1990 FZR600...good deal or no?

[Papa_Complex]

Oddly enough the 400 is a better bike than the 600, but I think that both are getting pretty tough to find parts for now.

[tached1000rr]

Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

Oddly enough the 400 is a better bike than the 600, but I think that both are getting pretty tough to find parts for now.

When you say better what do you mean? Reliability.

[Papa_Complex]

Originally Posted by tached1000rr

When you say better what do you mean? Reliability.

The frame is much more solid. I remember feeling flex in the FZR600, but the 400 is rock solid. Of the two it's the better handling bike, though it doesn't have the guts that the 600 engine does obviously.

Of the two it's the better sportbike.

[lauralynne]

Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

The frame is much more solid. I remember feeling flex in the FZR600, but the 400 is rock solid. Of the two it's the better handling bike, though it doesn't have the guts that the 600 engine does obviously.

Of the two it's the better sportbike.

luckily the 600 motor drops right in.

and parts are still everywhere - Ebay, craigslist, FZR forums - I have yet to not be able to find the parts I need and for a reasonable price ('m a cheap bitch)

[tached1000rr]

Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

The frame is much more solid. I remember feeling flex in the FZR600, but the 400 is rock solid. Of the two it's the better handling bike, though it doesn't have the guts that the 600 engine does obviously.

Of the two it's the better sportbike.

gotcha....

[Papa_Complex]

Originally Posted by lauralynne

luckily the 600 motor drops right in.

and parts are still everywhere - Ebay, craigslist, FZR forums - I have yet to not be able to find the parts I need and for a reasonable price ('m a cheap bitch)

Try finding a 400 crank or an unaltered rear subframe. Available, but not easily.

[lauralynne]

Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

Try finding a 400 crank or an unaltered rear subframe. Available, but not easily.

I think the difference is that I buy the hard to find stuff when it's available, not when I need it - I've got spare parts for every bike in my garage (it's the cheap bitch in me - I pay less when I don't need it!). I've also got a pretty extended network of FZR friends with 'leftovers' from days gone by...