2004 FZ6 Frame Replacement

[djp622]

Will be returning from the desert soon and have the FZ6 waiting back home. The frame is really torn up with some deep scratches. Wondering how hard it is to replace the frame. I will have all winter to do it. Also, what kind of problems can I run into with the DMV if I go after this project. Is there anyone out there thats replaced a frame before? Thanks for the feedback.

 

[turbid]

i think you would be better off buying another fz6.

buying a new frame from yamaha cost as much as a 2nd hand fz6.

if you want to keep your bike, you could try and source an accidented bike for very cheap to make it worthwhile and strip the frame off it.(front damage or rear damage) take pictures and mark the postitions of clips and wires on the frame before dismantling as otherwise you would have a hell of a time to route everything back together properly.

as for insureance etc, i think you would first have to scrap your current frame then tell them that you have another frame number for the bike and register the new frame. you would have to scrap the donor bike. And i think the accidented donor bike should not be scrapped when you buy it for legality issues.

 

[djp622]

I found a used frame a guy wants to get rid of for 250 bucks on the classifieds. I saw that OEM frames can go for upwards of 1400 bucks!! Insane. What would be the best way to go about fixing some serious gouges on my current frame? I don't wanna dig into this frame project and come to find out it was all for nought. I feel like I can do it with a tone of patience.... but its a scary thing when your on a tight budget....

 

[coryjage13]

if its the same frame every thing should basically be bolt on and zip ties. dmv shouldn't matter its basically like doing a motor swap I think the only problem would be if it ever got stolen but other than that it should be fairly simple. Take plenty of pictures so you know where everything goes.

 

[FinalImpact]

If they don't compromise the strength and can be sanded smooth (just the HIGH RIDGE), now all you do and fill the gouge, prime and apply new paint then reassemble!

Pictures?? And where are they, do you care to change the frame color?

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

If they don't compromise the strength and can be sanded smooth (just the HIGH RIDGE), now all you do and fill the gouge, prime and apply new paint then reassemble!

Pictures?? And where are they, do you care to change the frame color?

+1 on the above.

I purchased my bike which was laid down on both sides (different occassions) with the bulging part of the frame gouged (no sliders). The right upper side of the frame (below pic, was gouged badly(approx 40MPH slide on rough pavement). Double click to enlarge the first picture to zoom in and look at the frame.

I actually didn't own the bike yet (still my friends son's bike). I took a fine rotary tool with a small (maybe 2" diameter) sanding disc. Started with a course grit, went down to fine grit. No filler, just painted over the damage, can't see it unless I pointed it out to you. I wasn't spending $35 for a rattle can of "Colorite" paint (the correct paint, texture/color).

Also, if replacing the frame, your going to need a title for the frame. Most, if not all, go by the VIN #, which is on the steering head of the frame.

Also, one member, "Chevyfazer" cracked his frame. He jackd up the bike in different spots and literally removed the half that was broken so it could be welded, He did NOT BREAK the bike down, very, very ingenious IMHO...
Its a long read but VERY INFORMATIVE:
http://www.600riders.com/forum/fz6-general-discussion/47281-well-folks-thats-all-she-wrote-fz.html