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Title: Winter Project
Post by: adeejaysdelight on 18 December 2013, 04:52:20 pm

Hi Guys,


I bought this yesterday as a wee project to work on over those long winter nights. It has 21,000 miles, some decent mods (braided hoses, tail tidy, K & N filter) and some no so decent (stickers, shitty mini indicators).


My plan is to do all of the work myself as nothing to technical is required. It needs a new sprocket cover, a full service, fluid change, callipers cleaned up and a deep valet.


It is going to be more labour intensive than anything, but it keeps me busy  :D

Title: Re: Winter Project
Post by: HarryHornby on 18 December 2013, 04:56:30 pm

I'm seriously considering a Thundercat, I think I looked at this one, where did you get it?

Title: Re: Winter Project
Post by: noggythenog on 18 December 2013, 05:08:15 pm

Nice on adee


Always liked thundercats, in hindsight it would have suited me more than a fzer.


Not many thundercats left either.


I do remember they have a weakness in the gearbox but cant remember the details, it was discussed on here in the last year.


Maybe punkstig's your man in the know as he had a couple & used as courier.


But he set fire to his one! :evil

Title: Re: Winter Project
Post by: adeejaysdelight on 18 December 2013, 05:20:08 pm

Harry, I got it in Scotland, West coast.


Nogg, the problem gearbox is 3rd and 4th gear as far as I have read. This one is sound. No clunks, slippage or drive problems at all. Mechanically it is sound, it just needs a bit of TLC.


When I bought my Fazer it was a bit of a dog. Now it is near mint. I won't be spending 2 years doing this one up though. A couple of month of elbow grease and I should be set for spring.

Title: Re: Winter Project
Post by: wezdavo on 18 December 2013, 05:21:42 pm

That's a Thunderace not a Thundercat isn't it

Title: Re: Winter Project
Post by: slimwilly on 18 December 2013, 05:29:43 pm

Ace being the 1000cc, Cat is 600cc,,,so with Exup sticker on the side and the 1000 uses an exup.it may be.Unless someone bought a sticker :)

Title: Re: Winter Project
Post by: wezdavo on 18 December 2013, 05:34:32 pm

^^^And fairing, swingarm, seat, rear caliper and by the looks of it engine..

Title: Re: Winter Project
Post by: noggythenog on 18 December 2013, 05:45:15 pm

My bad


It is an ace :o

Title: Re: Winter Project
Post by: adeejaysdelight on 18 December 2013, 06:38:13 pm

It is an ace right enough.

Title: Re: Winter Project
Post by: dBfazer600 on 18 December 2013, 06:50:53 pm

Looks stunning mate

Enjoy your nights in the man cave where we all like to dwell when not out and about on our steeds.

Daz

Title: Re: Winter Project
Post by: stevierst on 18 December 2013, 07:05:06 pm

I'm currently looking for a T'cat or Fazer to swap for my Bandit.

I bet you got it cheap :'( :'( :'(

Title: Re: Winter Project
Post by: adeejaysdelight on 18 December 2013, 07:51:33 pm

Just looking through the snips there and I found this Thundercat, so as a couple of you are currently looking -


http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/yamaha-thundercat/1042452763#photo-content (http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/yamaha-thundercat/1042452763#photo-content)

Title: Re: Winter Project
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 18 December 2013, 08:25:44 pm

An excellent choice Adee.

I rather think these are like the gen 1 thou in that they were not really appreciated as much as they deserved when they came out, as other bikes kind of eclipsed them. But I think people have really realised since how good they are. The value of well kept ones is likely to increase over further time I think, much like the FZR1000 from which they came.

Title: Re: Winter Project
Post by: adeejaysdelight on 14 February 2014, 06:30:05 pm

I thought I would update y'all as to my progress. I have been toiling away in my garage for a while now and the Ace is lookin... Ace (sorry). I have done quite a bit to her, but still have a while to go.


