craig Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Well not so new ive had it sat in the shed for a few months,bought it to make it into a track bike as it had been down the road and i did,nt get a V 5 with it ,but after a check on the Hpi it came back all clear so applyed for a log book ,and now i have it i,m going to put it back on the road and maybe do the odd track day on it http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e124/craig1976/DSCF1120.jpghttp://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e124/craig1976/DSCF1121.jpghttp://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e124/craig1976/DSCF1122.jpgAs you can see theres quite a bit to do so its going to be a learning curve i paid £120.00 for bike and £25.00 for a new logbook.Hopeing to spend about £500 on it to get it back road worthy,so should be a cheap bike hopefully,i should have took some photos when i first got it ,but i did,nt.Stripped all the damaged plastics off upto now jobs done to date are.1.stripped both front calipers,fitted new pads,and new seal kit on one of them......£41.00.2.fitted another tail section,good old ebay ......£42.00.3.removed forks ,one was bent so had it straighted new fork oil,oil seals and dust seals ......£72.00.4.replaced left side foot hanger and front master cylinder incl brake leaver......£38.00.5.front tyre...... free.http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e124/craig1976/DSCF1123.jpghttp://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e124/craig1976/DSCF1124.jpgrealy enjoying myself too...........gets me out the house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horseynat30101 Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Class! Im hopefully.picking up a zxr400 project(ish) tommorow can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 what front end is in it craig its not standard fzr600? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig Posted August 14, 2011 Author Share Posted August 14, 2011 Yes its standard steve ,ive just cleaned it up abit .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 yea i see it now without the fairing on it doesnt look like the foxeye model that was why i asked........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 looks alot better than the caravan CraigI keep meaning to do something like this to keep me out of trouble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig Posted August 14, 2011 Author Share Posted August 14, 2011 yer the frames different to the earlyer one too steve......T C you keep mentioning CARAVANS i think you want one realy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scanty Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 FZR is a lovely bike, it's what I've got. Did feel a bit nervous getting it as a first bike after my test, but the only problems I've had were of my own making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Aside from a new front end what do you need to do to it?I take it the carbs need a good clean etc, all the usual stuff with a bike being stood for that long.It looks like a beaut though What condition was it in when you got it? Mileage etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I must have the worst FZR in the history of FZRs loloh well xD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean1986 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 nice bike craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 Aside from a new front end what do you need to do to it?I take it the carbs need a good clean etc, all the usual stuff with a bike being stood for that long.It looks like a beaut though What condition was it in when you got it? Mileage etcI ve had it running a few times and it seams ok ,check filters and they look quite new and it starts on the botton Fozzie so will prob just do the oil and filter...Other bits to do are change the tank,ive just bought a nose cone and bottom and left had side fairing and front mudguard ,still need right hand side and v piece. just to name a few ,will be adding more photos as i do the work..........The mileage is 27153 ,which could do with new ones also need mirriors and a few brackets too so ive plenty to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 FZR is a lovely bike, it's what I've got. Did feel a bit nervous getting it as a first bike after my test, but the only problems I've had were of my own making.looks nice m8 thats what mine used to look like before it went down the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scanty Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 shame you didn't post this sooner really, saw one going for £350 a couple of weeks ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Looks good Craig Enjoy doing it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share Posted August 17, 2011 bit of a update,started stripping and cleaning up the back end..http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e124/craig1976/DSCF1129.jpgback wheel ,rear brake and fittings removed.http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e124/craig1976/DSCF1125.jpgrear brake holder and adjusters for the chain.http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e124/craig1976/DSCF1126.jpgcleaned them up with a bit of wirewool and some hammerite http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e124/craig1976/DSCF1127.jpgback wheel cleaned up ,ive just touch up the chips and sprayed the sprocket in gold.http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e124/craig1976/DSCF1130.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horseynat30101 Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Did you brush the hammerite or spray can? Looks realy good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share Posted August 17, 2011 hi nat the brake and adjusters i did by hand ,and the spocket i sprayed there not perfect but better than they was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horseynat30101 Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 hi nat the brake and adjusters i did by hand ,and the spocket i sprayed there not perfect but better than they was class, did you remover the old paint? if so how. sorry just picking your brains for when i start tidying up mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share Posted August 17, 2011 no Nat i just removed all the loose paint and then sanded/wire wooled them down ,the hamerite says it can go over rust so dont think it needed to be perfect .Its not a new bike so not that bothered just want it to look tidy hows yours do u like it then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horseynat30101 Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 bike is how i brought it back lol! attempted to take the old brake pads out but everything is siezed and just rounding off, so thought best to leave it till i get some help and find the extractor kit lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig Posted August 20, 2011 Author Share Posted August 20, 2011 Bit of another update 6.replace tank as it was damaged £38.00.7.fit replacement mud guard £20.00.8.another free tyre (plugged and fitted) £10.00.http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e124/craig1976/DSCF1138.jpgswinging arm now cleaned and painted .http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e124/craig1976/DSCF1140.jpgrear wheel refitted.http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e124/craig1976/DSCF1139.jpgrear brake cleaned up and carrier refitted ,feels alittle stiff might just be becaues its not been used for a while ,if not i will change the strip it a fit new seals .http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e124/craig1976/DSCF1142.jpgtank and front mud guard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scanty Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 awww man! thought you were gonna take it back to black!nice job you've done so far though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Nice job so far craig.... Feels good to see the results of a bit of paint...... and plenty of elbow grease eh.... Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 thanks guys on with the exhaust now.....need some link pipe and going to make can into a stumpy one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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