13 - Rebuilding My FZR1000 | Tom's Workshop

In the 13th episode, I cover a huge amount of work including exhaust, brakes, fuel tank as well as putting more of the front end together. A lot of waiting for parts has kept this one on hold but now we're almost ready to ride!
Welcome to Project FZR1000. Follow my progress as I restore my 27 year old super bike back to it's former glory.
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[@Captain-Donut]

Just subbed…. Great content bringing bk memories of snapping my forks wheeling over a bridge in Southport …. Many many moons ago. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@tomsworkshopprojects]

Haha cheers! That sounds like there’s a good story there 😂

[@ChrisSofos]

Bloody perfect Tom!!! I really love seeing another FZR being done the proper way. Looking forward for the next video and the first ride 😊

[@honored9535]

Amazing video as always, keep going, I can't wait to see the bike running. If want to buy the decals there is a guy in Portugal who does them.

[@ChrisSofos]

Ooops. I need that guy's link if you can please!

[@rusticraver82]

I've owned 2 FZR1000s, one was a 1992 with a Ducati rear end which had a big bore kit - was a bit mental for me as I was only 22 years old and the insurance was more than the bike was worth, the other was a 1988 Genesis model - bog standard. They're great bikes, solid build quality (exup valve issues aside). Keep up the great work and I look forward to the next episode 👍

[@BarnsleyBob]

Bloody brilliant! Great to see it all coming together Tom, hopefully on the home straight now. Looking forward to the next episode 👍

[@jh-tech5546]

Another great video! Nice work. That FZR is going to look great!

[@roguenut9]

Great stuff there Tom! Glad to see the expert helping you with the brake discs :)

[@tomsworkshopprojects]

Thanks Stuart! What could go wrong? 😂

[@roguenut9]

@@tomsworkshopprojects Pre-emptive sibling rivalry?

[@Brian_3224]

I have the same bike that is in stages of rebuild. This winter im going to take it up again and try and get it done by spring

[@tomsworkshopprojects]

Nice, hope you get it sorted!

[@heatz711]

all those small details gona make that a cracking bike (just done that eXup valve job on an early R1 complete pia)

[@PedroMcMahon]

get yourself some black harpic 10x toilet cleaner, amazing on exhuasts and rusty metal.

[@alanrobins]

Very good video

[@tomevans4078]

Great work Tom. The torque wrench audio sync was a touch of class. Were the German headers beyond autosol-ing?

[@tomsworkshopprojects]

Considering how long it took to get that to work I’m very glad someone noticed 😂 I think so, I did give them a similar scrub up and buff but to be honest by that stage I was just desperate to get a correct fitting set on the bike! Problem with getting close to finishing and being impatient 😂

[@H-M-78]

These FZR engines can take turbo pretty well, right? Yamaha was way ahead with these bikes, always liked them

[@MrILGaming]

Just got a fzr1000 88y as a barnfind

[@tomsworkshopprojects]

Nice, fingers crossed it goes smoothly!

[@2wheels6strings8]

I think I would have cleaned the front of the engine when I had the headers off.

[@henrywedge4228]

Tom, enjoying the video just found them. Would you know why a 1995 clutch basket won't fit in a 1991 engine I know its a different year but wanted to know if you knew the reason. Thanks in advance

[@tomsworkshopprojects]

Cheers Henry, I’m not sure I’m afraid, I know they did make slight modifications to the engine across the different versions, but I haven’t got around to anything on the clutch of mine yet. Is it the same part number across the different years? That’s usually my quick check to see if somethings compatible

[@Maxik_Bartos]

Hello, I am from the Czech Republic. I have the same motorcycle and it has been standing and not running for more than 5 years. I was interested in your video because I want to renovate my motorcycle and get it working. Query. : clean the fuel tank of dirt. Did you use any fuel tank cleaner?? Thank you

[@tomsworkshopprojects]

Hi, welcome! I used Deox-C to remove the rust in the tank which worked really well. Good luck with it!

[@Maxik_Bartos]

@@tomsworkshopprojects Thank you for answer. 👍👍

[@Maxik_Bartos]

V 17:07 min do you add brake fluid through the brake caliper up into the reservoir? That procedure is because of the air in the liquid??

[@tomsworkshopprojects]

Yeah it’s a technique called reverse bleeding which I find a lot more effective at bleeding empty lines. I still revert to the normal method after to make sure there’s no bubbles left.

[@Maxik_Bartos]

@@tomsworkshopprojects Thank you for answer. 👍👍

[@ahmedal9122]

Nice work 👌 question dude I have 1992 fzr 1000 just wondering what’s the battery voltage should be as I measured and it’s between 14 and 15v is it correct ?

[@tomsworkshopprojects]

Sounds about right, the manual says it should be 14.3v and 15.3v at 3k rpm

[@ahmedal9122]

@@tomsworkshopprojects thank you so much !! 😊 now I can drive it with no worries of thinking that the bike will stop in any minute 😅😅

[@leandroserrano8258]

Hey. Can you please identify where does the fan plug goes?

[@tomsworkshopprojects]

I routed mine up through the baffle that the coil packs sit on.

[@bewoxgarage3704]

Hii Tom's i need diagram wiring for rpm connecting

[@tomsworkshopprojects]

Should find the main one in here if that helps. www.exup1000.co.uk/downloads/FZR1000_F_94_Service_Information.pdf?Service/FZR1000_F_94_Service_Information.pdf