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Post by 69chris on Jul 20, 2011 18:00:27 GMT
hey guys, 1st post an all that so i thought id show you what iv been messing with lately.... iv been chasing this bike for the last 16 years, the owner finally caved in to my constant pestering ;D as found....  its been sat outside for the last 4/5 years as its space in the garage was taken up by his scrap copper bin  after a quick bucket of water.....  wont bother going into details about what needed cleaning/ adjusting/ kicking/ re-newing...................... there was plenty  so, mot'd and taxed (1st time since 1988!!) and back on the road, terrorising the locals where it belongs   however, the handling soon became a concern as every corner taken at speed felt like we were falling down a spiral staircase !! something needed to be done............. enter this.....  which quickly led to this........  mix the two together and...........  other than paint we're about done, its handles nicely and for the 1st time it stops when you want to stop - not when it felt like it ;D just for good measure (well, I was on a roll !!) I converted the ole thing to hyd clutch too ...  paint next  |
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Post by dungbug on Jul 20, 2011 18:29:02 GMT
Welcome........Cracking 1st post too! Left outside, hope you gave him a slap. |
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Post by TerraRoot on Jul 20, 2011 20:38:47 GMT
O M G !
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Post by davytelford on Jul 20, 2011 22:02:55 GMT
yes welcome what a cracker
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Post by 69chris on Jul 21, 2011 2:23:59 GMT
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Post by twoblackcats on Jul 21, 2011 9:05:42 GMT
Well, that just ticks all the boxes for me. Well played that man |
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Post by wrighty on Jul 21, 2011 9:40:40 GMT
Think someone had better go check on Terra....think he's just had a heart attack.  Wow chris thats one way to introduce yourself...what a corking bike......Big thumbs up. |
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Post by jawathemutt on Jul 21, 2011 11:03:04 GMT
that looked a easy swap,1 thing will the old tail peice fit ?
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Post by 69chris on Jul 21, 2011 13:25:27 GMT
t'was a fairly painless swap, the front end just bolt straight in (nice  , the swingarm needed a spacer tube to enable me to use the original z spindle (16mm - zrx 20mm) and it all slotted together, had a little trouble with the sprocket aligment, had to do a 530 chain conversion and use an aftermarket 18T zx10 front sprocket with a washer........i mean, custom shim ( ) behind it to get the sprockets in line, just want another pair of shocks to replace the honda ones on it, change the exhaust (have never liked harris pipes much!!) and that'l do |
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Post by TerraRoot on Jul 21, 2011 16:41:25 GMT
i'm ok i'm ok, just taking some notes and then i'm gonna lie down in a dark room for a while ;D awesome bike chris  |
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Post by deegee99 on Jul 22, 2011 11:46:37 GMT
Lovely bike Chris, very impressive, nice to have the handling/braking to match the power |
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Post by 69chris on Jul 27, 2011 14:03:14 GMT
nothing much to report, have been using the ole girl everyday but things are about to change........... i might have to sell it  my daily trudge to work is about to go from 10 miles to 50+ due to a house move so im thinking something a tad more modern is on the cards, not that the zed isnt up to it of course, but i just wont have the time (or means.....its my only transport!) to take it off the road to finish it off !!!! we'll see |
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Post by TerraRoot on Jul 27, 2011 18:02:43 GMT
Surely you could pick up a early cbr6/bandit/sv 650 for practically nought? especially with a bit of road rash, second bikes don't have to be nice/shiny in anyway |
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Post by 69chris on Jul 27, 2011 19:53:42 GMT
Surely you could pick up a early cbr6/bandit/sv 650 for practically nought? especially with a bit of road rash, second bikes don't have to be nice/shiny in anyway it'd need to be 'nought' too as im terminally skint due to having to find the deposit for the new house still, we'll see what happens but for now have a couple of pics   |
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Post by wrighty on Jul 29, 2011 20:42:13 GMT
Noooooooooooo....you cant sell it.  |
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, the swingarm needed a spacer tube to enable me to use the original z spindle (16mm - zrx 20mm) and it all slotted together,
