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Project Fazer: The build thread - ChristoT - 17-02-14
All threads should start with a song... And what better song (knowing me) than Tubthumping? :lol :lol
Tubthumping (I Get Knocked Down) Lyrics
Right! Bike time.
So, yesterday, I picked up what is soon to be my new steed! A T-reg, silver Fazer 600. In bits. But hey, got to start somewhere, and for £250, that's a pretty good start.
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Argh! Peugeot, stop eating my bike!! :rollin
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As you might be able to see, it is a complete bike. And stainless pipes too, which is a nice bonus! For the curious, here's the listing:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/yamaha-fazer-600-/301094978006?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&nma=true&si=rS5Nr6pfg%252B%252BbFQQEIyufV8Cs1EY%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
And the LoFos may remember I vanished off on a (not so) secret mission on the annual meet a fortnight ago. And it was to pick this bad boy up:
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The plan is to fit that to the back end. I also plan (eventually) an upside down forks front end. I also plan twin underseat exhausts, the Foxeye tank, mucking around with LEDs in the head and tail lamps, and maybe even the Tokyo Racer oil cooler (as Deefer assures me the plumbing won't be as bad as I thought). Memory bump:
[img height=322 width=406]http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/prototype-spy-concept/Yamaha-FZS600.jpg[/img]
A neatened rear fairing goes without saying (as it will also be accomodating the under seat exhausts). I think I know which bike the curved radiator is from, so that might be on the cards. Other mods include K&N pod filters and an interesting paint job. 8)
Speaking of which....
A plan I have which I want to implement is a "sponsor" style thing. This bike is going to be built with a lot of help from Foccers (well, I hope so, unless Micky uses his new powers to ban me!! :b ). So, my plan is this: If you contribute anything to this project: time, space, parts, money; anything basically, you get to put your name, forum username, or logo of choice on the bike at the end of the project asd part of its paint job, like the sponsor stickers on a race bike. These will be on the tank, the tail fairing, and the bellypan (as I plan to fit another one). And obviously, there'll be a nice, big FOC-U logo across the front!
The project's only just started, but there's already a list of sponsors with prime sticker rights! This list will be updated throughout the project too (for my memory, if nowt else!!)
Updates soon... 8)
Sponsor Foccers:
Red98 (carried over for help with the last bike :\ )
Bozboz
BigBlueBear
Deefer666
Rusty Rider
Apage16
Punkstig
Project Fazer: The build thread - Exupnut - 17-02-14
Do u mean by prime sticker rights that the people who help you will be immortalised by u puttin decal's on ur bike of their forum monickers ?
Re: Project Fazer: The build thread - ChristoT - 17-02-14
(17-02-14, 10:40 PM)Exupnut link Wrote: Do u mean by prime sticker rights that the people who help you will be immortalised by u puttin decal's on ur bike of their forum monickers ?
Their forum monikers, a logo of choice: up to them. Of course, they may choose to not want to be associated with it in any way!! :lol :lol
Re: Project Fazer: The build thread - Exupnut - 17-02-14
I doin the same after my off.
Re: Project Fazer: The build thread - mickvp - 17-02-14
I dont mind chucking a few quid in the pot, but I'm not sure I want my name plastered across your bike. Could always use my forum logo though.
I look forward to seeing this progress. promise us, dont kill yourself on it!
Re: Project Fazer: The build thread - ChristoT - 17-02-14
(17-02-14, 10:45 PM)Exupnut link Wrote: I doin the same after my off.
Sounds good!
So, if I gove you a tenner, would you stick a decal on your bike proclaiming: "I'm a foccing nob?" :lol :lol
(17-02-14, 10:46 PM)mickvp link Wrote: I dont mind chucking a few quid in the pot, but I'm not sure I want my name plastered across your bike. Could always use my forum logo though.
I look forward to seeing this progress. promise us, dont kill yourself on it!
Like I said, a logo of choice. One of the main reasons I'm revisiting a Fazer is because of this brilliant forum. So, to my mind, it's only fair that my inspiration and support group get a shout out! :lol
I promise nothing. Apart from various Bikesafe courses when I'm allowed out on it!
Re: Project Fazer: The build thread - Exupnut - 17-02-14
I would proclaim "Christo's a nob" yes.... Hope they do it in chrome ....
