Author Topic: Winter (Read 29108 times)

adeejaysdelight · « **Reply #25 on:** 11 January 2012, 09:03:32 pm »

Lamp reflector done. A free and well worthwhile job, if you have a couple of hours to kill

I split it with the method below. When it was split I took the reflectors out. I then cleaned the main body and face in the sink with water and a soft cloth. The reflectors I cleaned first with a make-up brush, then rinsed with water and wiped with a clean, wet, soft cloth. Then dry with paper towel and a hair dryer. Finaly, I used glass cleaner on the face, greased the screws and reassembled. Back in the oven to set the glue.

http://fazerowners.yuku.com/topic/30568#.TwtYoqUwvNU

adeejaysdelight · « **Reply #26 on:** 11 January 2012, 09:10:57 pm »

Headlamp done. It has came up great and is a worthwhile job if you have a couple of hours to kill. I used the method below to split the unit. Be careful not to damage the reflector lining.

http://fazerowners.yuku.com/topic/30568#.TwtYoqUwvNU

adeejaysdelight · « **Reply #27 on:** 11 January 2012, 09:13:24 pm »

Sorry about the double post, just getting used to this forum stuff.

Here is the lamp cleaned. Job done, well please

limax2 · « **Reply #28 on:** 11 January 2012, 09:25:25 pm »

Quote from: adeejaysdelight on 08 January 2012, 10:46:57 pm

I specifically ordered engine paint from this mob after speaking to them about my intended use. They assured me it would be up to the job. I don't know exactly how hot this engine gets, but I'm sure its hotter than 200 !

I will let you know if I have any issues with it.

As far as heat goes that paint should be well up to the job. The engine would have seized up (or melted inside

) and the water long gone well before the outside got anywhere near 200 C. Exhaust pipes are a differant matter.

adeejaysdelight · « **Reply #29 on:** 11 January 2012, 10:38:42 pm »

Thanks for the input. I know it gets hot, but was not sure how hot

. I googled it, but nothing. The company that make the paint said yeah. Its their industry, so who am I to doubt them?

Quite pleased with it though. And its the cheapest, most visual mod I am doing, Yassss...

Major Rant · « **Reply #30 on:** 12 January 2012, 12:39:02 am »

Quote

I don't know exactly how hot this engine gets, but I'm sure its hotter than 200

It's liquid cooled. It can't get any hotter than the boiling point of water under a bit of pressure.
(plus a bit cos its 50/50 glycol mix)

Max 120C... Usually less than 100C if the thermostat and fan are working properly.

adeejaysdelight · « **Reply #31 on:** 12 January 2012, 12:34:40 pm »

Thanks for clearing that up. The paint is on now anyway. I felt confident in the company I bought it from. They seemed to know their stuff. Sometimes you just have to trust people

adeejaysdelight · « **Reply #32 on:** 16 January 2012, 12:48:15 pm »

Got the front brake hoses and calipers off now. After a good clean of the calipers I will start to think about fitting the new HEL braided hoses.

adeejaysdelight · « **Reply #33 on:** 16 January 2012, 12:49:54 pm »

Radiator painted too. I will spray the fins when I get a chance. But for now, this is a massive improvement.

adeejaysdelight · « **Reply #34 on:** 16 January 2012, 12:51:10 pm »

And the other side...

adeejaysdelight · « **Reply #35 on:** 16 January 2012, 12:54:04 pm »

And I got the grips fitted and working. I rigged the Live feed up to an ignition feed so that the circuit is broken when the engine is turned off. I got the Alarm on and working too, Remote start and all...

Fazerjon · « **Reply #36 on:** 17 January 2012, 01:03:47 pm »

Have you got much more to finish on your winter project now? Have you gone over the £200?

adeejaysdelight · « **Reply #37 on:** 17 January 2012, 03:57:48 pm »

At the moment the bike is in bits. I only have the wheels to take off now, then its onto the re-build. I am well under budget up to now. I got a couple of items as christmas presents, so I saved a wee bit there. Although, I think I will spend the money I saved on something else. Not sure what though. Also, the seals in the calipers are good, so I won't need them. Another £30 saved. Go the brake hoses cheap too. So, yeah, its all coming together.

Jobs still to do are...Fork oil, Auxiliary socket & gps, Cam chain, Clean carbs, Brake hoses (already stripped off), wheel alignment, fit my new bulbs and a service. Easy

I plan to have the bike ready for the first day of March, on time and in budget. At the moment I have a pile of college work to do and my job is demanding a lot of my time, but I am confident that it will happen. I have a week off in a months time, so I can put him back together then

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richfzs · « **Reply #38 on:** 17 January 2012, 09:38:25 pm »

Any news / progress on the "chip" ?

Fazerjon · « **Reply #39 on:** 17 January 2012, 09:39:02 pm »

Good luck mate, hope you get it all sorted without too much hassle. Just wondered where did you get the headlight bulbs from, are they those super bright blue ones?

adeejaysdelight · « **Reply #40 on:** 18 January 2012, 02:05:21 pm »

richfzs - I had forgotton about the chip. I will send them an email today.

