Archive for 1993 Yamaha FZR 600

Yamaha FZR 600 suspension: How well can this motorcycle handle?

In need of some suspension tuning...

The other day I rode the Yamaha FZR 600 to a work gig, knowing that I would have to return, late at night, on the treacherous course called the Long Island Expressway.  I have ridden this road many times before – and it is always nasty, but this ride would be after a long day of work, in the dark, with limited visibility for the numerous potholes and bumps that riddle this strip of thoroughfare….  » Read more..

Yamaha FZR 600 Mods: Custom LED Indicator Light Cluster

Radio Shack LED with Holder...

The Trail Tech Vapor sensors were installed on the Yamaha FZR 600, and ready to go.  The last step was to fabricate a mount and indicator light cluster.  Easier said than done… » Read more..

Yamaha FZR 600 Mods: Vapor Motorcycle Digital Gauge Installed

Trail Tach Digital Dash for the FZR 600 offers modern convieniences.

Vapor installed on mock mount...

Finally got a chance to install the Trail Tech Vapor motorcycle digital gauge onto the Yamaha FZR 600.  The box comes complete with everything you need to make this thing tick… » Read more..

Yamaha FZR 600 Mods: Vapor Motorcycle Digital Gauge

Trail Tech Vapor Digital Dash

Shortly after purchasing the 1993 Yamaha FZR 600, I took my first ride out onto the highways of New Jersey, to open her up and see what she was capable of.  About half-way through the trip, the bike had some serious issues, but the one problem, that bugged me more than all the others, was the speedo needle fell off.  Good grief!  I started wondering about a motorcycle digital gauge. » Read more..

First Foray into Chinese Motorcycle Parts: UPDATE

Before and After...

Previously, I posted (part 1 HERE) about my apprehension with ordering Chinese motorcycle parts, and my concern that perhaps the quality and fit might not be up to snuff… » Read more..