Simbec1863 Posted August 1, 2017 Author Posted August 1, 2017 3 minutes ago, bernardo said: thanks for the info, just what I needed to know. I've been following the build for a while so its looking good. Kind of regret swoping my VJ21 for a full yosh ti system for my race bike. We've all been there mate it's always needs must in this game hope the pipe was worth the swap Quote
Simbec1863 Posted August 4, 2017 Author Posted August 4, 2017 Fitted new seal and bottom race plus bracket and pvalve back on Quote
Simbec1863 Posted October 15, 2017 Author Posted October 15, 2017 (edited) Another 2 months passes and I’m just posting a small amount of progress,Lh carb off the bike today. Thought I’d check all screws etc will loosen ready for the fizzy bath and rebuild. Found the previous owner didn’t use the right screwdriver and put 1 of the float bowl screws back in knackered...thanks Had to hacksaw across the screw to get it out,will replace later,everything else came loose just need to bath it all when I’m home again. Edited October 15, 2017 by Simbec1863 Quote
Simbec1863 Posted October 30, 2017 Author Posted October 30, 2017 (edited) Back from abroad at last carb stripped and cleaned today,will do the other one when I’m back again. Need a trip to Allen’s performance to get a few replacement parts ready for the refurb,progress is slow but any progress is a bonus when you spend more time away than at home Edited October 30, 2017 by Simbec1863 Quote
Simbec1863 Posted January 6, 2018 Author Posted January 6, 2018 Every time I post some progress here I look at the last date and it doesn’t seem to be coming together anywhere near fast enough,I can blame Christmas or work or whatever but it’s down to me making time,lost my enthusiasm for this 2 stroke money pit for quite a while. A few cold hours in the shed today and a bit of progress at last,even planning some time tomorrow Fitted new headraces and bearings today,refitted the triple clamps and temp fitted the forks Depending on the size of my hangover tomorrow it will or won’t affect further progress Sunday 2 Quote
Simbec1863 Posted January 7, 2018 Author Posted January 7, 2018 (edited) Braved the outdoor shed today and managed a few hours before I couldn’t feel my feet anymore Torqued the fork clamps and paint marked, temp fitted the front wheel and the refurbed calipers. Edited January 7, 2018 by Simbec1863 4 Quote
Simbec1863 Posted January 7, 2018 Author Posted January 7, 2018 Cleaned and painted the pump housing and fitted back onto the clutch casing looks ok just used some cheap aluminium spray from Halfords. New kickstart seal fitted too,and popped in some fresh plugs ready to refit the engine. 1 Quote
Simbec1863 Posted January 7, 2018 Author Posted January 7, 2018 New coolant hoses turned up yesterday as well should be a wee bit better than the 28year old ones I had to cut off 2 Quote
vizman Posted January 7, 2018 Posted January 7, 2018 i bought one of these from pagetts in batley many moons ago.....thanks to student loans, i had enough crayons and shoplifted most of my meals for the next few years. 2 Quote
Simbec1863 Posted January 7, 2018 Author Posted January 7, 2018 1 minute ago, vizman said: i bought one of these from pagetts in batley many moons ago.....thanks to student loans, i had enough crayons and shoplifted most of my meals for the next few years. I could do with a student loan to get it finished....just need to find a student that needs to rent a room....Rosemary have we got the cash from their wallet before I wall them up......... if you need me I’ll be in the shed with my chainsaw...I mean working on the smoker 2 Quote
Simbec1863 Posted January 11, 2018 Author Posted January 11, 2018 Found a few bits missing from front end rebuild,they arrived today Quote
Simbec1863 Posted January 12, 2018 Author Posted January 12, 2018 Fitted yesterday’s bag of bits and temp fitted the brake lines just to keep moisture and crap out of the system until I’m ready to bleed it 2 Quote
Simbec1863 Posted February 1, 2018 Author Posted February 1, 2018 Carb no.2 off the bike,stripped and 30 mins in the fizzy bath,temp fitted all parts for now with a touch of gt85 to expel any moisture. Need to save up the pennies for a trip to the local carb specialists to gather parts for the refurb Quote
Simbec1863 Posted February 3, 2018 Author Posted February 3, 2018 (edited) Started working my way from the headstock to check the wire harness,cleaned with IPA and then switch cleaner on the connections Edited February 3, 2018 by Simbec1863 Quote
Simbec1863 Posted February 3, 2018 Author Posted February 3, 2018 Stripped the thermostat housing popped it in the fizzy bath for a quick clean up. Tested the thermostat all good,then reassembled and temp fitted the new hoses Quote
Simbec1863 Posted February 16, 2018 Author Posted February 16, 2018 Back home at last from the cold of Greenland and had a nice surprise the RGV sale bits arrived Need to get in the shed this weekend and crack on with it Quote
Simbec1863 Posted February 20, 2018 Author Posted February 20, 2018 Afternoon in the garage today,got the swingarm out ready to clean and fit new bearings.A few more seized bolts to drill out.....bugger... Cleaned the cushion lever just so I could inspect the bearings and spacers,bad news is they are well knackered they were stuck fast with dried grease and have even managed to wear themselves through the spacers due to lack of rotation More expense this thing will be on the road this year but my plan for May looks a bit too optimistic due to cash flow and time,but I reckon it will be done by the summer I hope Quote
busa1300 Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 I had to do the same on my VJ23.... getting the bearings out of the swingarm was not fun.... 1 Quote
Simbec1863 Posted February 21, 2018 Author Posted February 21, 2018 5 hours ago, busa1300 said: I had to do the same on my VJ23.... getting the bearings out of the swingarm was not fun.... I’m hoping a bit of heat and my blind bearing puller do the job,but it’s normally a right pig of a job,any helpful tips? Quote
Swiss Toni Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 Nice build, Si! I had the same bother with sw/arm and linkage bearings too. Tried all ways to get them out, including weld on the outer cage to contract. Still no movement. Ordered a blind bearing puller, bit gentle heat, and they were out in 10 minutes! Well worth the money! What you up to in Greenland, then? 1 Quote
Simbec1863 Posted February 21, 2018 Author Posted February 21, 2018 Nothing exciting just doing a bit of contracting for Greenlands only airline Quote
Simbec1863 Posted February 21, 2018 Author Posted February 21, 2018 Trip to Allen’s performance today dropped the carbs off so they can suss out what service parts are still obtainable without paying loads out for a repair kit that’s got bits in it that I don’t need. Quote
Simbec1863 Posted February 24, 2018 Author Posted February 24, 2018 (edited) Drilled the head off the seized bolt on the hugger and got the bastard out for once with my easy outs Torque arm cleaned up and painted,new swingarm bearings fitted after giving the arm a clean up.Its got some battle scars from footrests digging into it from its past life. Few clean up jobs tomorrow if my hangovers not to bad Edited February 24, 2018 by Simbec1863 Quote
Simbec1863 Posted February 25, 2018 Author Posted February 25, 2018 (edited) Painted the dog bones, gave the torque arm a second coat and cleaned the swingarm then sealed with wheel sealer Edited February 25, 2018 by Simbec1863 Quote
Simbec1863 Posted February 27, 2018 Author Posted February 27, 2018 Rear brake master cylinder stripped cleaned and rebuilt before my fingers went numb Thursdays job is to get the bearings out the cushion lever if I can stand a couple of hours in the garage before frostbite sets in 1 Quote
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