Doing up the ZXR...

[placidfemme]

Well as most of you know I wrote off the ZXR250 in Dec 05. Finally got onto sorting it out and attempting to get it back on the road and re-registered.

Aff-Man is helping me out HEAPS with getting it running... so far have had to buy a new battery, 4 new spark plugs, new oil, new clutch screw adjuster... windscreen... and windscreen screws/bolt kit.

Thats just the stuff I've bought recently, and there is still a little list of more things needed to get the ZXR back on the road.

Aff-Man and I have spent about 6 or more hours in total just trying to get her started.

I'd like to thank Aff-Man for taking the time to help me, and for teaching me all sorts of interesting things... like where my spark plugs are located on the ZXR, and how to drain the oil (haha... yeah I know I'm not the brightest crayon in the box). And for incouraging me not to waste my money on bits and pieces like anodised footpegs and other cosmetics the bike doesn't actually need right now :rockon:

I'll keep updating this thread on the progress we are making and hopefully soon I'll be posting pic's of the fixed and runnign ZXR :)

Edit: Thanks also to Death for welding my footpeg thingy back together :)

[hXc]

Sounds good Placid. Hope it all works out and you get ya baby back on the road.

[placidfemme]

Sounds good Placid. Hope it all works out and you get ya baby back on the road.

Thanks... :) I can't wait to get her running again... got all excited when after ages of pushing the stupid bike up hills to try to push start her down the hill, she finally managed to come to life and not die instantly, which is when Jono found the interestign problem of pulling in the brake and the bike revved... then blowing the horn... and it revved... was really confusing... but we'll figure it out :)

[R6_kid]

so what else needs doing?

[aff-man]

bloody oats.

It's gonna be a mean job though but someone has to do it... Basicall the bike doesn't idle and only idles when you got the throttle open full tit... intill you use the horn / brake etc etc (basically draw current) then it revs...

Got an idea on why it's doing that but will try on tuesday when I give it another crack.. Will also be pulling apart and cleaning the carbs cause they are stuffed and the stufff placid mentioned......

[aff-man]

so what else needs doing?

All she needs is a can of lynx mate and we'll be away hahahaha

[placidfemme]

so what else needs doing?

Need to weld or replace the sub frame...
New front faring...
Fix the mounting brackets on the left side of the headlight
Plastic weld the left faring and centre cowl thingy
Need to replace the glass in two instruments, and the needle in one (or get new instruments)
Find the leak in the front brake
get new clutch lever
re-paint the bike
needs new hoses from front faring into tank
may have to clean out the carbs
may need to play with the wiring
may need to re-install the alarm that we ripped out to try find the problem with the electrics making the bike rev...

Um... and I think there is more, but right now thats all I can think of

[placidfemme]

All she needs is a can of lynx mate and we'll be away hahahaha

lol *runs to star mart to get some*

[bugjuice]

good on ya aff..
and well done for getting it going again PF..

Why don't you try writing up a blog like mine (http://blogjuice.kiwibiker.co.nz/) on your progress..

Good luck with the bike!

[aff-man]

lol *runs to star mart to get some*

Hahahah one day i'll let gareth tell you about how we got his zxr running properly hahahahahaha




oh and don't worry about the alarm it is really easy to reinstall with those clips there.

[placidfemme]

good on ya aff..
and well done for getting it going again PF..

Why don't you try writing up a blog like mine (http://blogjuice.kiwibiker.co.nz/) on your progress..

Good luck with the bike!

lol I'd confuse everyone if I tried to keep a complete record...

*and the hose thing connected to the oily ma bob was wasted so we replaced it with a shiney new thingy that worked better*

haha

[Mr Skid]

Need to weld or replace the sub frame...
New front faring...
Fix the mounting brackets on the left side of the headlight
Plastic weld the left faring and centre cowl thingy
Need to replace the glass in two instruments, and the needle in one (or get new instruments)
Find the leak in the front brake
get new clutch lever
re-paint the bike
needs new hoses from front faring into tankSounds completely fucked.
Not even the illustrious Mr Skid can root a bike that well.
I reckon it'll bankrupt you.

[R6_kid]

Sounds completely fucked.
Not even the illustrious Mr Skid can root a bike that well.
I reckon it'll bankrupt you.

was thinking that myself... that list doesnt seem like one worth trying to go through and tick off. Unless you want to have it as a streefighter, or know someone with cheap ZXR250 parts. You cant simply 'replace glass' and things like that.

Best bet would be to sell it off as a potential racer for the super streetstocks, or maybe even F3 after seeing vtec on his cbr250.

[N4CR]

Are you running it off orig fuel tank? Check the vacuum make sure fuel hose is on properly I had identical issues running mine with a bottle that collapsed and kept flooding the bike with fuel. When it comes out of the exhaust you know you flooded it fuckin good :sweatdrop

Even try towing it behind a car if the thing won't work, when they sit they get shit and take alot of push starting- mine has taken 5 days to fully clear out, still starts differently that it used to. Check battery too, just because it turns over does not mean it is giving enough for a spark on the plugs. (been there done that... :bash: )

[aff-man]

N4CR = yip doing all that. Don't worry boy'o i'll get the dirty bitch running.

As to MR skid Placid is exagerating a bit not much but a little bit and I can always make a plan to fix or modify things..

Gareth.... I'm working on the bike.... you should know better too

[Mr Skid]

I can always make a plan to fix or modify things..Does this plan include buying a prefectly good zxr and stripping it for parts to get the wreck running?

[aff-man]

Does this plan include buying a prefectly good zxr and stripping it for parts to get the wreck running?

Actually no.

I think Parts bought to date / need to be purchaced are as follows.
oil , spark plugs , battery , clutch cable end screw , top fairing , clutch lever

Possible parts that may need to be purchaced but unlikley

front subframe , instruments.

So as you can see it isn't as bad as it sounds

[.produKt]

Dont let mrskid put you off placidfemme :)

Ya aint owned a bike tilll your've had a good play with it, broken things and had to throw your wallet at it :)

I know this, as my rad fan wasnt kicking in, it only did it once, and ive got a really good suspision that ive done the headgasket...
Ahh well tho, such as life eh. Always good fun pulling a engine to bits with your mates over a few beers and j's :D

Btw as for the windscreen my ZXR has a custom moulded perspex window :love:
ya could even mould one yourself if you had a heatgun and some paitence :)

[metric]

good luck

sounds like a mission

[Storm]

Best of luck with getting it sorted PF, sounds like a mission, but you have mates who know more stuff than you about the fixing, so that a good start :D:D

[T.I.E]

this i would like to come and see and check it out.
sounds like you having alot of fun.

[UrbanMyth]

awesome mate! hopefully its finished soon.
I was told it can be hard to get some parts for zxr250s

[placidfemme]

Well, I've already got a new windscreen, new windscreen bolt kit, spark plugs, oil, battery and clutch adjuster screw.

As mentioned above it just needs about 4 more things and it'll be right :)

The most expensive part, which isn't actually really needed is to repaint the bike. Then re-registering it.

It's gonna be better than before :)

[.produKt]

Good on ya placidfemme :)

Wanna fix up my ZXR now? :D

[placidfemme]

lol, whats wrong with yours?

The biggest problem is inding cheap parts...

[crashe]

Placidfemme - Good onya for getting your bike back up and running.

Affman - good onya mate for helping out Placidfemme.

It will be good to see the bike back out there on the roads again.
Tis been a wee while...

Is Sam getting another bike?:ride:

[placidfemme]

Is Sam getting another bike?:ride:

Well... yes and no... yes in the uture some time... but not right now or anytime soon... She's lookin at getting a car soon, then saving for another bike... she has the silly idea that once the ZXR is fixed I'll let her ride that lol

[crashe]

Well... yes and no... yes in the uture some time... but not right now or anytime soon... She's lookin at getting a car soon, then saving for another bike... she has the silly idea that once the ZXR is fixed I'll let her ride that lol


Oh dear....... hope you have told her the bad news already....... :whistle:

So how long do you reckon before you will have your bike back on the road...?

[.produKt]

Quote = "lol, whats wrong with yours?"


Ahh not much,

Just the
camchain thats eating the engine,
the headgasket that i blew by not paying attention to the temp gauge and the fact that the radfan dont kick in automatically.
Uummm the air filter that needs replacing and
the rust removal on various parts and
my front brakes that seem to be rubbing all the time, and
the clutch that doesnt fully disengage so every gear i downshift thru has a clunk.
ummm shit there might be more, i wont find out till i ride it next :(


Still fast tho :D

[placidfemme]

lol no I havn't told her yet that she won't be riding my bike when its fixed... hopefully if all goes to plan and we don't come across too many other problems, the ZXR should be road legal and in use again in about 2 months... possibly less...

.produKt your bike sounds way more screwed than mine... lol good luck fixing it :)

[.produKt]

I dont need luck, i need money :)

Tis using more water than fuel atm tho. But at least water costs nothing :P

[Boosted]

hehe, i got my zxr as a wreak almost, but its now reged and wof which is great, but im happy i got my zxr250 running properly and only spent 2500 inc the bike itself and reg and wof fees :)

but i might be getting a new clutch lever, mines ok, but lost the thread inside almost, but the cable still sits nicely in there but can't adjust really, not to sure if its good for yours or not?

Good work, zxr's are heaps of fun to play with, ive had a ball with replacing all the gears in mine :D

[Toast]

Placidfemme...mate of mine brings in sets of fairings from overseas. He was selling some VFR ones for around $1200 or $1400 or something like that...all painted...and I'm fairly sure they had all of the decals on them too.

Seems a pretty good price to me...especially since my CBR250R once got priced up with $5k of plastic damage and it was still well rideable.

I'm not 100% sure, but he should be able to bring in some ZXR250 ones.

PM me if you want me to ask him.

Cheers.

[placidfemme]

Placidfemme...mate of mine brings in sets of fairings from overseas. He was selling some VFR ones for around $1200 or $1400 or something like that...all painted...and I'm fairly sure they had all of the decals on them too.

Seems a pretty good price to me...especially since my CBR250R once got priced up with $5k of plastic damage and it was still well rideable.

I'm not 100% sure, but he should be able to bring in some ZXR250 ones.

PM me if you want me to ask him.

Cheers.

Thanks for that, but I only really need a new front faring. Just Farings in Hamilton can send me one for $350, but thier website says $250. Other than that the other farings only have scratches and some cracks in them... nothing a little plastic welding can't fix...

Edit: Oh and the newest problem I've come up with now, is before I wrote the ZXR off I brought an aftermarket blue screen for the ZXR, which turns out great because the original screen is broken... however, the holes in the new screen that you put the screw through, is too small... and I'm not too sure how to make it bigger without risking cracking or damaging the new screen...

[aff-man]

Thanks for that, but I only really need a new front faring. Just Farings in Hamilton can send me one for $350, but thier website says $250. Other than that the other farings only have scratches and some cracks in them... nothing a little plastic welding can't fix...

