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Post by ridgmeister on May 22, 2020 16:39:29 GMT 1
So, this is what my N1 looked like, in a mate's garage; the tax disc had expired in 1995 and I bought it in 2008. Straight away I stripped it and started getting major items blasted and powder-coated, before a house project intervened. That is now sorted and this lock-down has given me the time to get back to it - at last. I apologise in advance to the purists but as many of the screws, etc. needed chiselling out, it will have a lot of stainless-steel fasteners but I will try to keep it looking reasonably 'standard'. In the intervening years I have managed to pick up standard exhausts, a non-crash damaged set of clocks, a new 'old stock' grab rail and many other bits, whenever they were available. Cheers, Paul  IMG_2456 by Paul Ridgwell, on Flickr  IMG_2457 by Paul Ridgwell, on Flickr  IMG_4813 by Paul Ridgwell, on Flickr  IMG_4818 by Paul Ridgwell, on Flickr |
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Post by marsbar350 on May 22, 2020 17:06:23 GMT 1
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on May 22, 2020 18:15:36 GMT 1
That's better than I thought from your other post
You should see my "n1 bringing it back from the dead" thread
Mine had been left in a damp lock up for 15 years
Enjoy the build
Steve
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Post by 3tj6 on May 22, 2020 18:50:01 GMT 1
Really like the N1 always wanted one but pretty rare , look forward to updates 👍
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Post by ridgmeister on May 22, 2020 20:16:39 GMT 1
It was originally used on the south coast, I think it survived the sea air fairly well as it was kept in a lock-up and certainly better than if it had been parked outside! Some parts are in surprisingly good condition, others will need replacement but most can be brought back to life with a bit (or a lot) of work. Swing arm thrust cover and reflector bracket  20200513_124001 by Paul Ridgwell, on Flickr Carbs.  20200425_153946 by Paul Ridgwell, on Flickr Wheel  20200522_133538 by Paul Ridgwell, on Flickr I have unwrapped the coated frame and have cleaned and loosely fitted various items  20200512_170712 by Paul Ridgwell, on Flickr  20200522_133821 by Paul Ridgwell, on Flickr I remembered to take photographs of the wiring-loom routing as I stripped it, as I did with the F2 rebuild, so that shouldn't present too many dramas BUT I did learn one almost painful lesson.....if you are using the Yambits ignition switch decal DO NOT remove the aluminium original like I did  20200521_161245 by Paul Ridgwell, on Flickr I had to clean, roll flat, rub down and refit it before fitting the new decal over it..  20200522_121915 by Paul Ridgwell, on Flickr Next week I plan to prepare and paint more parts and to refurb the calipers, probably using Yamaha pistons where required and Powerhouse seal kits, as there seem to be good reports on here. Otherwise I've not found a way to get the caliper joint seals. F & R master cylinders are already sorted. |
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Post by andy748 on May 22, 2020 20:17:27 GMT 1
Cracking start to your project, keep the pictures coming! Andy.
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Post by ridgmeister on May 22, 2020 20:45:32 GMT 1
The last few pics for now, until I have made some more progress. The sort of preparation I was taught as an apprentice..  IMG_4889 by Paul Ridgwell, on Flickr And the reason I needed to re-paint the forks  IMG_4892 by Paul Ridgwell, on Flickr The shed, earlier in the week..  20200517_155109 by Paul Ridgwell, on Flickr I painted this link-arm but wasted effort; the corrosion makes it a millimetre undersized :-( the other one is in really good nick - I may try turning it down and sleeving it, as ones on E-Bay often don't look any better!  20200522_123049 by Paul Ridgwell, on Flickr Caliper halves separated ready for some TLC  20200521_151235 by Paul Ridgwell, on Flickr Thanks for the welcome and encouragement! |
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Post by shell2tx on May 22, 2020 20:50:48 GMT 1
Steve,s right it didnt look as bad as i thought and it looks great so far, my tzr was so bad the previous owner had painted the wheels yellow and the oxidisation under the paint meant i could have cast a new set and used the paint as a mould because it was coming off in very big pieces ha ha. John.
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Post by panzermatt on May 22, 2020 21:10:16 GMT 1
this is great. love the pics. keep em coming!
