A pair of projects

[Bones]

I was going to upgrade to a GSXR rear wheel, but the lack of availability and price (have already blown the budget big time) and still trying to source a new rear shock (something less than $900 would be good).

I think you'd have more luck finding rocking horse shit than a gsxr wheel here, plenty on Ebay in the states but shipping is prohibitive. I'm wondering if early xjr 1200/1300 wheels would fit as they may be easier to source. You can buy a new Hagon shock for around the $500 mark, I've got one on mine and have no complaints.

                                                               Tony.

[ribbert]

I was going to upgrade to a GSXR rear wheel, but the lack of availability and price (have already blown the budget big time) and still trying to source a new rear shock (something less than $900 would be good).

I think you'd have more luck finding rocking horse shit than a gsxr wheel here, plenty on Ebay in the states but shipping is prohibitive. I'm wondering if early xjr 1200/1300 wheels would fit as they may be easier to source. You can buy a new Hagon shock for around the $500 mark, I've got one on mine and have no complaints.

                                                              Tony.

You could look for an FZR600R wheel, same spoke pattern as original too.



BTW, the above is an FJ

Noel

[Bones]

I was going to upgrade to a GSXR rear wheel, but the lack of availability and price (have already blown the budget big time) and still trying to source a new rear shock (something less than $900 would be good).

I think you'd have more luck finding rocking horse shit than a gsxr wheel here, plenty on Ebay in the states but shipping is prohibitive. I'm wondering if early xjr 1200/1300 wheels would fit as they may be easier to source. You can buy a new Hagon shock for around the $500 mark, I've got one on mine and have no complaints.

                                                              Tony.

You could look for an FZR600R wheel, same spoke pattern as original too.



BTW, the above is an FJ

Noel

Is that what's on yours Noel. If so are they a straight fit or do you have to modify them.

[ribbert]

You could look for an FZR600R wheel, same spoke pattern as original too.



BTW, the above is an FJ

Noel

Is that what's on yours Noel. If so are they a straight fit or do you have to modify them.
[/quote]

Yes, that's mine. I bought it already mounted in the swing arm but it appears to bolt straight up.

Noel

[Urban_Legend]

I week for stuff to arrive from USA to Australia. Pretty impressive. Thanks RPM. now the wait for the other orders.

[Urban_Legend]

Hi all. Been a while since the last post. Been playing the waiting game. So today I picked up the wheels and frame from the painters. Happy with the results. Installed new bearings, new tyres and new discs. The forks have had a complete rebuild, but the bad news is the motor will cost more than the budget will allow. All internals are completely knackered. Looks like the other bike will now be a parts bike.

Well at least I can start putting the other bits together.

[Capn Ron]

Sweet looking frame there!  When I powder coated mine, I considered going to a black finish...You might be onto something there!   

[Urban_Legend]

Nice new Hagon shock ready to install

[Urban_Legend]

Beer fridge is stocked up and I have finally started putting the jigsaw back together. I want to say a big thanks to Timbo for the fairing, motor and other bits.
New head stem bearings are in and triple tree fitted, and have started fitting up my new HEL braided brake and clutch lines. I am still painting all of the small brackets and bits and it is a slightly different "black" to the frame, but I think the over all effect will look good.

Will post pics as I go. Thanks to everyone for your advice and help so far.

One quick question. Is there and easy way to fit the motor in the frame? (i.e. frame over motor, the lift and fit wheels and suspension or the other way round and fit motor last)

[Steve_in_Florida]

Is there and easy way to fit the motor in the frame? (i.e. frame over motor, the lift and fit wheels and suspension or the other way round and fit motor last)

The easiest method I found is to build the bike around the engine. That way, the mass is kept low, until you have the other parts on to leverage it up.

I go in this order: Engine, frame, lower frame, swing axle, rear suspension, center stand, rear wheel, triple tree, forks, front wheel, rear subframe, front subframe, wiring harness, other stuff...

I'll be doing this again in the near future with a couple of my projects.

Steve

[ribbert]

.......easy way to fit the motor in the frame? (i.e. frame over motor, the lift and fit wheels and suspension or the other way round and fit motor last)

I put a bit of 4x2 under the centre stand to raise the bike a little (so the motor clears the frame), wheel the motor in on a floor jack and jack it up into position. That's it.

Removal is pretty much the reverse. Take the weight of the motor on the jack, remove the engine bolts, lower the jack and wheel it away.

If you are doing it from the manual, there is no need to remove the fairing or lots of other stuff they tell you to.

If you paint your motor before fitting it, remember the paint doesn't cure until it has been subjected to engine heat for a couple of hours and is very easy to get finger prints in it while handling.

A recent photo of Monkeys bike suggests Randy does it the same way but probably with better equipment.

Noel

[FJmonkey]

A recent photo of Monkeys bike suggests Randy does it the same way but probably with better equipment.

Noel

Just a floor jack, twisting the motor at the right moment spins it into place for the floor jack. We had it dialed in like making fast food burgers. Not that Randy does not have better equipment, just not required for the task of dropping/installing the engine. His lift tables made work much easier for the the other bits, and his collection of tools, very nice. The only thing better was his hospitality and company.

[Urban_Legend]

Hi have been requested by another member to post some progress pics (thanks Timbo-1). After much sweating and swearing I have managed to connect the wheels and make what looks like it could be a motor bike. lol It is just a lose fit up at the moment and there are still a few little bits to do (realised I have to fit the foot scuff plates at the same time as the pivot shaft for the swing arm - doh)

Hopefully I will be able to fit the engine this weekend after I give it a bit of a freshen up.

Thought I might do a list of all the new parts (if anyone is interested)

New - exhaust (including headers and muffler can), rear shock, bearings (everywhere except motor - will be a later rebuild) oil cooler, blinkers, tail light, belly pan, wind screen, rebuild kit for the carbs, front fender, ignition switch, ignition black box (igniter), full set of Allen key bolts for motor casings and fairings and all bolt on bits, tyres, new paint on everything (not factory colours) new rubbers for everything, rebuilt front forks, new seat clips and helmet lock, brake discs rotors, braided brake and clutch lines, air pods, crank case breather, DID chain and 17t and 40t sprockets

Second hand bits - fairing, motor,  brake callipers, wiring harness, brake and clutch leavers and reservoirs

So that's where all the money went.  

[stua1959]

looks good so far, look forward to seeing the finished bike

[Urban_Legend]

I managed to empty a few boxes of parts today. Engine fitted, Carbies Fitted, exhaust fitted, new oil cooler ready to go on. Hoping to start on the wiring tomorrow. Still a heap of stainless steel screws and bolts to fit to the motor and frame.