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I agree. Mine is a year 90. Same model as 89. Too heavy for twisted roads but super powerful on a good highway. Best of all is... Highest quality!

While I had the fairings off, I gave the engine a quick lash of spray paint to cover the bare metal chipped areas.

My son is like you. I never take him when I need to haggle. He has no poker face in these situations. Lol

I have 1 here in philippines its my dads bike,

Fairings are in the shed. This is exactly how I want it for now, prefer the naked street fighter look!

Apologies I forgot to include that part. I added a shot of 2 stroke oil into each cylinder through the spark plug hole first, to weep/bed into the rings for a while to ensure it was nicely free before attempting to turn over.

@@kevinchalmers8361 ah, thanks for that Kevin. Makes sense to let it soak at least overnight or a day or two to loosen up rings and free it. Hows your fzr running after all that

For sure. Not meant to run continuously. Big trucks won't let you keep cranking like that. Mine kills the circuit if it gets too hot. Must be a sensor in there

For sitting that long it's better to take it apart from the beginning. No good to turn it with all that sludge in the oil and corroded bearings. Just a lot of unnecessary wear

Good hint!

I’m always actively looking for a cheap set of fairings so it could be reverted back to stock one day if desired. Hard to find though these days as you say!

I love the Five valve head Yamahas, Ive got a1FN model FZ750 with early FZR 1000 crank and rods in it bumping it up to 888cc, its got WP rear shock and a genuine Yamaha race kit full exhaust, and 17 inch wheels off a YZF Thunderace.

Just took the plunge and bought an 87 FZR 1000, very early build number, 000172. Trouble is there is very few parts for these left here in NZ, consumables are easy to get its body work i need, i bought it without seeing in the flesh, only photos, and its got a set of glass fibre fairings lowers and top, and although they are painted and aren't damaged, they won't do for the restoration im about to start. Compared to my 86 GSX-R 1100G the Yamaha doesn't seem as well made, and seems to have aged much worse all thing considered.

@@uhtred7860 I live in Scotland and find some FZR1000 panels are on Ebay. The hardest OE panel to find is the nose cone. I had to get a damaged one and get it professionally repaired and painted. The main fairing sides are available on Ebay. A few years ago I got a NOS fuel tank, just as well as the original was rotten! I have had the bodywork restored and painted. I have just started on the restoration. I have checked, cleaned and greased the rear suspension. I had the forks rechromed, fitted new seals and bushes. I also renewed the steering head bearings. I find the build quality is not too bad, I have owned many Suzuki bikes, but not the early GSXR. You will eventually find the parts, it took me 3 years to get the correct seat for my DT3 Enduro! Good luck with the restoration.

@@alistairshaw3206 Bit of an update :-) The FZR is now in a million bits and have started buying all the bits i need, which is alot...The bodgery on this bike is epic, and.. because it had fibreglass fairings all the important stuff that is screwed to the inside, like the ducts and the plastic infills that go between the fairing and frame were missing :-( managed to find most of the stuff, in varying condition on ebay, but the price.... :-( Just getting the alloy bits vapour blasted, and the steel subframe and engine frame rails sandblasted and powder coated along with the wheels. Still no nose cone tho. Have decided to join FB just for the FZR and GSX-R groups, so maybe someone on they can help. Hows your one going?

@@uhtred7860 My first bought 1000 was full of bodges, the wiring was melted due to 100w bulbs in both headlights! They had cracked the glass too! It had the worst Kenny Roberts paint job ever. It's still in bits. My other 1000 is a rolling chassis with rebuilt suspension and brakes, I'm a coach tour driver and am too busy at the moment, so it's on hold. The engine was badly painted, I need to respray it and check the valve clearances. There was a black nose cone on Ebay, but they wanted £200 for it. I need to clear out my shed before I put the Genesis in to finish it during the winter, when I'm not so busy.

Dealer will stock or can order far more than you probably think. Look online for forums and recommendations for good aftermarket suppliers too.

600 was the only one with a steel frame I think. I always wondered why. I snagged my 1000 cheaper than most of the 600's near me too.

He said he did

I hope so! 😕

Care to explain?

Especially on downdraft ones like that. You can pour a bit of gas in like on a car. Even some quick start but I don't like that stuff personally. Seen some blown up engines before from loading up on that stuff then suddenly a spark and boom!!

@@conradpaul6100 pour a little gas right in the carb and then crank. Careful of backfires though. Can spit gas and fire out so be prepared and don't have your face right in there.

@@mikeholland1031 nah, that's not the issue. My bike doesn't have spark on cylinder 2 and 3.1 and 4 is fine tho. But the spark on cylinder 2 and 3 comes and go... Veery weird

@@conradpaul6100 Sounds like a coil issue, the coils fire 2 cylinders each, one coil fires cylinder 1 & 4 and the other 2 & 3, I would get that coil tested and/or make sure all the connections are good.

Steve Lamperta the bike had fresh oil in before attempting to start. I’m no mechanic, just something I am interested in, kinda learnt about some things at the same time and it worked. Nothing broke. Lucky I don’t, or have any intention of working in a bike shop then! That’s not my trade. Bikes are just a hobby on the side for me.

Hahaha I would never leave my bike in your shop if you think the starter is ruined after that 😂

Great, bulletproof bikes. I'm sure you won't have many problems at all. Sadly I sold this a few months ago, but I know the new owner and its gone to a good home. Yes theres loads of information about the EXUP models, very little about the Genesis, I suppose they only made them for 2 years though. Hope your project goes well, i'd be intrigued to see it!

@@kevinchalmers8361 yea i hope so too if i find anything wierd i need help with and cant find info on i may give you a pm on youtube ahahah the one ive got only has 38000km on it rebuilt at 27000 with papers ffirst owner was a mechanic second owner has had it for 10 years rode it 4 times a year then got too old too ride and is selling it so i really got it for a steal

Hows the parts situation for these over in Australia? Just bought one here in NZ and need some things.

Thanks for the comment, I love nothing more than to pick up old unloved bikes and bring them back to life! I have done a few more since this, I should have made some videos but due to my lack of stable workshop space at the moment, its been difficult. I will be buying another bike project in 2 weeks though, so I will update on here with what I end up getting, and the progress. I am looking at getting a 600 next, mainly because they are cheaper! The 1000 was a lovely machine but the extra weight, made it feel almost indifferent to a 600. I'm sure thats different on more modern bikes where 1000's weight basically the same as a 600!

@@kevinchalmers8361 Brilliant looking forward to your next project indeed old 1000cc bikes are hefty lumps I had a GS1000g and it let you know if it wasn't happy in the bends 🤪

My friends mom has 1 in her garage I may buy for $1000 with a bunch of really nice old cars including a lamborghini miura