Archive for 1993 Yamaha FZR 600

Yamaha FZR 600 goes to a proud, new owner…

A proud, new owner for the Yamaha FZR 600

A proud, new owner for the Yamaha FZR 600

After pouring a ton of love and energy into the 1993 Yamaha FZR 600, it was finally time for her to go.  The new bike means less space in the garage, so it was time to look for a new owner for the o’ gal… » Read more..

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

Yamaha FZR 600 suspension in need of tuning

Yamaha FZR 600 suspension in need of tuning

The other day I was thinking about the Yamaha FZR 600 suspension, as I rode 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 custom LED 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..