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eddie_46
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PostPosted: 13:55 - 21 Mar 2010    Post subject: My zx6r J1 project. Now with embed'd photos..... Reply with quote
This is a copy of my previous forum, as i've now learnt how to post the photos easier.

I bought the bike last summer, as a low mileage scruffy bike,
After i got it home i cleaned it, and realised i'd managed to find a brilliant bike.

I started with some basic mods, i only have before and after pics of the first few mods.

Now i've started modding again as the season starts again, i've started to do more mods,
Powdercoating my wheels being the main thing.

Anyway, this is my progress so far.





How i bought the bike

https://i1040.photobucket.com/albums/b410/eddie_46/09082009009.jpg


After i took it Spain cleaned it properly and fitted some crash bungs and cleaned the indicator lenses

https://i1040.photobucket.com/albums/b410/eddie_46/18092009101.jpg


After i'd fitted my undertray/tailtidy, and a few other bits, the bike then stayed like this for a while

https://i1040.photobucket.com/albums/b410/eddie_46/My%20pride%20and%20joy/27102009119.jpg

https://i1040.photobucket.com/albums/b410/eddie_46/My%20pride%20and%20joy/27102009118.jpg

https://i1040.photobucket.com/albums/b410/eddie_46/My%20pride%20and%20joy/27102009117.jpg


Then i moved back to England, and decided to start changing bits and modding again ready for the season

How it looked when i got it home, before i started the mod's

https://i1040.photobucket.com/albums/b410/eddie_46/05032010023.jpg

Silver wheels

https://i1040.photobucket.com/albums/b410/eddie_46/05032010025.jpg

https://i1040.photobucket.com/albums/b410/eddie_46/05032010026.jpg

Got the bike on the paddock stands, and whipped the wheels off

https://i1040.photobucket.com/albums/b410/eddie_46/05032010030.jpg

https://i1040.photobucket.com/albums/b410/eddie_46/05032010031.jpg

My dirty swingarm...ewww lol

https://i1040.photobucket.com/albums/b410/eddie_46/05032010032.jpg

Wheels off

https://i1040.photobucket.com/albums/b410/eddie_46/05032010029.jpg

Prep started for powdercoating, if anybody is thinking about powdercoating, spend the extra £15 and have them shot blasted, the finish in the end will be much better, and a lot less hardwork

https://i1040.photobucket.com/albums/b410/eddie_46/05032010033.jpg

https://i1040.photobucket.com/albums/b410/eddie_46/05032010034.jpg

Wheels back from powdercoaters, in yummy matt black lol

https://i1040.photobucket.com/albums/b410/eddie_46/08032010036.jpg

Wheels fitted to the bike, with new rubber on the back Very Happy

https://i1040.photobucket.com/albums/b410/eddie_46/20032010067.jpg

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https://i1040.photobucket.com/albums/b410/eddie_46/20032010065.jpg
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eddie_46
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PostPosted: 14:01 - 21 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
New Oil & filter,
New brake lines
And a new double bubble

https://i1040.photobucket.com/albums/b410/eddie_46/06032010035.jpg

https://i1040.photobucket.com/albums/b410/eddie_46/20032010068.jpg

Before

https://i1040.photobucket.com/albums/b410/eddie_46/20032010060.jpg

After

https://i1040.photobucket.com/albums/b410/eddie_46/20032010061.jpg

Not finished brake lines yet, the rear is 100% complete, and i have fitted the front lines, but im yet to bleed them.

I've also changed the front indis for some micro ones, i'll post some pics shortly.
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BenR
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PostPosted: 14:04 - 21 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Looks lovely that mate, really clean. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 19:12 - 21 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
I've got a J1 and that same front paddock stand, but not sure if I have the balls to take the front wheel off like that! How sturdy/safe is it? do you tie the front end up some how just in case it fell?
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eddie_46
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PostPosted: 19:35 - 21 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Maruchino wrote:
I've got a J1 and that same front paddock stand, but not sure if I have the balls to take the front wheel off like that! How sturdy/safe is it? do you tie the front end up some how just in case it fell?



