unfortunately.

Glad you like the bike Romantix. I sent you a PM. Hit me up. Cheers. <!-- s:-| --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_bike.gif" alt=":-|" title="Bike" /><!-- s:-| -->

On a side note, i hooked everything up and tried to start the bike tonight. Petrol fired out of the inlet hose on the carbs haha. Gutted. I hate finding leaks in a place you werent expecting any to be <!-- s --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_sad.gif" alt="" title="Sad" /><!-- s --> On the bright side the engine was cranking over fine so starting it should be a piece of piss when i get the leak sorted out hahaha.

 

Hahaha, its a bit sad coz nothing really happens <!-- s --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_redface.gif" alt="" title="Embarassed" /><!-- s --> Id completely forgotten to hook up the ignition haha so we bypassed it. THEN i worked out id hooked up the fuel tap wrong <!-- s --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_redface.gif" alt="" title="Embarassed" /><!-- s --> THEN fuel sprayed everywhere and we had to call it quits so i can fix the leak. Admittedly it was a VERY premature starting attempt but i thought, what the hell i wna see some flames haha. Next time will be much more productive <!-- s --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="" title="Very Happy" /><!-- s -->

Deadbirds - If you cut and weld your exup a few inches furthur forward it wont affect your power or tuning. Strictly speaking any changes to a tuned exhaust will affect tuning but lets be honest here, i highly doubt your (or anybody else's) FZR is tuned to the level where minor changes like what you want to do will make a difference. The other part of this argument of course is that the EXUP valve does all the exhaust tuning for you anyway, and in fact the exhaust headers on the FZR's can barely even be described as tuned headers because of the inclusion of the valve.

On a side note, ive decided i am going to make my own stainless headers (i have access to stainless pipe bends) which will include an exup valve (so i dont have to replace my cams <!-- s:-? --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_Eyecrazy.gif" alt=":-?" title="Eye Crazy" /><!-- s:-? --> ). When theyre complete ill get some pics up and ill let you all know what they cost, as id be happy to make copies for interested parties <!-- s:wink: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_wink.gif" alt=":wink:" title="Wink" /><!-- s:wink: -->

Romantix - I got your email. Thanks. Ill reply asap <!-- s --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_smile.gif" alt="" title="Smile" /><!-- s --> Ive been looking at purchasing the TYGA Performance RGV VJ22 complete rear end and modifying to suit, as ordering a fibreglass RS125 piece will cost me the same price!!! Still up in the air though. We'll see <!-- s:wink: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_wink.gif" alt=":wink:" title="Wink" /><!-- s:wink: -->

 

Hey guys, havent been able to grab the "first start attempt" (i feel embarrassed even calling it that lol) video off my friend yet but heres some pics of my sweet new rear disc (i love it sooo much) and my Buell switch-gear. Just for some extra eye-candy <!-- s --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="" title="Very Happy" /><!-- s --> Coz we aaaaall love eye candy dont we?

 

Hahaha, nice <!-- s:wink: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_wink.gif" alt=":wink:" title="Wink" /><!-- s:wink: --> No fuss aye, theyre just cleaner/newer looking than the originals and were cheap as chips. I workd at a Harley dealership and Buell parts are the cheapest genuine parts you'll ever find... anywhere <!-- s --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="" title="Very Happy" /><!-- s --> Plus, because i had new clutch and front brake perch/lever sets i thought an upgrade of the switch blocks was called for.

Im still deciding. I do really love the front fairings on 3LN3 and later models, but i dont know if i want to hide those beautiful forks and all the rest of the cool stuff ive done/got planned. I think im gonna finish everything except the headlights and see what i think.

 

The whole front end is from a ZXR250. Forks, triples, wheel, brakes, bars, etc. All i had to do was buy new steering bearings that fit the new stem. It was a piece of cake! Probly easiest thing ive done on the whole damn thing haha <!-- s --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="" title="Very Happy" /><!-- s -->