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Linkin's FZR250 3LN6

Discussion in 'Your 250cc Projects' started by Linkin, Oct 26, 2014.

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  1. maelstrom

    maelstrom LiteTek Staff Member Premium Member 250cc Vendor Contributing Member

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    Here is my two cents.
    Since you have a very rare blue-black 3LN6 there is only one choice, restore it to original.
    If you want to mangle it then just advertise it "as is suit restoration". You should be able to make a bob since you have a rare model and that will appeal to some. Then you can buy another "normal" fizzer and do what you like with it.
    cheers
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  2. Grasshopper

    Grasshopper Well-Known Member Dirty Wheel Club

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  3. GreyImport

    GreyImport Administrator Staff Member The Chief Contributing Member

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    I think also its a perfect opportunity to restore something a little unusual back to wat it should be

    I think Linkin and Grasshopper want to do this as well

    With the yellow bodywork being in pretty good shape and the bits from the original .... we should get a good set out of it
    both tanks are junky but I have a spare

    Its basically a black bike with decals ...... a spray job and hopefully the decals are available and with all the usual spit and polish , maintenance and fixing years of POs poor work...... it should be one impressive machine.

    leave it with me :D
     
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  4. Linkin

    Linkin The Mechanic Premium Member Contributing Member Dirty Wheel Club

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    I dunno. I like the yellow & blue scheme. Someone else can always have it repainted
     
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  5. Linkin

    Linkin The Mechanic Premium Member Contributing Member Dirty Wheel Club

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    Let me put it this way: Have never seen a yellow & blue FZR of any kind
     
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    GreyImport Administrator Staff Member The Chief Contributing Member

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    I like that yellow scheme also

    Main thing is to get the bike itself up to scratch ..... theres plenty to do on that side of things

    when its time to fit bodywork we can repair it (tabs/cracks) so its actually fittable (is that a word? ) ..... then its at least a complete and rideable bike.

    The wheels look ok from a quick look ...... theres a coating of fork oil and grime on the front and a 1 inch layer of everything on the back so the original paint has been shielded for at least a few years :D
     
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  7. Linkin

    Linkin The Mechanic Premium Member Contributing Member Dirty Wheel Club

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    Mr. Grey, we will need new chain & sprockets. I have thought about converting to 520 chain & sprockets vs. stock 428. Your thoughts?
     
    Linkin, Nov 3, 2014
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  8. Mclaren

    Mclaren Well-Known Member Contributing Member

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    This would throw out speedo and not much gain mate for cost if u want better high way speed go up on rear
     
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    I cant remember reading anything to tell me its the way to go

    To me its just giving the motor more work to do ...... as Macca says , the way to play with acceleration and top speed is the gearing
    I geared mine for acceleration but when cruising its RPM is too high ..... Im going to replace the front sprocket with stock

    The other thing to consider with changing gearing/chain/sprockets is clearance ..... my spares bike had a 13 (I think) teeth front on it and the chain had chewed into everything over time.

    Ill also throw in my usual comment about the Japanese designers/engineers of the time knew a lot more than anyone here ever will and put together a bike that worked .

    I may not have ridden a ton of different bikes in my time .... but if u jump on a stock FZR250 running well you wont be disappointed .... it will leave your Ninja for dead.

    end of rant

    :dance2:
     
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    My cbr has standard rear and 15 front for Morgan park have to get custom made however u change per track as needed I would leave standard my 3ln5 was and ran like a dream
     
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  11. Linkin

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    Linkin, Nov 4, 2014
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    Linkin is not talking about gearing. Rather the size of the chain.
    The 520 conversion is stronger and the chain will last longer, as will the sprockets. But as Mr Grey pointed out it will require some extra power to rotate the heavier chain. I will be doing that conversion on my 400 because I am lazy and sourcing those parts will involve paying a king's ransom for shipping.

    @GreyImport I Sent you a reply about the order from CMSNL thanks mate!
    cheers
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    maelstrom, Nov 5, 2014
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  14. Murdo

    Murdo The Good Doctor Staff Member Contributing Member Ride and Events Crew

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    Stick with the stock gearing and chain size until you can 'ride the wheels off it', then think about if you really need to modify it.
     
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    could not agree more, learn the bike first before you make any changes. you'll understand and appreciate the changes more once you learn you bike and know what each change will bring :)
     
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    Amen to that
     
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  17. Linkin

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    Alright next week I'll buy the chain & sprockets and send up some other bits I've accumulated
     
    Linkin, Nov 6, 2014
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    Linkin The Mechanic Premium Member Contributing Member Dirty Wheel Club

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    Chains & sprockets ordered.
    Mirrors & Indicators will be on their way
    Fairing screens to follow
    Tyres next fortnight maybe
     
    Linkin, Nov 14, 2014
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    good stuff Linkin, cant wait to see this one done and on the road :thumb_ups:
     
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