any oldtimers have a trick up their sleeves?

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.

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

Here's a couple pictures guys tell me what you think

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?

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.

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 .

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?

To be young and all that energy. I just wish I knew then, what I know now. Have at it sport. :woohoo:
Steve

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

Why all the Frankenbikes? Stick with one brand at least. lol The world doesn't need anymore Yamasaki's or Hondzukis.

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


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

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