I bought another ABANDONED 1980s superbike!

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Here we have the introduction to my latest project, a 1987 superbike that was abandoned for 16 years and the last 8 of those it spent outside!
It needs a lot, including the tank restoring, carbs cleaning, service, brake and clutch overhaul etc etc etc
Check out my barn find GPZ900R restoration:
• I bought a barn find 1...
Thanks to the guys at Trade Bikes Direct, here's a link to their website:
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Thanks for watching!

[@darrenwilliams5168]

Great project, you can't beat messing around with old bikes. Sometimes you can even get them going long enough to ride them too..

[@AshRowland]

That's the plan!

[@davidhoughton5669]

Don't waste time on those calipers. Fit Mt07 or Tracer 700 silver spots. Straight fit and million times better

[@4th_Lensman_of_the_apocalypse]

The inside of that tank is a protected zone as a coral reef! 😂🤣💀

[@AshRowland]

🤣🤣🤣

[@steelhorseangel6901]

Hi Ash. Just been watching on KZbin ‘Superbike Surgery’ today. Great knowledgeable chap. His video was to fix a bike that was with a dealer for 8months. He’s great at everything, his carb cleaning is 5*s. The reason for my message is on your new project bike, your tachometer is stuck at 6k. Superbike Surgery advised ‘it’s showing the 6k on the tach because the tank is disconnected!’ Best regards Hog

[@AshRowland]

That's what I thought about the tank, but there's nothing to connect it to!

[@marktaylor7115]

Love the new project, resembles my 1993 CBR600F2 acquired as a non running barn find, stood 10 years sight unseen ebay, best part was it coming to life electrics working, carbs cleaned fresh fuel started straight away 😀 currently now stripped to bare frame ready for paint, rebuild continues 👍🏻 Looking forward to seeing and hearing the FZR firing up, good project all there 👍🏻

[@AshRowland]

Thanks buddy, your CBR story is similar to my GPZ series, get it running and then take it all apart 🤣

[@robsawalker]

The GSXR1100 was an absolute beast, the Honda was lardy and the EXUP was more 'sporty'; the GSXR could actually tour a little bit. Looks like you have your work cut out for you there!

[@AshRowland]

Tell me about it! 🫣

[@bartsignaal]

This seems an early model, no EXUP yet on one of these

[@AshRowland]

@@bartsignaal that's right, pre-EXUP

[@alanshaw-tg4vy]

Hi Ash, great videos 👍 I’m really enjoying the GPZ project the wheel looks great! I did manage to pause it I just the right place and grab a screen shot. I’m planning on doing a rebuild myself soon and always been a fan of the GPZ.

[@AshRowland]

Haha, I believe you're the only person that noticed that 🤣 You're certainly the first person to mention it in the comments! I finished painting the other one yesterday... Good luck, if you need any help from me then drop me an email

[@Pati3ntSoul]

The color on that bike is sooo 80's, I love it! Congrats with a new bike :)

[@AshRowland]

It looks great in photos to be honest, and the colour is actually growing on me 😳

[@stevefletcher2334]

awesome, another sweet old bike to work on! Looking forward to this one...as well as the GPz

[@AshRowland]

Thanks Steve! The GPZ is at a stage of waiting for me to clean and restore the individual parts, which takes so much time!

[@user-yi3ox8wy4k]

Very entertaining, especially the editing. Looking forward to the strip down and possible restore.

[@AshRowland]

Thank you! This comment means a lot because it took about 10 hours to edit because since getting my new phone my laptop has struggled with the quality of the video recordings 🤣

[@steelhorseangel6901]

Hi buddy Ash! Just watched your current new project video. When you tried to start the bike with starting fluid. How checking for sparks, set up a temp fuel tank directly into your carbs, then providing you’ve sparks & new fuel, your bike should start! Love your videos Ash! Best Hog

[@AshRowland]

Thanks Hog, that's the plan, I've got the temp tank I used for the GPZ... I haven't checked for spark yet, that's at the top of my to do list

[@Northfox46]

The Gpz1000rx did 165mph in 1986

[@AshRowland]

Yea, so I've been told, they seem to have forgotten it on my Wiki list though 🤔

[@darenreynolds8824]

I had a gpz 1000 rx and was always surprised how much better the 900 r rode .

