New Project 2011/2012 /2013/2014!!

[z1000puddin]

Neil,
Have a look at the pics further back on the thread.

The fork extensions slip over the tops of the USD forks Similar to these.
http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=fork+e ... ,s:0,i:268

[Pigford]

Yep, those are mine - for me Z1000

[z1000puddin]

Cylinder Head all done.
Trial fitted the 28mm carbs.
Forks due back from Mikey on Tues/Wed - So hopefully get it on the wheels next week.

Then send the painting bits to Si. @ Flying Tiger
While that is going on I will get the wiring all done

Looking like Feb to get it all done.

[mikey]

That really is taking shape stu keep at it mate

[z1000puddin]

Finally braved the cold to fit the front end & rear wheel






I will need to get Mrs puddin to give me a lift down this week end
( I need to invest in a bike lift next time)

I need to double check the tyre clearance, once the full weight is on the wheels & to finalise the wheel & brake caliper mount spacers.

The caliper is leaning in about 2-3mm. So I will have a bit of machining to do this week.

The front mudguard is sitting a little too high, but I have adjustment on the guard brackets.

[Pigford]

Yep - thats looking real sweet

[RALPHARAMA]

I have to say - I was wondering how you were going to get it down - Mrs Pudding must be a mighty strong lass I'd be scared to share a bed with a gurlie who could lift Big Zeds

Looking good. How did you make the tail piece?

[z1000puddin]

Thanks guys,

I asked Mrs puddin this evening to give me a lift,
It was never really going to happen,
So my mate is coming over & I will hook up a chain block & web strop to lift & lower.

Ralph the tail piece was made from a plasma cut piece of 2.5thk aluminium,
I then used the press brake to form the shape.

The tail kick was done the old fashioned way "beaten" into shape over a frost sandbag.

Finally the return at the rear end was welded & dressed.

stu

[Crofty]

Smart looking project

[z1000puddin]

Well, Mrs puddin did come out to assist in the heavy lift
(she had the right jacket on James Jack Cranes)

The risk assessment was carried out by all parties & the method statement was read, understood & signed off.

Came down very easily although the garage roof rafter did creak a bit


No immediate issues with tyre clearance or chain clearance, so I dont think I will fit the chain slider at the moment.

Also trial fitted Daves (Exhaust craft) 4-1 underseat down pipes - fitted perfectly with a good half inch clearance from the sump plug.

Dave I will pm you regarding the link pipe to the tail pipes.I dont want to go the flexi pipe option, so this will need a couple of hard sized mandrel bent tubes.

Although I still need to remove the sump again as whilst carrying out the "heatshrink" on the cylinder studs, I got bored with using the wifes hair dryer & tried to speed things up using a desposable lighter
The little metal roller melted off & dropped into the sump, burning my finger in the process!!Bugger bugger.

[Pigford]

Ohhh, what a lurverly pair

[z1000puddin]

GOT THE SUMP BACK OFF TO LOCATE THIS LITTLE BUGGER


The moral is NEVER use a cheap lighter to shrink heat shrink without blocking up the crankcases properly

[Ginger Bear]

Glad you found it!

You wanna ask Santa for one of these......

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p36371

[z1000puddin]

Steve,
The bad thing is I have a heat gun at work ,but forgot to take it home & was too much of a rush to do the job.


Mr Pigford,
I do hope you are meaning my bikes & not Mrs puddins assets

"Quote", Ohhh, what a lurverly pair

By the way I am the one behind the camera

Just ordered my brake lines from Uptheshophttp://stores.ebay.co.uk/uptheshop

Venhill black carbon with black banjo/ banjo bolts ( I have a think for black )

[750steve]

£9 for thisun!

http://www.screwfix.com/p/direct-power- ... -_-Na-_-Na