Re: Project Fazer: The build thread - Geordi Sussex - 17-02-14
Looking forward to following your project
Re: Project Fazer: The build thread - ChristoT - 17-02-14
(17-02-14, 10:51 PM)Exupnut link Wrote: I would proclaim "Christo's a nob" yes.... Hope they do it in chrome ....
Where's me wallet?!? :lol :lol
(17-02-14, 10:52 PM)Geordi Sussex link Wrote: Looking forward to following your project
Thanks Geordi! I shall be referenceing your thread for my forks, I think!
Re: Project Fazer: The build thread - Dead Eye - 18-02-14
Certainly an interesting and very exhaustive build. Not sure what your plan is, but get it road worthy with the basics first, then start the modifications.
Where are you even based now? You've moved around so much it has me confused
Re: Project Fazer: The build thread - noggythenog - 18-02-14
So what bits do you need then???
Re: Project Fazer: The build thread - Fazerider - 18-02-14
Hate to be a damp squib, but someone's gotta say it...
Insurers are going to give you a hard enough time already what with being young, no ncb and a claim. They're going to be even more unwilling to give you an affordable deal if presented with a long modifications list.
Wouldn't it be better to get the thing rebuilt as close to OE spec as possible?
I can certainly see the appeal of this engineering project, but it could easily turn into a money pit after it's up and running. At least with a standard bike you have something saleable… the market for a mucked-about-with bike is pretty limited unless your name is Arlen Ness.
Re: Project Fazer: The build thread - nick crisp - 18-02-14
(18-02-14, 07:23 PM)Fazerider link Wrote: Hate to be a damp squib, but someone's gotta say it...
Insurers are going to give you a hard enough time already what with being young, no ncb and a claim. They're going to be even more unwilling to give you an affordable deal if presented with a long modifications list.
Wouldn't it be better to get the thing rebuilt as close to OE spec as possible?
I can certainly see the appeal of this engineering project, but it could easily turn into a money pit after it's up and running. At least with a standard bike you have something saleable… the market for a mucked-about-with bike is pretty limited unless your name is Arlen Ness.
Been thinking this since you first mentioned Fazer Project. You've already said you can't afford to insure another standard Fazer. What are you doing about finding yourself a decent income? I think that would be my priority in your position. I'm not outright saying you're doing completely the wrong thing - you're a pretty bright cookie, and I wish you luck with whatever you take on, but would a touch of realism not be a wiser path right now? Seems like you are trying to spend money you just don't, and won't, have.
Re: Project Fazer: The build thread - ChristoT - 18-02-14
Even a stock Fazer is very, very dear. Due to funds, I am unlikely to be on the road soon, so I might as well enjoy tinkering with it until I can! I don't really fancy building, then changing, I'd rather build once, then enjoy.
I am building this bike as a keeper. I don't care how little it's worth, it's mine, and it's my spec.
Re: Project Fazer: The build thread - Fazerider - 18-02-14
Fair enough.
I look forward to following the build.
Re: Project Fazer: The build thread - ChristoT - 18-02-14
I have a full time job (well, internship) which pays a little. If I'm careful with my expenses, I'll be able to fund the build stage at least.
Re: Project Fazer: The build thread - nick crisp - 18-02-14
Where's the ZX at? Keeping, or see if you can sell a few bits off it?
Re: Project Fazer: The build thread - ChristoT - 18-02-14
Keeping in boxes. I will do it up one day, but I'd frankly rather build a :faz.
Re: Project Fazer: The build thread - unfazed - 18-02-14
For what it worth, I think your nuts buying a basket case to rebuild.
I did not see the cylinder head in any of the pictures, I assume it came with it. :lol
Building a basket case is like making a second hand jigsaw, no guarantee all the pieces you need are with it.
You could have bought a runner for £800 :rolleyes http://motoring.friday-ad.co.uk/swansea/motorbikes-for-sale/yamaha-fzs/yamaha-fazer-for-KV0175005
Re: Project Fazer: The build thread - nick crisp - 18-02-14
(18-02-14, 08:34 PM)unfazed link Wrote: For what it worth, I think your nuts buying a basket case to rebuild.
Or a basket case for buying a box of nuts? :lol