[@AshRowland]

@darenreynolds8824 that's probably why the 900 way outlived the 1000

[@4th_Lensman_of_the_apocalypse]

I Did wonder why there was no mention of a GPZ 900 -1100 in there

[@Northfox46]

@@darenreynolds8824 I fitted 17” wheels to mine back in the day. It was a big improvement. Always preferred the look of the RX though.

[@ianreid5789]

Great to see you with another one I think this one Ash is more cosmetic and there is the bones of a good bike underneath look forward to more videos good luck

[@AshRowland]

I reckon so as well, the tank needs a lot of work, and I'm not convinced the cooling system is ok, but we will see

[@cabbage64]

Nice one ash, looking forward to it. Nm breakers yard, you'll have your own bike shop soon 😊

[@AshRowland]

🤣 I reckon I could park 4 in Em and Dave's parking space

[@firestorm755]

First thing before anything else. Do a compression test and a rudimentary test to see if all the gears are in there. If it passes that test strip it to the frame. Shouldn't take long to pull it apart.

[@AshRowland]

I would have done the compression test in this video but I didn't have my kit with me

[@scottydoggy1969]

Needs the Roberts Speed Blocks to offset the " YELLOW " if you go down that road * chefs kiss *

[@AshRowland]

If you squint, you'd be forgiven for thinking it was a Ducati 748 right now 🤣

[@garryburns6659]

Very nice Ash can't wait for your next video on either bike👍but I think you got a great buy there, best of luck with it mate🙂👍🏍

[@AshRowland]

Thanks mate, another money pit 🤣

[@garryburns6659]

I think when you get it running everyone will pay good money for it so I can't see you going broke with either bike cheers mate🍻👍🙂

[@malcolmgraham8745]

Made me chuckle, good luck with the bike be interesting to get the old paint back 👍

[@AshRowland]

Thanks buddy, who knows what it looks like under there 🤣

[@guyonacub4335]

I also work away from home as a truck driver Bit difficult to get a bike in the cab but I have been known to rebuild parts of a bike in the cab What do you do for a living Are you going to get an ON THE WAY HOME PROJECT BIKE NEXT Best of luck with this

[@AshRowland]

🤣 thanks mate... I could stop at a services and strip the carbs down 🤣 I'm an engineer... you should make a secret compartment in your trailer where you can keep a bike 🏍 😉

[@guyonacub4335]

@AshRowland really liking these videos I was going to pay a visit to look at those bikes last week I'm looking for DR350 or DRZ 400 To fiddle with Keep safe and keep cracking on

[@AshRowland]

@guyonacub4335 there was a lot more outside, I forgot to get a clip of them lol

[@motty1961]

Looking forward to seeing how this progresses 😊 I would try Deox-C in the fuel tank, I've just done one of my bikes, it's made a huge difference

[@AshRowland]

I'll give it a shot next week

[@flippingcars101]

First things first is I was actually going to buy that bike lol but I ended up buying something completely different upload coming next weekend when I pick it up. Secondly great video I Already love the channel. New sub here 🎉 keep up the good work mate.

[@Jules750..]

Great video I bought a 1987 honda vfr 750f rc24 about 18 months which had been left in a garage for 16 years

[@AshRowland]

Very very nice, email me some photos when you get chance I'd love to see before and after

[@stevengeary4261]

Hey Ash, nice choice. Personally I would return it to the original blue and white. All the fairings will be off and instead of re-spraying, have you thought of wrapping, which I believe is half the cost of paint? Keep up the great work and looking forward to the next GPZ video 👍

[@AshRowland]

I guess I could try my hand a wrapping!? Watch this space 🤔

[@BuffaloweRider]

Try a little wet sanding with a 1500 grit and see what's under there. I bought a 94 Suzuki with a crappy attempt at flat black and I was just going to sand down the runs to get it smooth and found a really trick camelion pant underneath. It's really thin so I had to go slow but it's looking better without a full paint job. You never know what you might find.

