FZR250 questions

Hi, new here as I have just found you due to endless hours of searching for answers to FZR issues.
Weve got a few bikes now, 94ZXR750, 97GSXR750, 2/2001 NSR150's & a 95 RGV250 & now an 89 FR 250 with a 91 engine apparently, yet to cross reference the engine No but the chassis is correct.
Anyway, dads a retired mechanic so we can do anything as long as parts are available. So easy now with the internet. In the old days, like more than 15 yrs ago, if you wanted parts you had to fly to where they were & carry them home in your luggage.
Weve almost got all the parts we need now but are wondering if they ran a fuel pump ?
I've had conflicting reports from everywhere.
The exploded parts diagrams show a pump & there is a connection in the wiring loom & we expected that there should be but they seem to be unavailable. We have seen new parts listed but not prepared to pay $235. Ive bought a new universal one, 2 to 5 Psi, inline unit off ebay for $18.
The electrics played up after we washed it, stripped down of all fairings & seat, we suspect the ECU under the seat might have got damp. There was no response from the exhaust servo & no spark, we blew her out with air & then she started but cut out again. Left her overnight, fully charged battery, & away she went & no issue since, sound familiar to anyone ?
Carbies tuned up ok after a major clean out, been full of water probably out of the tank, leaky tank lid I'd say left out in the weather. Ordered the 50pc Litetec kit & another issue ticked off the list.
Is the issue I read about the carb balance the fact that the tuning screws are underneath the carbies ?
Does anyone know what the stock pilot setting is & also the needle height, I've got the pilot screws out 3 turns & the needles are on the lowest/richest setting, they were on the second ring down. The chokes were ok except for one where the spring is rusted out & I suspect it may not have been closing completely.
What do you all use for valve shims ? Obviously a common shim as I haven't read about any trouble setting them.
Look forward to hearing your comments.
Regards Mitchell

 

Nearly ready to go

 

Yep Aldi, I've misplaced the bag of accessories, I put them in a safe place. The fork attachment works well though.

 

She's only had a clean up & new fairings, we intend to do a restoration eventually, got a few other projects to complete first.
We were worried that the 'Marlboro' might have been a bit over the top, but its a nice look. The tank is all white with a red tuning fork decal on each side. If the decals arrive this week I'll install them & clear it & she's ready for rego.

 

Hi Graham, fuel pumps are hard to find, try the city wreckers here in Aus, if theyve got one I'm sure they'll post it to you. Check that the Zeal or Across pumps might be the same, there should be plenty of them around. My bike came without a pump & I found one on ebay, I think I paid about $15 + postage. Funny thing, from what I understand the last owner rode it as a commuter vehicle for 2 yrs without a pump. If you can find out what the pressure of the originals are then you can get one anywhere for $20, I tried a 3psi to 6psi but seemed a bit high, probably more like a 1 to 3psi. I think that is cuts in at 1psi & cuts out at 3. Good luck.

 

Can't help with the decals, mine came without fairings hence the new Marlboro set.
Big job ahead polishing the head & barrel, glad it's not me.
I'd be taking the head & barrel apart & cleaning it with a heavy de greaser & pressure washer then off to the sand blaster, then you'll have somewhere to start if your going to paint it.
I have a great cleaner product that is a de greaser & it has a quantity of acid in it, i suspect hydraucloric, & its applied with a tooth brush, brings up the aluminium like new all in 1 application, but don't get it in the barrel.
Make sure you have all the grease & crap off it completely or the paint will play up & come off then you'll be back where you started.
Good luck

 

The tank decals turned up today, I couldn't wait.
Clear over this weekend & off to the RTA/RMS if it goes, haven't ridden it yet.

 

Yes from Aldi, yes I lined up for an hour & was apart of the stampede, they were all there for the leather jackets though. They come with other accessories for front & back applications, I had this set up for the front of the other bike & I have misplaced the bag of other parts, anyway this works well & is pretty stable.

 

Clear coated the tank & painted the mirrors to match.
Hooked up the tank & filled her up.
Started first go on the choke.
Took her for a spin & all is good.
The neutral light stays on as well as the oil light, I topped her up & up & up but didn't go out, must be the pressure switch, I'll drain it all out, measure the qty & change the oil, filter & switch.
Will same year model Zeal fork seals fit ???
Same for the clutch plates.
I've recently fitted aftermarket seals to 2 other bikes & they both leaked, sick of it, genuine only now.