Edit: Oh and the newest problem I've come up with now, is before I wrote the ZXR off I brought an aftermarket blue screen for the ZXR, which turns out great because the original screen is broken... however, the holes in the new screen that you put the screw through, is too small... and I'm not too sure how to make it bigger without risking cracking or damaging the new screen...

Drill it with a steel cutting bit.... Duh:nya: :nya: :nya:

Oh and when Am I coming to your house to finish the job.. I might be free for a few hours on sat morning. Possibly helping a mate do some fibreglassing and stuff on his boat.

[placidfemme]

Drill it with a steel cutting bit.... Duh:nya: :nya: :nya:

Oh and when Am I coming to your house to finish the job.. I might be free for a few hours on sat morning. Possibly helping a mate do some fibreglassing and stuff on his boat.

Saturday morning should be fine :) I'll be home. So I'm assuming you have a steel cutting drill bit? I brought some dumb ass drill/sander thingy from Mitre10 and it doesn't help at all... waste of $83 :gob:

Send me a text when your coming by just to confirm that we are home :)

[aff-man]

Saturday morning should be fine :) I'll be home. So I'm assuming you have a steel cutting drill bit? I brought some dumb ass drill/sander thingy from Mitre10 and it doesn't help at all... waste of $83 :gob:

Send me a text when your coming by just to confirm that we are home :)

Ok with my mind out of the gutter $83 for a drill is pretty expensive?

oh and i'll make it work don't worry.

[aff-man]

it lives mooohahahaha

[placidfemme]

it lives mooohahahaha

Yeah!!

We changed the oil and spark plugs today, hooked in the new battery, and some new petrol (Thanks to TIE) and Vrooooooooooommmmmmm :scooter:

The old oil was green :shutup: but otherwise all is good, didn't need to end up cleaning the carbs...

HUGE thanks to Affman! :rockon: :first:

[placidfemme]

Oh... Affman, when your looking at coming over next, are you gonna bring your welding thingy so we can look at fixing the cracks in the farings... also have you had a look further into the crash knobs and the cowl?

I'm still keen on getting those parts added on before i look at getting the bike painted... let me know :)

I ordered the fairing today, guy said he would be making it this week and it should arrive at my place on Monday afternoon... as for the instruments the auction only closes on thursday, so again they should arrive about Mon/Tue if the guy posts it right away...

Anything else I need to get? Brake fluid? Just let me know

[aff-man]

Oh... Affman, when your looking at coming over next, are you gonna bring your welding thingy so we can look at fixing the cracks in the farings... also have you had a look further into the crash knobs and the cowl?

I'm still keen on getting those parts added on before i look at getting the bike painted... let me know :)

I ordered the fairing today, guy said he would be making it this week and it should arrive at my place on Monday afternoon... as for the instruments the auction only closes on thursday, so again they should arrive about Mon/Tue if the guy posts it right away...

Anything else I need to get? Brake fluid? Just let me know

Go do some work....

Oh and well I could come out this weekend probably but only if there is a bit I need to do.As for crash bungs will have to see where they can be mounted. As for the cowl will need to get some cheap custom wood or something to make a mold of it that we can fibreglass.

[placidfemme]

You proberly won't need to come over this weekend, the fairing and instruments will only arrive next week. All that needs to be done for now is to bolt everything back on, no point putting the side fairings back on until they are fixed, and possibly cut for the crash knobs.

I'll also get a new clutch lever if I remember :) *adds another sticky note to my PC*

Do you think I should get a new lower cowl thing for between the lower farings, or do you think we can fix the cracked one?

Edit: I am working... just not very hard :)

[aff-man]

You proberly won't need to come over this weekend, the fairing and instruments will only arrive next week. All that needs to be done for now is to bolt everything back on, no point putting the side fairings back on until they are fixed, and possibly cut for the crash knobs.

I'll also get a new clutch lever if I remember :) *adds another sticky note to my PC*

Do you think I should get a new lower cowl thing for between the lower farings, or do you think we can fix the cracked one?

Edit: I am working... just not very hard :)

we'll fix it....

Hahahahahaha you gonna be banned again..

[placidfemme]

we'll fix it....

Hahahahahaha you gonna be banned again..

lol not too likely... for a while anyway. We don't have an IT department, and the internet is shared between 5 users, with no log-ons... This new job is a LOT more cruisy then the old one :)

[aff-man]

lol not too likely... for a while anyway. We don't have an IT department, and the internet is shared between 5 users, with no log-ons... This new job is a LOT more cruisy then the old one :)

You been a good girl and doing what I told ya to do??

Oh and I turned the fuel off so you'll need to turn it on when you do it then off again after.

[placidfemme]

yep :) Started her up yesterday and will do it again tomorrow too :)

[placidfemme]

Ok... well just gone and brought a new (well second hand) front sub frame, slightly bent but not broken in two like my one... Also got a new (second hand) bracket for the gear lever and footpeg... and a replacement clutch lever, not in the best condition, but better than the one on the bike...

Front/Top Fairing should arrive on Monday, and hopefully the instruments should arrive next week too...

[crashe]

Its not going to be long before you are back riding again....

[placidfemme]

Its not going to be long before you are back riding again....

Yeah hopefully, given that the bike is running now, and I have most of the parts needed already and the rest pretty much in the post, the bike will be all in one piece and in running order within 3 weeks I'd imagine.

Then I just need to get the special add-ons (Crash knobs and cowl) then get the bike complied, WOF'd and re-registered and we're all good to go... the last thing on the list is a paint job :) So given the amount of the above and what I'm earning right now, It should be road legal and ready to ride in about a month or two

[crashe]

cool look forward to getting out there and riding with you again...

[aff-man]

Shit girl... you have gone all out. If you get those parts by monday I'll come over on tuesday and get her all ready to be vinned. You just need to swing me a text when everything comes in...

Good stuff.

[placidfemme]

Shit girl... you have gone all out. If you get those parts by monday I'll come over on tuesday and get her all ready to be vinned. You just need to swing me a text when everything comes in...

Good stuff.

Kewl... I should have everything by Monday. I've asked that guy on TradeMe to remove my bid, talking to the guys at the wrecking place they advised me not to buy the instruments because they are "A" model ones, and don't work so well with the "C" model, as well as not fitting correctly on the "C" model subframe.

So I'm going in there again on Thurs/Fri to pick up some "C" model instruments. Which works out good because the K's are in the 20,000 range, so I won't need to turn the clock back, and they look better than "A" model ones. Theres just a dent in the thermo instrument, but we can always swap that with my perfect thermo one off the old instruments... or just leave it because it still works... :)

*is getting all excited about riding again... I havn't been on a bike since dec 05* :(

[aff-man]

Can I take it for a blat....

To make sure everything works of course:psst: :devil2::devil2:

[placidfemme]

lol, sweet, if anything happens... I get a Gixxer 600 :)

Um... what about the brakes? We still need to find the leak in the front brakes, fix it, put in more brake fluid or bleed the brakes or whatever order that goes in... let me know what type of fluid to get and how much of it to get... or anything else that we may need to sort that out...

Have you thought more on the crash knobs? And in regards to the cowl... where can I get that special wood or whatever? (I know... it's not needed... but you know me)

[placidfemme]

Ok... The front/top fairing has been delayed until later this week... but I did buy a new set of instruments, and some brake fluid and an engine cover...

Things are looking good :)

[aff-man]

Lets just get the bike legal and on the road... then we can worry about all the fancy bling bits.

[placidfemme]

*pulls a sad face* I like my fancy bling bits :)

[MSTRS]

Don't forget to reinstall the 'white smoke' in the front wheel hub....<_<

[placidfemme]

lol... don't need the white smoke from there anymore... I autosol-ed my header pipes... and I don't think I polished it all in... the headers now smoke when you first start the ZXR up lol... (but they are shiney now :))

[placidfemme]

Well, I don't know if this is a problem or not...

But since the fairings are off the bike and I'm starting it up every second to third day and leaving it to run for about 15 minutes, I've noticed that the fan behaind the radiator doesn't spin...

Is it meant to spin or only when the bike is moving or over heats?

Also: Affman: Seeing as I've got that new engine cover and we may need to change the oil again when putting it on... 2 things:

1. Do you think I should get some type of engine flush? I've been told that I should get one, drain the oil, put the flush stuff in and let it run for about 20 minutes, then drain the flush and put in new oil... What do you think? And if you think its a good idea, any suggestions on what type of flush to get and where can I get it from?

2. If we are going to have to change the oil, should I buy a new oil filter as we didn't change that last time?

[MSTRS]

Fan should come on at a particular temperature. It is electric so needs power to it & the temperature thingamebob (tech. term) to be working.
Start with new oil AND filter, but unless old oil is full of sludge etc don't flush'. You could flush cooling system & refill with correct mix of water/anti-freeze.

[placidfemme]

Fan should come on at a particular temperature. It is electric so needs power to it & the temperature thingamebob (tech. term) to be working.
Start with new oiul AND filter, but unless old oil is full of sludge etc don't flush'. You could flush cooling system & refill with correct mix of water/anti-freeze.

Well, when we first changed the oil, the old oil was green... :no: But we didn't change the oil filter because I didn't think about that lol...

Where could i get anti-freeze or whatever? And if I did get some, where could i dump the liquid I do have? Could it just go down the drain or does it need special treatment or something? (Also does it cost a lot... *is slowly running out of $$)

[Flyingpony]

Where could i get anti-freeze or whatever? And if I did get some, where could i dump the liquid I do have? Could it just go down the drain or does it need special treatment or something? (Also does it cost a lot... *is slowly running out of $$)
You can buy anti-freeze liquid at most auto supply shops (Repco & Supercheap). Your old liquid will need to be disposed of correctly, go ask a garage about pouring your couple litres in their bin (might have to buy the anti-freeze from them though?).

How is Sam and her bike coming along?

All the best with the ZXR250C restoration.

[placidfemme]

How is Sam and her bike coming along?

Sam's bike was a write off too, but at that stage we didn't realise that the bike shop had screwed us both by writing off bikes that both could have been fixed for under $1500. And because we didn't realise that, Sam decided not to keep her wreck...

So for now, Sam doesn't have a bike, she does want to get one in the future, most likely a cruiser of some sort, but that won't be, realisticly (sp) until close to the end of the year...

[aff-man]

Well, I don't know if this is a problem or not...

But since the fairings are off the bike and I'm starting it up every second to third day and leaving it to run for about 15 minutes, I've noticed that the fan behaind the radiator doesn't spin...

Is it meant to spin or only when the bike is moving or over heats?

Also: Affman: Seeing as I've got that new engine cover and we may need to change the oil again when putting it on... 2 things:

1. Do you think I should get some type of engine flush? I've been told that I should get one, drain the oil, put the flush stuff in and let it run for about 20 minutes, then drain the flush and put in new oil... What do you think? And if you think its a good idea, any suggestions on what type of flush to get and where can I get it from?

