Fell in my lap...

[Guest]

Was on ebay, was tipped off by a FB friend that it was in Dallas. Ended up being 10 minutes from my house. Been on the hunt for one for quite some time, never expected to land the Canadian version which is a difficult color scheme to find hear in the states. Bike has 28,00 Km's or 17k miles. Complete with a milk crate full of extra parts.


86 Yamaha FZ 750

[steve murdoch]

Looks very clean, Joe. Great to have the stock pipes.
Is it a '86?
Does it have a chin scoop?

[jwhelan65]

Looks very clean, Joe. Great to have the stock pipes.
Is it a '86?
Does it have a chin scoop?

Steve,

Yes an 86, no chin scoop but came with a bunch of extra plastics. Basically a complete non runner with a clean title.

[GateKeeper]

Subbed.....

can't wait to see this rebuild....going to get some good ideas and use them on mine...LOL

dibs on the extra parts....LOL

[spyug]

Well it looks like Mr. GK has started a trend. First him, then me now you. Who's next I wonder?

It's not a super popular bike over here, more so in Limeyland, Europe and Japan so its unusual when they pop up.

That one looks to be in very good shape and its surprising that it would be a non runner. Is there any indication of what the issue might be if its anything other than the 'usual"?

What plans do you have for it? Like GK I'll be following along with interest.

Good luck with it.

[steve murdoch]

This one looks good and with a spare motor....for only a grand.
I wish my pockets weren't empty.

http://stcatharines.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-motorcycles-sport-bikes-1985-Yamaha-FZ-W0QQAdIdZ545240765

[Frank Z.]

That's a 5 valve motorcycle... and would love to find one myself; that, or it's bigger 1000cc bro. Pure Sports! Nice score, Joe.

[GateKeeper]

This one looks good and with a spare motor....for only a grand.
I wish my pockets weren't empty.

http://stcatharines.kijiji.ca/c-cars...AdIdZ545240765

That is funny....I was looking at this bike and haggling with the guy....

he started at 1500, dropped it to 1200, I offered him 900, and now he wants a grand...LOL

maybe I should offer him now 700 and he will take my 900 offer....SOLD...

sorry about the hijack there Joe

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[Nessism]

Found the bike on ebay. Dirt cheap. Great pickup. Deals like that are RARE out my way.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-FZ-1986-yamaha-fz-750-/231100364247?forcerrptr=true&hash=item35cea7b5d7&item=231100364247&pt=US_motorcycles

What's the plan for this one Joe? Make a bookend for your GS700?

[nvr2old]

Great looking bike, Joe..I, like all the rest will be looking forward to your "plan" for this one. I really like the mid-80's Yamahas.

[spyug]

Well it should be an entertaining winter with 2 FZ projects on the go. I've got a couple of things planned including forming a new windscreen so I'll likely chime in too.

These are really nice and powerful "little" bikes and go like a rocket when cranked. Very entertaining.

Generally, they are easy to work on but with a few quirks, like bucket and shim valves (and 20 of them at that) and carbs at a strange angle that preclude getting to the air-mixture screws when they are mounted. They are easier to take off than the GS carbs, mind you, with the perimeter frame and no central backbone.

Being a narrow engine, the bike is slimmer and more comfortable for the legs but the forward lean to the bars can be tiring on the wrist, arms and back if you are not used to those ergos. I am going to have to work my upper body over the winter to be ready for it next season.

My only other gripe is that the fairing mounted mirrors are great for displaying your shoulders and nothing much else. I am still working on extensions and while I have achieved some improvement, they look like hell and still aren't the greatest. Unlike friend GK, I like to see behind me so I'll be working on that over the winter too.

Overall I think you will enjoy it.

[jwhelan65]

Found the bike on ebay. Dirt cheap. Great pickup. Deals like that are RARE out my way.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-FZ-1986-yamaha-fz-750-/231100364247?forcerrptr=true&hash=item35cea7b5d7&item=231100364247&pt=US_motorcycles

What's the plan for this one Joe? Make a bookend for your GS700?

Yep that is it, it was 11 miles from where I live. Part of me really wants to resto-mod this thing

[jwhelan65]

Well it should be an entertaining winter with 2 FZ projects on the go. I've got a couple of things planned including forming a new windscreen so I'll likely chime in too.

These are really nice and powerful "little" bikes and go like a rocket when cranked. Very entertaining.

Generally, they are easy to work on but with a few quirks, like bucket and shim valves (and 20 of them at that) and carbs at a strange angle that preclude getting to the air-mixture screws when they are mounted. They are easier to take off than the GS carbs, mind you, with the perimeter frame and no central backbone.

Being a narrow engine, the bike is slimmer and more comfortable for the legs but the forward lean to the bars can be tiring on the wrist, arms and back if you are not used to those ergos. I am going to have to work my upper body over the winter to be ready for it next season.

My only other gripe is that the fairing mounted mirrors are great for displaying your shoulders and nothing much else. I am still working on extensions and while I have achieved some improvement, they look like hell and still aren't the greatest. Unlike friend GK, I like to see behind me so I'll be working on that over the winter too.

Overall I think you will enjoy it.

Agreed on the mirrors, my 700es has the same problem

[jwhelan65]

Got a luv extra stuff...

[jwhelan65]