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Post by raven13 on Jun 1, 2012 15:06:55 GMT 1
quick update. electrics finished (i hope)  waiting on a few bits and will try fire her up. decided i dont like the wheels so im gonna send them off for blasting and get then powder coated white with a polished aluminium rim. |
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Post by raven13 on Jul 16, 2012 20:46:10 GMT 1
ok so its update time.
ive decided to swap the frame over onto one that is in much better condition and is already registered. also gonna put on a new loom as the one i have has been chopped so many times its more replacememnt than original.
gotta refurb the front forks now as well as one of them has developed a leak.its looking more and more like next year before i get to ride this one.
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Post by andysh2 on Jul 16, 2012 21:42:59 GMT 1
Looking good matey, you'll get there the one i'm building i've had six years lol
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Post by raven13 on Oct 24, 2012 22:28:39 GMT 1
time for and update. ive swapped everything over to the registered frame and sent the v5 off to change the engine number. found a near new loom and got it fitted along with my newly aquired powervalve servo and control box.( woohoo working powervalve) even heard the servo running its start up cycle.   changed the forks for some with a top nut rather than the bloody stupid circlip and while i was at it got 2 sets of stainless tops made to replace the rather cheaply made aluminium ones. one set with a standard profile and another with a 2.5 inch slug attached to pre-tension the springs. may even get a third set made so i can do adjustable tension or even air assisted forks.  still got parts off at powdercoating, but have decided to use the original wheels that came with the bike. They even have a decent set of metzeler me22's. finally things are coming together, got 10 days off from monday and that should give me plenty of time to get her finally fired up. will take some pictures and add them later |
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Post by steve h on Oct 24, 2012 23:17:52 GMT 1
Good luck next week. But if you hit problems and start looking for your fag lighter, remember its bombfire night the week after ;D ( when I'm doing this sort of thing I make sure I've put the lump hammer somewhere where I can't find it, which means putting it somewhere bleeding obvious) A.P. Roachin-Senility, Westminster.
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Post by raven13 on Oct 29, 2012 15:31:02 GMT 1
ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HELP, THERE'S NO SPARK  Ive got the loom in and everything wired up. got to bolt the twin headlight in but will have to wait a few days as i have lost the front brake light switch. Ive tried 2 different coils, 2 different plugs. any advice would be greatly recieved. |
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Post by raven13 on Oct 29, 2012 19:10:45 GMT 1
no side stand switch, checked the engine kill switch and tried 2 different caps
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Post by raven13 on Oct 30, 2012 17:52:06 GMT 1
sorted the spark out, whoever owned the switches before me had wired it up wrong. quick change over and booyah we have sparks.
decided to dump the twin rear light. the bulb holders were getting to hot and causing shorts in the wiring. so have gone back to the original fitting.
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Post by raven13 on Nov 1, 2012 20:19:21 GMT 1
So i put the tank on from my road bike and gave it 5 mins for the carb to fill. put a healthy amount of 2t down the plug hole and checked my fluids.
will admit to being more than a little nervous as im only going on the word of the previous owner (lets not forget this was someone else's abandoned project) that it had been overhauled (plus a look at the bore and piston while the carb was off). and it did all look new.
first kick and nothing, second kick a splutter and then third kick we have life.
could see and hear the powervalve pulley working. didnt run it for too long, just enough to put some heat in it.
gonna have to make a list of the bits i need to finish.
very much doubt it will be on the road before next march. so plenty of time to put a bit of money to one side.
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Post by raven13 on Nov 30, 2012 23:09:05 GMT 1
Right i got bored and couldnt resist seeing what the bike would look like finished(its not but its not far away now) so i put all the panels on and took a few piccies.    hope you like it............ |
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Post by marsbar350 on Nov 30, 2012 23:12:51 GMT 1
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Post by broughton5 on Dec 1, 2012 10:10:00 GMT 1
looking good mate, is this going to be your new ride and ditching the mk1?