2. If we are going to have to change the oil, should I buy a new oil filter as we didn't change that last time?

Shit girl... you looking at rebuilding the thing from scratch or what?? Fan will come on but only at like 105 deg or something. Don't worry about the flush thing. and as I said wait till we get it rego's and warrented then we can put the side cover on etc etc cause if we are not really carefull (and depending on how many times the cover has been off) the gasket might need replacing (which if they don't have on could take weeks to get) so don't go buying all these things that the bike DOESN"T NEED. We'll get her on the road then worry about all that stuff else you'll probably run into complications and have to wait longer to ride it.

[placidfemme]

Shit girl... you looking at rebuilding the thing from scratch or what?? Fan will come on but only at like 105 deg or something. Don't worry about the flush thing. and as I said wait till we get it rego's and warrented then we can put the side cover on etc etc cause if we are not really carefull (and depending on how many times the cover has been off) the gasket might need replacing (which if they don't have on could take weeks to get) so don't go buying all these things that the bike DOESN"T NEED. We'll get her on the road then worry about all that stuff else you'll probably run into complications and have to wait longer to ride it.

I've already spoken to the bike shop about the gasget, and he's going to let me know how long that will take... :)

[aff-man]

I've already spoken to the bike shop about the gasget, and he's going to let me know how long that will take... :)

ahhhhhhhhhhhhh.... woman.... a few little scratches and she wants to replace most of the engine. Ok hows about I'll put it all together this weekend for ya and then after that we'll discuss the mods.. (oh and it might pay to find out where the nearest vin station is if they are open on sunday's we might even have you back on the road this weekend)

[placidfemme]

Ok... I'll find out... so what are they called? A vin station?

[aff-man]

Ok... I'll find out... so what are they called? A vin station?

vtnz (vehicle testing new zealand) I think do them... There are only certain places that do the compliance check and revinning. So you'll have to ask.

[crashe]

There is one on the shore.......

Check the white pages...

[placidfemme]

Thanks crashe & Aff-man

I called up 018 and they put me through to VTNZ in Glenfield. VTNZ doesn't do motorcycles (apparantly) and they gave me the number for "On Road Compliance" in Glenfield.

They are only open Mon-Fri from 8.30am to 5pm. The compliance costs $175, and if the bike passes, they can register is on the spot and give me a new number plate for $190. And I can then ride it home...

The guy said I could ride the bike into the testing centre, but risk about $800 in fines if I get caught on a non-WOF'd and non-registered bike that could possibly be un-safe for road riding... He then gave me a tow company's number and they will charge me $60 to tow the bike from Birkenhead to Glenfield ($60 is better than $800 in fines).

So on Saturday we will build the bike back up, and then I'll book the compliance for about Tues/Wed and get that sorted...

*now needs to buy a new helmet*

*is super excited*

And Jono... you need to tell me what you drink or something... I owe you :)

[placidfemme]

ok... Well I've brought an oil filter (for when the engine cover and gasget are changed and new oil put in). Also brought a new clutch lever (the other one i brought was second hand... the new one was only $12).

And... I brought me a new Shark helmet :) yay!

And some anodised blue bolts to replace the gold ones for the fairings... don't tell Jono

[placidfemme]

Ok, Aff-Man came over on Saturday, and we made a bit more progress... Bolted the air filter back in, replaced the clutch lever and tightened the brake connections thingys and topped up the brake fluid (I know... they'll need to be bleed at some point...), we popped the subframe back on, the instruments and spray painted the new top/front fairing black as a temp job until i get the bike painted...

Came up with two new problems...

1. The subframe is bent (which we knew it was, but didn't realise how bad until we came to put the fairing back on... it's about a good 7cm out of place... so will hopefully have that sorted by next week.

2. The new top/front fairing doesn't come with holes for my indicators... so new indicators are required that doesn't need us to cut massive holes in the new fairing... (Have my eye on about 3 different types on tradeMe)

Also didn't put the new engine cover and gasget on the ZXR, need to buy some more oil before I do that...

Otherwise everything else is running smooth :)

[aff-man]

Don't forget to mention the mint spray paint job on the fairing hahahaha.

Yeh well that subframe is well and truely bent. If the guy says he can straighten it though then let him at it. With that much bend the frame is sure to have suffered metal fatigue and so don't like his chances at straightening it without snapping or really weakening it.

But once that is sorted All we need to do is put the fairings back on and sort some indicators out (which should be easy as) and she'll be ready for vinning. A little sad we didn't get it all back together but thems the breaks I suppose.

Keep the other subframe. If the guys snaps it while bending it or whatever then I'll try get the other one welded.
Can you believe he said you have to bring it in on the bike to get it straightened. How the hell is anyone meant to do that except by trailering it in??

[placidfemme]

Don't forget to mention the mint spray paint job on the fairing hahahaha.

Yeh well that subframe is well and truely bent. If the guy says he can straighten it though then let him at it. With that much bend the frame is sure to have suffered metal fatigue and so don't like his chances at straightening it without snapping or really weakening it.

But once that is sorted All we need to do is put the fairings back on and sort some indicators out (which should be easy as) and she'll be ready for vinning. A little sad we didn't get it all back together but thems the breaks I suppose.

Keep the other subframe. If the guys snaps it while bending it or whatever then I'll try get the other one welded.
Can you believe he said you have to bring it in on the bike to get it straightened. How the hell is anyone meant to do that except by trailering it in??

If that guy does come and try to fix the subframe... and it breaks... should they replace it for free... afterall they sold it to me and they tried to fix it?

(Just wants to make sure I have all my bases covered before I sort this out)

p.s. the spray paint job was good :) it does look mint

[aff-man]

If that guy does come and try to fix the subframe... and it breaks... should they replace it for free... afterall they sold it to me and they tried to fix it?

(Just wants to make sure I have all my bases covered before I sort this out)

p.s. the spray paint job was good :) it does look mint

have you given him a call?? would be interested to see what he has to say?

[crashe]

Oh and here I thought it was all going to be back together this past weekend...... Oh well we shall wait patiently for next weekend...

Just whack a hole or two in the fairings to fit the indicators...
no one will even notice....:whistle:




Hey good luck in getting the subframe all sorted out...

[aff-man]

Oh and here I thought it was all going to be back together this past weekend...... Oh well we shall wait patiently for next weekend...


Would have been with time to spare.. placid was just slightly missled as to the extent of the damage of the subframe that she bought. All the parts are there (could get the indicators going even).

[placidfemme]

Oh and here I thought it was all going to be back together this past weekend...... Oh well we shall wait patiently for next weekend...

Just whack a hole or two in the fairings to fit the indicators...
no one will even notice....:whistle:

Hey good luck in getting the subframe all sorted out...

Yeah like Affman said... I didn't realise the subframe was that badly bent, it looked semi-alright until we got it on the bike...

As for the indicators... well the ones I have would require a large hole on either side of the new fairing... the smaller indicators I have, don't draw enough current and so we can't use those ones... but there are some nice ones on TradeMe for about $55 average... So I may just get those as they only require a small hole for the wires to go through... no mess no fuss :)

I just spoke to Andrew from the Wrecking place... he is coming to pick the bike up tonight for $40, he reckons it will only take Rikki (sp) about an hour, or two hours max to fix the subframe, and then they will drop it back off at home... so I think the total bill will be approx $120 at the most... *sighs*

[aff-man]

Yeah like Affman said... I didn't realise the subframe was that badly bent, it looked semi-alright until we got it on the bike...

As for the indicators... well the ones I have would require a large hole on either side of the new fairing... the smaller indicators I have, don't draw enough current and so we can't use those ones... but there are some nice ones on TradeMe for about $55 average... So I may just get those as they only require a small hole for the wires to go through... no mess no fuss :)

I just spoke to Andrew from the Wrecking place... he is coming to pick the bike up tonight for $40, he reckons it will only take Rikki (sp) about an hour, or two hours max to fix the subframe, and then they will drop it back off at home... so I think the total bill will be approx $120 at the most... *sighs*
What the hell they arn't gonna charge you for it are they?? They sold you a something and the guy said they'd fix it for free. Don't let andrew charge you heaps if they already said they would straighten it for free. Now you understand what I was saying.

I think Mt eden may have some for cheaper indicators than that

[placidfemme]

What the hell they arn't gonna charge you for it are they?? They sold you a something and the guy said they'd fix it for free. Don't let andrew charge you heaps if they already said they would straighten it for free. Now you understand what I was saying.

I think Mt eden may have some for cheaper indicators than that

Yep, I see what you mean. I did mention to him that he said the other guy would do it for free, and he continued talking like I hadn't said anything and then rambled on about how he was coming to pick up the bike after hours on his own time yadda yadda... I don't care if I have to pay... at least I get the bike back on the road sooner...

I'll also call Mt Eden and see if Selby can find me a few options for the indicators :)

[aff-man]

Yep, I see what you mean. I did mention to him that he said the other guy would do it for free, and he continued talking like I hadn't said anything and then rambled on about how he was coming to pick up the bike after hours on his own time yadda yadda... I don't care if I have to pay... at least I get the bike back on the road sooner...

I'll also call Mt Eden and see if Selby can find me a few options for the indicators :)

Screw that. He is just trying to run ya over. ASk to talk to the guy you bought it off and explain the situation etc etc etc. It will not take Ricky an hour or 2 to fix believe me so obviously something is dodgy with this situation. As for him picking it up after hours that in itself is bullshit. Mt eden have a ute that they do charge to pick up a bike but it's basically anytime that can be arranged. Again I say talk to the guy you were speaking with and not andrew.

[Potzman]

Hey PF, I have recently been unfortunate enough to do some serious damage to my lovely wee ZXR250 as well. its currently getting assessed at Spectrum for cost to repair although last I talked to him he said it may be a wright-off.

I'm just curious as to how much it has cost you for the replacement parts like top fairing, subframe, engine cover etc and where abouts you have sourced them- just incase i decide to get my bike up and running again like you have, sounds like your doing a great job as well:):) keep it up!

[placidfemme]

Hey PF, I have recently been unfortunate enough to do some serious damage to my lovely wee ZXR250 as well. its currently getting assessed at Spectrum for cost to repair although last I talked to him he said it may be a wright-off.

I'm just curious as to how much it has cost you for the replacement parts like top fairing, subframe, engine cover etc and where abouts you have sourced them- just incase i decide to get my bike up and running again like you have, sounds like your doing a great job as well:):) keep it up!

Hi, sorry to hear about your bin... hopr your didn't hurt yourself :)

OK... Firstly... IF your bike is a write off, when you send in your insurance papers, include a cover letter stating you want first option on getting the bike back if it is a write off. What will happen if you are lucky, you will get the bike back for free... or worst case... pay anywhere between $500 - $1500 to get it back. Also, you could always see what they want as a buy back price and see if anyone on KB (Affman lol) is interested in buying it off you and fixing it themselves...

