Author Topic: My Fazer so far (Read 20272 times)

thunderpantz · « **Reply #50 on:** 13 June 2014, 09:44:09 pm »

Haven't updated this for a while. Stainless downpipes have since been fitted, carb rubbers replaced and MOT passed this morning

thunderpantz · « **Reply #51 on:** 19 June 2014, 01:23:00 pm »

Having got some spare time today, i've set about having a fettle with the bike. First up, I've swapped out all the engine bolts with new stainless replacements:

Looks much better imo, next plan, swap rocker cover over for a 'cleaner' unit

thunderpantz · « **Reply #52 on:** 19 June 2014, 05:25:46 pm »

Rocker cover replaced and also fitted new front indicators to match the rear:

Spot the difference:

New front indicators:

And how he stood after a couple of hours:

(ignore the black mark on the down pipe, exhaust is ever so slightly blowing fron the head, pushed a hot down pipe in with a microfiber.... end result is melted microfiber. All gone now though)

Next job is to re seat the downpipes and fit new gaskets again and sort the brakes; new pads, braided lines and fluid.

thunderpantz · « **Reply #53 on:** 18 July 2014, 03:34:29 pm »

My next job was supposed to be brakes.... then I had an interesting packing from noggy

Inside it were Renthals, Bar Ends and some elusive coolant hoses. Yesterday I set about doing the pipes

Anyway, you get the hint. It was all going so well until literally the final part. Putting the coolant plug back in:

Which as you can see, took it upon itself to snap. At this point, I said a few swearies, down'ed tools and called it a day. I was miffed

So Today came, feeling fresh and ready to go:

TADA!! Got it out! So, phoned 3 local Yammy dealers and nothing, they don't keep spares and would be a 2 week wait. Cue me going through the dad's shed looking for bolts that 'might just do it'

And after a bit of jigery pokey with a dremal:

And this is how he stood earlier. Haven't had chance to fit the bars as the car is going for it's MOT in a sec (wish me luck!)

red98 · « **Reply #54 on:** 18 July 2014, 06:40:56 pm »

Nice job thunderpants.....but not as good as noggys wrapping...

.....that graphite paint looks good

noggythenog · « **Reply #55 on:** 18 July 2014, 08:54:26 pm »

Thunderpants....your bike rocks

Im quute impressed with those hoses, it's a shame that a few of them arent visible allot of the time and the bike needs a few more blue touches.....if i'm honest i went overboard with the blue levers but the blue bar ends will add a spot to the upper right portion, then theres the blue spots for lower right, the hoses for the centre.

But i really do think a splash of blue on the lower left portion would complete without going ott.......& what better way than with a blue spot thou caliper

......i dont have one.....but it wiuld look the biz.

& i also think you should paint the plastic frame plugs the same Blue.....woola

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& the upgraded rear grab rail would modernise things.......ooooh i have one of those for sale

& i might have another small addition you could be interested in....nowt special but ill show you tomorrow.

thunderpantz · « **Reply #56 on:** 18 July 2014, 10:51:04 pm »

Grab rail you say.... im interested. And cant wait to see you special something

noggythenog · « **Reply #57 on:** 19 July 2014, 02:12:29 pm »

Quote from: thunderpantz on 18 July 2014, 10:51:04 pm

Grab rail you say.... im interested. And cant wait to see you special something

Lookey lookey mr pants

Upgraded grab rail in black...a few scratches but generally a nice item in black (youd need to check they still fit the older bikes)..........£15

And what else?......these 2 luxurious and fresh looking side panels.........complete with decadent yamaha tuning fork dome stickers.......& pro bolt allen bolts.....woooooooooooooohhhhhhhh

.........£5 each side bargain.

Plus postage whatever that comes to.