[@AshRowland]

I'm definitely going to try sanding it off 😃

[@DavidcCbrider]

Looking forwards to watching your streams . Great stuff .Just subd . 👍👍👍

[@AshRowland]

Thank you mate, loads more to come

[@Drobium77]

I'm glad you have another old duffer to work on. I love watching these types of videos, and in my mind, you are still Adrian Edmondson making bike rebuild videos, so even more perfect :-p

[@AshRowland]

🤣 I'll chuck some impressions in there at some point

[@Drobium77]

@@AshRowland you need to have an awkward bolt or such and say "you utter, utter, utter bahrstad!!" 😄

[@AshRowland]

@@Drobium77 🤣

[@phillipparkinson7145]

Amazing 🎉. Keep it coming

[@AshRowland]

Will do! 👍

[@matmiller5256]

Hi @ AR, Thanks for uploading. Man, i done a few restos before...In this instance, i;d say carry on... But... Always going to be spendy.... But hey.. iv'e sunk > 40 percent into an old Kawasaki before now... Enjoy the/ You'r journey. Thanks' for taking the time / effort 2 upload/ edit

[@AshRowland]

Thanks a lot mate, you're very welcome, thanks for thanking me lol, editing is hard work as I'm 100% self taught, hence why it's not perfect, I'll get better the more I do it though 😃 I'm currently sinking 💰 into a Kawasaki GPZ and this FZR so my pockets are fairly empty 🤣

[@dalefloyd7594]

Great old bike Ash, I'm getting a 1984 Honda VT750 back on the road

[@AshRowland]

Very nice mate 👌

[@danijelcar5184]

That will be nice and fun project😎👍

[@AshRowland]

Let's hope so 🙏

[@robertmaitland09]

Cool bike, you could put some speed block design on it a la Kenny Roberts, think those had an 18 inch rear wheel not sure what tyre options are available now. Looking forward to sseing you crack on with it.

[@AshRowland]

Thanks buddy... yea, there's a few options with the paint job, I'd love it to be the original Blue/White but we'll see

[@keesvink3168]

Great videos . Greetings from the Northern Netherlands

[@AshRowland]

Thank you, and hi! It's amazing to have viewers from all over the world!

[@jafo4u508]

I'm about to embark on a similar journey with a Yamaha R6 my friend gifted me. I've never had a bike or worked on one either. I'm going to purchase the maintenance manual and go Mad Max on it very soon.

[@leon0]

Well ash, I'd have preferred to see you doing aGPZ1000R to contest it with the 900R but this is a cool bike too. I'm already enjoying your voyage of discovery with this one. And I'd love to see how you get on revealing the original paint by sanding back the yellow. Good luck.

[@AshRowland]

Yea, wouldn't that be great!? Original colours would have been lovely

[@leon0]

@AshRowland There's a good chance it had been down the road, prompting the previous owner to do a full respray BUT that doesn't mean the old paint isn't rescuable. (Double negative is always a positive😊). Depends how you get on de-rusting that tank, in some ways, because it ought to be easiest to sand that back compared to the plastics. There is no point trying until you know it'll hold fuel. The fact that it is currently holding old fuel is a really good sign. That would be high on my list of priorities. And potentially rewarding too.

[@AshRowland]

@@leon0 Yup, I'll give it a shot next week... yes it is holding fuel, and I actually tipped it upside down and none came out, but I reckon the rust might be currently blocking holes and once removed it might start to leak... watch this space lol

[@darkknight1340]

Looks to be a pretty decent investment. Once she's up and running,invest in a Lithium Ion battery,they are fantastic,very light, and very quick charging times.I only discovered how quickly they charge because I idiotically left the ignition and lights on overnight.

[@chollythecrazycorgihesinsa6505]

Congrats!!…very cool bike!!!

[@AshRowland]

Sure is!

[@jafo4u508]

I love those twin headlights!

