Project Fazer: The build thread

[snapper]

Christo I may have missed this but why the bro swing arm , most people use the VFR , is it just to be different ? or a reason behind it ?

[Lawrence]

I have an idea. Build the standard fazer, and enjoy it

This.  I reckon you're going to build it up and then not be able to insure it because it's highly modified.

[HarryHornby]

[quote author=mickvp link=topic=11731.msg134574#msg134574 date=1394929890]
I have an idea. Build the standard fazer, and enjoy it

This.  I reckon you're going to build it up and then not be able to insure it because it's highly modified.
[/quote]
:agree
We spoke about this at the weekend while having a cuppa (and a fry up, Midden) at Rye.
Christo - Hello I'd like to insure my bike
Insurer - Yes Sir, what's the make
Christo - It's a Kawayamahonki
Insurer - OK *click* (as they put the phone down)  :b

[His Dudeness]

[quote author=mickvp link=topic=11731.msg134574#msg134574 date=1394929890]
I have an idea. Build the standard fazer, and enjoy it

This.  I reckon you're going to build it up and then not be able to insure it because it's highly modified.
[/quote]

You're getting far too sensible  :lol It's a project bike. It's done to learn new skills and knowledge and hopefully have something new and unique at the end of it. He can always put it back to standard if he wants or has to

[ChristoT]

Christo I may have missed this but why the bro swing arm , most people use the VFR , is it just to be different ? or a reason behind it ?

I got the Bros arm because it was cheap! I paid £50 for the entire rear end; a gamble that didn't pay off. But at that price, it was worth a punt.

It's going to be too much of a pain in the arse to modify, so I've just bought a VFR750 swingarm cheap off ebay. OK, it was dearer than the Bros, but cheaper than most! And is already has a cross brace/bar, and has rising link suspension mounts as standard.

Anyone want a Bros rear end? :rollin

[His Dudeness]

[quote author=snapper link=topic=11731.msg134851#msg134851 date=1395045037]
Christo I may have missed this but why the bro swing arm , most people use the VFR , is it just to be different ? or a reason behind it ?

I got the Bros arm because it was cheap! I paid £50 for the entire rear end; a gamble that didn't pay off. But at that price, it was worth a punt.

It's going to be too much of a pain in the arse to modify, so I've just bought a VFR750 swingarm cheap off ebay. OK, it was dearer than the Bros, but cheaper than most! And is already has a cross brace/bar, and has rising link suspension mounts as standard.

Anyone want a Bros rear end? :rollin
[/quote]

ebay it!

[ChristoT]

[quote author=ChristoT link=topic=11731.msg134875#msg134875 date=1395052152]
[quote author=snapper link=topic=11731.msg134851#msg134851 date=1395045037]
Christo I may have missed this but why the bro swing arm , most people use the VFR , is it just to be different ? or a reason behind it ?

I got the Bros arm because it was cheap! I paid £50 for the entire rear end; a gamble that didn't pay off. But at that price, it was worth a punt.

It's going to be too much of a pain in the arse to modify, so I've just bought a VFR750 swingarm cheap off ebay. OK, it was dearer than the Bros, but cheaper than most! And is already has a cross brace/bar, and has rising link suspension mounts as standard.

Anyone want a Bros rear end? :rollin
[/quote]

ebay it!
[/quote]

Going on there tonight.

[alan sherman]

I thought  you were too skint to get a replacement bike after the first crash.  So where is all this ebay cash coming from on top of buying the Peugeot and Fazer?

Do you have some kind of vision of what you are trying to achieve?  maybe a photoshopped mock up?

[ChristoT]

I thought  you were too skint to get a replacement bike after the first crash.  So where is all this ebay cash coming from on top of buying the Peugeot and Fazer?

Do you have some kind of vision of what you are trying to achieve?  maybe a photoshopped mock up?

After the first (sic) crash, I thought I was going to the US on placement. That fell through, I came back to the UK and got a different, paying placement.

The Peugeot came from a loan from my parents (with about a million conditions attached...), and I picked up this Fazer for £250 (within my budget, just).

I am funding the project bit by bit, and am just about succeeding.

Donations of parts or funds are always appreciated though!

[midden]

[quote author=Lawrence link=topic=11731.msg134864#msg134864 date=1395048704]
[quote author=mickvp link=topic=11731.msg134574#msg134574 date=1394929890]
I have an idea. Build the standard fazer, and enjoy it

This.  I reckon you're going to build it up and then not be able to insure it because it's highly modified.
[/quote]
:agree
We spoke about this at the weekend while having a cuppa (and a fry up, Midden) at Rye.
Christo - Hello I'd like to insure my bike
Insurer - Yes Sir, what's the make
Christo - It's a Kawayamahonki
Insurer - OK *click* (as they put the phone down)  :b
[/quote]
Sure you missed off da  kawayamahonkida
I may have heard wrong with all clicking of cameras taking snapshots of Granny crunching rather loudy on her humungous chicken wrap.
Twas enough to put me off my brunch it was 

[ChristoT]

I'm not covering my phone in oil just for a few pics of a casing!  :lol :lol

I've bought a new swingarm to replace the Bros unit (too much work there), so when that arrives, hopefully I'll make some progress.

Anyone want to buy the Bros arm?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?V...1396189209

[midden]

put the phone in a ziplock bag  (transparent one)
or wear surgical gloves while doing the mechanics and remove at piccy time

You really should be building up a photo collection in anticipation for that mug I mean foc-u tourist coming along and wanting to buy some

[Lawrence]

or wear surgical gloves while doing the mechanics and remove at piccy time

Thus is a good idea anyway, you can pick up a box of 100 for a fiver.

[unfazed]

Seven pages of posts and Foc all done yet.  :'(

turning into, an all talk, no action post  :lol

[ChristoT]

Seven pages of posts and Foc all done yet.  :'(

turning into, an all talk, no action post  :lol

You're wrong there, unfazed. The engine has been checked, and is OK, and a swingarm more fit for purpose has been sourced. Boring stuff, compared to the rest of the project, but necessary.

Pics? Soon! Unfortunately, I'm going to see some friends this weekend, so not much will happen then, but I'll see what can be done.

[unfazed]

Picture tells thousands of words  :eek

[ChristoT]

People moan about a lack of pics, so here's one.  :lol

A micro mod - tarted up plate, courtesy of dcurzon.

[smg id=1796]

[midden]

I'm going to see some friends this weekend,

You have friends? as always pics required

[ChristoT]

[quote author=ChristoT link=topic=11731.msg135236#msg135236 date=1395146333]

I'm going to see some friends this weekend,

You have friends? as always pics required
[/quote]

No motorbiking! Going a family friend's birthday party - Saturday will be fun as I get to shoot paintballs at a group of middle aged ladies (who will, of course, be attempting to return fire.  )

[ChristoT]

I have been erring! No updates? Shocking!  :eek

Mixture of noos!

The VFR swingarm has arrived, and was briefly offered up yesterday (while dodging showers). It was nearly a direct fit! But the bugger will probably need some light milling to take it down to size. I shall probably hand over to an engineering firm to have it done, and to have the chain run sorted: They have the equipment I lack, and will save me many headaches down the line!

[smg id=1804 type=preview align=center caption="VFR750 swingarm"]

I also went round to Deefer's this evening, put the clutch back in, and started cleaning the pistons. On Wednesday, hopefully I'll get the barrels and the sump back on. It's getting there!

And because Exup did it...  :lol :lol

PROOF!

[smg id=1805 type=preview align=center caption="Proof Christo works on his bike! "]