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Help Repairing My Beloved FZS
Middy2000:
So I took the bike in for it's MOT. Passed without advisory. She's a 2001 with just 10k on the clock and in immaculate condition. Filled her up with petrol on way home and as I turn out the petrol station the arse end kicks out and she goes down on the left hand side.
To say I'm devastated would be an understatement.
Damage sustained.
Alternator casing smashed.
Mirror Scuffed
Front Fairing Smashed
Front Indicator ripped off
Rear fairing scuffed
Bar end scuffed
Clutch Lever scuffed
Rear indicator scuffed
Gear pedal bent
Rear pillion peg bent
Tank dented and scuffed
I rang the insurance who wrote it off in an instant. Initially I was happy with this as I had spat my dummy out and that was me done for biking.
I've calmed a little and have now put the recovery on hold whilst I assess the costs to repair. It's looking promising but I'm stuck on a few bit and could do with some help.
1. Are the parts from Wemoto genuine Yamaha parts. They have the clutch lever, indicators and mirror.
2. Has anybody fitted one of the front fairings from Ebay. Comes from Poland. Looks a good copy.
3. Where can you but the plastic rivets that hold the front infil panels from?
4. Anybody got a perfect rear left pillion peg?
5. Likewise for a alternator cover although I can get a used one from Ebay and have it stripped and powder coated.
6. Can you get the metal screws the hold the front fairing to the frame near the petrol tank?
7. Is there a company that can remove dents from petrol tanks? It's similar to a car park trolley dink on a car door. Think the handlebars caused it.
I'm basically throwing myself at the mercy of you all to help me through and get her back to normal.
Advice getting the front nose cone off would be useful too. I think I'm nearly there but is there a guide on here somewhere?
fazersharp:
Personally I would not replace things that are scuffed and the bent things - bend em back. Which only leaves the alternator cover to replace and Front Fairing and Indicator. I would probably also live with the dent in the tank.
Middy2000:
I can't pal, I feel I owe her it to put everything back as it was. She was absolutely mint.
I'm even being anal about the alternator cover as I can buy a brand new one but it's not branded Yamaha. Hence I'm prepared to refurb one.
My only issue is I can't presently remove the remainder of the cover from the stator. Seems to be held on with 3 bolts. One of which the head is knackered. Have to use some creativity in removing that.
I'm now stressing about finding a replacement allen bolt for that.
I think all things considered it'll cost around £400 to put right. An expensive incident but small fry compared to others misfortune and I came out completely unscathed personally.
fazersharp:
--- Quote from: Middy2000 on 22 January 2020, 11:49:28 am ---
My only issue is I can't presently remove the remainder of the cover from the stator. Seems to be held on with 3 bolts. One of which the head is knackered. Have to use some creativity in removing that.
I'm now stressing about finding a replacement allen bolt for that.
--- End quote ---
Don't worry about that because this forum is full of experts at removing 20 year old rounded nuts screws and bolts and someone will be a long shortly to advise there.
Middy2000:
I'm confident it'll come off. It's not seized so can probably sort it using a set of mole grips or something like.
This is the first port of call. I've a mechanic mate coming round Saturday to diagnose things further. At the minute the noise from the bike is horrendous but I think it is because the alternator cover is missing it is allowing all the engine noise to escape. The bike seems to start and idle as it should.
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