Genesis project (Finished)

[willandrip]

Superb transformation, well done.

[Schmo9]

Cheers.....we'll chuffed with finish from the VHT satin black spray cans, will defo recommend that paint!

[willandrip]

What paint did you use ?

I have just done similar with a Z1R engine that has lain outside for 30 years.

I used PJ1 at the request of the owner .

One 400cc can just covered the lump with 2 coats.
I have attempted to cure it via a heatgun to aid durability until the engine is eventually run.

[Schmo9]

This the stuff here...
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... 73&alt=web

Goes on very well...excellent control from can. I used a hairdryer to help and was touch dry in 20mins...

[willandrip]

Cost is on par with the PJ1.

I wonder how fuel resistant it is until it has had a VHT applied.

That PJ1 does not appear that fuel proof yet and you cannot bake a built engine.

I can foresee tears with the stuff I used.........

[Schmo9]

I've had a couple of bad experiences with hight temp/higher cost spray can paint but this definitely appears far superior...

[Schmo9]

Just picked up my near mint exhaust and just finished powder coated sub frame and cradles...

[djalbin]

Howzat . ..

That is looking great. Nice work !!

[Schmo9]

Howzat . ..

That is looking great. Nice work !!

Cheers,

Decided that after seeing the quality of the powder coating on sub frame and cradles I'm gonna do the main frame too. As previously discussed it has been polished in its past but getting bike back to as near as original as possible is the goal....and the coating looks amazing....who wouldn't for 80 quid. Im getting aluminium silver for powder coatings, looks close to original.

[Schmo9]

Anybody got one of these lying around..RHS inner panel?

[Schmo9]

Im bored today so while I'm waiting on frame, yokes n stuff here is a list of things I've had to replace/find this far...

Bodywork and brackets:
RHS fairing panel
RHS fairing air duct
Front V cowl
RHS fairing bracket
Both FAI ducts
Headlight/fairing frame
Fairing stay
Single seat cowl

Frame & suspension:
Powder coat frame, sub frame, yokes and both foot peg sets.
Front foot peg rubbers
Swing arm bolt
Monoshock top bolt
Front foot peg bracket bolts
Chain guard
Petrol tank rear mount and front bolt

Switch gear:
LHS switch gear
RHS switch gear and throttle tube

Engine & exhaust:
Valve clearances check
Compression check
High temp enamel paint
Clutch cover gasket
Cam cover gasket
Complete original one piece exhaust
New exhaust studs
oil, filter and plugs
Exhaust gaskets

Carburators:
New float bowl kits
New manifold gaskets

Wheels and steering:
New wheel bearings
New steering head bearings

Fastners:
All fairing fastners
Stainless steel fastners for engine and frame

Still to do:
Get wheels powder coated white
Full fairing respray to original colour scheme
Repaint Brake and clutch m/c's
Repaint clip ons
Mirrors
Brakes
Chain and sprockets
Fork refurb
Back wheel spacer
New tyres
Bar ends

No doubt i'll find a few other things as things progress but I am really enjoying this rebuild.

[willandrip]

Are you sticking with the original shock and front fork springs Schmo ?

[Schmo9]

Well that's the plan at the moment...i have noticed the lack of adjustment front and back. Not sure how good or bad original set up is but I welcome any advice...

[willandrip]

The suspension will be very tired at 28 or so years old.

The front springs will have a service limit.

The rear shock would be best upgraded really.

I am unfamiliar how near to the spec of the later FZR 1000R your bike is .

An upgrade using a Kawasaki ZX10 shock is economical for the above later models .


Has your original a remote reservoir ?

I can recommend a man from another forum that totally strips/refurbishes/anodises/replates. shocks for a very economical price....even those that are apparently not serviceable according to the manufacturer.

[Schmo9]

The suspension will be very tired at 28 or so years old.

The front springs will have a service limit.

The rear shock would be best upgraded really.

I am unfamiliar how near to the spec of the later FZR 1000R your bike is .

An upgrade using a Kawasaki ZX10 shock is economical for the above later models .


Has your original a remote reservoir ?

I can recommend a man from another forum that totally strips/refurbishes/anodises/replates. shocks for a very economical price....even those that are apparently not serviceable according to the manufacturer.

No remote reservoir so I'm not sure what alternatives are open to me.
fork springs and oil will be changed as a matter of course. .

While I'm on....I've been stripping the carbs today and noticed that the main jets are #114 which I can only assume were changed to suit Devil exhaust can. I've got #110 & #107.5 mains on order. Can you tell me how many clip positions are on the standard needle? The needles in these have 6 positions and clips were at position 3...The book says position 4. There was also a washer under each clip.

Cheers