No Reserve – 1988 Yamaha FZR1000 Project

Description

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First unveiled at the 1986 Cologne Motorcycle Show, the Yamaha FZR1000 was a watershed model that marked the dawn of the tuning fork company’s first foray into big-bore four-stroke superbikes. The predecessor to potent two-stroke models like the parallel-twin RD350 and V4 RD500, the “Fizzer” as it was affectionately known, entered production in 1987 as an advanced water-cooled, 989cc, four-stroke inline-four with DOHC, a five-speed transmission, and the same 20-valve (5-per) setup first seen on the FZ750 in ’85.

With 130 hp on tap and a curb weight of a bit over 500 lbs, the first generation FZR1000 was capable of a 155 mph top speed and was a trendsetter with its Deltabox aluminum frame and 5-valve Genesis engine. Interestingly, this same five-valve engine architecture would become the basis of Yamaha’s V8 Formula One car for the 1989 series. Along with a stout engine and a futuristic frame, the new FZR also wore lightweight 17″ wheels front and rear and very modern looking bodywork.

This example is VIN: 2RG002005. It came to Iconic as an import; prior history is not known.

The odometer shows 51,881 miles.

Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection and make a list of recommended repairs. Steve did the work, he notes the following in his condition report:

Fuel Tank Internal: Ok
Tire Years – Front: 4520; Rear: 1020
Tire Life – Front: 30%; Rear: 35%
Brake Life -Front: 60%; Rear: 70%
Suspension Leaks – Front: Pitted, leaking; Rear: Rusty
Hydraulic Fluid – Front/Rear/Clutch: Fail
Engine Oil – Level: Overfilled; Quality: Fail
Drive Chain: Rusty, needs replacing
Coolant – Level: Fail; Quality: Fail
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: Ok
Passing Light: Ok
Turn Signal: Ok
Tail Light: Ok, ONE BULB OUT
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light:
Killswitch: Ok
Horn: Ok
Battery:

BIKE CONDITION
– Ran on Bench
– Cosmetic damage on front fairing,
– Cosmetic damage on right rear tail
– Cosmetic damage on left side of fuel tank mid fairing and fairing lower
– Fuel lines reconnected, fires right up

REPAIRS RECOMMENDED
-Carbs
-Fuel lines
-Battery
-All fluids
-Front calipers pitted
-Clean turn signals switch

Modifications:
Aftermarket exhaust.

Braided stainless steel brake lines.

Smoked windscreen.

Yellow headlight tint.

Shock reservoir cover.

Aftermarket grips.

Stickers.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Bridgestone Battlax BT010 tires with date codes of 1020 and 4520.

The sale includes two keys.

Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:

Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Yamaha is offered on a clean Oregon title. Please note that as an import, this bike lacks certain compliance and emissions stickers that the state of California would require to transfer a title. Have any FZR1000 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!