Upon its introduction in 1985, Yamaha’s FZ immediately took the 750cc sportbike crown – MCN says it was “as fast as a Kawasaki GPZ900R” and called it “a wonderful piece of engineering.”
The main advancements were found in the Genesis engine, which featured 5 valves per cylinder and wowed just about everyone. Cycle magazine said “It’s hard to conceive of this level of power from an over-the-counter 750 engine…yet the FZ delivers the goods so eagerly it makes other 750s seem as if they belong in a race for freight elevators.” The motor was rated at 106 horsepower at 10,500 rpm, enough to get a top speed near 150 miles per hour.
Manufactured in February of 1985, this example is VIN: JYA1AE009FA000608.
The odometer shows 11,907 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection and flush the hydraulic fluids. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Tank Liner is starting to fail
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: Ok
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: Ok
Coolant Quality: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New
Final Drive Condition: Ok
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 80%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 90%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 2701
Tire Date Code Rear: 1604
Tire % Remaining Front: 80%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 90%
Tire Press. Front: 23PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 19PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: No Battery Present
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: N/A
Running Condition: Crank No Start on Jumper
Test Ride Completed: No
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Notes:
-Fuel tank has previously done liner but appears to be failing and coming off of the walls of the inside of the tank
-Carbs are leaking fuel and are going to need to be rebuilt
-Bike has a cracked tail panel on RH side
Recommendations:
-Tank will have to be removed and sent to have original liner chemically removed and then professionally relined (Long Lead Time)
-Carbs 4 service and drain old gas out of tank
-Front and Rear Tires
-Battery
Modifications:
Fox shock.
Zero Gravity windscreen.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Bridgestone Battlax BT45F and Spitfire 11R tires with date codes of 2701 and 1604.
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Yamaha is offered on a clean STATE title with registration current through MONTH YEAR.
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