[@Pauljennings66]

First time watching,definitely subscribing now

[@AshRowland]

Thanks buddy, glad you enjoyed it! Plenty more to come, in the mean time check out the GPZ i'm doing 😃

[@Pauljennings66]

@@AshRowland definitely will mate

[@AshRowland]

@@Pauljennings66 Awesome! Thanks mate, enjoy 😃

[@HugoUrbi]

Now both we have the same two projects, at the begging of this year I bought a GPZ 900 and 2 year ago a FZR 1000. For now I didn't rode the gpz

[@AshRowland]

No way! Well, let's get them all finished then stand back and admire them

[@tichwykes]

I had a feeling you'd go for this by the way you kept moving the camera at the beginning, I had an 89 EXUP in purple & regretted selling it hmmm I wonder if they'll ever get another one in stock as I'd love another one simply because I'm short & I could fit on one of these. I shall be watching the build closely & probably be insanely jealous throughout lol. I hope the frame swingarm etc will be put back to polished alloy again as who in the right mind would paint it white. Good luck with it.

[@AshRowland]

Haha, yea, I dropped a couple of visual hints! Drop them an email or WhatsApp, perhaps they can keep an eye out for one for you 😃

[@MikMech]

YEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!! Love these things! 👍

[@AshRowland]

I'm excited to get it running

[@MotoTourIreland]

Great job

[@AshRowland]

Thanks buddy

[@kentishman5698]

The bike looks like a Hinkley Triumph Daytona 1000 , they used a similar shade of yellow.

[@AshRowland]

Now that you mention it, it does!

[@chele-chele]

Maybe your UK models were different but my early Ninja 900 would run 167mph two up all day long, at altitude. That was radar verified, don't ask me how I know that =)

[@AshRowland]

Wow, I guess they were all slightly different due to the machining tolerances of the 80s lol

[@user-lp9dv3dw1h]

what could possibly go wrong? Go for it!

[@AshRowland]

oh, so much 🤣

[@fraserlivingstone1244]

You following me!!! I had a gpz900r and a fzr1000. Now I have a cbr1000f. Am keeping ma eye on you 👀 😂😂😂

[@AshRowland]

🤣 I guess it would be rude not to get a CBR1000F next 🤣

[@kevlar_1965]

Has to go back to original colours, 😍

[@AshRowland]

It definitely can't stay like it is

[@derekwilson1771]

I have an fzr 1000 genny too , currently undergoing a rebuild , when I get back round to it ! 😂😂😂👊👍😎

[@AshRowland]

That's a problem I encounter a lot... time!

[@andrewashman3333]

Wooo hooo ! another great choice !

[@AshRowland]

Oh yeah! Thanks mate

[@jasonkristunas9427]

You are going to need new fork tubes as well! Good luck mate

[@AshRowland]

Yup, and probably many many other bits and pieces 🤣

[@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm]

Nice one… I have a thing for yellow bikes so shame it’s not original and has to come off!! Looking forward to enjoying a brand new series!! As for the tank… Even I, master of making a tank look new (did it once now consider myself a god), would run screaming from that one 😂 😰

[@AshRowland]

If it was a decent job I'd keep it, but there's overspray and runs all over the place

[@BuffaloweRider]

Don't forget the valve job, super surprised if the stem seals hold.

[@AshRowland]

They don't look great to be honest

[@madhatter9622]

Try filling the tank with vinegar and leave it for a day or two . Great rust remover

[@AshRowland]

That's the plan.... have you seen my attempt on the GPZ tank? 🤣

[@madhatter9622]

No , ill check it out . I bought a Kawazaki Z1000 1983 , a while back . Needs restoring , everything works and its rideable but the fuel tank has rusted through on one side .i like my old school jap bikes , pre electronics and radiators , nice and simple . And i like to see what others do with their projects . Its always educational

[@bartsignaal]

I was kind of in the same phase last year, considering any of these three models you mentioned. Thought the Honda was too fat, I did go and see a FZR1000 but did not get it as it was repainted in lime green and the owner did not allow me to do a test ride. So I ended up with a '92 GSX-R 1100. And I also have a GPz900r, it runs but needs a lot of work. Are you sure that battery charger is safe enough (stabilized voltage) to power the bike directly from it? It would be a pity if you fry the electronics.

