Cat D project

[juperwort]

Sorry, no pics yet, but short update.

Picked up  a Cat D 1999 600 for not alot. Was stolen, and recovered from nearby ditch when thieves couldn't start it.
Pulled off fairing, lamps, clocks, headlamp frame, left front peg. All bent. Have a slightl;y better fairing, so will stay standard front end

Forks and frame are good and straight.

Seems HID's were installed at some point, so will try and keep those, but the wiring is shocking. Chocblocks everywhere.

Replaced top yoke and fuel cap as they mangled the locks and cut wires.

Gearshift/peg now replaced and straight.

Waiting for headlamp frame to be delivered, just could not get current one straight in all directions.

replaced clocks, but annoyingly, these are at 115K, and last MOT shows under 40k.

Started it last night in garage without end can on, wow, thats loud.

I think one front disc is bent, can these be straightened?

All three calipers were badly painted in rattle can, with overspray.  I assume I will rebuild with new seals, so may try and get these blasted at work. Any tips here?


Everything has to be done on a budget, but will use proper yam seals etc as been there before with that one.

james

[Jules-C]

I don't think the disks can be straightened but if it was bent smashing disk lock off it could be just shifted by one of the bolts and it can sometimes straighten itself by slackening them of and retightening them evenly in diagonal pattern.

[juperwort]

Thanks. Exactly that. Might try that, although I think they are wavy floating ones...which may bugger that idea up. Bloodly expensive things i see..

[besser-is-das]

hi juperwort,
here in germany there is a workshop which does straightening of frames, wheels and disks and so on.
http://www.motorradteile-bursig.de
may be contacting them could be usefull for your project.
hope i could help you.


greetings


micha

[Graham53]

Re the calipers I'd get them refurbed at somewhere like powerhouse they take it back to original finish I got mine done there and service was tops and even do a swap service if you're in a rush for them,although there are other firms out there doing them , I say this because unlike most calipers that split to allow you to replace the seals the sumitomo blue spots are a one piece caliper and to get to some seals you have to remove the blue spots which require a removal tool and are made of very soft metal. I don't know if it's true but I was once told the blue spot calipers are excellent but we're cost effective for Yamaha as they are made from 1 piece of cast and it's difficult to get to the spot side piston seals without removing the blue spots which sadly are the ones that seem to get cruded up the most and stick.
It'll probably cost about £150 but imho it's worth it.
The 2 things I've learned never to do on a budget are Brakes and Tyres

[juperwort]

OK, some pics of the Fazer. All in garage with phone flash, so not marvelous.

Badly painted brake caliper, note paint on banjo bolt and hose. I have wiped some DOT4 over it and see whan happens.

A couple of pics of bike with front stuff off.

And a cheeky pic of the Viggy for any 535 fans out there 

james

[Graham53]

My spidey senses are tingling ..... you paid £430 for that off eBay 

[juperwort]

mebbe.   red caliper giveaway?

[Graham53]

I've got the seller on favourites from evil bay they send me emails with items for sale , ''twas the tastefully done brembo replicas that gave it away.... 

[juperwort]

Ha. Nice guy actually, with impatient neighbours. Had fun getting there as my van not allowed into LEZ, so very careful looking on map.

Bought as a project, no great rush as I like tinkering and making things as they should be.

[Graham53]

Good stuff, dunno if there's anything in this you'll need
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252779511223?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649


Saw it shamelessly punted in our for sale/wanted section if there's any of his bits there you need you might get a bargain,
Good luck with the build and keep posting up pics as you go 

[juperwort]

thanks, saw that, but have most now. When I get to the brakes, will need a disc or two (I guess I really need a matched pair)... will wait for another payday as wife's car in in for MOT soon, and that always costs...