I still haven't got my 1986 fz back on the road, this enjoyable video will get me moving 👍🏻

What swingarn is that?

Makes me wish I still had the F7 - it sounded a lot like this!

Beauty😊

saddens me to see a ns400r ridden like this

Beautiful machine! I love mine too, that was originally from France until I bought it in 2000 that I still have it until today in Portugal is there new home and the only one model from 85”

I have pushed a lot my bike. I pushed so much that I have an accident. A nasty one, but the engine always working perfectly. I love a so much that bike this is way I send the bike to be nearly full restored a year ago! With so hope I’m finally gone see a ‘in April restore to is original older days! I can’t wait for this!

had a fully faired Blue and white with single muffler can from new - fabulous bike, brilliant engine....wish I had the money to have kept it, It made way for better bikes and today I have a 1290SAS which is leagues better but not the same character as the FZ. There's currently one for sale at M&P Swansea - very tempting if I had the space.....

My favourite 750. Loved it. I had the same model for 20K miles. Soft forks, weak brakes, doesn't like headwind but completely un-flustered by a side wind. Nose heavy when scratching so that will be the first thing to go. Very economical even when used hard. f that's the original exhaust, it will rot from the inside. I did once manage to run mine off the clock, so it can be REALLY fast.

I had BOTH. I'd be interested in some details on how it performs and handles.

I had 2, in sucession, 86 then 88. I had 2 of FZR-1000, YZF-1000 and the 98 R1. 2006 R1 was the last of the 5 valvers (my current). Thanks for bringing back some fond memories. You seem to maintain a pretty good clip there and its still a plenty fast bike. 7:40 It's a longish wheel base, but that;s good on the highway for stability. And yes tires have come a long way.

I had approximately 13 motorcycles including my new harkey davidson low rider ST. And a Hayabusa. I will honestly say this bike the FZ 750 was my favorite

Have had the same hrc ns400r for nearly 24 years now. Might be a looked down on with the rg 500 but having own one. I prefer to ride the honda.

I bought my FZ750 1FN in 1990 and I still have it. Not had it on the road for about 20 years, and been thinking of sorting it out again. Probably strip it down and powder coat the frame. Not sure whether to strip the top end and Cerakote the barrels and head, or whether to strip the entire engine. I managed to wear out the original clutch lever on mine! Too much time riding 2 strokes maybe. Mine was a pain for carb icing in the winter. Commuting down the A38 to work, it would run below 3~4K, and you could see the fuel gauge moving. It would clear up fairly quickly once caught in traffic. Mine had a Micron pipe in it when I bought it, which gave a big flat spot between 3k and 4K. I put a Laser pipe on after a few years which is far better.

Miss my rg , not really that powerful though

One small feature of the FZ750 that is never mentioned but is handy is that the fuel gauge is very accurate, more accurate than I’ve seen on any vehicle, including cars. This is because the actual fuel tank is cube-shaped, so half-full means half full on the FZ, not an indicated 3/4 is actually 1/2, which is very common own both bikes and cars, due to their odd-shaped fuel tanks. Another feature I really like is the hydraulic clutch release. No cable to break or need regular adjusting, because the hydraulic clutch is self-adjusting, and is very progressive, year after year. It’s one less thing to distract you from the riding experience. One last tip: replace the FZ750 mirrors with FJ1200/1300 mirrors. They bolt right on and let you see around your elbows. Highly recommended!

That's clever. And a bit scary!

Love it! I’m the only person in all Portugal to have that bike from 1985! Models after from 87” 88” 89 etc can be found but not the 85” 86” 😊

They don't make them like this anymore that's for sure.

Its body style seems perfect to be converted into a sports tourer

Howdy and greetings from Calgary, Alberta. Lovely bike and great video. Such an avid fan of these vintage Yamahas. I've owned several when they were new - from the FJ1100 to the RZ500 and a number of other odd-ball stuff. I just recently found an 87 FZR1000 that I'll be restoring in the near future. I just finished restoring my 84 Virago 1000. The FZR I found is complete and original but in pretty rough shape. Glad to see videos like this out for all of us to enjoy. The SOUND of a Yamaha is so distinct - especially the Genesis engine. Oh, and the crackling sound on your mic - if you're using a late model GoPro with the mic adapter, the output gain of your lav mic is too high and the input to the mic adapter is too hot - that causes clipping that the AGC on the mic adapter just can't cope with. I had the same problem and bought a purple panda lav mic with all the proper adapter cables for the GoPro. They're better matched (gain and impedance) and you'll get better fidelity with no clipping. Cheers!!

Beautiful Bike

An original seat would complete the look. Lovely bike

Great to see an FZ750 video, it's got me keen to finish my 1986 blue and white one 👍 Had one back in 1988 and wished I hadn't sold it, so bought an identical one 4 years ago. I sometimes ride on the same roads, if you see a blue and white FZ sometime, it's likely to be me !

Motor hebat.... hanya bisa mimpi punya motor ini

Very Nice RD Brother, i remember these bikes back in my High School Days, my Buddies had them, the sound of those chambers are music to my ears......God Bless and Be Safe

Lovely job very neat.

preciosa ,en breve por fín me llegara la mia !!!!!

Beautiful 🤩

I'd be thrashing the pants 👖 off it and I can stop ✋ 💯🙏🤠

I wish I could go back in time, just for a day!

Nice miss my rgv250,, great power to weight

Stilla beast.. 105 hp 20 valve

At last an LC with mk1 microns the sound of angels wings 🤗I’d give my kidneys for em

😍😍😍😍😍👍👍👍👍👍👍 máquina linda

Normally I like original machines, but I must say that bike is pretty trick. It sounds great and looks great. A few questions need to be asked. 1, Is it an Lc engine with ypvs fitted or the later ypvs engine? 2. What are the blue cables/pipes from the brake calipers to the engine? 3, Will you be fitting side panels? 4, Are those wheels off the peg or specially made? 5, What is the power output? 6, Have you any figures on performance?

Toast ? Mayb some electronics wiz can sort it!! Best o luck

Absolutely gorgeous 250 😍. I waited 20years to finally get the 500 ... I eventually sold it 😭. Great post 👍🍺🦁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Nice ! I like how the footpeg hangers are modified .

Iconic addicting 2 stroke exhaust sound

The RD359LC is in the top five... H2-750cc, RZ500, Gamma 500 and the RD 350LC.... Sounds only like a two stroke should with a nice pair of pipes. Thanks for sharing.

What is a price

Like my friends 🇧🇷

I first bought an 86 FZ with only 800 miles and the guy already put a Vance and Hines on it. It was a game changer as far as I was concerned and thus entered Yamaha as my preferred sport bike over the Kawasaki Ninjas. I then bought an 85 but didn't like it as much (no lower fairing) as it seemed to have some carb issues. Through the next 10 years I bought 2 more 86 models which were both in great shape (see my 80+ bikes video). The late 90s R1 and R6 further cemented my admiration for Yamahas high tech. mastery. Really, the 85 FZ was a game changer with so much advanced tech such as stacked gear boxes, mass centralization and down draft carbs that it left the remaining big 3 scratching their heads and then following suit.

That is really a beautiful build. Nice job!!!

Like my friends 🇧🇷

I had that exact bike in 1987

Lovely bike and a lovely ride. Thanks.

Max that’s Chambers not cambers bud 😂😂😮

That looks like a superb example. I always preferred these to the Yams even the RGV250. Great collection of videos of some cracking bikes. FZ's also a favourite of mine. Not sure why comments turned off on some of them.