The stop start GPZ project is moving again, and this time some actual progress has been made. We completely stripped the bike down to the bare frame, made up a plan, and then rebuilt to a rolling chassis and engine.
We’ve also started on attempting to install a ZX9R rear wheel. Read more
The final year for production of Yamahas’ FZR600R was 1996 for Europe. In that final year the FZR was given cartridge forks, and a much improved rear shock absorber featuring a remote reservoir and adjustable rebound and compression dampening.
After waiting for quite some time I finally found a set of those final year forks on eBay. I rebuilt them with fresh seals, oil, and new Yacugar fork springs, and they are now installed in my bike. Read more
The new grips turned up in the post today which meant I could finally get around to fitting the new mirrors – which I promptly scratched on the wall whilst parking the bike up; ace.
Today saw the removal of the ungainly and potentially unsafe remains of the stock pillion grab rail. I’d love to know how it ended up in that state, but chances are I never will. What I do know is that they had to go.