[@AshRowland]

Nice! Yea the charger's fine for a little while, electrics seem all good 😊

[@steveneastland4128]

Had this on watch for months on end, what a fantastic purchace, the only real issue I could see with it was the lack of a rear fender, going to be nice to see how bad it really is

[@AshRowland]

Oh yea! I didn't even notice 🤣 at least this way you won't be constantly wondering if it went to a good home or not

[@steveneastland4128]

Not sure it has@@AshRowland🤔 no…crack on mate, I’m sure you’ll do it justice

[@AshRowland]

@@steveneastland4128 👍

[@MrSkid1970]

It's a deal,it's a steal,it's sale of the century!result Ash,great to see you again!

[@AshRowland]

@@MrSkid1970 👋

[@robflange]

VF1000R was up there too I raced mine and was clocked at 160mph as well Everyone forgets the ThouR

[@AshRowland]

Also first to exceed the Vincent Black Lightening top speed after 35 years!

[@karlvanboxel561]

The vf1000r came close to winning a Aus Castrol 6 hr only pipped by an RZ 500

[@projectclark123]

I got my gilera runner from here they are really good 😊

[@AshRowland]

Yea, I'll be popping back in a few months 🤣

[@antbailey2648]

i think it looks great yellow mate you should re name it fbr (fast bannanar)

[@AshRowland]

It's growing on me

[@katywalker8322]

Switchgear is metal. Fairly easy to strip them down , clean out and repaint Those engines are pretty tough. The oil light is an oil level light. But comes on when you press the starter button as a bulb check. You can strip the ignition switch down fairly easily The airbox rubbers will be hard, and a nightmare to get back on. You might be able to rescue them with an ethanol / winter green oil mix The brakes seized up quickly even when new!

[@AshRowland]

Thanks for all that, I'll pop the switchgear off at some point and give them a clean. I'll have a hunt around for some new rubbers if I can't get them back to live 😃

[@katywalker8322]

@@AshRowland , I am currently rebuilding my FZ750. Quite similar in a lot of ways. I have Cerakoted the switchgear housings.

[@leehepton7091]

Just dropped on your site don’t worry subscribed I’ve got a lot of spares for that bike. Absolutely loads of stuff. If you are interested Ash get in touch with me. I’m more of a Yamaha Fzr 1000 xup but I could have forks brake plus discs but I’ve got a lot of stuff for Yamaha thousand X up in the shed boxes and boxes of stuff, plus a half finished Yamaha xup and plus one in bits I’m looking to sell all the lot I want we want to make great deal for them but the Yamaha what I’ve been building is a beautiful looking machine. It is a half finished project plus I have a GP 900 sat in the shed like yours.

[@philboboggins]

Thank god you didnt buy the XJ600.. i had the XJ550 worst bike i ever owned!! Good luck with the FZR looking forward to watching this one Ash!!

[@AshRowland]

Thanks mate, yea, the XJ wasn't iconic enough for me, plus it wasn't rusty enough 🤣

[@CountCraigula]

Ash, if the fuel tank has not been lined previously, then may I suggest a fuel tank cleaning method that I have used with great success. Step 1: Drain and dry fuel tank with compressed air gun, fuel tap removed , and get as much of the filth out as possible. Step 2: re mount the tap and filler cap. Put a fair amount of acetone in the tank and slosh it around thoroughly for 5 minutes or so. Remove tap and filler cap drain acetone and repeat thoroughly blowing out the tank with air gun. Do this OUTSIDE as the clouds of rust will be colossal! Step three: Install fuel tap once more, making sure it is liquid tight. Place fuel tank so that it can be filled to the brim with Evaporust. Let the Evaporust sit in the tank for 2 days or more. Step 4: drain the Evaporust back into its container (it's good for multiple uses), then thoroughly rinse the tank out with water. Immediately blow as dry as possible with air gun and finally insert a hair dryer in filler opening and leave running for several minutes. The tank will look like new inside. The Evaporust is safe to use and will not damage parts or even burn skin. It's also completely non-toxic. Cheers!

