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  1. Just in case others find it useful, I videoed the process of upgrading my 1992 XJ600 Diversion forks with the FZR600 forks to give dual disk brakes. https://youtu.be/i7dYPAUl0_M
  2. Morning Guys, As I said powder coating has now finished, so the wheels frame and swing are ready for the bike to be put back together. The video below, shows the last parts being renovated andsome fibreglass repairs to the front fender and the rear hugger. ">
  3. A video covering some of the pitfalls, some of the places I over estimated and under estimated, I'm currently scenario 2 but am fast approaching scenario 3. The next project will be so different. ">
  4. Still no sign of frame, swing-arm and wheels from the powder coaters, so first attempt using compressor and spray gun and sealing the inside of the tank. "> or there is a slide show here: http://www.gtsgarage.co.uk/photo-gallery.html
  5. Hi Guys, I know a lot hate the format of video, and hosting on Youtube but it is the easiest media for me to use. I recently brought a shit load of Hammerite with the intention of renovating the project bike. ">
  6. Hi Wr6133, I know video format isn't everyone cup of tea so have made a site with slide shows made up from each of the episodes. http://www.gtsgarage.co.uk/photo-gallery.html Jason
  7. Update - wasn't happy with frame so took frame back to metal, also decided to take the tank back to metal and treat both for rust. "> Have now ordered all the parts needed to put the bike back together again so am going through the smaller items for refurbishing whilst I wait for the frame and wheels to be completed. "> Jason
  8. Thanks for the reply The wheels have now been finished, in the end I had another go at them with the sand blasting, whilst I said I didn't need them perfect, the small areas of paint remains ended up winding me up over the course of the week They are about as good now if I had paid the 50-60 quid to have them done professionally. Media wise I am down to a single hopper, but not bad, given at the end of this process I would only have used £13 of media. I also took the plunge and started my rattle can spray job on the frame. Can now understand why people suggest the powder coating method of doing the frame.. The frame is complex with many angles and runs tend to occur on the mounting points if not careful. Still Hammerite smooth wasn't to bad to work with as long as you built it up over many layers, the cans recommend 2-3 but I am on 5th and still reckon I wont be happy until 6th or 7th, but these are very very light dustings, almost light the key coat at the start. Once done will apply 3 coats of clear coat and leave for a week to cure, someplace quiet. Ideally I would like to get the compressor Airgun set up for the rest of the parts. Brought a tumbler to see if I can rescue a number of the bolts, and will review / say if they are worth the money in the next vid. ">
  9. Update - finally got the wheels cleaned + other bits done. Ended up buying a home sand blasting kit + compressor and made myself a sandblasting cabinet out of a shower curtain. Worked out surprisingly well. The FZR yoke is still away with a mate as he has the right tools to take the bearings off the head, the decals have been ordered and are ready to be fitted. The tank and frame will be painted next week and then start ordering the parts needed for the refit.. and that's where all the problems and advice will be needed. Any monkey can clean, it's the refit that's bound to be problematic. ">
  10. Hi, Managed to get some more done, the wheels are being a pain, started off with wanting them powder-coated, then was put off by cost per wheel and the stupidity of thinking how hard can it be. So a spare weekend with a wire brush and some Nitromors.. well least I know the answer now, if anyone ever says, do it yourself with wire brush and paint stripper... refer them to me, I have probably invested at least 3 days getting the finish I was after and I am still no where near. So not one to be beaten, whilst I have saved money on not getting the wheels sand blasted and powder-coated and have invested 4 times that in a compressor, and a sand blasting kit. Those wheels will be shiny if it kills me. ">
  11. Hi Guys, Got some more work done over the weekend, frame is completely prepped, finally got round to removing that seized bolt, cleaned the carbs internally / externally and the clutch cover.. messed up on the forks, live and learn don't leave multiple forks lying around and if you do, make sure you double check there a pair before sand blasting Video here: "> Jason
  12. Hi, Apologies for the lack of updates, holiday season and all that. The new video showing progress is up as you can tell there has been a slight change of direction with the bike. In the last update i looked at the cost of powder coating the frame tank and wheels. Whilst the cost was reasonable, it looks like it would of been a bit of a waste of money, as my first attempt at prepping the frame and tank wasnt up to scratch. Lessons learnt, that extra time spent on prep definately pays dividends later on. Onwards and upwards, have now ground down amd primered the parts i wasnt happy with and am now ready to paint first coat. Refurbishing wise, the brake disks, rear sprockets, callipers, engine mounts and petrol cap have been sand blasted clean which now makes me think of changing the colour scheme to a more classic colour, black and silver. The decals for the bike are being measured Saturday, am thinking just the Yamaha emblem on tank and tail fairing and XJ600. The video associated with the work is here: ">
  13. Have found somewhere that will do the lot for £200, and they do the blasting as well before the coating. It definitely looks the way to go, just now wont be until next month... apparently this month is wedding rings or the bike will be melted down to form a wedding ring. Thanks for the response guys. Jason
  14. Hi, thanks for the response.. The ideas I am mulling over include removal of fairing and replacing with a single headlight unit. Change handlebars, raise the rear through a new shock, replace the rear wheel with an 18x4 from the fzr600. Not sure If I want to stubby the seat or not, but contemplating it. Install a tail tidy and rear hugger. I also have the complete front end of a fzr600, so am toying with the idea of putting the yoke, forks, twin disk brakes and wheel on from that, but don't know the amount of fabrication it would need to be made to fit. At this point, I have rubbed the frame down and ground down the fairing mounts. I was going to primer the frame and respray, but was talked into looking at powder coating the lot. Colour scheme, am thinking black everything but yellow frame, mudguard and assorted cabling where possible.
  15. Hello Guy's Some one on another forum kindly pointed me in this direction for people with a bit more experience with the older XJ6. So thanks for giving me membership.. A little about me, I would describe myself as a novice rider as I have very little motorcycling experience, in fact I only started riding a motorcycle February 2014 but I love it. Surprisingly my new found love for motorcycles has crept into almost every aspect of my life, as if I am not riding I am normally tinkering. And it's this tinkering that has led me to posting this thread. I have purchased aXJ6 as a project bike, with very little mechanical knowledge I have decided to convert a1992 Diversion XJ6 into a naked streetfighter. Now given the state of the bike when I received it, the bike needed a complete strip down to the frame, a degunk, which is about where I am now. The bike is stripped and I have ground down the fairing mount points at the front, I was planning to paint the parts myself, but have been looking at powder-coat options as I wasn't aware you could powder-coat different colours. I said i was a novice Smile The videos on my you tube channel shows the progress also provides what I hope to do with the bike. www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7xZzPsT ... 38Fd8tAln9 Given my complete novice status, there are bound to be parts where i get stuck or just need a second opinion, which is where hopefully you guys come in. Thanks in advance... Thanks for the membership, take care and ride safe..
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