Author Topic: Winter Project (Read 6905 times)

adeejaysdelight · « **on:** 18 December 2013, 04:52:20 pm »

Hi Guys,

I bought this yesterday as a wee project to work on over those long winter nights. It has 21,000 miles, some decent mods (braided hoses, tail tidy, K & N filter) and some no so decent (stickers, shitty mini indicators).

My plan is to do all of the work myself as nothing to technical is required. It needs a new sprocket cover, a full service, fluid change, callipers cleaned up and a deep valet.

It is going to be more labour intensive than anything, but it keeps me busy

HarryHornby · « **Reply #1 on:** 18 December 2013, 04:56:30 pm »

I'm seriously considering a Thundercat, I think I looked at this one, where did you get it?

noggythenog · « **Reply #2 on:** 18 December 2013, 05:08:15 pm »

Nice on adee

Always liked thundercats, in hindsight it would have suited me more than a fzer.

Not many thundercats left either.

I do remember they have a weakness in the gearbox but cant remember the details, it was discussed on here in the last year.

Maybe punkstig's your man in the know as he had a couple & used as courier.

But he set fire to his one!

adeejaysdelight · « **Reply #3 on:** 18 December 2013, 05:20:08 pm »

Harry, I got it in Scotland, West coast.

Nogg, the problem gearbox is 3rd and 4th gear as far as I have read. This one is sound. No clunks, slippage or drive problems at all. Mechanically it is sound, it just needs a bit of TLC.

When I bought my Fazer it was a bit of a dog. Now it is near mint. I won't be spending 2 years doing this one up though. A couple of month of elbow grease and I should be set for spring.

wezdavo · « **Reply #4 on:** 18 December 2013, 05:21:42 pm »

That's a Thunderace not a Thundercat isn't it

slimwilly · « **Reply #5 on:** 18 December 2013, 05:29:43 pm »

Ace being the 1000cc, Cat is 600cc,,,so with Exup sticker on the side and the 1000 uses an exup.it may be.Unless someone bought a sticker

wezdavo · « **Reply #6 on:** 18 December 2013, 05:34:32 pm »

^^^And fairing, swingarm, seat, rear caliper and by the looks of it engine..

noggythenog · « **Reply #7 on:** 18 December 2013, 05:45:15 pm »

My bad

It is an ace

adeejaysdelight · « **Reply #8 on:** 18 December 2013, 06:38:13 pm »

It is an ace right enough.

dBfazer600 · « **Reply #9 on:** 18 December 2013, 06:50:53 pm »

Looks stunning mate

Enjoy your nights in the man cave where we all like to dwell when not out and about on our steeds.

Daz

stevierst · « **Reply #10 on:** 18 December 2013, 07:05:06 pm »

I'm currently looking for a T'cat or Fazer to swap for my Bandit.

I bet you got it cheap

adeejaysdelight · « **Reply #11 on:** 18 December 2013, 07:51:33 pm »

Just looking through the snips there and I found this Thundercat, so as a couple of you are currently looking -

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/yamaha-thundercat/1042452763#photo-content

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #12 on:** 18 December 2013, 08:25:44 pm »

An excellent choice Adee.

I rather think these are like the gen 1 thou in that they were not really appreciated as much as they deserved when they came out, as other bikes kind of eclipsed them. But I think people have really realised since how good they are. The value of well kept ones is likely to increase over further time I think, much like the FZR1000 from which they came.

adeejaysdelight · « **Reply #13 on:** 14 February 2014, 06:30:05 pm »

I thought I would update y'all as to my progress. I have been toiling away in my garage for a while now and the Ace is lookin... Ace (sorry). I have done quite a bit to her, but still have a while to go.

Here is the list I made of jobs done (red) and need doing (black) -

HPI

V5

MoT

Spare key

Sprocket cover

Engine flush treatment

Oil & Oil filter change (new sump washer)

Brake fluid change

Clutch fluid change

Anti-freeze/coolant change

Check/service air filter

Check/replace spark plugs

Carburettor fuel cleaner treatment

All new stainless steel fasteners

Repaint radiator

Strip/polish all fairings

Clean naked bike and treat with WD40

Clean swing arm/check bearings

Clean brake callipers/brake lines

Clean wheels (pro wheel kit)

Check all bulbs (including dash)

Check wheel bearings

Clean/polish exhaust

Polish front forks

Adjust throttle cable position

Adjust clutch cable position

Adjust chain

Reset suspension settings to factory settings

Check tyre pressure

Check torque settings on all major fasteners

Copper slip every bolt hole

Adjust and balance carburettors

Check idle speed

Full valet

Take her for a big, big run J

And a couple of pictures to satisfy your curiosity

Punkstig · « **Reply #14 on:** 15 February 2014, 09:31:06 am »

It may be a cheap project but if you're keeping it I'd recommend spending some money on the suspension, they're heavy girls as is, not forgetting how old she's getting.
Personally I wouldn't even think of reconditioning what's on there.

adeejaysdelight · « **Reply #15 on:** 23 February 2014, 09:05:46 pm »

I have managed a bit more work on the old girl over the last week or so. She is almost there and I am on the home straight

I got the carbs balanced, which was a breeze due to the forward thinking of those ingenious Yamaha engineers.

Here is a before and after picture for comparison.

adeejaysdelight · « **Reply #16 on:** 28 March 2014, 12:53:52 pm »

The Ace passed it's MoT today with no worries at all. A bulb blew on route, but that was easily rectified. I just have to give her a full valet now and she is ready for sale.

bigbluebear · « **Reply #17 on:** 28 March 2014, 01:26:36 pm »

Well done...I saw this bike before any work was done.....looking forward to see some pics of it finished

adeejaysdelight · « **Reply #18 on:** 28 March 2014, 10:40:36 pm »

Quote from: bigbluebear on 28 March 2014, 01:26:36 pm

Well done...I saw this bike before any work was done.....looking forward to see some pics of it finished

Thanks big yin. I will get up some fresh pictures once its had a valet. Should be Tuesday.

adeejaysdelight · « **Reply #19 on:** 02 April 2014, 02:32:37 pm »

Finally got the Thunderace finished.

All the work on the list is complete and she is running well.

Everything is checked, cleaned or replaced and torqued up as it should be.

Fresh MoT and service and ready for someone to enjoy this beast over the summer.

Wish it was me...

adeejaysdelight · « **Reply #20 on:** 02 April 2014, 02:38:41 pm »

And more...

noggythenog · « **Reply #21 on:** 02 April 2014, 03:05:49 pm »

Nice one adee

Looks brilliant!

griff86 · « **Reply #22 on:** 02 April 2014, 03:33:09 pm »

Looks awesome that.

adeejaysdelight · « **Reply #23 on:** 02 April 2014, 05:52:22 pm »

http://youtu.be/-4_wo2fRsRk

ChristoT · « **Reply #24 on:** 02 April 2014, 08:28:04 pm »

So why are you selling?