What you reckon?

thunderpantz · « **Reply #58 on:** 19 July 2014, 02:50:10 pm »

Ooooo ill take the grab rail mate

noggythenog · « **Reply #59 on:** 19 July 2014, 03:43:53 pm »

Quote from: thunderpantz on 19 July 2014, 02:50:10 pm

Ooooo ill take the grab rail mate

Done!........nice, cheap upgrade i reckon.

So when are you getting a thou rear caliper then?

thunderpantz · « **Reply #60 on:** 19 July 2014, 05:13:07 pm »

As soon as I find one at a price that doesnt make me sore when I sit down :/

thunderpantz · « **Reply #61 on:** 12 March 2015, 03:36:53 pm »

So, the winter has come and gone and today I thought I'd start giving the bike some love. Bought a set of HEL lines and new pads to go on and decided to have a bash at fitting them. Me and my trusty haynes manual were good to go.

Safe to say, things didn't go well. Set about doing the rear brake first. Now I should mention the rear brake has always been 'questionable' and to get it through the MOT a fair old amount of force had to be applied (imagine an 18st guy bouncing on the pedal). I'm no mechanical expert but I know when something is focced.

Pretty sure theres meant to be a rubber seal somewhere and that the pistons are meant to move with a bit of a push? Alas, there is neither. Well, theres bits of a seal...

So, focced?

darrsi · « **Reply #62 on:** 12 March 2015, 03:48:44 pm »

What was the package from Noggy.........bagpipes?

thunderpantz · « **Reply #63 on:** 12 March 2015, 03:49:54 pm »

Quote from: darrsi on 12 March 2015, 03:48:44 pm

What was the package from Noggy.........bagpipes?

Lmao, no. Renthals and Coolant Pipes, good guess though

Silverlegacy · « **Reply #64 on:** 12 March 2015, 04:13:31 pm »

Nice Looking bike "Thunderpantz" maybe i might see you around as i only live in Wimblebury.

fatbloke62 · « **Reply #65 on:** 12 March 2015, 05:26:26 pm »

Hey silverlegacy is the Double 'm' still going ? my first house was at the top of Sharon way (traff) end . nice looking bike to thunderpantz I'm still local so might see you both around

Silverlegacy · « **Reply #66 on:** 12 March 2015, 05:50:04 pm »

Quote from: fatbloke62 on 12 March 2015, 05:26:26 pm

Hey silverlegacy is the Double 'm' still going ? my first house was at the top of Sharon way (traff) end . nice looking bike to thunderpantz I'm still local so might see you both around

Not sure about the double 'm' it sounds familiar but can't remember where it was.
I grew up on Sharon way.
Nice to know there's a couple of locals incase I need any advice.

fatbloke62 · « **Reply #67 on:** 12 March 2015, 06:07:14 pm »

Double m was a social club that if my memory serves me right, if you were facing the lamb and flag on the wimblebury road it was down the road to the right of the pub .small world eh

johnakay · « **Reply #68 on:** 12 March 2015, 06:53:55 pm »

1st time I've seen this.
looks really nice and a touch of blue fetch it off nicely.

thunderpantz · « **Reply #69 on:** 02 April 2015, 05:14:29 pm »

Finally replaced my failed rear caliper today with one from a TRX850... my word, the stopping power of that thing is awesome!

Bimbam · « **Reply #70 on:** 02 April 2015, 05:46:40 pm »

Does the rear caliber from the TRX-850 fit without modifications?

thunderpantz · « **Reply #71 on:** 03 April 2015, 10:02:16 am »

You have to replace the caliper hanger too. But other than that its a bolt off bolt on job.

Bimbam · « **Reply #72 on:** 03 April 2015, 07:50:15 pm »

Will you provide us with some pics?

fazersharp · « **Reply #73 on:** 04 April 2015, 12:31:31 pm »

You do know that those two thin hoses to the left of your oil filler cap don't belong there don't you ?

Bimbam · « **Reply #74 on:** 04 April 2015, 03:41:23 pm »

The hoses belong here ......