Hello

[monty0443]

I know this deosnt really fit in a ZXR forum, but anyway...

Hello..

Just wanted to introduce myself, Just got a Gpz400r 1986 I believe a grey import (first bike)... It was sold as a bit of a duff horse that needs flogging to make it work, Its currently being stripped down and poked at with a stick. Current problems I've encountered are Rocker gasket seal damaged (attempting to locate a new one no real joy), W alloy frame piece from front of bike which helps locate the radiator is split at the screw joint (again no joy yet finding a new piece) Fame is being resprayed as best as possible in spare time.. All usual parts attempting to give a good spray to clean up rust and reproof for Northern Irelands lovely sunny weather.. So far have fittend a Knn air filter, fuel filter, changed all oils, resprayed a new radiator and fan and attempting to look at the wiring loom and repair all the mangled parcel/masking tape problems..
Will start to post a few pics of the current state of bike and progress.
But if anyone here has ever owned one and would like to pass on any snippets of wisdom i would greatly appreciate it.. Also thanks Cargo for your advice..

Regards
Monty

[Mori Man]

Hi Monty,

Had the 600R and you can plop one of those or the GPx600 motor into your 400 - all engines are same mounting dimensions.
400 is nice with the alloy frame though, the 600 only had one model which I think was a A5a with one the rest were steel beams.

The 400 is still a cult bike out here and I should be able to source anything your looking for including some trick stuff like carbs ( CR & FCR) , exhausts - my gut says 600 cams would plop on in and give it a boost too.

Get a speed convertor for your clocks so they now read MPH and that way you will lift the speed restriction on it.

I get tempted to buy one as they do them in the same colour as my old 600.

ZXR400H front ends go on - dont know whats involved but have seen plenty done and the USDs will walk all over the OEM wibbly wobbly RWU with ant-dives plus you'll bin those crap calipers !

I always like the air suspension but if you change the front forks get a modern rear shock with remote res' or piggyback if it can fit in.

If you could find a junked ZL400 that motor will give you better torque building a hybrid out of it

I'll post a pic or two if I find on my HDD