[@ronwhite8503]

With the price of Evaporust it might be cheaper to buy another tank.

[@AshRowland]

Thanks for this... I'll give it a go, but I'll probably use 20% vinegar instead as I already have 20 litres of the stuff left over from the GPZ tank 😃

[@AshRowland]

🤣

[@CountCraigula]

​@ronwhite8503 I paid $85 for a 5 gallon pail, and you can use it over and over.

[@AshRowland]

@@CountCraigula It's £35 a gallon over here in the UK, and I'll bet it's watered down as well lol, so for 5 gallons it'd be like $200! I'll try the £20 vinegar first 😃

[@ChrisWilliams-gd1qt]

Sorry Ash 1984 to 88 kawasaki1000rx ......i honestly had one over 170 on a radar gun .....but honestly anything over 150 the time warp efect and handling are not reasuring

[@ChrisWilliams-gd1qt]

Ps your choice is nicer ride

[@AshRowland]

Yea, not sure I'd want to go 160mph on something that's nearly 40 years old, but never say never eh? 🫣

[@neilfordham5790]

If you have a boat, you could use it as an anchor 😊

[@AshRowland]

🤣🤣🤣

[@gearsandtears7643]

500 quid thats a steal mate

[@AshRowland]

I thought so too, it'll cost at least another 500 by the time it's back on the road though 😳

[@dereklucas8420]

I had the 1988 version. It was a beast.

[@AshRowland]

EXUP?

[@dereklucas8420]

@@AshRowland No, it was just before. It was a red white and blue one. Think it was E reg. it was my first ever sports bike. The only thing I didn’t like was the seat, really uncomfortable.

[@AshRowland]

@@dereklucas8420 yea, I noticed that it's a bit thin lol

[@karlvanboxel561]

They were a weapon when they came out They tend to flog out or elongate the small ends. Can get em bushed high mileage ones get a rattle from the alternator / starter chain ( mr yam forgot to put a tensioner in there Not sure bout the Thousand but older brother fz 750 used to have the out put shaft brg behind the sprocket collapse I don’t think it’s such a prob on the thou. Fairly long lived engines if looked after but quite noisy

[@AshRowland]

I'll try and get it started soon and see what its like 🤞

[@richardraby6266]

What about a chain kit? That rusty one will almost certainly crater with the engine power these things deliver????

[@Lee-mn748]

This would make a great gauloises yamaha yzf endurance 1987 replica..

[@AshRowland]

That's not a bad shout!

[@keithriley3159]

🤣🤣 Aluminiun again, I can't unhear it now @9:03

[@AshRowland]

I was waiting for this comment, I tried to cover it with an over voice when I was editing but it didn't work so I left it thinking that maybe no one would notice 🤣 well done sir 👍

[@keithriley3159]

@@AshRowland 🤣🤣

[@essexhognose1808]

Good luck, I had a FZR600 and crashed it on the way home, pretty much only time it was ridden 😂

[@AshRowland]

I hate to laugh about motorcycle crashes but this comment tickled me 🤣

[@puridade1]

lets make it work

[@AshRowland]

That's the plan bud

[@johna6968]

Id have walked straight by regardless.

[@AshRowland]

👍

[@robobrien3533]

hi ash I'm in Cardiff and just to let you know that if you ever need a hand on the weekends let me know and I also have an abundance of tools aswell so if you need any tools again let me know

[@AshRowland]

Ooh, thanks mate, I might hold you to that... drop me an email 😊

[@robobrien3533]

no problem just let me know if you need a hand

[@MrBeboopman]

Oh like that... 😊

[@AshRowland]

🏍👍

[@justso1823]

185mph with a sprocket change 😂

[@AshRowland]

Ooooh! Tempted 😉

[@chriskelly7834]

Still have 2 great bikes, original brakes rubbish blue spots sort it perfect fit

[@AshRowland]

ooh, like the ones from the Thundercat? I guess it wouldn't take me long to take them off mine and check the fitment. Thanks for the tip 😃

[@ruivaleriano9273]

Congratulations! You are a good SPEAKER! Don't turn yellow! Just fix the bike in front of the camera! Or quit...