I was very cautious at first myself, but with the rear paddock stand it was very sturdy, if the stand catches at the two small pins behind the shocks as in the photo of mine, its should be fine. I didn't tie mine at all, and it was on the stands for over a week with no problems, i even sat on the bike with the wheels off.

Ive attached a photo off where my stand caught the bike
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PostPosted: 20:13 - 21 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yeh mine sits sort of under the back of the fork, with the other part under that piece you have circled.

Not sure about sitting on it though!
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PostPosted: 21:53 - 21 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
looks like a mean beast...y dnt u lose the grab bars though??looks kinda crappy with them don't u think??ruins the whole look of the bike
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eddie_46
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PostPosted: 22:15 - 21 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
yvaiwhy wrote:
looks like a mean beast...y dnt u lose the grab bars though??looks kinda crappy with them don't u think??ruins the whole look of the bike



I don't know about the grab handles, they dont offend me, and tbh i think the bike would look to naked without them.
Plus they're ocasionaly used for what they are intended lol
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PostPosted: 00:22 - 22 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Looks great upto now, As i said with the front brake lines, you just need to be patient bleeding them through!
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PostPosted: 09:18 - 22 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
eddie_46 wrote:
yvaiwhy wrote:
looks like a mean beast...y dnt u lose the grab bars though??looks kinda crappy with them don't u think??ruins the whole look of the bike



I don't know about the grab handles, they dont offend me, and tbh i think the bike would look to naked without them.
Plus they're ocasionaly used for what they are intended lol


They work well as crash protection for the tail section! (as ive found out)...

Bike looks gooooood. Mines silver, now i NEED to get the wheels done black! Razz
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eddie_46
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PostPosted: 16:11 - 22 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
They work well as crash protection for the tail section! (as ive found out)...

Bike looks gooooood. Mines silver, now i NEED to get the wheels done black! Razz[/quote]




Fingers crossed i won't find out how good protection they are lol

Thanks bud, i like the wheels, i think they make the bike look more agressive in black Very Happy
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PostPosted: 20:27 - 22 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
andybon wrote:
Looks great upto now, As i said with the front brake lines, you just need to be patient bleeding them through!


One sure fire way I have always used to bleed brakes is as follows:

Place a ring spanner on the bleed nipple, place some small tubing onto the nipple running down to a {insert type of container here} (I use a coke can with top chopped off or milk bottle)

Put some fluid in your container and make sure the tubing is emersed in it.

Fill your fluid reservoir to the top.

Apply pressure slowly to the brake lever and slowly slacken off the bleed nipple, when the lever is fully compressed tighten the nipple and let go.

Repeat, constantly keeping the reservoir above the max line.

Generally, within no time you will have a nice solid brake.

You can do this without emersing the pipe really, as your ensuring no air can be drawn in by closing the nipple before you release the lever, but its somewhere for the fluid to go and if you do accidentally leave go of the lever before you close the nipple its only going to draw fluid in not air.

As said its never failed me, even with a completely dry system (lines replaced etc).

hth
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PostPosted: 10:18 - 25 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Well i finally got around to bleeding the front brakes, it wasn't as bad i thought. Took less than an hour.
I think i'll bleed them again though, to get all the fluid through so im sure there are no air locks.

Pics to follow shortly.
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PostPosted: 10:24 - 04 Apr 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Well here's some photos of my
new mini indi's
Rear hugger/New tyre
Front braided brake lines
And decals on my wheels


https://i1040.photobucket.com/albums/b410/eddie_46/30032010077.jpg

https://i1040.photobucket.com/albums/b410/eddie_46/30032010081.jpg

https://i1040.photobucket.com/albums/b410/eddie_46/30032010079.jpg

https://i1040.photobucket.com/albums/b410/eddie_46/30032010078.jpg

https://i1040.photobucket.com/albums/b410/eddie_46/30032010080.jpg




Yes she is ready for a good clean, and fingers crossed i will get chance this week

