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by rd400racer
Tue May 27, 2008 8:39 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Brake pads for a 1987 FZR750
Replies: 8
Views: 9195

Thanks, I just bought them from good old JC Whitney. They have sent me catalogs for years, its the least I could do.
by rd400racer
Tue May 27, 2008 4:50 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Brake pads for a 1987 FZR750
Replies: 8
Views: 9195

Next question...where do you get these pads. I use Dennis Kirk because their shipping is the best and they don't carry them for this bike. They have DP's (sintered) and then they say you shouldn't use sintered pads on a bike that wasn't designed for them. Was this bike designed for them?I never had ...
by rd400racer
Tue May 27, 2008 6:27 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Brake pads for a 1987 FZR750
Replies: 8
Views: 9195

Thanks for the advice. I will defintley go for the pads, but I think I'll stick with the stock calipers etc. Plus I'm sure a change of fluids can't hurt.
by rd400racer
Mon May 26, 2008 4:44 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Brake pads for a 1987 FZR750
Replies: 8
Views: 9195

Brake pads for a 1987 FZR750

Any suggestions on brand of brake pads for this bike. The ones on it now are horrible.
by rd400racer
Thu May 08, 2008 4:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: New Member, 1st Question
Replies: 9
Views: 7442

What I don't get is that this guy has been trying to sell this bike off and on for 2 years. Why didn't somebody pick it up. He started at $3500. I even found his old ad when I googled "FZR750". According to my mechanic it is in perfect mechanical condition with the exception of the carbs (he says th...
by rd400racer
Thu May 08, 2008 2:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: New Member, 1st Question
Replies: 9
Views: 7442

New Member, 1st Question

Hello all. I'm new to this forum but not Yamaha's. I'm an ex WERA Formula RD racer (remember when they still had that class) and have a garage full of RD's and RZ's. Two weeks ago I found a 1987 FZR750RT (#169 of 200) on Craigslist for $1900. The pics looked good so I paypal'd the guy the money with...