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Post by oldbritguy on May 23, 2020 10:54:20 GMT 1
What a cracking start, no messing about there! I love seeing loads of fresh painted bike parts hanging on bits of wire in the garage/shed. A sign of progress. If you have the facilities to turn down and re sleeve your drop links then go for it. You can get replacements from NK racing in standard and different lengths if you want to alter your ride height Love the pics keep em coming John  |
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Post by ridgmeister on May 23, 2020 12:58:57 GMT 1
John, thanks for the NK suggestion - my lathe is too small to get the arm in, so it maybe a case of getting some new ones instead of paying for machining.
Then a YSS shock needed, otherwise I won't be have rolling-chassis. Once that is done, I'll split the bottom end -the fuel drained into crank-case so the crank is not happy!
I see that PJME are recommended for re-building crank or Grampian as another option. I'm not looking forward to the crank post-mortem :-(
Cheers,
Paul
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Post by ridgmeister on May 26, 2020 9:24:32 GMT 1
Not a lot to report as it is nitty-gritty cleaning time for the last few 'shiny' black bits and the caliper internals. Off to get the centre-stand blasted today - hopefully. I should get the forks re-assembled this week then waiting on some machining and parts before I can get it 'on its wheels'. In the meantime I'll measure ring gaps, etc. but as the bores still have the honing marks in them and pistons look nearly new, maybe a re-bore won't be required.  20200524_130758 by Paul Ridgwell, on Flickr  20200525_173547 by Paul Ridgwell, on Flickr On a different area - does anyone know how to remove the odometer reset knob on the N1 clocks, as I'd like to get the 'guts' out of the plastic case? MTIA Paul |
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Post by ridgmeister on May 29, 2020 9:00:34 GMT 1
A small update - some of the final parts for painting have been completed but a minor set-back with some previously painted parts, which will be corrected soon. Now awaiting parts from various places.....  20200527_143204 by Paul Ridgwell, on Flickr |
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Post by reggieperrin on Jun 1, 2020 14:44:03 GMT 1
looking good.
wouldn't happen to be B981MFG would it?
Reg
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Post by ridgmeister on Jun 1, 2020 22:22:41 GMT 1
Hi Reg,
Cheers and no, it's a 'C' regd. bike.
Paul
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Post by ridgmeister on Jun 5, 2020 10:32:29 GMT 1
No big changes recently but the new Hagon fork springs arrived today and Powerhouse brake caliper rebuild kits have arrived (really helpful people!). New YSS shock ordered from Mutts Nutts, so good progress to report soon, hopefully. Meanwhile it is all about cleaning & painting. Cylinder head sorted but wheels need a good deal of 'elbow grease', re-paint in satin black and polish-up the shiny edges..  20200601_122638 by Paul Ridgwell, on Flickr |
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Post by nigew on Jun 9, 2020 19:07:18 GMT 1
So, this is what my N1 looked like, in a mate's garage; the tax disc had expired in 1995 and I bought it in 2008. Straight away I stripped it and started getting major items blasted and powder-coated, before a house project intervened. That is now sorted and this lock-down has given me the time to get back to it - at last. I apologise in advance to the purists but as many of the screws, etc. needed chiselling out, it will have a lot of stainless-steel fasteners but I will try to keep it looking reasonably 'standard'. In the intervening years I have managed to pick up standard exhausts, a non-crash damaged set of clocks, a new 'old stock' grab rail and many other bits, whenever they were available. Cheers, Paul IMG_2456 by Paul Ridgwell, on Flickr IMG_2457 by Paul Ridgwell, on Flickr IMG_4813 by Paul Ridgwell, on Flickr IMG_4818 by Paul Ridgwell, on Flickr |
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Post by nigew on Jun 9, 2020 19:11:34 GMT 1
So, this is what my N1 looked like, in a mate's garage; the tax disc had expired in 1995 and I bought it in 2008. Straight away I stripped it and started getting major items blasted and powder-coated, before a house project intervened. That is now sorted and this lock-down has given me the time to get back to it - at last. I apologise in advance to the purists but as many of the screws, etc. needed chiselling out, it will have a lot of stainless-steel fasteners but I will try to keep it looking reasonably 'standard'. In the intervening years I have managed to pick up standard exhausts, a non-crash damaged set of clocks, a new 'old stock' grab rail and many other bits, whenever they were available. Cheers, PaulPaul, this is my old LC, cannot believe I am seeing it being brought back to life, this is amazing. I would absolutely love to see this. Cheers IMG_2456 by Paul Ridgwell, on Flickr IMG_2457 by Paul Ridgwell, on Flickr IMG_4813 by Paul Ridgwell, on Flickr IMG_4818 by Paul Ridgwell, on Flickr |
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Post by nigew on Jun 9, 2020 19:17:34 GMT 1
Hi Paul
Not very good at these sort of posts as never normally have the time, but this is just the coolest seeing my old bike although a little shabby. Brought this new in August 1985 from the old Bob Missens that used to be in Trowbridge, long since closed down. Looks like this could be a bit of a long term project as needs lots of TLC. Absolutely marvelous that you are putting the effort in. I found an old foot peg for this bike a while ago while tiding up the garage, brand new one still in excellent condition think it was the right hand side one. I have a horrible suspicion that I threw it away, but I will check the weekend and if I still have it you are most welcome to it. I am gutted if I threw it away I should have though that it could be useful for someone.
