the I have a 1991 zx2r BUT Can not read Japanese part descri

Don't know if it is the same from 91-92, but this site has an english listing for the '92 zx2
http://www.factoryrecreation.com/fiche_ ... &fveh=8520

watch out for this guy! I contemplated doing something similar... but then had mercy =P

http://www.dontevenreply.com/view.php?post=110

....I don't get it. The reg sticker says 1991, punch in the frame number and it says 1992. Japan has records of a ZX in 1991, but every other thing found to date does not list a 1991 zxr/zx250/ex250
OR if it does its not the right parts for the bike (1990 yes, 1991 it skips and 250's start again in 1992). All the microfiche that I have seen with part names/descriptions do not match mine........someone might have to sit me down and calmly explain where I am going wrong.......

The problem is that rego stickers or even VIN plates, do not necessarily paint a true picture of the *year* model.

Most Jap factories are the same - they wind up with production of the *new* model, during the last few months of each year. So bikes with a compliance plate of, say, 1991 - could well be 1992 *models* according to the microfiche parts listing. The problems really arise when a completely new model gets introduced while the older model is also still being made.

That is when you get issues with a 10/91 plated XYZ 250 - which is the old model - still being produced in 1991. But - the factory has kicked off production of the updated XYZZ 250 - and the first models start rolling off the production line in 10/91 as well ! One of these bikes is a true 1991 model, while the other one is actually a 1992 model, despite the month/year of build on the compliance or VIN plate.

Don't stress the year of production too much, want you want to look for is bikes or parts that are the same as yours - regardless if the year says 1991 or 1992 on the parts fiche or the pictures. At the end of the day the only thing that matters is that the parts are the same and fit - not if they match a rego label year or a VIN plate or anything like that.

I often buy parts for models that may be up to 3 years out according to the *model* year listed - checking the microfiche picture is the key. Parts are either the same or they are not.

And then you have the same model appearing in different markets a year or two later, which is sometimes confusing when searching the parts fiche - as they are often US centric, especially if you try to go by colour schemes.

.... I actually think mind is 10or11 1991 which would explain your point.....

there you go - personally I would forget looking for any parts for 1991 models and stick with 92 models or later.

You may find problems looking for Jap-only market bikes though, in the US. Unless the model was officially imported to the US, it won't appear on any searches for models. Only official models get listed by parts suppliers....

Have you tried that mob in Melbourne who import all the grey 250's ?? They might be able to help ID the exact model that you have, may even have some parts ?? I think its Sumoto ?

Daisy is spot-on about the model *designation* as well - bikes in our market might be locally branded as a ZX6, but in the US this model is listed as a ZZR600. It pays to look at the pictures, not just rely on the model *name*........

its a good way to find parts. I often just bang a part number into Google and see what pops out

That is often a good way to find out the new number if a part has been superseded too. Helped me a couple of times when I was rebuilding the 9.

My Japanese is OK. Those screenshots basically list fairing, fenders, etc and their colour.
For example, for the 91 ZX250-C1 (Two Tone Blue & White) that you have attached - the one at the top of the screen shot, part number 36010-5497-HG translates as:
Cover (Side) LH Blue/Blue/White
If there is a screenshot in particular you want me to look at, please post and I'll see what I can do.