I ordered some cheapo pazzo levers off eBay the other day, looking forward to getting them

And next saturday im off to the Pod for the street challenge events.
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PostPosted: 15:00 - 05 Apr 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Bike looks insane, great effort!

i have just bought this exact bike and am looking to start to modify it, starting with an undertray.

where did you get yours from and was it much work to fit?
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eddie_46
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PostPosted: 18:29 - 05 Apr 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
dmh wrote:
Bike looks insane, great effort!

i have just bought this exact bike and am looking to start to modify it, starting with an undertray.

where did you get yours from and was it much work to fit?



Thanks pal! i love it.
I got my undertray off ebay, it was new and painted, but not listed corectly and it cost me 99p Thumbs Up
But if you google....ermax you should be able to find the same undertray.

It was more effort to fit than the larger ones as i had to cut the numberplate thingy rite off. But with a dremel, i took just over an hour. Well worth the effort. And i think it looks better than other undertrays you can buy. theres some on eBay that come with the tail light intergrated Thumbs Up

Get some pics of your bike up matey!!
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PostPosted: 21:35 - 14 Apr 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Just a quick update,
The bike is currently off road =( gutted with the lovely weather we're having, but the alarm has let me down for the second time, and is being fixed under warranty. Personally i don't recommend the accumen cat 1.1 alarm as mine has broke twice!!!!

My new levers arrived in the post the other morning, so i fitted them, very pleased with them. quality and price as brilliant.

I also bought a set of used lsl rear sets for £85, they are now fitted, and i love them, they make the bike feel 10x's different, in a better way for me. I feel more in control of the bike now, maybe its just because im 6ft 4" and i can get me legs further back i don't know but i love them.

Anyway, as soon as i get the bike back i'll post some more pic's Very Happy

Ta'ra for now lol.
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PostPosted: 19:02 - 19 Jun 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Well seeing as this post has died in the last couple of months, i thought i'd post a few picks i got the other day whilst out and about.


https://i1040.photobucket.com/albums/b410/eddie_46/35937_438015305239_657050239_610455.jpg

https://i1040.photobucket.com/albums/b410/eddie_46/35937_438015300239_657050239_610455.jpg

https://i1040.photobucket.com/albums/b410/eddie_46/35937_438015290239_657050239_610455.jpg

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https://i1040.photobucket.com/albums/b410/eddie_46/35937_438015100239_657050239_610454.jpg

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Looks a clean example, what the levers like then compared to the old ones?

u got a link of the ones you got as im wanting some for my j1?

cheers
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PostPosted: 13:49 - 21 Jun 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
great bike Smile

where did you get the indis from ?
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Cool. If I were you my next mod would be getting them leathers tailored, they look about 3 sizes too big. Suppose thats cos your not equally as fat as you are tall Laughing

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did you buy those plugs that fill the front indi gap, or are they the base bits of the stock indis?
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PostPosted: 19:18 - 28 Jun 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
deanmcreynolds26 wrote:
Looks a clean example, what the levers like then compared to the old ones?

u got a link of the ones you got as im wanting some for my j1?

cheers


The levers are ok, never been sure on the clutch lever though, they feel good, and fit well but i dont think the clutch fits well enough, im not sure mate sorry. and unfortunately i dont have a link, sorry.
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PostPosted: 19:19 - 28 Jun 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
swiftb38 wrote:
Cool. If I were you my next mod would be getting them leathers tailored, they look about 3 sizes too big. Suppose thats cos your not equally as fat as you are tall Laughing

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LOL, yeh i know mate, there the only ones i can get in to. because im 6 ft 4" it was difficult to find some. and for £80 new from BMF , i couldn't be to picky Thumbs Up
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CHR15 wrote:
did you buy those plugs that fill the front indi gap, or are they the base bits of the stock indis?



Got the base bits separate, they £15 for 4 :o but oxford ones are a better fit than cheaper ones
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