As for the parts... It really depends on the damage done to your bike... So far this is what I've paid:

From Mt Eden Motorcycles (09 303-1960)
Battery - $59
4L of oil - $40
New Fairing bolts (In anodised colours) - $30
New windscreen anodised bolts - $20
Clutch lever - $12
Engine Cover gasget - $15
Spark plugs (4) - $80

From TradeMe:
Aftermarket blue windscreen - $65 (I've only noticed the seller selling these screens now in clear and yellow).
Engine Cover - $50

From City Motorcycle Wreckers in Grey Lynn (09 376-9260):
Instruments - $150 (they have a good set in stock for $250)
Subframe - $120
Gear foot mount/peg bracket - $60 (There is someone on TradeMe selling these for $65)
Brake Fluid - $14

From Mitre10:
Knead it - $20 (to help with plastic repairs)
Spray paint - $20 (To paint the new fairing black until a real paint job can be afforded)

Also you need to take into consideration the amount of time and effort put into getting all these parts, installing them and making sure they work safely.

Depending on when you crashed your bike, and how long it's been sitting there, ask the bike shop to drain the fuel and oil, so you don't struggle later to get the bike running.

I still need to get some front indicators (about $50).

Then last but not least you need to get the bike legal again...

If you call up your local VTNZ (Vehicle Testing new Zealand) they will advise you of the closest place to you that checks and re-registers bikes.

The compliance test will cost $175 and re-registering will cost $190.

Once the bike is re-registered, then I'd also advise, that if you fixed the bike yourself, send it in for a full service. Then your all set to go :)

Right now thats all I can remember. Good luck and keep us posted on how its going (do a thread like mine or start a blog)

[aff-man]

Don't forget you also need a lacky to put in the wrench time.

[Potzman]

Thanks PF

Only just had accident wed last week so bike still has wof and reg - still waiting on insurance to let me know if it is a wright -off( hopefully not so I can get it all tidied up properly)
Damage done is mainly frontal altho the front wheel/ shocks seem to be fine so it should just be front top fairing, front subframe which i may be able to straighten, headlight, both side fairings have cracks but i could get thos welded, both mirror stems, throttle grip assembly, front brake oil reseviour and left engine cover has a lovely crack as after i was hit bike got pushed over onto left side.
Bike was running mint as before prang( when i picked it up from service at spectrum 1 hour before prang they said it was the best riding 250 they had seen for some time!) so engine should be all good.

How much did you pay for top fairing?

How did you get on with straightening up that front subframe as well?

[Ixion]

If the insurance company write it off, they will deregister it.

[Flyingpony]

If the insurance company write it off, they will deregister it.
Who gets the rego balance value, you or the insurance company?
Be sad if you'd just paid for 12 months, then got it written off, and they kept the coin from the rego reimbursement.

[placidfemme]

Thanks PF

Only just had accident wed last week so bike still has wof and reg - still waiting on insurance to let me know if it is a wright -off( hopefully not so I can get it all tidied up properly)
Damage done is mainly frontal altho the front wheel/ shocks seem to be fine so it should just be front top fairing, front subframe which i may be able to straighten, headlight, both side fairings have cracks but i could get thos welded, both mirror stems, throttle grip assembly, front brake oil reseviour and left engine cover has a lovely crack as after i was hit bike got pushed over onto left side.
Bike was running mint as before prang( when i picked it up from service at spectrum 1 hour before prang they said it was the best riding 250 they had seen for some time!) so engine should be all good.

How much did you pay for top fairing?

How did you get on with straightening up that front subframe as well?

ahh... ok

Well as mentioned above, the top fairing came from Just Fairings in Hamilton (see: www.justfairings.co.nz) It is $350 + $15 postage. That is for the "C" model. The "A" model fairing is $250 + shipping.

As for the subframe, the guys from City Bike Wreckers picked my bike up on Monday night to fix the frame, i'm calling them later to see how they are doing...

If your bike is a write off they will de-register it. And your WOF will be null and void until it is re tested.

[placidfemme]

*has had enough of waiting...* All I wanna do is ride my damn bike :bye:

Just spoke to the bike place... and it was all BAD news :(

The sub-frame will take approx 3 hours to fix... I asked why and its because they have to put the fairings on, check it, take the fairings off, try to fix it and then repeat until perfect..

And they charge $67.50 per hour...

then to make things worse, my right side fork is leaking oil... so the seal needs to be replaced and the oil replaced... and this will take approx another 3 hours work.. So parts for fork thingy $50-$100... plus labour

And whats EVEN worse... my stupid front brake disc's are 3.3mm and 3.2mm the standard for passing WOF/Compliance is 3.5mm. So they both need to be replaced at $400 EACH.

So running on a bare minimum I'm looking at another $1255, and that doesn't include the labour for changing the brake disc's

Proberly a good thing my bike isn't home right now otherwise I'd be kicking the shit out of it for costing me so much...

And then after paying for all that (which I'm not sure how i'm going to do in the first place), I then need the extra $170 for compliance and $190 for registration...

*is seriously not happy now*

[Finn]

Here's an idea for you to see you through until it's fixed...

[placidfemme]

Here's an idea for you to see you through until it's fixed...

That ones too flash for me... I don't think I could handle the raw power... thats a beasty bike

[placidfemme]

*has had enough of waiting...* All I wanna do is ride my damn bike :bye:

Just spoke to the bike place... and it was all BAD news :(

The sub-frame will take approx 3 hours to fix... I asked why and its because they have to put the fairings on, check it, take the fairings off, try to fix it and then repeat until perfect..

And they charge $67.50 per hour...

then to make things worse, my right side fork is leaking oil... so the seal needs to be replaced and the oil replaced... and this will take approx another 3 hours work.. So parts for fork thingy $50-$100... plus labour

And whats EVEN worse... my stupid front brake disc's are 3.3mm and 3.2mm the standard for passing WOF/Compliance is 3.5mm. So they both need to be replaced at $400 EACH.

So running on a bare minimum I'm looking at another $1255, and that doesn't include the labour for changing the brake disc's

Proberly a good thing my bike isn't home right now otherwise I'd be kicking the shit out of it for costing me so much...

And then after paying for all that (which I'm not sure how i'm going to do in the first place), I then need the extra $170 for compliance and $190 for registration...

*is seriously not happy now*

Ok, well I just got a PM saying if I get the brake disc's a certain gentleman (who I won't name until he names himself), can help me, or knows of someone off KB who can help me put them on for free, savings me about 2-3 hours in labour.

Mt Eden Morotcycles are looking into prices for me for the brake disc's and fork seal and oil.

If all works to plan, I'll just need to buy the parts for the forks and brakes and get them done labour charge free (cept for maybe some beer or something :rockon: )

*doesn't feel so bad now*

[placidfemme]

Another update:

Ok, they can't find me any pretty/anodised type disc's... so normal ones it is...

The discs will cost me $389 each, then $30 for the Fork seals (come in packs of 2 - Brand: SSK064), and the oil I need for the ZXR is 15W for $18.95 per litre. And he said I should buy two just incase.

I'm off home now to work out some budget and figure out how I'm going to work this...

[aff-man]

ok first of all. If it takes them three hours to straighten that frame they are doing something seriously fucking wrong. Get the bike home i'll sort most of that shit out for you and I don't charge labour.

The one fork seal did look a bit dodgy and USD forks are quite hard to do. As for the disks it's a fucking piece of piss to put them on. Don't know what they are going on about.

3 hours to straighten the frame. What a fucking joke. Are they gonna sit around for like 2.5 hours looking at it and willing it to be straight......

[crashe]

Question: If the subframe that they sold to Placidfemme is bent.
Then surely she should get her money back and then she could get another one in better condition?????????
They sold her a bent subframe which needed to be fixed.

[placidfemme]

When I brought the subframe, they told me it was bent, and they said to bring it in so they could fix it, no mention of being charged for it... until they picked the bike up...

Apparantly it takes so long because they have to put all the fairings and parts on... check it, take the fairings and bits off... straighten it... put bits and bobs back on... check it... and continue until perfect... I also believe that 3 hours is a bit excessive seeing as i can get my fairings and instruments on and off at least 6 times in that amount of time. But it's a bit late now, I've already agreed for them to fix it, and agreed to paying them for it...

But I've told them to leave the brake disc's and forks, and I'll sort those out.

Mt Eden has the brake discs in stock and are holding them for me, same with the fork seal and oil. but once I've paid for the subframe job I won't be able to buy anything else for about a week or two..

[The Stranger]

Another update:

Ok, they can't find me any pretty/anodised type disc's... so normal ones it is...

The discs will cost me $389 each, then $30 for the Fork seals (come in packs of 2 - Brand: SSK064), and the oil I need for the ZXR is 15W for $18.95 per litre. And he said I should buy two just incase.

I'm off home now to work out some budget and figure out how I'm going to work this...

Found some for $350.00 each and that includes new pads, which they say you should replace when replacing a disk anyway. Would need chasis number and/or year to get correct ones for your model, but they said same price anyway.

You wont need 2 litres of fork oil.
I would have thought 15 weight would be a bit heavy. It would pay to confirm this. You can hopefully get the correct weight from a workshop manual. If you don't have a workshop manual you can probably get one off of the Web. There is a manuals thread on KB somewhere which may help.

[placidfemme]

Found some for $350.00 each and that includes new pads, which they say you should replace when replacing a disk anyway. Would need chasis number and/or year to get correct ones for your model, but they said same price anyway.

You wont need 2 litres of fork oil.
I would have thought 15 weight would be a bit heavy. It would pay to confirm this. You can hopefully get the correct weight from a workshop manual. If you don't have a workshop manual you can probably get one off of the Web. There is a manuals thread on KB somewhere which may help.

If I have to replace the brake pads too that will cost more won't it?

I've also found an Aussie company that does coloured brake disc's (yay!!!! :blip: :yes: ) and coloured sprockets, and the conversion price works out to be approx the same as buying normal parts here in NZ. I've e-mailed them in regards to colours and styles and sizes and model and should get a response soon...

Also the 15W oil is apparantly the one used for the ZXR (according to the guys at Mt Eden). but I will check that again before i buy it :)

[The Stranger]

If I have to replace the brake pads too that will cost more won't it?

I've also found an Aussie company that does coloured brake disc's (yay!!!! :blip: :yes: ) and coloured sprockets, and the conversion price works out to be approx the same as buying normal parts here in NZ. I've e-mailed them in regards to colours and styles and sizes and model and should get a response soon...

Also the 15W oil is apparantly the one used for the ZXR (according to the guys at Mt Eden). but I will check that again before i buy it :)

I am no expert on brakes. I know how to change pads, bleed them and change disks etc. do that not infrequently.
I would have *thought* that if the pads are not very worn and not irregualr in shape you could leave them in with the new disk. But I may be wrong there, hopefully a quick PM to say Motu could clarify that one.

The price I got was from Cycletreads and they supply new pads with the new disk and that is included in the price. I believe that this is a special offer, so may not be available at all times.