Fazerjon- I am not so keen on the blue bulbs, I prefer the orange tint. They look cool when off too, as they give a wierd mystical reflection. I just bought them from ebay. Philips Motovision H7 & H4, cost around £25 for both.

adeejaysdelight · « **Reply #41 on:** 18 January 2012, 09:51:49 pm »

Ok, so I messaged the Genesis performance chip people again today. Here is the low down folks...Please read the bottom message first, and work your way up. Reply's in RED

Yamaha uses the same base programming in all the ecu's therefore our chip
works on all Yamaha efi machines, as all our ads and instructions mention
efi and you actually stated that should I hook it up to the IAT sensor we
assumed you knew what your doing and your bike was a EFI machine .. so we
swapped out the chip as requested

Thanks .........

Reading the email or letter would have been a good start. But you have not
yet answered my question regarding the chips either being bike specific or
not. I would appreciate it if you could tell me that. As I highlighted
before, if they are not bike specific, then this has been a waste of time.
If they are, what bike is the replacement chip for?

Please don't get the idea that I am pissed off or anything. I am not, and I
appreciate the fact you offered to replace the chip in the first place. I
would just like to get a better understanding of what happened here.

Kind regards

Well either way we shipped you a replacement chip, if it don't work then
sorry but not sure what your expecting form here

Thanks .........

AutoRepairInfo
0825536 B.C. Ltd.

I did clearly state both in an email and the letter that accompanied the
returned chip which model of motorcycle I ride. So, if the chips are not
bike specific, what was the point in replacing it? And if they are bike
specific, which bike did you send the replacement for? Either way, this is
clearly not an error on my part. Kind regards

> Well we never referenced the bike we assumed as it states EFI you knew
your
> model was a EFI ... it doesn't work on a carburetor
>
> Thanks .........
>
>
> Hi, Thanks for getting back. I would appreciate it if you could
investigate
> that for me as I have not yet received delivery. With regard to the chip
> itself, I would like to refer to my previous email relating to my specific
> motorcycle. I ride a Yamaha Fazer FZS600 2000 Model, which is a carbureted
> engine, NOT injection. So I guess my question is this, how does the chip
> work on this type of engine? I look forward to your reply. Kind regards
> Steven
> >
> > Yes this was shipped back quite some time ago with the exchange chip, we
> > sent it to the return addresses on the package we received, we'll have
to
> > check the dates but we sure you should have received it by now
> >
> > Thanks .........
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi, I am still waiting to hear from you regarding the chip I sent
back.
> > According to the courier it arrived some time ago. Can you please
confirm
> > this and let me know what is happening? Thank you and kind regards

richfzs · « **Reply #42 on:** 18 January 2012, 10:12:48 pm »

oh dear $:\$ $:\$

adeejaysdelight · « **Reply #43 on:** 19 January 2012, 12:19:06 pm »

Its no biggie. I got the chip for a CBR, and it was decent of them to swap it about 3 years later, without a recipt or anything. I will sit it aside and use it on the FZ1 I intend to buy next year.

adeejaysdelight · « **Reply #44 on:** 23 January 2012, 05:06:31 pm »

Brake calipers cleaned and ready for refitting...

adeejaysdelight · « **Reply #45 on:** 23 January 2012, 05:08:22 pm »

Hanging out to dry...

Diablo · « **Reply #46 on:** 23 January 2012, 11:04:04 pm »

Adeejaysdelight, great thread enjoying the progress. by chance of thinking of bulbs do you know which ones light up both lamps on dipped seen it on a post but can remember where.
Thanks

adeejaysdelight · « **Reply #47 on:** 24 January 2012, 11:51:45 am »

Hi Diablo,

Cheers mate. Got to do something during the cold Scottish winter

. As far as the bulb thing goes, I would imagine that it would be a rewiring job, as it is a switch that controls the circuit. The bulds themselves are a passive unit, in other words, they are only a piece of wire which electricity runs through, they do not manipulate the direction, flow or capacitance of the circuit in any way. So the choice of bulb should not make a difference. Unless their is some new kind of bulb out there I don't know about. In which case I am talking s**t and you should disregard everything I just said

. Let me know if you find it...

Fazerjon · « **Reply #48 on:** 25 January 2012, 09:51:10 am »

Diablo, click on the 'Articles' link at the top of the homepage, and I think its the 2nd one down is the headlight mod. Theres step by step instructions and photos. I did mine, if you take your time you'll be ok. Good luck

Diablo · « **Reply #49 on:** 27 January 2012, 11:24:51 pm »

thanx fazerjon ive been looking at the mod, bit nervous with raising petrol tank but ill be carefull. I will say im gunna wait till i aquire a 12 volt adapter under seat and heated grips.