Here is the list I made of jobs done (red) and need doing (black) - 


 

HPI   V5   MoT   Spare key   Sprocket cover   Engine flush treatment   Oil & Oil filter change (new sump washer)   Brake fluid change   Clutch fluid change   Anti-freeze/coolant change   Check/service air filter   Check/replace spark plugs   Carburettor fuel cleaner treatment   All new stainless steel fasteners   Repaint radiator   Strip/polish all fairings   Clean naked bike and treat with WD40   Clean swing arm/check bearings   Clean brake callipers/brake lines   Clean wheels (pro wheel kit)

Check all bulbs (including dash)   Check wheel bearings   Clean/polish exhaust   Polish front forks   Adjust throttle cable position   Adjust clutch cable position   Adjust chain   Reset suspension settings to factory settings   Check tyre pressure   Check torque settings on all major fasteners   Copper slip every bolt hole   Adjust and balance carburettors   Check idle speed   Full valet   Take her for a big, big run J

And a couple of pictures to satisfy your curiosity

Title: Re: Winter Project
Post by: Punkstig on 15 February 2014, 09:31:06 am

It may be a cheap project but if you're keeping it I'd recommend spending some money on the suspension, they're heavy girls as is, not forgetting how old she's getting.
Personally I wouldn't even think of reconditioning what's on there.

Title: Re: Winter Project
Post by: adeejaysdelight on 23 February 2014, 09:05:46 pm

I have managed a bit more work on the old girl over the last week or so. She is almost there and I am on the home straight  :thumbup


I got the carbs balanced, which was a breeze due to the forward thinking of those ingenious Yamaha engineers.


Here is a before and after picture for comparison.

Title: Re: Winter Project
Post by: adeejaysdelight on 28 March 2014, 12:53:52 pm

The Ace passed it's MoT today with no worries at all. A bulb blew on route, but that was easily rectified. I just have to give her a full valet now and she is ready for sale.

Title: Re: Winter Project
Post by: bigbluebear on 28 March 2014, 01:26:36 pm

Well done...I saw this bike before any work was done.....looking forward to see some pics of it finished

Title: Re: Winter Project
Post by: adeejaysdelight on 28 March 2014, 10:40:36 pm

Quote from: bigbluebear on 28 March 2014, 01:26:36 pm

Well done...I saw this bike before any work was done.....looking forward to see some pics of it finished

Thanks big yin. I will get up some fresh pictures once its had a valet. Should be Tuesday.

Title: Re: Winter Project
Post by: adeejaysdelight on 02 April 2014, 02:32:37 pm

Finally got the Thunderace finished.


All the work on the list is complete and she is running well.


Everything is checked, cleaned or replaced and torqued up as it should be.


Fresh MoT and service and ready for someone to enjoy this beast over the summer.


Wish it was me...

Title: Re: Winter Project
Post by: adeejaysdelight on 02 April 2014, 02:38:41 pm

And more...

Title: Re: Winter Project
Post by: noggythenog on 02 April 2014, 03:05:49 pm

Nice one adee


Looks brilliant! 8)

Title: Re: Winter Project
Post by: griff86 on 02 April 2014, 03:33:09 pm

Looks awesome that.

Title: Re: Winter Project
Post by: adeejaysdelight on 02 April 2014, 05:52:22 pm

http://youtu.be/-4_wo2fRsRk (http://youtu.be/-4_wo2fRsRk)

Title: Re: Winter Project
Post by: ChristoT on 02 April 2014, 08:28:04 pm

So why are you selling?

Title: Re: Winter Project
Post by: adeejaysdelight on 02 April 2014, 08:53:19 pm

Quote from: ChristoT on 02 April 2014, 08:28:04 pm

So why are you selling?

I bought it as a winter project... As in, to work on it over winter for something to do. I was never planning on keeping it.

Title: Re: Winter Project
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 02 April 2014, 10:22:22 pm

Lovely job Adee  :thumbup

I knew a guy who was well into his 60s had one of these for quite a few years. It got stolen, recovered and then he chopped it for a BM with more upright riding position, said he was reluctant but had to face the facts of his advancing years (maybe he felt it was soiled after being in the hands of the tea leafs too). But he really loved it, and rated it very highly. It'll make a good all rounder for someone.