Making a track bike from my Fz1s

[dazza]

You have redeemed yourself by painting it yellow

[slimwilly]

You have redeemed yourself by painting it yellow

Thanks you lovely old Fokker

[ogri48]

Bloody brilliant bill , great idea too!

[slimwilly]

has anyone come up with a mod for retaining the rear brake caliper holder still allowing for it to slide when adjusting the chain ? thay=ts when you remove the rear wheel of course

[red98]

Nice job mr willy  :thumbup ..........i am a bit puzzled though....why would you want to restrict a track bike  ?

[tony_d123]

Great idea. Did you not know it's the law that you have to have speed blocks on yellow Yamahas though?  :lol

[slimwilly]

Decals are on going

[fireblake]

Hey Slim, what a great idea. How much did you pay for the track plastics and tank? I did 3 track days last year and have been thinking of changing the Fazer for something more track focused. I might just save the money and do what you've done




Mickey.

[slimwilly]

Started doing the Speed block pattern but in an easier style also put wheel tape on. I am quite pleased what you can do for such little money.

The plastics are all originals I have collected from breakers , see first posts,, I then aerosol painted them.

[slimwilly]

Hey Slim, what a great idea. How much did you pay for the track plastics and tank? I did 3 track days last year and have been thinking of changing the Fazer for something more track focused. I might just save the money and do what you've done




Mickey.

Hi Mickey, I paid about £240 for all the parts and tank, £50 for paint .  I had some raised bars on the Fazer so I have turned them over to get a bit more of a racey riding position, works well. might move to clip ons.
See the first posts and see the panels. I have done three track days on it with the standard panels and it rides real nice, I love it.

[slimwilly]

So the kiddy bit,,stickers, yes stickers to break it up a bit ,

[slimwilly]

And the finished bike,,i think,,,apart from some maintenance

[slimwilly]

I have also got myself some spare wheels complete with the wet's I bought at  a wet Cadwell park , they are amazing to ride on in very very wet conditions, I could not believe how fast you can ride with them on with standing water everywhere

[dazza]

Looks fantastic Slim, really striking, got to paint the bellypan yellow now dude. I had a black one on mine and it just used to blend in. Ayellow one just jumps out on you and contrasts so well with the black frame and engine.....Do it....Do it  :lol

[slimwilly]

You my old tich are correct,,i forgot I still have to make one,,yes , make one, the blue one on there is my tidy one, its coming off,,may use it as a mould and extend it,,it sure will finish it off, I will try with fibre glass, as its hot underneath near the pipes, will try and make a race safe one 2"deep and complete,, a bit of a head scratcher I think

[jerbear]

Looks excellent job Bill, will pop over and give it full inspection when weather picks up 

[slimwilly]

Hi Jerbear !!!!!  I forgot about you me old mucker,  sure , pop over , I have the bike road legal, new mot etc so may call by while having a shakedown run, see what falls off,,lol :lol

Just got to laquer coat some of it to stop rubbing pinstripes, 

Be time to get the bikes out soon ,

[jerbear]

Always welcome Bill, yes, can't wait for some decent weather.
If you come on the Fazer ...give us a nod....get the sunglasses on  :eek

[tony_d123]

I like it and you will have loads of fun riding around the outside of all the race reps.

[slimwilly]

Took it for a shakedown this afternoon , it went well, looking for the dry spots on the road.