As to the oil, it really would pay to double check and be sure of the weight. The X11 used 900ml, the Yamaha about 800ml and the CBR a little over 500ml. You aren't going to need more than 1 litre.

[aff-man]

Yip what CaN said....

Oh and you should have spoken to me before agreeing to pay the bike shop anything. I would have fixed it no worries for ya....

And let m check it for stress fractures when they return the bike cause if it has them then the vibrations of the bike could make it snap and theyfore useless....

Can't believe what they want to charge. Oh and another thing how old was your wof when you crashed?? cause your disks won't go down that munch in say like 2 months or whatever. I'll go have a chat when I take the GF's bike to be looked at.

[placidfemme]

Yip what CaN said....

Oh and you should have spoken to me before agreeing to pay the bike shop anything. I would have fixed it no worries for ya....

And let m check it for stress fractures when they return the bike cause if it has them then the vibrations of the bike could make it snap and theyfore useless....

Can't believe what they want to charge. Oh and another thing how old was your wof when you crashed?? cause your disks won't go down that munch in say like 2 months or whatever. I'll go have a chat when I take the GF's bike to be looked at.

Honestly I don't remember when I got my WOF... or when it expired.

CaN: That disc's and pads deal sounds great, I'd just like to check the prices of the Aussie ones... by the looks of things the disc's from the Aussie company cost NZ$280 each... and I don't mind paying slightly more for just brake pads if I'm getting the disc's I want :)

Affman: The bike is ready to be picked up today, I just have to check my balance and organise the payment... possibly get them to drop the bike back off at home cause I've got no way to get it home... I'll post later and advise on whats happening with that.

[wildcat_lgf]

In regards to the forks...I went to Mt Eden and bought the seals and oil (might have been 5W or 10W I can't remember but definately check it out)...

This was back when I had the ZXR...

They almost scared me into letting them do it - at a large expense. Something about cassette type forks that require bleeding and are not as straightforward as normal spring type forks blah blah blah, very technical USD forks yah-de-dah...

I ignored all advice promising if I screwed it up I'd bring them in to be done properly. Took all the gear home and within an hour had the seals and oil replaced, easy peasy. Just download the ZXR manual (I think its on this site somewhere) and follow the instructions.

[placidfemme]

In regards to the forks...I went to Mt Eden and bought the seals and oil (might have been 5W or 10W I can't remember but definately check it out)...

This was back when I had the ZXR...

They almost scared me into letting them do it - at a large expense. Something about cassette type forks that require bleeding and are not as straightforward as normal spring type forks blah blah blah, very technical USD forks yah-de-dah...

I ignored all advice promising if I screwed it up I'd bring them in to be done properly. Took all the gear home and within an hour had the seals and oil replaced, easy peasy. Just download the ZXR manual (I think its on this site somewhere) and follow the instructions.

Cool thanks :) They also told me that (Well not Mt Eden, but the wreckers)

"better get it done professionally... your friends proberly don't have the right tools, and USD forks are really tricky and it takes about 3 hours... best not to try it yourself..."

[aff-man]

Cool thanks :) They also told me that (Well not Mt Eden, but the wreckers)

"better get it done professionally... your friends proberly don't have the right tools, and USD forks are really tricky and it takes about 3 hours... best not to try it yourself..."

to right...... or more like yeh right. If you download the manual it's a piece of piss. Havn't done it myself cause never needed to but when I do i'd rather spend the cash on some bike stands instead of very expensive mechanics.

[placidfemme]

ahh yes... thats another thing I need... bike stands...

[wildcat_lgf]

... your friends proberly don't have the right tools

they were probably thinking of a spanner :nya: But having said that the only tricky part is getting the top nut off - which isn't tricky at all really, just larger than any spanner I had...thank goodness for a pipe wrench.

Oh, and in the manual where they say you have to have a suction syphon thing to get the right oil level I used a good old fashioned ruler...I was padantic measuring it...but I could afford to be having saved all that money.

[placidfemme]

they were probably thinking of a spanner :nya: But having said that the only tricky part is getting the top nut off - which isn't tricky at all really, just larger than any spanner I had...thank goodness for a pipe wrench.

Oh, and in the manual where they say you have to have a suction syphon thing to get the right oil level I used a good old fashioned ruler...I was padantic measuring it...but I could afford to be having saved all that money.

lol sounds like its going to be fun when we get around to doing this... :blah:

I've got a manual in PDF format on CD that John sent me... just havn't printed it out cause the boss would notice as the printer is on his desk lol... I'll just have the PDF open on the laptop when working on it :)

[The Stranger]

Cool thanks :) They also told me that (Well not Mt Eden, but the wreckers)

"better get it done professionally... your friends proberly don't have the right tools, and USD forks are really tricky and it takes about 3 hours... best not to try it yourself..."

It probably is tricky to them.
Let's face it they are wreckers.

[zeRax]

i need new discs, but meh..

[placidfemme]

Ok, well I got a response from the Aussie company, they can do me coloured floating brake disc's, but I would need to send them the old ones, this is what they said:


I'm sorry to say we can't do your discs as we replace the rotors and not the carriers so you would need to send your discs to us then back to you so frieght would be expensive but if you wish to do it anyway cost is $240 per disc.

So yeah... I will be going with normal disc's :(

But they can do me a coloured sprocket... just not in gold :( so I'll be going with the blue sprocket and gold chain...

Also, CMW returned my bike last night. They fixed the subframe, but when you turn the handlebars something is knocking against something else, but I will have to check that out when I get home as it was dark when they dropped it off...

They also did the plastic welding on the fairings, so now I only need to worry about getting the fairing cowl plastic welded or buy a new one (going to PM John and see if he still has the one he was trying to sell on TM).

They also told me that once i have fixed the bike up I should sell it right away, but couldn't really give me a solid reason why... :wait:

[aff-man]

Cause they are fuckwits. Why would you spend all this cash on the bike only to sell it at the end??

True you will be making money (if you include the insurance payout) but honestly wy would you bother. I'll find out why and stuff so don't worry

[placidfemme]

It's all good, I know I don't know a lot about bikes (Mechanically), but the guys at CMW were nothing but polite and nice to me. They only charged me $275 all up. $80 for transporting the bike ($40 each way). $60 to plastic weld my fairings, and $135 to straighten the subframe.

I know there is no reason to sell the bike, mechanically its fine. the biggest issue right now would be the forks, because if they are bent or anything once they are opened up that could be costly.

But otherwise I'm keeping the ZXR until I get all the bling bits put on (cowl and crash bars... and paint job)

Then i'll decide what to do with it... sell it and buy a 600, or give it to Sam (for a price) and buy a bigger bike for myself... don't know yet

[placidfemme]

To ninja or not to ninja

I was just talking to a few people about getting some decals done for the ZXR once the paint job is done... and on my ZXR it has a big "ZXR" on either side of the tank, and a smaller "ZXR" on either side of the tail end bit...

Now I have 3 options available to me:

1. "Kawasaki" on either side of the tank, and "ZXR" on either side of the tail. Or:
2. "Kawasaki" on either side of the tank and "Ninja" on either side of the tail. Or:
3. Big "ZXR" on either side of the tank, and little "ZXR" on either side of the tail.

I've seen some ZXR's with 'ninja' on them, and I'm not too keen on that, I also like not having the Kawasaki on the tank (because it's big lol).

I know decals need (supposedly) need to be done professionally, and I know a lady who works for a signwriter company, and she can get me the stickers done, and so can my aunt, so it's not going to be overly expensive...

What do you think?

[wildcat_lgf]

To ninja or not to ninja
I know decals need (supposedly) need to be done professionally
What do you think?

At the risk of sounding like a cheap-skate...you can do decals yourself.

I did the ZXR myself...and there were a few of those if you remember.

The key is to wet the sticky/glue side with some soapy water (and the fairings too). That way you can put them on and slide them around a little before being fully committed. Once the water dries they remain stuck and apparantly the water/soap doesn't affect the glue at all. Then you can clear-cote over them if you wish.

Getting all the air bubbles out takes some patience but I found when the decals got warm in the sun most of them shrunk out...you can use a rubber spatula or similar to squeeze any excess water out while you are sticking them on.

[placidfemme]

At the risk of sounding like a cheap-skate...you can do decals yourself.

I did the ZXR myself...and there were a few of those if you remember.

The key is to wet the sticky/glue side with some soapy water (and the fairings too). That way you can put them on and slide them around a little before being fully committed. Once the water dries they remain stuck and apparantly the water/soap doesn't affect the glue at all. Then you can clear-cote over them if you wish.

Getting all the air bubbles out takes some patience but I found when the decals got warm in the sun most of them shrunk out...you can use a rubber spatula or similar to squeeze any excess water out while you are sticking them on.

Kewl thanks, I'll remember that :)

It's going to be a while though, I need to get the bike painted first, but before I get the bike painted I want to get custom crash bars/bungs/knobs put on, which means they would have to cut through some of the fairings... and therefore the paint... so it's a slow process lol...

*is too much of a girl*

Oh, and I checked the bike out to find out what was "catching" when turning the handlebars, and from what I can tell it was/is the speedo cable, for some reason it seems to be shorter and everytime you turn the handlebars, it pops out of place...

[aff-man]

Kewl thanks, I'll remember that :)


Oh, and I checked the bike out to find out what was "catching" when turning the handlebars, and from what I can tell it was/is the speedo cable, for some reason it seems to be shorter and everytime you turn the handlebars, it pops out of place...

Well it was fine when I had it in. maybe they put it in wrong or worse yet stole yours and put a shorter one in. How much yould that suck.. Another thing it is screwed in (i did it myself) so it shouldn't "pop" out of anywhere.

When you want me to finish the bike off?

[placidfemme]

Well it was fine when I had it in. maybe they put it in wrong or worse yet stole yours and put a shorter one in. How much yould that suck.. Another thing it is screwed in (i did it myself) so it shouldn't "pop" out of anywhere.

When you want me to finish the bike off?

It doesn't pop out from where you screw it in to the wheel/brake/thingy... It has a small loop that pops into the front mudguard, when you put the cable through the hoop, it pops back out as soon as you turn the handlebars, and then sits to the side of the brake/thingy where it is screwed in, which makes it catch everytime you turn the handlebars... so it needs to be in the hoop, but keeps popping out because it's too tight or something...

As for finishing off the bike...

CMW put the lower fairings back on, but I'll need to take them off again when I change the engine cover and gasget, which won't be this week I don't think as I need to buy more oil (only have 1.6L left and the oil says 2.6L). Also I still need to buy the new brake disc's and brake pads, A guy is selling the front brake disc's for $300 brand new, and I can get the brake pads from Mt Eden Cycles for $45 each. So right now I'm saving for that (might take about 2-3 weeks).

Once I've brought those I'll then sort out the forks. But I'll have to let you know. This Friday I should recieve 3 lots of commission, so I may be able to buy the disc's this week, and the brake pads next week. And the fork seals and oil the following week.

