Project Fazer: The build thread

[ChristoT]

Things just been a bit slow and infuriating, Paul... I was planning on writing an update tonight anyway.

So I've half got the airbox back in. Need to finish screing it back together. I also then started looking at the hose routing. Having retrieved the remaining hoses from Deefer, I started trying to fit them to the engine. Well, the engine being in the frame certainly isn't helping!! The guy who sold me this bike needs his tool rights revoked. Muppet. It seems he took every loose bit off the engine, and then lost half the hardware. Grr.

My latest headache (to add to the list) is the main oil feed pipe, that runs from the sump to the head across the front of the engine. And guess what? The middle bolt and the top banjo bolt line up: does the sump bolt? Nope!

I've got a few annoying fiddly jobs to do, I just need to get round to actually doing them. I also still need to sort out the towbar wiring, and finish installing those retaining bolts. Another ballache. 

Things will get exciting once I get the VFR wheel though: Because then I can get the swingarm fitted, then the tail fairing, then the zorsts. And those are the major mods (so far) of this project. 

(For stage 1, I am sticking with the airbox and stock front end. The pod filters and USD forks will come later)

[red98]

you found a wheel yet ?

[ChristoT]

Not yet. But I refuse to pay the cutter ebay crazy prices. Do you know of one?

[ChristoT]

Craziness happens! 

I've managed to source a VFR750 rear wheel for a reasonable price!

I've paid £50 for a VFR wheel from ebay, which now means I can get the swingarm fitted mid May. !!

In other news....

I've got the airbox fully back in and screwed in, but that oil feed pipe simply isn't playing ball. I'm going to have to visit Deefer again soon, with a hardware shopping list!!

Also checked the radiator. I'm in two minds about it, the previous owner did a beautiful job of fucking up the nuts that holt the fan to the rad: one rounded, one missing, and one ignored. Thanks to Muggins, the cover was also badly dinged (so much so that the fan couldn't turn), and many of the little fins are bent. I tried straightening a few gently, but most just snapped. The fan does work work now though, which is good to know.

Another job that has now climbed up the priority list is sorting out the wiring on the car and the trailer!! 

[ChristoT]

Happy bunny. 

Details Viffer wheel

Viffer wheel

Next steps: Work out how the caliper fits (and get a disc, eventually), get some wheel nuts, and get the bugger over the engineering shop for a quote.

[mickvp]

A month and a half sans updates? C'mon man! 

never mind asking everyone else for updates Christo, wheres your updates?!?

[ChristoT]

Mine was last week!!

Nothing to add, apart from the usual crippling l;ack of funds (grinds teeth into oblivion).

So, looking for wheel nuts, I've contacted the engineering shop about fitting, and waiting to hear back from them. Headlamps sorted (thanks Andy!), and a few bits of bling researched. Nowt much, as I've been busting my balls over a work project - which hopefully people will see if they come to Sywell Aero Expo on the 30th of May to the 1st of June. 

[Ruby Racing]

Just found this thread.


Lot of tumbleweed blowing around the place! 


Any updates and of course some photos?

[ChristoT]

Just found this thread.


Lot of tumbleweed blowing around the place! 


Any updates and of course some photos?

Project Fazer has succumbed to Project Death: that is lack of money, time, and enthusiasm.

The bike is currently with Deefer, and has been put back to standard as a runner. I'm still debating whether to keep or sell as I can't afford the £400 odd quid it'll take to insure it. Not to mention incurring the wrath of my parents, who have threatened me with everything under the sun if I get back on another bike before I am 100% self sufficient (which I'm not by a long shot).

It's a nice concept, and I will revisit it - but in a few years' time. In the meantime, I have not ridden a bike for 11 months, and miss it every day. 

[darrsi]

Happy bunny. 

Details Viffer wheel

Viffer wheel

Next steps: Work out how the caliper fits (and get a disc, eventually), get some wheel nuts, and get the bugger over the engineering shop for a quote.

That is a really nice box in the photo though. 

[NorthWestern]

It would make a good project!

[Ruby Racing]

Shame. Hope you get back on two wheels at some point. Mind you, this time of year you aren't missing much.

[ChristoT]

Shame. Hope you get back on two wheels at some point. Mind you, this time of year you aren't missing much.

We beg to differ. Cold & wet riding is better than nowt!

[JoeRock]

Shame. Hope you get back on two wheels at some point. Mind you, this time of year you aren't missing much.

We beg to differ. Cold & wet riding is better than nowt!

Tried going down the route with your parents of "I either get a smaller, safer bike now, or when I'm self sufficient I'll end up going out and buying a bigger one which will be dangerous as I won't have any experience"?

[ChristoT]

Shame. Hope you get back on two wheels at some point. Mind you, this time of year you aren't missing much.

We beg to differ. Cold & wet riding is better than nowt!

Tried going down the route with your parents of "I either get a smaller, safer bike now, or when I'm self sufficient I'll end up going out and buying a bigger one which will be dangerous as I won't have any experience"?

I did.

All I got was a bollocking for being "deliberately cruel". Or some BS like that.

[fireblake]

Shame. Hope you get back on two wheels at some point. Mind you, this time of year you aren't missing much.

We beg to differ. Cold & wet riding is better than nowt!

I agree Chris, it might be peeing down but my wife always says when I get home from work I'm always smiling.


Mickey

[unfazed]

Shame. Hope you get back on two wheels at some point. Mind you, this time of year you aren't missing much.

We beg to differ. Cold & wet riding is better than nowt!

I agree Chris, it might be peeing down but my wife always says when I get home from work I'm always smiling.


Mickey

 

[wraith600]

i know y have allready got a wheel bit did y know you can squese a 190/55 in there with a 10mm offset frount sprocket
 
http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,484.0.html

[ChristoT]

I saw your build - very impressive! A bloody nice mod, that one.

I'm not a huge fan of the overly large rear wheels. The 600 handles well with the 160, even considering getting a VFR 170 wheel rolled down (I believe that's the correct phrase) to take a 160 tyre. When I get round to it, I'll fit the swinger and find out.  But that's a year or 2 away now...

[mickvp]

you still got the bike Christo? I havent saw you say anywhere if you decided to get rid altogether or not (i know deef put it back to standard though).

[Deefer666]

i know deef put it back to standard though

Not me guv 

[ChristoT]

Currently in Deefer's shop, being put back to standard! Sp[ent a very enjoyable day yesterday bolting bits back on - hoping to get it on the road soon, and resume the modding saga either this winter or next winter, depending on funds.

[Dead Eye]

I love how I was reading back over and was having to do double takes on the post dates as this time last year it was "I'll have the swingarm fitted by mid may " hahaha

[ChristoT]

I love how I was reading back over and was having to do double takes on the post dates as this time last year it was "I'll have the swingarm fitted by mid may " hahaha

Two things:

a) Tosser. 

b) I don't think I specified a year! 

[midden]

Two things:

a) Tosser. 

b) I don't think I specified a year! 

self praise indeed