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by MontePete
Sat Nov 02, 2024 3:11 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Manual Cam chain tensioner procedure
Replies: 1
Views: 184

Manual Cam chain tensioner procedure

Greetings, has anyone here installed a manual cam chain tensioner on an FZR1000? I am thinking about going with PSR on my 1990 Their instructions seem generic and mention blocking off the automatic tensioner oil feed line? I am looking for the steps involved if anyone has done it please. Thanks, Pete.
by MontePete
Wed Dec 14, 2022 8:51 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: 1990 Yamaha FZR 1000 For sale. Colchester, Essex.
Replies: 7
Views: 3174

I am British. The arrival fees are ridiculous , the best price that I have been quoted to collect, crate and ship is funnily enough the exact same price as I paid for it .. 1620. But then a separate entity handles the arrival fees, port and import customs fees which are another 1250, so just under 3...
by MontePete
Tue Dec 13, 2022 4:07 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: 1990 Yamaha FZR 1000 For sale. Colchester, Essex.
Replies: 7
Views: 3174

Thanks for the probable diagnosis. That makes sense, yes I meant the switch was on reserve, the petrol level was probably too low for ON position to draw any fuel. I believe the seller only added a small amount of fuel, I am concerned about the formation condensation and no fuel stabilizer. My plan ...
by MontePete
Tue Dec 13, 2022 2:27 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: 1990 Yamaha FZR 1000 For sale. Colchester, Essex.
Replies: 7
Views: 3174

over 100 views and no interest?, I thought it was a good deal. What's the value then?, If I could keep it or ship it i would.
by MontePete
Fri Dec 02, 2022 4:13 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: 1990 Yamaha FZR 1000 For sale. Colchester, Essex.
Replies: 7
Views: 3174

1990 Yamaha FZR 1000 For sale. Colchester, Essex.

I will try to make this story as short as possible. I currently live in the USA, on a trip home this summer I purchased the bike off ebay with a plan to collect, ride to Bath and store it there. I did tax it for 6 months. Upon collection it would not not stay running for more than a few minutes. I t...