[crashe]

and so where are all the pictures of this work in process????????

Even shots of you and Aff-man actually working on the bike... :whistle:


:scooter: :scooter: :scooter: :scooter: :scooter:


PS: summer will be here soon....

[placidfemme]

and so where are all the pictures of this work in process????????

Even shots of you and Aff-man actually working on the bike... :whistle:


:scooter: :scooter: :scooter: :scooter: :scooter:


PS: summer will be here soon....

unfortunaltey I don't have a digital camera, also I would like to keep the "un-vailing" of the ZXR until it is 100% complete (lol which at this rate will be in summer)

I'll take some pics of it when it is road legal, and then some more once i'm finished fixing it up completely :)

*will buy a disposable camera this week for that task*

[placidfemme]

:rockon: I found a guy who is selling front brake disc's for the ZXR in the "wave" pattern, and they work out bout $40 cheaper than what the bike shops have to offer... yay! Not the same as coloured brake disc's but just as cool :blip:

[placidfemme]

Ok in regards to the Brake disc's... here is the problem with the "wave" ones:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=30080

So now I have to get normal ones or find something else, and I've been searching online all day and can't find anything other than standard ones :(

[RPM91]

Found this on trademe if this might help. You can pick either from the wave disk or the orginal which you are looking for.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-accessories/Other/auction-58505809.htm

[RPM91]

I also Have repaired my zxr which i no longer have with a m8 before, my damage was pretty much the same but i managed 2 bend my subframe back

[placidfemme]

Found this on trademe if this might help. You can pick either from the wave disk or the orginal which you are looking for.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-accessories/Other/auction-58505809.htm

Kewl thanks, but thats the guy i'm having issues with in regards to his "wave" disc's... they won't pass compliance (apparantly).

As for the ZXR, this weekend I changed all the fairing bolts to blue, but ran out of blue bolts as I didn't take in all the gold bolts to be replaced, still need a few more :)

Also tried to drain the oil so I could replace the oil filter and engine cover and gasget, but I couldn't get the oil bolt off, I didn't have a big enough spanner (Think I needed a 16" or 17" one, and mine stop at 15". So I tried to use one of those spanner/wrenches that are adjustable, and it just damaged the bolt... so this week I'll buy some bigger spanners and try again on the weekend. Also had to walk for about 20 minutes to the closest gas station to get some more gas for the ZXR...

Also spent some time trying to carve a rear seat cowl out of polystyrene (sp) (or as us from Zimbabwe call it... kay-light), and that didn't work too well, the kay-light keep breaking into bits when trying to carve it into shape... might try doing it from paper marshe (sp) and see how that goes...

The front brake is still leaking fluid from near the lever somewhere, so that needs to be looked at again.

[imdying]

Don't worry about it breaking up too much... when it's sort of close to how you want it, just bog over the top... you're making a mold right?

[Ixion]

Use a fine tooth saw, or an old fashioned bread knife to cut polystyrene

[placidfemme]

Thanks imdying and Ixion. Yeah I'm doing a mould. Affman, reckons if I get the mould he can fibreglass it, also I have a friend who works for a fibreglass type company and in her spare time she makes spoilers for cars, and they look really good, a few months back she mentioned if I ever needed anything in fibreglass to give her a call... so I have two options there...

I'll try the old school bread knife, I have enough kay-light left for 2 more attempts and should be getting some more over the course of the week :)

lol if it works out i can make a few and sell them :) haha or keep the design and have my bike as the only one :)

[imdying]

Just remember, doesn't matter how badly you maori up the mold... any technique is fair game :yes: It's just a mold after all :) You'll need to bog the crap out of it so you can sand it to a fine smooth flat surface.... there's no shame in having 20mms of bog instead of 5-10mm :lol: Who's gonna know ;)

[placidfemme]

Just remember, doesn't matter how badly you maori up the mold... any technique is fair game :yes: It's just a mold after all :) You'll need to bog the crap out of it so you can sand it to a fine smooth flat surface.... there's no shame in having 20mms of bog instead of 5-10mm :lol: Who's gonna know ;)

How do I bog it up? I could use "Knead It" which will dry to hard as rock, but would I think I'd then need to use like a whole tube...

[imdying]

Just get yourself a 4 litre tin of 'bog', 'body filler', or something similar. Available from anywhere, Repco, Supercheap, probably the warehouse. Just get the cheapest, you need plenty, and it's not for a permanent job :)

All you do is mix it up, and use a flat blade to wipe it on. Also get some 40grit sandpaper, that'll rip it down flat pretty quick. Once it's close to the shape you want, keep repeating the process but with lighter grade sandpaper. Eventually (after a little primer maybe) you'll have an object that looks just like a seat cowl (buck) that you can take a mold off of.

[placidfemme]

Just get yourself a 4 litre tin of 'bog', 'body filler', or something similar. Available from anywhere, Repco, Supercheap, probably the warehouse. Just get the cheapest, you need plenty, and it's not for a permanent job :)

All you do is mix it up, and use a flat blade to wipe it on. Also get some 40grit sandpaper, that'll rip it down flat pretty quick. Once it's close to the shape you want, keep repeating the process but with lighter grade sandpaper. Eventually (after a little primer maybe) you'll have an object that looks just like a seat cowl (buck) that you can take a mold off of.

Choice thanks :) *adds bog and sandpaper to my ever growing shopping list*

Well, I've also decided that I'm not going to do a half assed job on the ZXR. I'm going to be fixing the bike up as much as I can so that it is the only ZXR in nz with that much "special" touches to it... or as some on KB might say "ghey". But obviously they've never meet me :rockon: so ghey might just be the right word :)

A shitty pillion ZXR seat (for the cowl mould thingy) will cost me about $60 depending on where I'll get it. (Just so I can have the option of pillion seat or cowl without any major pain in the ass swapping around).

A new set of fairing to tank hoses from Japan is $75, however still waiting on a KB member to drop off his old pair...

Also I need a new "Dim" buld for the headlight, or at least thats what I'm hoping, if its not the bulb I may need a whole new headlight: The problem is... Start the bike up, the headlight doesn't turn on until you manually turn it on, but then it is only high beam... turn off high beam and no light at all...

So the list grows and grows... but now that winter is here I'm in no rush to get back on the ZXR :)

[imdying]

Wait a minute... you can buy a pre made cowl for $60? Hell, buy that... the cost of dicking around making one is way way higher than that!!! Even if you need to spend time 'finishing it', it'll still take a lot of friggin about to make one from scratch!

Take the headlight bulbs out and ping them with your finger (don't put your greasy fingers all over the class though, halogen bulbs don't like it, oils from the skin will burn in and bugger it). If the filaments are then broken, it was shagged anyway, and needed replacing.

If it's not that, then you might have a small wiring fault. Wirings even more fun that fibreglass :no:

[placidfemme]

Wait a minute... you can buy a pre made cowl for $60? Hell, buy that... the cost of dicking around making one is way way higher than that!!! Even if you need to spend time 'finishing it', it'll still take a lot of friggin about to make one from scratch!

Take the headlight bulbs out and ping them with your finger (don't put your greasy fingers all over the class though, halogen bulbs don't like it, oils from the skin will burn in and bugger it). If the filaments are then broken, it was shagged anyway, and needed replacing.

If it's not that, then you might have a small wiring fault. Wirings even more fun that fibreglass :no:

Where can I buy a cowl? I've looked around and havn't found anywhere that sells cowl's that fit on a ZXR250. I've also never seen a ZXR250 with a cowl, spent heaps of time online doing searches on Yahoo and Google, for "ZXR250 Cowl" & "ZXR Cowl" and about a hundred other variations of that... still couldn't find anything... if you know where they sell them please let me know :)

As for the bulb... yeah, I should be sending in the ZXR this week to have the fork seals and oil changed (Right fork seal is damaged and leaking oil). When I send it in I might get them to change my oil/engine cover & gasget while it's there and ask them to check out my bulb too... to save me the hassle of doing it...

[imdying]

My mistake, I thought from your previous msg you could get one for $60. Do you mean you'll need to get an old rear seat to butcher for the catch mechanism?

[placidfemme]

My mistake, I thought from your previous msg you could get one for $60.

oh... On the ZXR there is a small fairing (cowl) bit that fits in the middle of the two lower front fairings, it holds the two side fairings together and covers the radiator a little bit. Not an essential part of the bike, infact if you didn't know it was there you wouldn't miss it if it wasn't.

When I was taking my bike off the trailer after picking it up from the evil bike shop, the middle of the bike (the lower side) hit the trailer, therefore resulting in a nice big crack up either side of my side fairings, and a crack right up the middle of that cowl thingy. I've used Knead It to stick the cowl back together, but you can still notice the crack... so yeah, thats the cowl I was talking about lol.


Do you mean you'll need to get an old rear seat to butcher for the catch mechanism?

Yeah, I have three options in regards to the rear seat cowl.

1. Make a cowl that "slips" on, or partially on the normal rear seat.
2. Butcher my rear seat and have just a cowl (not practical when coming to re-sale of the bike)
3. Have a seperate rear seat and seperate cowl.

Affman said the "Slip On" idea would be the best, howeverm with the padding on the seat, it means chances are the cowl will stick out a little more than I want... I'd rather have two seperate ones :)

[imdying]

Another option, how about getting a piece race tail section (cowl and both sides in one) and modifying that to fit? Can always put the std parts on for resale later :) That's would be easiest, you don't even need to get a ZXR250 one... I imagine with the mount of ZXR400s that were/are racebikes, you should be able to get a ZXR400 one somewhere?

/edit: My RZ500 had a slip on one (factory), but not sure that it would like quite right on something with the shape of a ZXR250


Another suggestion, get your old rear seat recovered to match the body work. A lady on this site had her father make up quite a trick looking seat, he would defnitely have the talents to recover your rear seat to match so it looked great :)

[placidfemme]

Another option, how about getting a piece race tail section (cowl and both sides in one) and modifying that to fit? Can always put the std parts on for resale later :) That's would be easiest, you don't even need to get a ZXR250 one... I imagine with the mount of ZXR400s that were/are racebikes, you should be able to get a ZXR400 one somewhere?

/edit: My RZ500 had a slip on one (factory), but not sure that it would like quite right on something with the shape of a ZXR250

Thats a good idea, it's just a matter of finding someone with a tail section for a ZXR400 that would be willing to come over and see if it fits... the 400's are only slightly bigger (size wise) than the 250 so that might just work :)



Another suggestion, get your old rear seat recovered to match the body work. A lady on this site had her father make up quite a trick looking seat, he would defnitely have the talents to recover your rear seat to match so it looked great :)

Yeah I saw that, and I do have that in mind. but right now i'm not sure what the decals are going to be on the bike when it's painted. I thought of just black, with blue anodised nuts/bolts, rear sprocket, handlegrips, screen, footpegs e.t.c and only have a big "ZXR" in blue on the tank, and a little "ZXR" on the tail fairing. I don't want any "250" decals on the bike at all.

