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Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - Grahamm - 01-04-21
Took it in for the MOT and it passed with no problems.
The only "issue" was that, as I expected, I needed to readjust the headlamp aim because of the new fork springs, but a couple of minutes with a socket wrench and everything was pointing in the right directions.
Then went out for a 70 mile ride to get back in practice and enjoy the nice weather (I wasn't the only biker out there either :thumbup )
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - fazerscotty - 05-04-21
Fitted the l/h footrest hangars after my first attempt at polishing :eek
R/h side next week.
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - fatbloke62 - 07-04-21
Took it for it's mot today, passed without any issues, shame it was so cold i really didn't enjoy the run out
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - teecee90 - 07-04-21
Got snapped on the way back from Willingham Woods
![[Image: vMwvGtxh.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/vMwvGtxh.jpg)
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - robbo - 07-04-21
Cool :thumbup
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - bald_pig - 13-04-21
Replaced the seized rear caliper with a blue spot, and also treated her to a new braided hose, xjr caliper brace, and disc! Will grab a pic tomorrow after she's had a clean
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - b1k3rdude - 13-04-21
Noice.
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - fazersharp - 13-04-21
First time out in about 6 weeks. Partly down to lockdown or the weather not being able to string together 2 hours of decent weather or when it has I have not had the time to go out. Many cobwebs were blown on a 70 mile spin and a smile was fully restored.
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - red98 - 14-04-21
great to get out Mr sharpie :thumbup ...you beat my 50 mile bimble, will have to see if i can better that tomorrow...weather permitting
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - Gaz66 - 14-04-21
While bikes stripped, just ordered an Ivan MB kit from the main man himself £126.00, hope I don't get stung for any import taxes, shows on HMRC site, as long as it's under £135 I should be ok, fingers crossed, it's pricey enough at £126 ...
Fazer 1000's in desperate need of an engine refurb :'( 2003 silver motor with flaking paint ... Oh what joy "NOT".
Stripped everything off, wire brushed the shite paint Yamaha sought fit to use, a good scrub down with a red scotchbrite.
Just on with masking up.
I was gunna use VHT engine paint, but it's all Mat stuff & heard a few horror stories it's not all it claims to be.
I've used aerosol Smooth Silver Hammerite before on engine casings with success, gorra be better than the crap Yamaha used on silver motors.
Anyone painted a full motor in Smooth Silver Hammerite, if so, how did it cope with engine heat cycles?
Have a good day boys, get out on ya bike while suns out if poss... :thumbup
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - b1k3rdude - 14-04-21
(14-04-21, 08:28 AM)Gaz66 link Wrote: Anyone painted a full motor in Smooth Silver Hammerite, if so, how did it cope with engine heat cycles?I'm not a painter, but afaik smoothright (all Hammerite paints) are designed for ferrous metals, its a primer, mid & top coat all in one. So someone will correct me if wrong, but I think you would have to use etch primer (because aluminium) first then the smoothright after. But that said i don't believe smoothright has any temp rating?
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - Gnasher - 14-04-21
(14-04-21, 09:30 AM)b1k3rdude link Wrote: [quote author=Gaz66 link=topic=6412.msg324475#msg324475 date=1618385309]Anyone painted a full motor in Smooth Silver Hammerite, if so, how did it cope with engine heat cycles?I'm not a painter, but afaik smoothright (all Hammerite paints) are designed for ferrous metals, its a primer, mid & top coat all in one. So someone will correct me if wrong, but I think you would have to use etch primer (because aluminium) first then the smoothright after. But that said i don't believe smoothright has any temp rating?
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Correct
If you want a lasting finish, you need an enamel. Dupli Colour and Simoniz are good it's the colour matching that can be an issue, if you only spray a casing etc. You've also got to ensure the prep is thorough, ideally soda blasted, primered and then top colour and baked, or it will start peeling inside a year if used regularly less in salt.
Oh and don't use the clear lacquers over the colour.
Don't say I didn't tell you.
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - teecee90 - 15-04-21
(14-04-21, 08:28 AM)Gaz66 link Wrote: While bikes stripped, just ordered an Ivan MB kit from the main man himself £126.00, hope I don't get stung for any import taxes, shows on HMRC site, as long as it's under £135 I should be ok, fingers crossed, it's pricey enough at £126 ...
Fazer 1000's in desperate need of an engine refurb :'( 2003 silver motor with flaking paint ... Oh what joy "NOT".
Stripped everything off, wire brushed the shite paint Yamaha sought fit to use, a good scrub down with a red scotchbrite.
Just on with masking up.
I was gunna use VHT engine paint, but it's all Mat stuff & heard a few horror stories it's not all it claims to be.
I've used aerosol Smooth Silver Hammerite before on engine casings with success, gorra be better than the crap Yamaha used on silver motors.
Anyone painted a full motor in Smooth Silver Hammerite, if so, how did it cope with engine heat cycles?
Have a good day boys, get out on ya bike while suns out if poss... :thumbup
Hammerite do a "special metals primer" that you would probably have to use, although as far as I know it only comes in a tin for brush application.
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - Grahamm - 15-04-21
I went out for a Check Ride with one of our local IAM Group's Observers today.
I'm pleased to say that, although I was a little bit rusty because of lack of riding over the past year, there were no massive errors and he was very complimentary on my smoothness and observation :thumbup
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Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - bald_pig - 15-04-21
(13-04-21, 01:23 AM)bald_pig link Wrote: Replaced the seized rear caliper with a blue spot, and also treated her to a new braided hose, xjr caliper brace, and disc! Will grab a pic tomorrow after she's had a clean
A touch later than I hoped, but managed to grab a piccy between showers!
![[Image: JRam5wyl.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/JRam5wyl.jpg)
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - sparky88 - 16-04-21
Giving it it's first run out since getting it Wednesday and after it has been laid up since 2007, only 4400 on clock! now 4600, lovely day on the North Coast of Northern Ireland.
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - vinnyb - 16-04-21
Hi Sparky, lovely bike. Is that Ballintoy Harbour?
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - sparky88 - 16-04-21
Just in from my first run out round the coast, bike is a 99 Fazer with only 4400 miles on the clock and had been laid up since 2007, someone has previously tried to restore some of the cosmetics leading to some loss of lacquer and paint on engine casings not done too well but absolutely excellent mechanically, getting shot of a woeful alarm and a little work with seat should serve well. Done more miles today than first owner did in his first year of ownership. Photos taken at Ballintoy.
[Edited to fix the tiny font problem! - GrahamM - Moderator]
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - sparky88 - 16-04-21
(16-04-21, 04:18 PM)vinnyb link Wrote: Hi Sparky, lovely bike. Is that Ballintoy Harbour?Yes Vinny had a day off and took it out for first run since getting it Wednesday, good job I know a wee bit more about bikes than posting on this website! all the best Sparky.
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - vinnyb - 16-04-21
:lol They are brilliant bikes. Ballintoy is such a beautiful place and so peaceful, although it's a bit of a ride down to it. Done the tourist trail along to Coastal Causeway road, Dunluce Castle, Carrick-A-Reede, The Giant's Causeway (the free way via the hundreds of steps) Mussenden temple etc. The wife has family in Portstewart so we've been over a few times. It's a lovely country and so friendly, we keep talking about moving across there. I'll keep my eyes open for you next time we're across. hopefully later this year.