Yamaha R4 Hybrid - Track Project

[numark1]

Sorry in advance for the crap night photos. Can't get the camera to take decent photos in the dark.

Picked up yesterday a fzr400 frame subframe forks swingarm engine carbs and 3 sets of wheels from Barry_MC21 for absolutely free (cheers again ) which was about a 100 mile round treck.

Got it home and didn't really do much as it was raining and i quite frankly couldn't be bothered.

My plan was to get up early this morning and crack on, see what i have and start cleaning it up. That was blown out the window when i got up at 11:30 and didn't get dressed until 1.

Made it into the garage at 1:30 and had a tidy up so i had a nice clean workspace. Took everything off the frame and swingarm ready for a clean.

The frame has had a pretty good clean with white spirit in this pic

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The swingarm and that stupid minimoto that won't start.

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Next i started to strip the carbs to clean them, they looked to be in a pretty bad start. A fair bit of corrosion which needs to be cleaned.

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Next we have the engine which also has corrosion where the carbs went. (Klause told me to clean it but not take it apart, not sure how to do that. )

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Here are the 3 sets of wheels with square tyres from burnouts. I plan to get 2 sets powdercoated flat black and one set slicks another wets.

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The forks. Not sure to get those powdercoated or there is a chance i may be able to get some usd gsxr400 forks from a mate. Still undecided.

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Assorted bits here

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I have planned over the next couple of weeks to buy a few bits to get the engine running. Pick up the exhaust from R4nger prepare the frame subframe and swingarm ready to be sprayed flat black. Thats all i have really thought about at the moment.

Hopefully Klause, Cliff & R4nger will be able to help me out a few sundays as i have limited (none at all) knowledge about engines.

One last thing the number plate.

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Hope to be finished before i go to thailand so about early may and look forward to seeing a few peeps at some trackdays in summer.

[numark1]

Forgot to say i will be getting R6 front fairings and also have an R1 tail unit. Hence the Yamaha R4.

It should hopefully look like this but completley flat black with white rim tape for a touch of class.

https://www.madsi.co.uk/images/r6fairing/Mar10011.jpg

Also if we can't get the engine to work then i will more than likely be dropping either a thundercat or fzr750 engine in.

[Jrod]

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[sickpup]

Blade is an easy fit in that frame.

[Whosthedaddy]

Bike should look cool matt black
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[numark1]

[mrchips]

Looks like a nice project all the best with it.
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[Deano]

I've seen, yam trx850 engines fitted into the fzr400 frames and know that the fzr600 slots in perfect and heard of someone with a yzf750 engine in one too.

Also I have a box of FZR400 engine parts at home, from when I took me mates fzr blown engine for him. If you think you need something contact me and I'll see if I can help you out. I sort you out with cheap prices aswell.

Deano

[numark1]

Where abouts in surrey are you? and what parts do you have?

Possibly need some engine stuff so it would also be easier for me to pick it up than post. especailly if its big/heavy.

[Klause]

When I have finished with my engine swap I will come over and asses it all.
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[numark1]

Cool.

Hows the transplant going? I have seen an engine for sale on ebay with george for £15, as well as a fzr600 for another £15.

[R4nger]

It's shit but with nick cleaning and my mechanics I think we can get it working. Obviously we need to replace the engine, frame, swingarm, wheels, carbs etc. Mark can cover that on eBay. Cliff can be the tea making bitch.

[numark1]

As long as i don't have to get my hands dirty.

[cliff]

I dont think so.
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[Klause]

Don't worry I'll bring plenty of latex... gloves.

Don't think I will be free till next weekend though.
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[numark1]

Yeh thats cool. Probably be sunday though is i might go out friday night and may have to pick up another engine/r6 fairings

[cliff]

Oooh Sunday = Work. We shall have to sort something out, or Ill get a few days off or something.
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Sweet reggae music.

[McGee]

One word "WOW"


Cant wait to see it and nice choice in colour
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[Simple]

[Absolute_Kwackers]

good luck with your project mate, will look good!

be interesting to see how it all turns out, and how much it cost you to make it etc!

Oh adn in the pic where the mini-moto is, it made your wheels look like tractors wheels lol, i was like WTF then i realised lol, duh!

[numark1]

My friend bought it for £200 i think and i was gonna at the same buy one aswell but heard bad things about them so waited to see what his was like. Wouldn't start from day one so he kind of gave it to me for a christmas present like last year.

Just taking space up in the garage. I bet they are good fun when they are going.

[G]

Cheeky bumping.

Much as I disagree with your philosophies and think you're making a mistake, if you need any real r6 bits, give me a shout, as I've got loads of spares now that are going to be sold off for reasonable prices.

[Barry_M2]

G

What year is the R6?

I'm after (off all things) a rear wheel spindle for an 98-02 model, and chain adjusters.

[G]

It's a 99, so will fit your model.

Should have those, will check later today.
Started a new thread here:
https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=834312#834312

Probably best to reply in there so I don't hijack this thread.

When you say 'chain adjusters', do you mean the spacer sections, or just the bolts that actually adjust the chain?

[anders]

Nice one mark, enjoy it!

Post some progrem reports and pics.
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