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Discussion in 'FZR250.com - Archives' started by Jake_NZ, May 5, 2007.

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  1. Jake_NZ

    Jake_NZ New Member

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    Now got the whole thing dissembled, I attacked the outsides of the carbs with a wire brush to get rid of all the corrosion, now looking a lot cleaner.
    In New Zealand we don't seem to have any of the cleaner you are talking about, nor any of the other brands either....will a regular parts cleaner work? One of the guys in a shop said that either petrol of kerosene do the trick?
     
    Jake_NZ, May 12, 2007
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    koma New Member

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    Petrol or kerosine won't do anywhere near as good a job as proper carb cleaner. It's available all over the world i can assure you!
     
    koma, May 12, 2007
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    try an auto parts store.
     
    metralla66, May 12, 2007
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  4. Jake_NZ

    Jake_NZ New Member

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    Ive got a proper carb cleaner but its a aerosol type, I've been around all the auto parts stores (supercheap, repco, and a local one) and none of them had a dip type. There is one more in town that i haven't tried so ill give that one a go.
     
    Jake_NZ, May 12, 2007
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  5. metralla66

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    you should see if they can order it for you. Its worth having if you are going to work on motorcycles
     
    metralla66, May 13, 2007
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  6. Jake_NZ

    Jake_NZ New Member

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    Went to the last auto parts store in town, didn't have any...but can get some <!-- s:D --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_biggrin.gif" alt=":D" title="Very Happy" /><!-- s:D --> ....however it will take 4-5 weeks to get here <!-- s:shock: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_eek.gif" alt=":shock:" title="Shocked" /><!-- s:shock: --> , they have to put some on the next shipment out from America. The guy behind the counter hadn't even heard of the stuff.
    So ill just have to make do with what I've got until it gets here....
    Anyway I'm almost on to reassembly and I get my new motor this weekend.
     
    Jake_NZ, May 14, 2007
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    Ciaran New Member

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    You could try walking into the local bike/car workshop and asking one of the mechanics where they get theirs from. That approach has helped me out a couple of times.
     
    Ciaran, May 15, 2007
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  8. Jake_NZ

    Jake_NZ New Member

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    Got the carbs back together (tho they are going to need some balancing).
    Received the new engine today and it's now in the shop. After the quick look that i had at it, I don't think its scuffed up at all, which is a bonus. Also im now fairly sure that its has had all the new parts that it claims to have, as in a jar that came with it was a piston, and the cam cover(?) was not screwed back on tight. So now it just fingers crossed that the insides are not full of rust.
    So hopefully by the end of next week ill be riding again <!-- s:D --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_biggrin.gif" alt=":D" title="Very Happy" /><!-- s:D -->

    Also a little <!-- s:offtopic: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_offtopic.gif" alt=":offtopic:" title="Off Topic" /><!-- s:offtopic: --> but i have brought pm lubricants and the fuel system conditioner to run my bike on in hope that it will prevent any mechanical failure.....ever. What do the guys that use it think of it?
     
    Jake_NZ, May 18, 2007
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    Typically in unknown engines, I first run some detergent addatives in the fuel to get any varnish that I missed in the carb cleaning. I usually run two tank fulls of the stuff but dont overly stress the motor. After that is done I run at least one tank of Yamaha Ring free addative. It removes the carbon deposits on the valves and in the cumbustion chamber.
     
    metralla66, May 19, 2007
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  10. Jake_NZ

    Jake_NZ New Member

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    <!-- s:angry: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/th_Angry.gif" alt=":angry:" title="angry" /><!-- s:angry: --> <!-- s:angry: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/th_Angry.gif" alt=":angry:" title="angry" /><!-- s:angry: --> <!-- s:angry: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/th_Angry.gif" alt=":angry:" title="angry" /><!-- s:angry: --> Turns out the shiny new engine aint so shiny and new. The engine has run a bearing, has a damaged crank....pretty much the same problems as mine except all round worse. <!-- s:angry: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/th_Angry.gif" alt=":angry:" title="angry" /><!-- s:angry: --> <!-- s:angry: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/th_Angry.gif" alt=":angry:" title="angry" /><!-- s:angry: --> <!-- s:angry: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/th_Angry.gif" alt=":angry:" title="angry" /><!-- s:angry: -->
    Back to square one <!-- s:cry: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_cry.gif" alt=":cry:" title="Crying or Very sad" /><!-- s:cry: -->
     
    Jake_NZ, May 21, 2007
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    I guess you have one or two choices. Send back the POS that the guy claimed to be a good motor. Or rebuild both at the same time and have yourself a spare. Welcome to the joys of buying used. When mine was delivered, the forks were so pitted that it was easier for me just to buy another set....
     
    metralla66, May 22, 2007
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    send it back if he'll take it the money will help your rebuild
     
    david1, May 22, 2007
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    ......I just dont have enough money for a rebuild, guess im just going to have to put it in storage until I do.....Going to have to stick with the scooter <!-- s:oops: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_redface.gif" alt=":oops:" title="Embarassed" /><!-- s:oops: --> for a while longer......at least its two wheels.
    I have my engine in the shop at the moment to have a look at......it's a long shot but maybe it's not a bad as it sounds.
     
    Jake_NZ, May 22, 2007
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    I am poring the web for information on why a tzr motor won't fit at the moment.

    I have seen a site that fitted a rd350 engine to a 2kr frame.

    Would consider a Zeal engine if someone reckons it can be done.

    The ADR involved will relegate the bike to trackdays only of course.

    As my brother said, even if you get it going well, it's still a 250 with 50 hp or so. (wow man! ) <!-- s:zzz: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_sleeping.gif" alt=":zzz:" title="Sleeping" /><!-- s:zzz: -->
     
    mat41174, May 23, 2007
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  15. Jake_NZ

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    ...nope it's pretty much scrap metal, hey guys thanks for all your help, ill let ya know when when I'm back riding again, Cheers
     
    Jake_NZ, May 27, 2007
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    Jake_NZ New Member

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    I have a new engine <!-- s:D --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_biggrin.gif" alt=":D" title="Very Happy" /><!-- s:D --> it's only done 32500ks as opposed to the 55000 of my old one. It has a 90 day warranty and its in my bike....kinda. Anyway I should be riding again v.soon. Just gotta get the top engine mounting bolts sent back to me as I left them in my old motor when I traded it in. Then get the mechanic to wire it all up as some of the wires are cut and others I just cant find. Soo riding again soon.... <!-- s:D --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_biggrin.gif" alt=":D" title="Very Happy" /><!-- s:D --> <!-- s:D --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_biggrin.gif" alt=":D" title="Very Happy" /><!-- s:D --> <!-- s:D --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_biggrin.gif" alt=":D" title="Very Happy" /><!-- s:D -->
     
    Jake_NZ, Jun 18, 2007
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    And I am riding again <!-- s:D --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_biggrin.gif" alt=":D" title="Very Happy" /><!-- s:D -->.......now that i am i realise how much ive missed it.

    Thanks for all the help guys. Much appreciated
     
    Jake_NZ, Jul 6, 2007
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    Thats good news.

    Try and bring yourself to sell it now its ironed out -

    <!-- s:D --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_biggrin.gif" alt=":D" title="Very Happy" /><!-- s:D -->
     
    mat41174, Jul 6, 2007
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  19. Jake_NZ

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    Trying......

    Think ill get my restricted on it, then sell.
    Then either a 2-stroke or an fzr400 next.
    Heard that the fzr400 is awesome
     
    Jake_NZ, Jul 12, 2007
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