I have a 1992 Yamaha FZR600R. The 91' and 92' year models came with a single headlight. This bike hasn't really changed since its introduction in 1989. This bike dominated 600 super-sport racing when it came out and is still a very capable sport bike that is under-estimated on today's streets.

It's weaknesses - clunky transmission, weak clutch, softly sprung front suspension, under-dampened rear shock, 18" rear rim, steel frame and swingarm, ugly and almost useless mirrors, notchy front master cylinder, and not as much power as today's bikes.

It's strengths - 395lbs dry weight, 5 gallon tank, quick steering, reliable, easy to work on, fun to ride, good throttle response, strong front brakes, dual headlights for a 600, and can carve up a twisty road with just about anything out there.

It doesn't take much to make this bike an outstanding corner carver. Adding some sticky tires is THE most important and biggest improvement, IMO. I rode this bike with the stock Bridgestones(hard tire) for 11k miles. I didn't think the tires were that bad until I got my 207 front and Dragon rear. Whoa, this should have been the FIRST thing I upgraded! I could get down and scrape pegs on the "stones", but the new tires make it too easy and in reality, I don't have to hang off and scrape pegs to go faster through the same turns as with the "stones". Tires alone have increased my speed, smoothness, and overall improvement in cornering ability. More importantly, I have a renewed confidence in the bike like never before.

The most important part of going fast on your bike is YOU! You are the X factor. Not many people can ride a sport bike beyond its abilities. The ones that can are on TV making a living at it. I make this statement because I hear too many riders complain about their bike being slow, etc.. I've ridden with people that have less of a bike than I who can spank me w/o breaking a sweat. If you are reading this, you probably have an FZR. I'll just tell you that the most important modifications that you do should make you feel more comfortable and more confident in your bike. Making you faster will make the bike faster. Make sense? Just remember, there are 2 parts to the package - bike and rider.

Modifications

• Swapped my single headlight for the dual headlight unit
• Custom painted Toyota MR-2 yellow
• 900RR remote reservoir front brake master cylinder with a ZX-7 clutch reservoir
• Dunlop 207ZR front tire 120/70R17
• Pirelli Dragon MTR02 rear tire 150/60R18
• Progressive springs
• Redline 15w fork oil
• Lowered forks through the triple clamps 15mm
• Full D&D chrome exhaust with aluminum cansister
• Titanium exhaust bracket
• Home made stage 1 jet kit - 110 mains, shimmed needles, adjusted pilots
• Factory +/- 5 degree ignition advancer
• Sprocket Specialists 47 tooth rear aluminum sprocket
• Regina gold o-ring chain size 530
• Lockhart Phillips blue anodized sprocket nuts
• FJ1200 shifter shaft knuckle - lets me reverse the shift pattern
• Lockhart Phillips blue anodized pegs
• Polished heel guards, starter cover
• Pro Grip gel-grips
• Lockhart Phillips windshield
• Targa solo seat cowl
• Lockhart Phillips front and rear flush mount signals
• Emgo YZF600 replacement mirrors
• Re-directed crankcase vent tube under subframe
• Yuasa battery
• Cut fairing stay flush to front of tank
• Pulled rear brake light farther into subframe
• No reflectors, stock signals, passenger pegs
• No air intake tubes
• No rear fender - license plate zip tied under subframe
• Everything I don't need is taken off
• Overflow tubes redirected from in front of the rear tire(yikes) to an overflow can under the left rear subframe