Recent content by DarrenD

Bike is sold.

Sadly, I am selling my 98% restored FZR1000. Here is the Kijiji link - http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-motorcycles-sport-bikes-1987-Yamaha-FZR1000-W0QQAdIdZ326033800 and here is a link to a brief build gallery - http://www.redpepperracing.com/gallery/v/tracerv6/FZR1000/?g2_page=1...

I had a mechanic go over it and make sure it was all good. I was scared to ride it though, it's damn fast for an old bike. Can't wait to dyno it.:D

I wish. It's an 84 N/A.

LOL, thanks. The wife is a good one, and she likes motorcycles. She just thinks I have too many toys.(which I do.) ^^^It's because I have this too, that she wants the bike to go. I don't want to get rid of either of them!

But you ride a BMW! Big difference, great bike. :)

I introduced myself 2 years ago when I bought my bike, finally got it on the road yesterday. Thought I better introduce myself again. My name is Darren, I live in Brampton. I've been away from riding since '99 when my son was born. Wife and 2 kids and meant no riding for a long time. I'm 37...

Got it certified and insurance yesterday. Went for a quick ride, bike feels great. Me, not so much. I'm old now, need to get conditioned for riding again.

Yep, it is a very rare factory Solo seat cowl.(if that's what you're referring to) I've seen the FZR250, they look great. Doesn't surprise me that Yamaha shared parts, all the Japanese manufacturers seem to do it.

Thanks. I think I may try to ride it for the rest of the year but I have one serious issue. My wife wants it gone. I also own a Porsche 944 and she figures I shouldn't have 2 toys. She's kinda right, but I REALLY don't want to sell it. She's not mean about it, but doesn't think we have the...

Almost done!! Gave it to a mechanic to finish up to make sure everything was perfect, he also did some minor paint work. This is the pic he sent me today, should have it back next weekend! Only took me 2 years.

Dan is the man! Thanks so much Daniel for being such a stand up guy and taking care of my back tire today. :occasion5:

Did some work this weekend: Polished the front forks: Put the wheels on, and the motor in after spending 3 hours cleaning the engine: Still lots of work to do, but it's coming along nicely. :)

Crap, won't be making the test day. Maybe I'll try to make it just to take some pics and check things out.

Is there any SOAR tech guys near Brampton that wouldn't mind stopping by for some bike prep talk? I'll buy the coffee's. The bike is rolling, motor is in, I'd like to get some advice on what I need to be drilling/lockwiring/siliconing to get ready for SOAR. It's for a 1987 FZR1000 Lost Era...