fzr400 exup

[merv]

You getting there then mate?

She'll be a minter at next year's classic show then?

[Str8 Jacket]

Front spocket is kinda OK but might whack in a new one after I clean it up in there (bleugh)

Fuck, that was one of the things I had to replace immeadiately on the bike when I got it! Its done about 7000 k's...

[xwhatsit]

OK - engines ready to drop out.....

Fark - funny the things you find eh? A melted end of a mechanical pencil under the carbs and half a hundred weight of rocks and assorted road munt everywhere. Gets flicked around summat wicked.

Carb rubbers were not seated correctly and the choke slide guides were not in their recievers - 1 is missing.

All cables are OK but a tad dry.

Front spocket is kinda OK but might whack in a new one after I clean it up in there (bleugh)

Lol! Very funny. Fair few rocks and assorted gravel dropped out when I dropped the engine out of my bike, no mechanical pencils, but there was a piece of one of those tickets they stick on your luggage at the airport, I think.

[Paul in NZ]

Fuck, that was one of the things I had to replace immeadiately on the bike when I got it! Its done about 7000 k's...

Sorry - it was late when I posted that.....

Replaced 7,000km ago? I'll take another look but frankly it's hard to tell because there is a lifetime of grease and crud in there and a lot of impact rust. If it was replaced I'd have thought a smear of lithium grease would have been appropriate but then again - I don't charge myself by the hour or have customers to satisfy.

The clutch operation mechanisim is in there as well and it was dry, rusty and had a bunch of rocks around it. As a non expert I'd guess there was waaaay more than 7000km of crud behind the cover.

Not that it matters - it will all get a good clean and lube this weekend and once the engine is out the real investigation will begin!

Paul N

ps - the FZR chappies tell me these things are often difficult to start and the choke cct is shonky.

[Paul in NZ]

Lol! Very funny. Fair few rocks and assorted gravel dropped out when I dropped the engine out of my bike, no mechanical pencils, but there was a piece of one of those tickets they stick on your luggage at the airport, I think.

I've found odder things - dead animals, bits of birds (all nicely toasted).

[Paul in NZ]

You getting there then mate?

She'll be a minter at next year's classic show then?

I admit that I'm having to strongly resist the temptation to polish and paint etc... This is a functional rebuild on a tight budget Merv - cosmetics are acceptable so it's a wash etc.

Signs are encouraging thus far - looks like it will come out a nice bike for someone....

[steved]

Signs are encouraging thus far - looks like it will come out a nice bike for someone....

After all this work and love, you won't be keeping it for yourself?

[Paul in NZ]

After all this work and love, you won't be keeping it for yourself?

Good point! I get far too involved in these 'projects' but remember I've never seen this bike run and never ridden it so not much emotional attachment thus far. The reason for taking the project on was quite specific and my intention is to stay true to that aim.

In the main, I hope this is a learning exercise for myself (and others if they want) because I'm far too mired in my 'comfortable' past and mr brain needs the exercise. Thus far I've learnt a bit, been touched by the help I've had from a couple of members and been reassured the world still has decent people willing to help out where they can with little in it for them.

Positive outcomes all ready and more to come!

Paul N

[Paul in NZ]

Well - more progress today despite feeling slightly less than spectacular... D'oh! I'd forgotten about hangovers...

Working without a stand I found it easier to lift the bike up and support it on a pile of blocks of wood. Remove the sub frames - bolts etc and then lift the bike off the engine.

Anyway - engines on the floor and a quick check shows the valve clearances are OK so it's either a burnt / mushroomed valve or a piston. Next job is to CLEAN everything up and rip the head off...

[Colapop]

Drink plenty of water...

[Paul in NZ]

Drink plenty of water...

You are a font of knowledge Col

[Colapop]

Ever here to help sir.

So what did you get done today??

[crashe]

Paul - good to see progress is being made......

You will have her up and running quick smart at this rate.

[Paul in NZ]

Ever here to help sir.

So what did you get done today??

Gave the chassis a good wash and degrease - motor tomorrow but I didn't have too much time - I went for a spin on the Triumph to visit a mate, came back over the hill, dodged all the rain and generally had a ball...

Currently reading the manual and going oooohhhh!

[scracha]

Good point! I get far too involved in these 'projects' but remember I've never seen this bike run and never ridden it so not much emotional attachment thus far. The reason for taking the project on was quite specific and my intention is to stay true to that aim.

You can get emotionally attached to mine if you like...it's running like $hit.