I may (or may not) get blue flame decals. In which case the seat would be black with blue flames that match the decals... but thats up in the air right now...

In a nut shell here is the work layout:

1. Get the bike road legal
2. Get the cowl designed and made
3. Get custom made crash bars/knobs for the ZXR (again they don't make these for 250's, so I would need to get it done professionally as they would have to cut through my fairings and weld the joints thingys to the frame... wouldn't wanna screw that up lol)
4. Get the bike painted (all the fairings, the cowl and the tank)
5. Finish off pretty bling bling bits

Then decide whether to keep it, or sell it, or give it to my partner...

I know I'm going to end up spending a shit load getting the ZXR done up, however, I got the bike back for free after crashing it, so I can spend up to $4500 on it without really making a loss...

[placidfemme]

I just found a pic of a ZXR250 with a cowl... yay, now to get mine sorted

[Karma]

You need one of these...

As far as I'm aware the 250 and 400 are almost identical on the rear. In the picture you can see that the entire rear fairing has been replaced.

I know you can get these from places in the UK, but wouldn't know how to get them from NZ

[imdying]

Oh, that's horn, that is :drool:

[placidfemme]

That looks pretty sweet... a little squarish at the back but still in the area of what I'm looking for...

*spends more time searching the net than actually working* lol

[imdying]

*spends more time searching the net than actually working* lolWelcome to the club.... ;)

[Fisherman]

If you are still making your own mould (actualy a plug to make a mould ?) for your pillion seat then i though that i would warn you that if you are using polysterene ( the white expanded bead ) that bog, primer and fiberglass will eat that stuff. You really need to use urethane foam which is yellow. Its got tiny bubbles and is all even so is much, much easier to use. You can make a real rough sort of shape using cardboard and tape and fill it with the gorilla brand expanding foam for filling gaps in houses. You want to make it too big and cut it down with a hand saw then just sand it back with some 40 grit.

I have done some car bumpers and it is alot of work so be prepared but well worth it.

[placidfemme]

If you are still making your own mould (actualy a plug to make a mould ?) for your pillion seat then i though that i would warn you that if you are using polysterene ( the white expanded bead ) that bog, primer and fiberglass will eat that stuff. You really need to use urethane foam which is yellow. Its got tiny bubbles and is all even so is much, much easier to use. You can make a real rough sort of shape using cardboard and tape and fill it with the gorilla brand expanding foam for filling gaps in houses. You want to make it too big and cut it down with a hand saw then just sand it back with some 40 grit.

I have done some car bumpers and it is alot of work so be prepared but well worth it.

Thanks for the advise, I was thinking about it last night and decided that I'm going to try a slightley different method.

I'm going to buy (now what do you NZer's call it....) playdough... or putty, or whatever, and make the mould with the rear seat on the bike, so I can get the exact look I'm looking for, if I screw it up I can just mush the play dough back together and try again, nothing lost... Once the design is finalized and I've got it right, then I'll cover the playdough with something harder or more solid and use that as the mould... sounds like a lot less work and a lot cheaper, with the same result :)

Going into the bike shop this afternoon to get some more blue anodised bolts, book the bike in for the fork seal replacement, and check what aftermarket rear sets they have in stock and see if any will fit on the ZXR (I've got my mounting bracket with me so I can cheeck to see if they are the same distance apart... of course I won't be buying them today, but if i know what price range I'm looking at then I can make a plan towards it :) (and if i can't find any rear sets that fit the ZXR then I can always just get anodised footpegs)

Also looking at some anosided covers for the brake fluid containers, and possibly also the oil cap screw thing... however I've got an aftermarket overflow pipe coming out of my oil cap (I think that was installed for racing... I think my bike was raced in Japan... why else would it have so many mod's), so if I get a anodised oil cap then i'll have to remove my overflow pipe... which I actually like...

So I'll be at the bike shop for about 2 hours lol

[crashe]

Which bike shop?
What time?

Im in the city today, would be great to catch up...
Dependant upon our two schedules that is...:whistle:

[placidfemme]

Which bike shop?
What time?

Im in the city today, would be great to catch up...
Dependant upon our two schedules that is...:whistle:

Mt Eden. Not too sure of the time... Everyone at work is finishing at 1pm today (yay! :doobey: ) and Sam wants me to go and meet the freaks at her work *sigh* so if I can get out of that (lol and watch me I will :blip: ) I should be up at the shop by about 2.30pm-ish

I'll proberly be standing by the counter sifting through a huge box of anodised blue bolts...

[crashe]

Txt me.... you got my number.....



Righto off to get ready to go to the movies (11am movie start...)
I know its such a hard life.... :whistle:

[aff-man]

hmmm I might pop in around that time if ya want??

Gotta go into colemans but can stop in at mt eden.

Swing me a text.

[placidfemme]

Kewl, but the situation has semi-changed... I was meant to finish early today because we usually hold seminars on Wednesday nights, but our seminar tonight has been cancelled so I won't be leaving work until about 3pm now. So I'll get to the bike shop at about 3.30pm

[placidfemme]

Ok well got my blue anodised bolts yesterday as I didn't get enough the first time I went to get some...

Also checked the ZXR250 brackets against the ZXR400, and they are slightly smaller, so a ZXR400 rearset won't fit a ZXR250. No problem though, I've found a place that will custom build me a anodised blue (or gold... havn't decided yet) fully adjustable rearset for the ZXR. A bit pricy but its the only option I can find...

Just waiting to find out what I'm getting paid today, if I get enough I'll be sending in the ZXR to get the fork seals and oil replaced, will also get them to check my headlight (as mentioned before... no low beam, just high beam) and also to check my front break as it is still leaking.

I've also got a number for a guy that checks pipes and does servicing and cleaning for them, as when we got the ZXR started and we were revving the bike a black seal (rubber thingy) flew out the exhaust. The pipe still sounds the same, but still want to get it checked out. Will also see if that guy can polish up my header pipes while he's at it...

But one thing at a time :)

[phantom]

Blimey this is going to be a pretty special piece of kit when its finished. It'll probably end up in Te Papa alongside that other pink and purple bike they have there. Good on yah

[placidfemme]

Blimey this is going to be a pretty special piece of kit when its finished. It'll probably end up in Te Papa alongside that other pink and purple bike they have there. Good on yah

lol but it won't be as fast as the pink/purple one :(

Yeah it going to be a bit of a project, but as mentioned before I got the bike back for free, so I can spend the value of the bike on the bike building it up and not really make a loss. Also being a fan of the ZXR and pretty bling bling looking objects, I think it would be a cool project.

Plus, the more i do it up, the more the selling price will be (not something stupid like anything over $6K) but it will help me fund my 600 :) lol which will proberly turn into a project bike too, but my 600 will have 10 times more work and effort put into it as it will be the bike i'll be riding for a few years to come... and I like it when people personalize thier bikes... as long as I'm happy with the finished project I don't mind the $$ spent on it

[aff-man]

lol but it won't be as fast as the pink/purple one :(

Yeah it going to be a bit of a project, but as mentioned before I got the bike back for free, so I can spend the value of the bike on the bike building it up and not really make a loss. Also being a fan of the ZXR and pretty bling bling looking objects, I think it would be a cool project.

Plus, the more i do it up, the more the selling price will be (not something stupid like anything over $6K) but it will help me fund my 600 :) lol which will proberly turn into a project bike too, but my 600 will have 10 times more work and effort put into it as it will be the bike i'll be riding for a few years to come... and I like it when people personalize thier bikes... as long as I'm happy with the finished project I don't mind the $$ spent on it

girls.... sheeesh.


And to think I wouldv'e got it running and probably street fightered and back on the road in a month.... hahahha

[placidfemme]

yeah but it wouldn't be as purrrdyyyyyyyy

[aff-man]

yeah but it wouldn't be as purrrdyyyyyyyy
Wanna bet??

[placidfemme]

lol and how you gonna back you bet up to prove it?

[aff-man]

lol and how you gonna back you bet up to prove it?

You could always write the zxr off again... and this time i'll buy it:nya: :nya:

[placidfemme]

lol :) by the way how is your girlfriends bike coming along?

[placidfemme]

ZXR Update: Ok, well the bike is being picked up on Saturday to have the fork seals and oil replaced. I still couldn't get the oil drain bolt out, so they will drain the oil, change the oil filter and engine cover and gasget while they have the bike (I'll only be paying for labour for the oil parts as I will be supplying the parts to them). They will also check out the headlight, and the front brake.

So if all goes well and I get paid enough this week I'll have the bike back hby next Tuesday I assume.

Once all that is done, then I'll just need to start saving for the brake dics's. Once I've got those then I get the bike Complied and registered... then worry about all the other cosmetic bits :)

[aff-man]

lol :) by the way how is your girlfriends bike coming along?

It's fine. she is gonna wait till she has a licence to ride it though cause then it'll be insured:yes:

[unrealone]

Could be slightly off topic, but I'm trying to find a nice performance exhaust system for my ZXR250A (C Model Engine). I like the Carbon Fiber look.

Am also in the market for a nice tinted front screen. If someone could point me in the right direction that'd be most appreciated.

[placidfemme]

Could be slightly off topic, but I'm trying to find a nice performance exhaust system for my ZXR250A (C Model Engine). I like the Carbon Fiber look.

Am also in the market for a nice tinted front screen. If someone could point me in the right direction that'd be most appreciated.

Well... as for the exhaust, I'd suggest speaking to a bike shop and seeing what is compatible with your bike, then shop around a few bike shops and on Trade Me until you find one for the right price...

As for the tinited screens, there is a guy selling ZXR250A Screens on TradeMe... just type in the search "ZXR" and it'll poop up...


ZXR Update Ok, well the guys from the bike shop didn't come over on Saturday to pick the bike up... They are going to pick the bike up today...

[placidfemme]

ZXR Update Ok, well they came to pick the bike up last night. So I should hear by the end of today what the qoute will be to do the fork seals and oil, change the oil, oil filter and engine cover/gasget.

They will also be checking the headlight and front brake. They are also going to do a qoute for me on getting crash bars/bungs, frame slider, whatever its called.

Hopefully its not too expensive :)

[placidfemme]

Update

Ok well the fork seals and oil have been replaced.

The leaking front brake has been fixed :)

The oil, oil filter and engine cover have been replaced.

Now I'm just saving for the brake disc's :)

[aff-man]

Update

Ok well the fork seals and oil have been replaced.

The leaking front brake has been fixed :)

The oil, oil filter and engine cover have been replaced.

Now I'm just saving for the brake disc's :)

What was wrong with the leaking brakes??
Gonna be summer before it's ready?

[placidfemme]

What was wrong with the leaking brakes??
Gonna be summer before it's ready?

Just a loose bolt or something just as simple...

lol more than likely will be summer before she is done. As much as I'm dying to be back on two wheels, I don't mind waiting a little longer...

Still trying to save the $800 for new disc's & pads...

