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Old 11-08-2009 | 09:33 PM
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New addition to the family

1996 FZR 600

Everything done to the bike can be seen here but if you want cliff notes...

Offset ignition key for advancing the timing
Pro shift kit
Titanium Pro jet kit
V&H SS2R full exhaust
SDP HH+ sintered pads

I love this bike... beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I cannot get away from the FZR style. To me they are some of the most gorgeous bikes made in the 90s, and I love the bikes from that era.

The shifts are solid. The engine is smooth throughout the entire power band. It sounds badass. I think I found a keeper.







The kicker for me is that it's 13 years old and has 23000 miles yet it's still in far better condition than both of my younger ninjas with half as many miles...

Below is the dyno from the work the guys at sportrider.com did

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Old 11-08-2009 | 09:36 PM
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Man that brings back memories. Freakin' sweet.
Old 11-08-2009 | 09:50 PM
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How much did you pay for it?
Old 11-08-2009 | 10:01 PM
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Old 11-08-2009 | 10:50 PM
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I bought my RX-8 after I crashed my 05 ZX-6R...

i miss it so much :'(
Old 11-08-2009 | 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Munchy
I bought my RX-8 after I crashed my 05 ZX-6R...

i miss it so much :'(
So where's the next bike... I'm not seeing any reasons not get another one!
Old 11-08-2009 | 11:34 PM
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spending all my cash on the rex would be the reason
its gonna be winter soon up here in canada
gonna shop around for spring time if i dont dump too much $ into the car

its depressing seeing my helmet and gear just sitting there
Old 11-08-2009 | 11:48 PM
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Understandable... I felt the same way when I moved and couldn't bring my old FZR 1000 with me... my helmet was in plain view on my book case and my riding gear was in the same closet I stored my normal jackets. I could only go without a bike until July (about two months) before I caved in.
Old 11-09-2009 | 01:35 AM
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One of the best looking sport bikes ever!


Nice bike
Old 11-09-2009 | 01:53 AM
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$1400
My friend is selling his R1 with 23k for $2500 (im thinking of getting it)
Old 11-09-2009 | 08:27 AM
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thanks rglbegl

Originally Posted by ZumnRx8
My friend is selling his R1 with 23k for $2500 (im thinking of getting it)
What year is it?
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