FZRguy
Sun Apr 3rd, 2005, 01:10 AM
What do you racers think of this bike for a noob? Since I’m a buck 20 soaking wet, I need something light. Planning on running Lightweight Endurance as a Novice, and maybe Vintage later on. The bike has new Sharkskinz and paint, TZ250 17” wheels, Fox shock, Ohlins damper, and V&H pipe. Bike is in Florida but he will deliver it to my brother’s home in Ft. Lauderdale. Can anyone recommend a shipper? Asking price is $2750.
Some more info from the owner: As it is now the motor would be fine for some track days. It just had a valve adjustment, new battery, and new fuel pump installed. For serious racing, I would do a rebuild but the same would apply to almost any bike that had spent a significant amount of time on the track. Chassis wise this thing is fantastic! The tranny and clutch are fine, and the shift pattern is stock. The fork tubes were replaced and quality springs were installed along with heavier oil. Overall, the bike is not set-up too stiff for track paced riding even at your weight…maybe just reset the amount of sag or at worst replace the springs with lighter weight ones. I would spend some time on it first because everyone who has ridden it found it handled terrific. Along with the bike I have tons of spares including carbs, wheels, gaskets, filters, bodywork, etc. I forgot to mention that the motor has sand cast aluminum case covers as well.
http://www.kodakgallery.com/PhotoView.jsp?&collid=94420643906&photoid=84420643906
Some more info from the owner: As it is now the motor would be fine for some track days. It just had a valve adjustment, new battery, and new fuel pump installed. For serious racing, I would do a rebuild but the same would apply to almost any bike that had spent a significant amount of time on the track. Chassis wise this thing is fantastic! The tranny and clutch are fine, and the shift pattern is stock. The fork tubes were replaced and quality springs were installed along with heavier oil. Overall, the bike is not set-up too stiff for track paced riding even at your weight…maybe just reset the amount of sag or at worst replace the springs with lighter weight ones. I would spend some time on it first because everyone who has ridden it found it handled terrific. Along with the bike I have tons of spares including carbs, wheels, gaskets, filters, bodywork, etc. I forgot to mention that the motor has sand cast aluminum case covers as well.
http://www.kodakgallery.com/PhotoView.jsp?&collid=94420643906&photoid=84420643906