any oldtimers have a trick up their sleeves?

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26 May 2015 15:22 - 26 May 2015 15:22
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Richardb98 wrote: OK so this inst a kz question but i figure this is pretty universal. so the deal is i'm picking up a 1992yzf 600 that'd been in a crash. he said the forks are straight but the frames slightly bent. i was wondering if there is anything i could do to correct this? keep in mind either way i'm getting this bike, because its complete and hes only asking 50$
Yes, frames can be straightened (have seen it done on older cars that had frames). They put them on a jig and pull them using a torch on the tubes. It's generally so much of an expensive pain it's not worth the trouble unless it's a classic with high value.
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Re: any oldtimers have a trick up their sleeves?

26 May 2015 16:02
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Thanks for that bounty hunter. I'll post a pic later and see what you guys think, it's not to bad from what I can tell because in the pictures it's not noticeable. Of course pictures don't always tell the whole truth so I'll keep that in mind

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Re: any oldtimers have a trick up their sleeves?

26 May 2015 16:53
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Here's a couple pictures guys tell me what you think

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Re: any oldtimers have a trick up their sleeves?

26 May 2015 17:11 - 26 May 2015 17:12
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Looks like I'd give atleast $50, maybe some good swapable parts for a forks/swinger swap to a kz... Part out anything you don't want..

Where's the frame supposed to be bent at? By the left front tank?
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Re: any oldtimers have a trick up their sleeves?

26 May 2015 17:24
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That is an FZR600. 38mm damper rod forks, narrow wheels and weak swingarm. It is worth $50 to part out on ebay, but you won't make more than a few hundred dollars for lots of hard work.
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Re: any oldtimers have a trick up their sleeves?

26 May 2015 18:01
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Richardb98 wrote: Here's a couple pictures guys tell me what you think

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If its just the motor cradle thats bent you might be allright . They are good bikes . I have the fzr 400 .That one looks like a money pit.

If you buy it this is the forum you need . fzronline.com/forum/search.php?search_id=active_topics Unless you plan on just parting it out .
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Re: any oldtimers have a trick up their sleeves?

26 May 2015 18:57
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I'll be checking out that link forsure. But I'm getting a 94 cbr 600 f2 in running order but no top end on the motor. Maybe an engine swap?

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Re: any oldtimers have a trick up their sleeves?

26 May 2015 19:53
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To be young and all that energy. I just wish I knew then, what I know now. Have at it sport. :woohoo:
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Re: any oldtimers have a trick up their sleeves?

27 May 2015 06:21
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im trying to combine my excessive energy with all the knowledge and experience of you guys. so far its been working out pretty great

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Re: any oldtimers have a trick up their sleeves?

27 May 2015 06:31
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Why all the Frankenbikes? Stick with one brand at least. lol The world doesn't need anymore Yamasaki's or Hondzukis.
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Re: any oldtimers have a trick up their sleeves?

27 May 2015 06:44
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Kidkawie wrote: Why all the Frankenbikes? Stick with one brand at least. lol The world doesn't need anymore Yamasaki's or Hondzukis.

Excellent question! They rarely work worth a damn anyway. Like the guy who turned this -

A good KZ650-C1

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A butchered transplant job that never ran again and became scrap metal

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1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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Re: any oldtimers have a trick up their sleeves?

27 May 2015 06:52
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LOL its because i'm a broke high school-er and i take deals as they present themselves. and that bike would be pretty sick if it ran. the key is to power through any mess ups

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