[@AshRowland]

Thanks! I won't quit 😊

[@colincarrot5485]

I wouldn't be brave enough to ride on those tyres

[@AshRowland]

Me neither, my sarcasm didn't come across in the final edit 🤣

[@dannyhampshire9077]

I feel sorry for the young generation of today we could go out and buy this’s type of sports bike and afford to insure them back in the 80/90s and what fun we had There don’t have a chance today far to much ££££

[@AshRowland]

I reckon the most fun you can have with less than £1k is a 90s 600cc, they're really cheap at the minute, i.e. Thundercat or GSXR600, not too bad on insurance because they're not worth much

[@jackn4853]

It's a little sad sometimes thinking that bikes like that were once someones pride and joy.

[@AshRowland]

I know what you mean, I'd love to meet the original owner of any of my bikes to be honest

[@ThomasDoubting5]

The Original colour scheme predominantly white with blue and red .?

[@AshRowland]

I think just blue and white

[@BigDangerousDan]

Im sure youd have actually gone for a gamma 500!

[@AshRowland]

Ooh, not a bad shout, I do like those, and I think they were slightly quicker to 60 too!

[@olivermercer756]

Use chainfat bro

[@AshRowland]

Okie dokie mate, didn't know you knew anything about bikes! You missed a good night last night

[@NUFC2412]

Inside of that tank is just nasty 😂

[@AshRowland]

I'd like to say I've seen worse... but I haven't 🤣

[@pjofurey6239]

I predicted EXUP from the thumbnail …..let’s see

[@AshRowland]

Ooh, so close 😉

[@pjofurey6239]

@@AshRowland I never watched it , the dogs went crazy , I still don’t know . Maybe time tonite , the EXUP I had was an ex loctite team engine , maybe tony Scott built , fekkn faaaaaaaast!

[@AshRowland]

@pjofurey6239 very nice mate... hopefully you'll get time later 😉

[@razor1uk610]

...the inside of that tank, looks like the iinside of a zombies arsehole.. That's going to need some serious rolling & shaking time with nuts, bolts, and then quite a few soakings rapid swirlings, and swillngs out; with more than few llitres of heated up strong vinegar to clean off most of the rust build-up; and then kill off the many rust growthing spots/cores andbring metal closer back to an interior natural shine.. Before a tank sealing epoxy style layer might be used ?

[@AshRowland]

Who knows... I've put it to one side for now 🤣

[@markbatt-rawden7950]

Looks like money pit to me there are still plenty of better ones about I paid £600 for one running I would use yours as parts bike good luck😊

[@AshRowland]

Any motorcycle is a money pit 🤣

[@ANationalAcrobat-qj2dl]

I really don't know why they stopped fitting kickstarts & centre stands onto motorcycles.

[@AshRowland]

I guess the centre stand isn't exactly sporty, and maybe the kick start is either to do with showing off technology with the electric start, or maybe the high powered engines would kick back too much? Dunno, you've got a point though 🤔

[@ANationalAcrobat-qj2dl]

@@AshRowland The lack of a centre stand makes an otherwise simple task like oiling & adjusting the chain an absolute pain in the @r5e. If you ever had to remove the rear wheel for whatever reason that is an even bigger pain in the @r5e without a centre stand. It's ridiculous. I had to give up motorcycles about 30 years ago for health reasons but my last bike was a 1978 Mk.1 Kawasaki Z1000. The electric start on that bike didn't even work because I never used it - I loved the ritual of kick starting my bike & she kicked over no problem & started first kick every time. People are just plain lazy. I understand there are now motorcycles with automatic transmission. Good grief. 😕

[@AshRowland]

@ANationalAcrobat-qj2dl you're right, my Bandit has a centre stand and oiling_adjusting the chain on that is super easy!

