Recent content by oconnor

Thanks for your reply. I'll rip into things this weekend.

After searching around and not finding answers to my noise, i've decided to post a vid and ask for help. If I can figure out how to post a vid here. This is my 1986 fz600 headache. The valves were adjusted as well as the cam chain and for the life of me, I can't figure this out...

This is the bike so far. I have the back section chopped a little more and basically stuck the passenger seat back on there until I get the look I want. I went with a black bedliner paint job because it suited the year and the budget build. My turn signals should be here tomorrow and i'll throw...

Welcome to the forum! The members here are a great help if you have questions or need suggestions. Welcome to your new addiction :)

Thanks guys! I was able to tap it and get the boot on snug and balance the carbs. Fork seals are next :) I'm still not 100% on what I plan on doing with the seat, I'm still in the brainstorming phase with that. I might just come up with something temp for now(so I can get out for a few rides...

Just wanted to give a slight update on my project. Firstly, thanks Tyler (t71ford) for the replacement part that I needed! I got it on with no issues, gave the cam chain a small adjustment just to make sure it was nice and snug, and then sealed everything back up. That was the easy part. :) I...

Wow... Like everyone else...glad you're ok and walked away from this. It shows just how much heart and passion you have for bikes if you're already thinking about cool bits and a possible rebuild! Good for you! Another wicked build thread to follow! :)

Thanks Tyler! I'll send you a pm with my details! :)

lol... yeah, yellow isn't my ideal color for much. Here's the most recent pic of the back of the bike for now. My brain is still trying to come up with something different for the tail light/passenger seat section. Now to the bad stuff. I ran the bike for a minute...until i noticed smoke...

Thanks guys! Not sure if i'm keeping it yellow or not. It needs a new paint job so i'm still trying to decide the route i'm going to take with it. I'll post some pics of the subframe tomorrow. I didn't get a chance to try and run the bike yet, i'll be doing that tomorrow if the weather...

Thanks for the welcome! Nice to see i'm not the only Albertan!

I'm doing this project by myself and although i've restored an old bike before (81 xj650), this will be new territory for me. Any ideas/suggestions would be a great help. I'm not really sure what direction i'm heading in with this project but I do know its not staying stock. Cafe racer...

Hey! Just wanted to introduce myself and say hi. I recently bought a project 86 yamaha fz600 and i'm looking forward to any ideas and suggestions this forum has to offer! Crystal