Keep the updates coming.
Cheers
Nige
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Post by nigew on Jun 9, 2020 19:37:55 GMT 1
Hi Paul
Your lucky day couldn't wait to the weekend so just been rummaging around the garage and found the foot peg and its in immaculate condition, I mean like you have just received it from Yamaha parts counter. I knew I wouldn't have thrown something like that away. So contact me and I will make sure it gets to you. Think the wife has sent you my email address via facebook.
Cheers
Nige
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Post by ridgmeister on Jun 17, 2020 17:14:07 GMT 1
So, it has been a while and still waiting for some work to be done elsewhere that is needed before I can get 'Elsie' sat on her wheels. I have been working away in the background, so here are a few pics:- Turning Allen screws into footrest pins...  20200607_133818 by Paul Ridgwell, on Flickr Brake caliper refurbishment using seals and pistons (only needed one!) from Powerhouse, which I can highly recommend for both customer service and fit of parts...  20200607_133810 by Paul Ridgwell, on Flickr  20200614_161838 by Paul Ridgwell, on Flickr  20200616_154056 by Paul Ridgwell, on Flickr Forks re-assembled after re-plating and re-painting. Hagon springs to replace the BIC Biro originals. Now just need to add the 'warning' decal to complete the left leg...  20200605_133704 by Paul Ridgwell, on Flickr  20200605_142027 by Paul Ridgwell, on Flickr  20200606_125442 by Paul Ridgwell, on Flickr And today I received the YSS rear shock from Dave at MuttsNutts (thanks Dave!)- is it just me, or does anyone else think this looks sexy? ;-)  20200617_153143 by Paul Ridgwell, on Flickr Thanks for getting in touch Nige - I'll arrange to collect the footrest and I'll keep you posted on the re-build! Paul |
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Post by flames on Jun 17, 2020 18:06:07 GMT 1
Looks like you are going great guns dude.
Fab job so far.
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Post by tonyd123 on May 12, 2021 8:55:02 GMT 1
Any more progress on this one?
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Post by ridgmeister on Jul 12, 2021 15:55:19 GMT 1
Any more progress on this one? Oddly enough, I have just been out in the garage and getting back to work on it - I had to give some TLC to my ZX-7R and the 4-wheeled, tin-box has been 'playing up' :-( I'm re-assembling the carbs and need to sort out the 'h' arm bushes which will allow me to complete the rolling-chassis. I'll add some photographs as progress is made. Cheers, Paul |
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Post by tonyd123 on Jul 12, 2021 20:09:29 GMT 1
Following it with interest as I recently bought an N1, so useful reference  |
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Post by ridgmeister on Jul 14, 2021 12:56:15 GMT 1
 20210713_181725 by Paul Ridgwell, on Flickr H link - I am replacing the bushes with phosphor-bronze bushes but they need reducing in length and outside diameter.  20210713_181822 by Paul Ridgwell, on Flickr Carbs have been stripped, vapour blasted and cleaned before re-assembly. After this I will repaint the wheels and ft new bearings and tyres so the chassis can be moved around. |
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Post by ridgmeister on Aug 17, 2021 19:17:55 GMT 1
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Post by LC_BOTT on Aug 17, 2021 20:02:35 GMT 1
progressing nicely, haven't touched mine for ages now, in about the same position as you, but mine is a roller. Can't believe I just paid £40 for a horn, and it's not even an anorak build. Keep the pics (and the progress) coming, might inspire me to pull my finger out |
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Post by JonW on Aug 19, 2021 2:01:26 GMT 1
Its progressing well, looks like a lovely build.
I also did phosphor bronze bushes for the H arm on some of mine, a damn sight cheaper and a better quality than the OEM plastic.
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Post by panzermatt on Aug 27, 2021 19:02:06 GMT 1
jesus they werent this well built coming from T'factory.
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