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Post by comfysofa on Jan 26, 2020 11:47:54 GMT
Thought id give all you zed nerds something to look forward to....i literally just went in the garage to start, took the end can off to get going and found out i need the "special tool" to get the swing arm out....33 quid for a castle shaped socket thats not currently in stock at Fowlers so just mailed my mate to get one on order. The Plan is to remove the swing arm, get it stripped and recoated. Once ive got access to the back of the motor i can give that a good clean also.....im currently up in the air with the coating...either cerakote or powdercoat....normall id go cerakote but our local powder coating bloke specializes in bike stuff and something like that he normally does 2 coats....an undercoat for weather proofing and then a top coat....he did my ktm 5 years ago and it looks like new still and im guessing its going to cost half the price.....
Im busy next weekend all weekend. So assuming the tool comes in between now and then ill start the weekend after - loads of pics incoming...! (when i start)....
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Post by trebor4460 on Jan 26, 2020 12:28:45 GMT
Dint you just love the special tool RIP off lol ..you need the same tool or similar if you drop the motor out to undo the engine mounts...
Powder coat sounds good 👍
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Post by comfysofa on Jan 26, 2020 21:26:31 GMT
Yes.... "Ze old...special tool ploy eh" (say it like Inspector Cluseau...)
And i cant see it being used anywhere else on the bike!
Ill get 20% off on it though (and the bearings) so, not too bad..!
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Post by steve1052cc on Jan 27, 2020 6:44:18 GMT
Got mine off ebay it was about £17 including postsge arrived 2 days later not genuine kwak but British made not monkey metel half inch socket drive fits perfect my Z1000 and my Z750. Ebay item number 361278328948 castleated suspension tool sold by the toolacademy just checked they are still selling them hope that helps
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Post by comfysofa on Jan 27, 2020 18:31:06 GMT
Damn ! - my mate has ordered mine already !
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Post by comfysofa on Feb 5, 2020 21:04:38 GMT
Parts are in at fowlers... However a couple of things have just got in the way... First and foremost the sprag clutch starter on my hyper looks like it's on the way out.... About 250 to 300 to sort... And... My late father's bike is back at my place... Its been in a damp shipping container for the last 5 or 6 years.... Ive had to get it brought back now as my mate is selling his trailer so it's the only chance I've got... Plan is to strip it on Saturday, clean as much as I can, store and get it back together...it looks ok but the damp air has gotten to it, spokes rusty, fork tubes pitted, needs a full service, front brake is non existent and fair few other things....its my dads old bike so i want to make a good job of rebuilding it....initially itll just be a good wash, strip down and store then get all the corroded bits sorted (both wheels need new spokes) so need a complete rebuild etc etc...loads to do...but, its my dads bike and has a lot of sentimental value.  |
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Post by leez1000r on Feb 7, 2020 22:33:39 GMT
I'm glad u got ure dad's bike,that's wiked..... I like it is retro,nuff respect to your pappie,he's got good taste in bikes,I see his DNA passed on because u got the bug. And u got a zed,u have to do a good job,it deserves it,gone but not forgotten.....
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Post by comfysofa on Feb 7, 2020 22:47:51 GMT
Yep - starting on it tomorrow morning....
Picked up all the bearings for the zed swingarm yesterday, so thats ready to be done. Got the first of the 3 parts i need for the sprag on the Hyper....gonne be a busy month...
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Post by trebor4460 on Feb 8, 2020 11:01:56 GMT
love the old school bikes and wil defo make a good project to get her up and running again ..look forward to seeing your progress on her.  |
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Post by comfysofa on Mar 23, 2020 20:50:25 GMT
Hypermotard back together....back on the zed. Tmed it perfectly (not) as theyve just announced the lock down....incoming pics....(theyre on my phone!!)
For some inexplicable reason i cant get onto tapatalk to upload my pics...assuming i cant for whatever fucking reason....
1. Its all apart.
2. Swing arm is out. TBH quite easy. You really only need a set of footpeg stands to hold it.
3. Spawned more work than i expected (In a good way)
Ill see if i can sort out the picture uploading then ill talk more about it....as theres stuff i didnt expect (not bad) and didnt allow for quite a few extra spares (which i picked up today at the local bike shop...
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Post by comfysofa on Mar 25, 2020 21:09:07 GMT
Still cant upload my pics...and ive got so many nice ones at the moment as well.....
Anyway - powder coating dude is still working. All the parts were painted with undercoat today....im really hoping theyll be ready tomorrow.....
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Post by comfysofa on Mar 26, 2020 6:57:59 GMT
Sorted....pics!    All that framework holding the overflow tank is also getting done... |
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Post by comfysofa on Mar 26, 2020 6:59:16 GMT
Heres the swing arm...   |
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Post by comfysofa on Mar 26, 2020 7:00:32 GMT
Didnt expect it but the dogbone was pretty crusty too so thats getting done along with a load of other stuff ....more pics when it all cones back....hopefully today or tonorrow....
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Post by comfysofa on Mar 26, 2020 19:41:28 GMT
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Post by trebor4460 on Mar 26, 2020 19:50:07 GMT
looks real good... gonna be hard sitting in all summer if this shit drags on... |
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Post by comfysofa on Mar 26, 2020 20:15:30 GMT
Ive got a whole 400 4 in its component parts to sort out!
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Post by keef666 on Mar 26, 2020 21:19:45 GMT
Looking at the photos of your bike with its back end off, i thought its a new bike! Where'a all the road crud, grease and dirt? lol
Hope everyone is keeping safe, there's a Summer coming and we need to be out there on our bikes when it does!
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Post by leez1000r on Mar 26, 2020 22:38:04 GMT
Yes looks like black jewellery... And yes hope u and your families are safe in these trying times... I'm at very high risk so I'm stuck,in insulation,and I'm on day 15 now and I'm on lock down for 12 more weeks,stay safe everyone,all the best,I miss going out on my bike....
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Post by comfysofa on Mar 27, 2020 15:40:36 GMT
Looking at the photos of your bike with its back end off, i thought its a new bike! Where'a all the road crud, grease and dirt? lol Hope everyone is keeping safe, there's a Summer coming and we need to be out there on our bikes when it does! Got the chance to clean it! |
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