fz1 transmission rebuild project thread...

[oldschoolsdime92]

Well I started in on the fz1 tonight. It has a kick in second gear. From what I have researched, thats typically the dogs, which also leads to a bent shift fork. So here we go. First the engine must come out. So far I have removed the tank, some of the air box, and started bagging and tagging all the parts. I didn't have a bunch of time tonight so I will post more pics as I go.

Edited February 26, 2012 by oldschoolsdime92

[fazer1sniper]

I dread the thought of doing this! Good Luck and I'll be following.

[oldschoolsdime92]

it seems the 03-05s don't have the issue near as often as the 01-02s

[max power]

Good luck! Subscribed.

[LJWalter]

Good luck bro, bag & tag 4 sure!

[mello dude]

Take lots of photos.. I love a good tear down and build it up thread...

[Anden]

Need a late night hand Gimmie a call.

[imprez55]

Need a late night hand Gimmie a call.

I did this with a '94 zx6 a year back, it was pretty easy. The hardest part was getting the shift forks out of the crankcase for some reason. I only took maybe 2 pictures then, don't forget to take a bunch!

[oldschoolsdime92]

From the sounds of it, the worst part is going to be removing the flywheel, and actually getting the engine out of the motorcycle.

[20thGix]

From the sounds of it, the worst part is going to be removing the flywheel, and actually getting the engine out of the motorcycle.

I have a puller if you need it. I could drop it by with those other parts or you can stop over.

[RSparky]

Good luck. Take tons of pictures.

[oldschoolsdime92]

I have a puller if you need it. I could drop it by with those other parts or you can stop over.

I.brought a.big.one home from work. Thanks though!

[Helmutt]

Need a late night hand Gimmie a call.

I can help too.......but not sure about the late night hand thing:eek: j/k Anden, knew what you were actually offering here:D

I have a small parts case you can borrow to help keep fasteners/smalls all seperated + might make reassembly easier for ya

[snot]

Good luck!

[oldschoolsdime92]

Thanks guys. I actually have purchased a donor engine, so I won't miss any ride time, and I can fix the transmission bits and not miss any ride time, and also take my time to make sure its done right. I have a tendency to rush sometimes, and I don't want to rush this. Heres the pics from today..

Made big progress

Edited February 26, 2012 by oldschoolsdime92

[Helmutt]

Damn! Ya dropped it already?! Hope you didnt hurt your back bro, if you need help bolstering the transplant back in dont hesitate to holla

[oldschoolsdime92]

Damn! Ya dropped it already?! Hope you didnt hurt your back bro, if you need help bolstering the transplant back in dont hesitate to holla

Granda080 helped get it out. Hopefully the new engine will be here by the weekend. Your more than welcome to come help us out. It's prob going to be a 3 person job to get it back in

[granda080]

Granda080 helped get it out. Hopefully the new engine will be here by the weekend. Your more than welcome to come help us out. It's prob going to be a 3 person job to get it back in

Happy to help as always! Another hand putting it in would be helpful. I was gonna text you that earlier.

[oldschoolsdime92]

It's def going to take three I think. While I'm working on the bike, I have some LSL rearsets on the bike, and I dislike them a lot. Does anyone have oem rearsets linkage and and brake and shifter levers?

[Helmutt]

Granda080 helped get it out. Hopefully the new engine will be here by the weekend. Your more than welcome to come help us out. It's prob going to be a 3 person job to get it back in

For sure, as long as its pre-5pm Saturday or post-12pm Sunday - I have a show in Dayton Saturday night and wont get home until early Sunday morning, so I can help you out man

[oldschoolsdime92]

Well I was hoping to be installing the donor engine over the weekend, but the seller apparently still hasn't shipped the engine. Bah.

[Helmutt]

Sucks man, make sure he gives you tracking info asap when he does ship it - be a bigger pisser if the parcel company lost it and you have no number to chase

[mello dude]

Is it an Ebay special?

[snot]

That sucks! Where is it shipping from?

[oldschoolsdime92]

Yes I found the engine on ebay.I have never purchased an engine on ebay, and I was really uptight to do so this time. I've never purchased an engine that I was not removing from the donor vehicle myself. Snot, Its shipping from York PA. They supposedly are shipping the engine in the morning. I will keep you guys updated.