The FZR1000 3GM—looking at it now, it has a fresh yet nostalgic design that’s really nice.
The steering is a bit off, so I’ll adjust it. Time to check the condition.
For some reason, there’s sticky grease on the speedometer side. You see it occasionally, but I don’t think it’s very effective.
I thought I’d try using it anyway, but it’s rattling badly—very badly. I’ve found that in many cases, things get more play than they get smoother.
The pads are due for replacement soon if you ride hard, but for now we’ll leave them. The caliper operation was good though.
The rear wheel bearing looks relatively new, but if you’re going to maintain it, I think it’s better to do the front and rear at the same time.
The rear caliper has some issues. The return action is very poor and it’s stiff. The pads are also about due for replacement. Used bikes can surprise you with unexpected expenses.
The pedal might have been removed for the first time ever. It cleans up nicely and moves well with just some oil. The grease becomes viscous over time, so external oiling has its limits.
Remove the side stand and oil it too. With minimal play, it extends smoothly and snaps back with a satisfying click.
I replaced the boots as well. There’s a wet feeling—whether it’s oiled or something else, I’m not sure. We’ll keep an eye on it.
Check the brake lever and clean and oil the throttle too.
The radiator cap might be original—possibly from back then. The rubber seal was tight, so I replaced it with an NTK unit.
The fluid was in reasonable condition. I replaced it with Golden Cruiser, which we recommend at the shop.
The narrow passages—1, 2, 3, 4—checked separately. It smells slightly of gasoline and feels a bit damp. We’ll monitor it for now.
To access the vacuum plug, it would be easier to remove the carburetor, but I had a bad feeling about it, so I skipped that. I checked what I could access from the outside.
The air cleaner is clean, so I reused it.
The positive terminal is really dangerous. It can catch fire easily, so always put a cover on it.
Oil the forks occasionally—it reduces the chance of leaks and keeps the inner tubes lasting longer.
While I was at it, I polished the step plate nicely. Let’s improve it bit by bit.
Waiting on bearings and seals.
