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New Member New member (FZX250) and massive newbie

Discussion in 'New Members Say Gday' started by Duncan16, Mar 9, 2022.

  1. Duncan16

    Duncan16 Member

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    Hi everyone!

    Here's the background. My 21yo bought a '99 FZX250 Zeal sight-unseen off Facebook Marketplace. The guy he bought the bike off had been modifying it to be a 'cafe racer' and did some weird stuff - like cut the back section of the frame off, chucked all the fairings away, welded weird brackets to the frame, and other generally oddball things. In short, it's a bit challenging.

    Which brings me to now. I just joined today and already the technical info on this site is worth its weight in gold! And I have MANY stupid questions. :-D

    Cheers,
    Duncan
     
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    Murdo The Good Doctor Staff Member Contributing Member Ride and Events Crew

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    Welcome.
    We do our best with stupid questions so ask away.
     
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    Andych Moderator Staff Member Premium Member Contributing Member Dirty Wheel Club

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    Sometimes we even manage Stupid Answers :)
     
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    ruckusman White Mans Magic Master Premium Member Dirty Wheel Club

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    Here's it's more like there are no stupid questions as we're helpful and know that everyone has to start somewhere

    We were all once beginners
     
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    inchoate Well-Known Member

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    welcome!
     
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    GreyImport Administrator Staff Member The Chief Contributing Member

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  8. Rister Kiwi

    Rister Kiwi Active Member

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    Welcome, you've definitely come to a great place to find information. I'm going to go Premium when I get too far over my head. Probably be next week. :headbang:
    Learn the chassis and year and that's a good starting point.
     
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  9. DannoXYZ

    DannoXYZ Well-Known Member

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    Greetings & Salutations!!! :wave:

    I've restored many frames such as yours by welding rear-end of frame back on. Then getting some proper bodywork.

    [​IMG]
     
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