[@cleobeagley628]

Banana bike

[@AshRowland]

You're a banana bike 🤣

[@Supracrm]

Loverly bike Quick as F check my Slabby out cost a lot to do but worth it

[@AshRowland]

Very very nice mate!

[@roadbull74]

Those stickers in the wrong font bother me greatly.

[@AshRowland]

I'm with you on that one, check out the shadowing on the Genesis logo, it's not linear!

[@Ginga7r]

Go on chap Great to see old Chappers getting brought back to life, I am currently doing a 1991 ZZR1100 c1 and a 1982 Xj550 Seca, we are gluttens for punishment I think.

[@AshRowland]

Very nice mate, this was someone's pride and joy once, I love bringing them back, hopefully a previous owner will see my videos

[@andybowie8590]

I have literally just sold my fzr1000, an 89 exup, it was also painted yellow (why?) Did it white and red, got it looking like new and got £3200 for it and I spent about 1600 all in, the bike was 750 and I put about 800 into it in paint, tyres chain levers new seat vinyl..... OK it's a long list but ot was worth it. The big benefit of mine was that it sort of ran when I got it, as in spluttered and popped but a carb rebuild and new coils and plugs got it running nicely. So there's my fzr story. The funny thing is I was looking for a 600 and ended up with a 1000. Impulsive idiot 😂

[@AshRowland]

Impulse buys are my favourite, and it sounds like you had a great time with it! I've ordered and had delivered pretty much everything I need I think, just got to find some time now lol

[@normanclifton4814]

Please do Not drive with them Tyres dude they will have hardened off over the years norm Hampshire

[@AshRowland]

Don't worry, I'll get new ones for the road 😃

[@andymoorhouse8820]

It's not a Kawasaki grr

[@AshRowland]

Sorry bud 😊

[@ZRXRICK]

Oh dear... ;)

[@AshRowland]

🤣

[@user-qk9jp8nd3k]

Kawasaki ZZR WSS FASTEST PRODUCTION BIKE IN THE 90s

[@AshRowland]

I guess I'll have to buy one of those too then 🤣

[@jonm7272]

Honda SuperBlackbird was the fastest production bike from 1996. Also, WHY ARE YOU SHOUTING?

[@AshRowland]

@@user-qk9jp8nd3k actually, I believe it was the Suzuki GSX-R1300 Hayabusa

[@jonm7272]

@@AshRowland yep, just scraped into the 1990s (1999). Point was that the ZZR1100 was only the fastest bike of the 1990s for a very short time. Despite what the SHOUTY poster claims.

[@joaoxufre9296]

Who

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

Do NOT start this engine on ether. It is bonedry and because of the ether it will score the cilinders. Lube every cilinder first. You can attach a fuel bottle with two stroke mix. But first take off all covers. Then take apart all electrical connectors. Clean them. Then reattach. Clean the carburretors. Take them fully apart. Boil the chain in chainfat. Scrub it till it shines again. Do so with all surfaces. Take out the wheels. Take out the bearings. Replace or repack them with grease. Take off the cable attached to the rev counter and miles or km's clock. If their analog, lube both cables with grease. Change the oil of the engine block. Put in a new filter in the engine and in the airbox. New brake pads new tyres. Check the sparkplug wires. Measure the coil. Check all the electrical wire. This FZR1000 is an animal. And a classic. 145 hp. Second hand parts should be plentyful.

[@AshRowland]

Thanks for all that mate, I've got all the seals and bearings on order, I've actually ordered a new chain and sprockets, I need to clean all the overspray paint off of the wiring loom as well 🤣

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

@@AshRowland That chain is perfectly fine. If you clean the sides with steel wool it will shine like before. And then put it in hot oil.

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

@@AshRowland Some acetone on a old rag will clean it perfectly. You need to clean the connectors. There is corrosion. When you connect it all up, it will work again.

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

This bike has one of the best looking frames ever built. If you shine it up it will glow like a diamond.

[@AshRowland]

@@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur I agree!

[@XLV750RD01]

You overpaid by 500 pounds.

[@AshRowland]

And the rest 🤣