Exup import?

robertcains · Post by **robertcains** » Thu Mar 13, 2014 10:28 pm

So, I've bought a lifetime dream of a very tidy FZR1000R Exup, upon ordering parts for this bike my local bike shop say they think it might be an import due to the computer not fully recognising its number plate.

Computer apparently says 'Europe' instead of UK.

The log book states it was registered in the UK from new in Nov 89, anybody have any thoughts or info on this?
The only thing on the bike that confuses me are the mirrors, they are Thundercat style mirrors (square rather than rounded)
I'm intreagued to find out if I'm right or wrong, it won't make any difference to me as this bike is a labour of love & not a financial decision,

Cheers Nick

rdgravy · Post by **rdgravy** » Fri Mar 14, 2014 6:31 am

Try a few bike shops just to be sure. The original mirrors are pretty poor if you want to see what's behind you so it wouldn't be a surprise to me if they'd been changed. It could just be a fault on the computer.

robertcains · Post by **robertcains** » Fri Mar 14, 2014 6:39 am

Are there any physical differences when looking at the bike?
On most bikes there are clear differences in the models, being new to the FZR I'm learning (fast lol)

skyerae · Post by **skyerae** » Fri Mar 14, 2014 9:54 am

My bike had the square mirrors fitted when I bought it about 8th hand. They do give you a better idea of what is behind you. I have bought square replacements as the old ones have had it.

Teego · Post by **Teego** » Fri Mar 14, 2014 1:25 pm

I'm sure if you post the frame number here someone will help you identify it.

robertcains · Post by **robertcains** » Fri Mar 14, 2014 3:37 pm

Is it safe to post it publicly or am I a touch paranoid about 'ringers' lol
Whereabouts in Derbyshire are you Teego? May see you about?

undeadhairy · Post by **undeadhairy** » Fri Mar 14, 2014 4:31 pm

I had the same problem with mine the reg an frame number was no help in asking for parts. I just had to guess :-(

Teego · Post by **Teego** » Fri Mar 14, 2014 4:31 pm

Here's a starting point for UK market bikes:
FZR 1000

UK
1987 1000 2RG 'Genesis'
1988 1000 2RG 'Genesis'
1989 1000 R 3LG1 (EXUP) (Twin Headlight)
1990 1000 R 3LG2 (EXUP) (Twin Headlight)
1991 1000 RU 3LG3 (EXUP) (Single Headlight) (USD Forks)
1992 1000 RU 3LG4 (EXUP) (Single Headlight) (USD Forks)
1993 1000 RU 3LG5 (EXUP) (Single Headlight) (USD Forks)
1994 1000 RU 3LG6 (EXUP) (Foxeye Headlight) (USD Forks)
1995 1000 RU 3LG7 (EXUP) (Foxeye Headlight) (USD Forks)

I found this on another site and it seems the key model identifier is the first four digits/letters on the frame. If you just post these up you will be safe.

I live near Wirksworth, 5 mins from Via Gellia. Tend to use the caff in the layby at the bottom. Had a Genesis from 1988 to 96, then a Foxeye Exup until 2010 and a GSXR 750K5 since then.

robertcains · Post by **robertcains** » Fri Mar 14, 2014 5:27 pm

Ahh well now this is curious as mine start with
3LG-001

I'm just the other side of Chezzy Vegas so not far from you.

BONLY1 · Post by **BONLY1** » Fri Mar 14, 2014 10:22 pm

Hi Nick,
reading Haynes identification numbers .........
3LG1 - UK ( 3LG-000101 ) for 1989 models
'g' appears to denote UK variants for all years.

robertcains · Post by **robertcains** » Sat Mar 15, 2014 12:07 am

Thanks guys, UK bike then & a stoopid computer not picking up an elderly machine ;-)

undeadhairy · Post by **undeadhairy** » Sat Mar 15, 2014 7:44 am

I had the same problem with mine the reg an frame number was no help in asking for parts. I just had to guess :-(

roadrunner · Post by **roadrunner** » Sat Mar 15, 2014 11:25 am

I bought a '90 model for spares that had come from Italy. The frame number starts 3GM. In addition there is also an identification plate riveted to the frame box section just behind the frame number stamped into the head stock. Perhaps imported bikes have this ID plate fixed to the frame? I know my '89 exup doesn't have one. Incidentally that bike's frame number starts 3LG.

Hope this is of help

robertcains · Post by **robertcains** » Sat Mar 15, 2014 11:57 am

Thanks roadrunner, everything you guys are telling me is making me think it's a UK bike thankfully, appreciate your input