Hi all
I came to the world of Fazers by accident, literally. I had a small 'off' last year that ripped tendons in my shoulder and put me out of riding for 6-12 months according to the docs. So I sold my nearly new Deauville and bought a very beaten up 2001 FZS600 cheap on eBay for a project to keep me going in the dark, riderless months. She was newly MOT'd and running but in needs of lots of work. Here's what I have done so far [updated 18-08-13]:
- new rear wheel bearings and seals, including sprocket carrier bearing
- new swingarm bearings and seals
- new swingarm linkage bearings
- removed dodgy alarm that was draining battery
- new battery
- new chain and sprockets
- rear brake overhaul with new disc, pads, pistons, seals, bleed nipples and fluid flush
- front brake refurbished with fresh pads, bleed nipples and fluid flush
- new sprocket case cover
- replaced all seals in sprocket case, including push rod seal and gear linkage seal
- rebuilt clutch actuator mechanism (ball bearing nightmare!)
- new clutch cable
- new clutch lever and brake lever
- replaced various fixings and bits and bobs
- new service items (oil, oil filter, air filter, spark plugs and caps)
- new grips
- new main wiring loom (easier than I feared)
- new fuel pump
- new fuel pump/cut-off relay
- replaced CDI
- replaced flasher relay
- replaced rear indicators
- replaced footrest hangers (left and right)
- new footrests (left and right)
- new rear brake lever and gear lever rubbers
- performed FOC tip to wire both headlights on dim switch (thanks FOCers!)
Dare not add up the cost!
She's all back together now and working well. She already had stainless exhaust headers and a nice Viper end can, so there's nothing left to do.
Problem now is that I've been bitten by the restoration bug and am already thinking of selling her on in order to make space for a new project. Is this normal?
T
Topic: Newbie, Orpington (Read 1841 times)