Flush mount indicators off TradeMe shouldn't be more than $60.

Then she is ready for the compliance and Rego test (another $400-ish)

Sam and I are also trying to save to go to the UK in a year, so my spare money is split in two and half goes into savings and the other half on the bike... which slows the whole process down, but thats ok :)

(Is kinda hoping to fix it up before November so Sam and I can get our full licenses on it, then sell it and buy me a 600 :))

[Madmax]

I have a ZXR750J2 that needs a good home
needs new clutch plates, one fork seal
new chain and some other stuff!
but the engine has been blue printed/
raced and hauls ass
it has a few cracks in the plastic
(it has served me well just need the room now
so i can finish my H1 tripple again)
:yes:

[placidfemme]

I have a ZXR750J2 that needs a good home
needs new clutch plates, one fork seal
new chain and some other stuff!
but the engine has been blue printed/
raced and hauls ass
it has a few cracks in the plastic
(it has served me well just need the room now
so i can finish my H1 tripple again)
:yes:

If you post it up in Online Trading I'm sure someone will be keen to take it on as a project bike :)

[Madmax]

just thought you may like it cheaper than a 600
and you seem to be good at the project bikes
(If not ill just keep it i still have some pins and
shit in me from this bike,but still love it to bits)
:innocent:

[aff-man]

just thought you may like it cheaper than a 600
and you seem to be good at the project bikes
(If not ill just keep it i still have some pins and
shit in me from this bike,but still love it to bits)
:innocent:

Hahahahahaha she is good at getty lacky's to work on her bikes for her. hahahah.

How much for the 750?

[Brett]

When that bike is ready PF, we should get a group of us ZXR's together and go out for a bit of a celebratory ride. Hopefully i can have my other bike up and running also!

[Brett]

Aff-man - was that you i was following the other day up Pak highway? I am sure there can only be one helmet that yellow out this way! If it was you, you pulled outta Mobil the same time I pulled outa BP.
note* BP fuel is utter crap.

[placidfemme]

just thought you may like it cheaper than a 600
and you seem to be good at the project bikes
(If not ill just keep it i still have some pins and
shit in me from this bike,but still love it to bits)
:innocent:

oh I missed your hint lol

Thanks for the offer but I've heard those 750's are hard to stunt (wants to get into stunting when I get my full)


Hahahahahaha she is good at getty lacky's to work on her bikes for her. hahahah.

I don't ask they offer... there is a difference


When that bike is ready PF, we should get a group of us ZXR's together and go out for a bit of a celebratory ride. Hopefully i can have my other bike up and running also!

Yeah sounds like a good idea... but then all the other 250 riders might feel left out cause thier bikes are cuck (p/t).

[placidfemme]

ok... Got the indicators for the ZXR on Friday (went for the carbon fibre ones)

The ZXR is getting new brake discs and pads this week along with a small issues with the headlight being fixed. Should go in for Compliance and Rego by Wed/Thurs and if all goes well I should be able to ride it home on Friday...

Also waiting on a couple of quotes for a paint job... so if I get it painted it may take a week or two longer until I get it back...

*is so excited*

[R6_kid]

so how much has it cost you so far to get it back to road readiness? And how much did you pay for it originally?

[placidfemme]

so how much has it cost you so far to get it back to road readiness? And how much did you pay for it originally?

I paid $5000 for it originally (with all the mods on it already)

Got it back from the insurance co for free... plus my insurance payout of $5500.

In total I've spent approx (including whats been done to it at the moment):

New Aftermarket Blue Tinited Widscreen: $65
Windscreen Bolt kit in Anodised Blue: $20 not needed... just for bling factor
New Spark Plugs: $80
New Battery: $50
Clutch Adjuster Screw: $20
New top/front Fairing: $350
Subframe: $120
Instruments: $150
New Clutch lever: $15
Gear bracket/mount thingy: $60
New Engine Cover thingy: $40 not needed... just for bling factor
Engine cover Gasget: $15
Anodised blue fairing bolts: $30 not needed... just for bling factor
Carbon Fibre indicators: $60
New Fork seals and fork oil - $300 (approx inc labour)

^^ work done so far
Total: $1375

Work left to be paid for:

Brake Discs & Pads: $800
Compliance & Rego: $450-ish

Total so far: $2625

Additional Add-ons

Insurance: $629
Paint Job: $600 not needed... just for bling factor

Total cost of repairs: $3854

Note: These are the things I can remember, I may have missed some things out, but I don't think so

~~~~~~~

So all up the repairs of the bike, getting it road legal and looking pretty again comes $1000+ under budget :)

I've decided that due to me being able to get my Full License in November, I won't be blinging the ZXR up, I'm saving my money and ideas to bling up my 600 instead :)

[Animal]

G'day Placidfemme,

Where did you buy the brake discs?

[placidfemme]

G'day Placidfemme,

Where did you buy the brake discs?

Mt Eden Motorcycles in Auckland. Just standard discs. I was going to get some "wave" discs off trademe, but decided to save the bling bits for the next bike :)

[Flyingpony]

So when you get your 600, you'll be passing on your ZXR to Sam?
Or does Sam have other ideas?

[placidfemme]

So when you get your 600, you'll be passing on your ZXR to Sam?
Or does Sam have other ideas?

haha Sam wishes :) In all honesty, i'd love to give her my ZXR when I upgrade. But unfortunatley, I need to sell on money to help fund the 600. Once the ZXR is fixed I'm hoping to get about $5000+ for it. I know its been written off, but that was not justifiable given the small amount of damage.

You take off the stuff like, brake discs (normal wear and tear), oil, spark plugs, paint job, insurance, aftermarket bolts n stuff... and really the repairs only come to about $1500, and ALL of it is cosmetic.

Also with the aftermarket parts on the ZXR like full pipe and header system, quarter turn throttle, braided brake lines, rev limiter etc I'm really hoping to get closer to $6K for it. Which means I should only have to save another $2-3K for my 600...

At the moment Sam is saving for a cage, she'd love a bike, but she already got one for free from me, but as mentioned this time I need it to get my bigger bike :)

lol shes already hassling me about it and nagging to take it for rides when I get it back :)

[The Pastor]

Its good to see that your project is coming under/on budget! Nice work.

[placidfemme]

Its good to see that your project is coming under/on budget! Nice work.

cheers :)

I just can't wait to be back on two wheels... its been 10 months and 2 days :weep:

I was meant to be getting the ZXR back on Friday. But apparantly the mechanic I'm using can't source any brake discs in Auckland or whatever, so he has had to order them from overseas. He said they should arrive late next week or early the week after... so more waiting now...

*got all hyped about going for a ride this weekend*

[aff-man]

cheers :)

I just can't wait to be back on two wheels... its been 10 months and 2 days :weep:

I was meant to be getting the ZXR back on Friday. But apparantly the mechanic I'm using can't source any brake discs in Auckland or whatever, so he has had to order them from overseas. He said they should arrive late next week or early the week after... so more waiting now...

*got all hyped about going for a ride this weekend*

long time coming.

[placidfemme]

long time coming.

lol I know...

[SuperDave]

Glad to hear you arn't sourcing your discs from that wanker down in Waihi.

Also good to hear that the ZXR is almost about finished, would be good to see what it looks like once it's all done. A gotta disagree with you saying a new paintjob is merely for bling, I guarantee that a decent paint job will help so much when it comes to selling it. People really go for appearance and take that as a reflection of what the rest of the bike is like. Most, especially new comers.

I'm curious, what help/advantage does that quater turn throttle serve?

[placidfemme]

I'm curious, what help/advantage does that quater turn throttle serve?

Um... Just a quicker take off and more sensitive control I guess... I'm not too sure to be honest. It is easier on the wrist too when on long rides, you don't have to twist your wrist so far to get the bike moving...

[placidfemme]

Ok so here are the pics of the ZXR all road legal.

Still need to do a few things and get it painted... Not looking too bad... a bit on the rangi side but hey...

[placidfemme]

And this.....

Need to polish up my headers... and find a screw/bolt to hold that cowl in place... didn't notice it was missing until this morning...

[LilSel]

Yay!!! :wari: :banana: :wari: :banana:

Wanna go for a lunchtime blat? haha

[placidfemme]

Yay!!! :wari: :banana: :wari: :banana:

Wanna go for a lunchtime blat? haha

oh oh so tempting... the boss is on his HArley today :)

If we go where do you wanna go?

[LilSel]

oh oh so tempting... the boss is on his HArley today :)

If we go where do you wanna go?

Wherever lol... could meet ya somewhere cool.... then I can have a perve at you r bike :laugh:

[placidfemme]

Wherever lol... could meet ya somewhere cool.... then I can have a perve at you r bike :laugh:

How long is your lunch break? And when?

The boss is out on his bike, and I'd need to catch his when he's not it to ask if I can pop out for an hour or so... hehe I'll send you a message on MSN

[placidfemme]

ZXR parts arn't cheap aye... Just called up for a quote on the ZXR hoses and they are $65 EACH... what a rip off... so I have ordered one lol

[aff-man]

ZXR parts arn't cheap aye... Just called up for a quote on the ZXR hoses and they are $65 EACH... what a rip off... so I have ordered one lol

Finally!!!!!

I see you still have my intermediate paint job on the top fairing. Oh and the hoses can be bought from somewhere else. Just can't recall where.

[placidfemme]

Finally!!!!!

I see you still have my intermediate paint job on the top fairing. Oh and the hoses can be bought from somewhere else. Just can't recall where.

lol yeah... saving now for the paint job... (cheapest quote so far is $700 one colour). Once I've got the $$ saved I'll be doing the prep (sanding) work myself... and then just need some plastic welding done... (was done at the bike shop... but its a shitty job)... then she's all good to sell...

Where else can I buy the hoses?

I'm thinking of dropping in at Payless Plastics or something and maybe making my own...

Also got a quote for the left side foot bracket... $147 just for the bracket...

*sigh*

[jade]

700 bucks for one colour is fucking excessive...
id offer to do it but im currently painting my bike... coming up glam..
maybe flick crazefox a pm - I reckon he'd do it for half that

[placidfemme]

700 bucks for one colour is fucking excessive...
id offer to do it but im currently painting my bike... coming up glam..
maybe flick crazefox a pm - I reckon he'd do it for half that

I've been contact with crazefox... he reckons $500 for one colour... but then I have to prep the parts myself and then send them (or the whole bike) down to wellington)...

It'd be a lot easier if I had someone to do it in Auckland... Still potting arounf with some options...

[Suney]

I think I might have a grey right hand hose at home in whangarei, im in auckland atm and won't be home til mid november tho

[placidfemme]

I think I might have a grey right hand hose at home in whangarei, im in auckland atm and won't be home til mid november tho


Thanks for that... I've ordered a new one from the bike shop... just to see what they look like... if its what I think then I should be fine, otherwise I'll send you a PM and maybe we can work something out... Sams folks live up that way... they could pick it up maybe and send it down... Thanks again