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Looking at a 1996 FZR 1000 - opinions


F4iguy

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Got offered a 1996 FZR 1000 for about $500.  Runs, but needs some work.  Haven't seen it in person yet, but am I getting into an ass ache?  I want to buy it and flip it (maybe).  Any thoughts?

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Canton? I looked at one in canton a few years ago. Was very rough. They're great bikes for the vintage, 5 valve head, reasonably stiff frame and decent suspension. Don't expect to see much on your flip tho, they aren't very sought after from what I've seen, but $500 is good if it doesn't need a bunch of shit. Make sure the motor isn't locked up, a buddy of mine bought one that had a grenaded clutch basket, locked up trans and motor and sold it to some dude who was gonna rebuild. .

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1 hour ago, F4iguy said:

Maybe not flip.  Project bike or vintage racer or something.

I want a good platform to make an OW01 clone.in the day, Yamaha FZR’s were my favorite bike... looks and all. OW01 was unobtanium and FZR1000 is a great platform for a clone.

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10 hours ago, whaler said:

I want a good platform to make an OW01 clone.in the day, Yamaha FZR’s were my favorite bike... looks and all. OW01 was unobtanium and FZR1000 is a great platform for a clone.

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What a neat looking bike, that is timeless!  

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