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Post by raven13 on Dec 1, 2012 10:34:44 GMT 1
this will be my daily ride from next spring.still got a few things to sort out, im gonna ditch the clip ons and use risers and bars, im gonna bring the mk1 into the flat and strip it. got a few idea's to make it a bit different, really fancy an "old skool" style paint job.
got a couple of other bikes on my purchase list, TDR, TZR, RD air cooled, AR and some sort of hybrid. but keeping a bike on the road is my main focus.
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Post by raven13 on Dec 1, 2012 15:44:34 GMT 1
I'm going with bars and risers rather than clip ons. anyone got any recomendations?  ?? |
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Post by billbott on Dec 1, 2012 18:17:22 GMT 1
Lookin good Raven - paintwork looks ace in red an white.
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Post by raven13 on Feb 5, 2013 23:11:05 GMT 1
long time no update.
not a lot has happened with the build.
but im off work this week so can crack on a bit.
bought an exhaust looking for a decent end can.
ive put risers and red renthals on as these are wider than standard bars and suit me a bit better,but i needed longer cables as the bars stretch the standard one to their max. ive ordered a custom cable kit so i can make up the cables i need to the exact lenth. will add some pictures tomorrow.
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Post by raven13 on Feb 28, 2013 23:03:10 GMT 1
click picture to play video  |
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Post by raven13 on Mar 12, 2013 16:53:27 GMT 1
well she's finished. just go to get the carb setting up properly and its mot time. Havent put the front fairing on as ive broken a tab off the bottom so it will stay off till i've repaired it  |
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Post by Norbo on Mar 13, 2013 10:05:51 GMT 1
as the forks on the MK2 and the MK1 for that matter only have a groove for a C clip how did you get the threded fork tops to fit
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Post by raven13 on Mar 13, 2013 19:49:21 GMT 1
I found some aftermarket ones on the bay that were threaded (only 70quid)
Then got the tops custom made.
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Post by raven13 on Aug 3, 2013 17:25:42 GMT 1
ok so its been a long time since i posted anything in here. update time ditched the mk3 ypvs engine as it wouldnt run properly. spent a few months sourcing a decent set of mk1 cases and a good quality top end only +0.75 rebore. been tinkering and finally today she was taken for the test. only 1 thing wrong with it, the headlight needed adjusting. but that was sorted instantly and we have a pass. got it taxed and now im running it in. Would like to thank everyone here that gave help,advice and support over the last 17 months and especially Norbo. without him most of us would have given up long ago as he is not only a vital source of parts but provides us with a great community forum. here are a few finished pictures. still need the odd part, i.e mk1 oil pump cover if anyone has one. also gonna refurb a sidecasing but for now in just glad she's running. As always your comments,compliments and critisisms are welcome.     |
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Post by lcyoungboy on Aug 4, 2013 17:22:06 GMT 1
Looking good raven..loving the lights ..great job
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Post by turbopresh on Aug 5, 2013 19:16:16 GMT 1
Dont you dare put those shitty indicators on this beautiful classic.. that is an outright sin!
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Post by raven13 on Aug 5, 2013 19:45:57 GMT 1
too late. they are on and staying on. coz i like them,lol.
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Post by turbopresh on Aug 5, 2013 22:38:35 GMT 1
*boke* i demand satisfaction.. OFF WITH THEM!! lol
you're only lying to yourself.. you're wallet likes them.. your pallet could not possibly!
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Post by turbopresh on Aug 5, 2013 22:40:17 GMT 1
this wee thing looks the ticket btw.. mate of mine had one in boxes wish i'd tried to get it off him and built it up.. worth a mint now restored!
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Post by raven13 on Aug 5, 2013 23:05:24 GMT 1
worth a mint,lol. not worth anything near the amount they cost to restore. unless your using cheap shit yambits parts
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Post by turbopresh on Aug 5, 2013 23:10:23 GMT 1
lol nobody seems to like these yambits bits... i've been told to stay away by many individuals now lol
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Post by raven13 on Aug 6, 2013 2:19:19 GMT 1
its simple mate, they are cheap and nasty shit, and to avoided at all costs, unless you like rebuilding your stuff every week
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