GB's Snotter! Oh Why, Oh Why? It's all over now..... Sort of

mick znone · #31 PostAuthor: **mick znone** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 10:10 pm

"seat cover is pants" thats profound there Bear.
the kitchen roll was a good buy, thats like new, you might be able to use that next time you take the gpz out [ just in case :turd

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dixiethedog · #32 PostAuthor: **dixiethedog** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 8:44 am

Im gonna watch this one til its done,and then make a start on my unitrac gpzeee. Im sure you'll inspire me!

#33 PostAuthor: **Ginger Bear** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 4:50 pm

Dixie,
Don't watch too hard cos I don't know what I'm doing meself yet!

Just got me new log book V5 today. It read.......... No. of former keepers 12
That makes me the 13th owner :cantb

Time will tell if this is a 'lucky' bike or not.

Pigford · #34 PostAuthor: **Pigford** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 4:52 pm

Steve, the bike may be lucky..... its YOU I'm worried about :shock:

Monk · #35 PostAuthor: **Monk** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 4:52 pm

Ah well, at least it has been very popular !

#36 PostAuthor: **Ginger Bear** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 8:51 pm

Bought a few more 'spares'

Pigford · #37 PostAuthor: **Pigford** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 8:59 pm

WAY TO GO STEVE :twisted:

#38 PostAuthor: **Ginger Bear** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 7:12 pm

Right then,

I think I have decided where I'm going with this. It is gonna get the full treatment :save

so we can say goodbye to saving :!:

Now I have my monster pile of spares, I have decided to restore this bike to pretty much standard, with some very subtle differences. Initially I am planning to fit another set of bodywork, including the fairing.
I have booked it for an MOT on the 16th April, so all being well I will be on this at the ACE. I hope to run around on this during the summer to identify any faults, then strip it during the winter for a full refurb.
I now have several sets of calipers & plan to service a good set, fit with new pads, then decide on the braking capabilities. If it's still sh*te, then I may consider fitting ZZR1100 running gear, as the forks & swinging arm are not disimilar.
Here is some of the body work I plan to fit for the summer, which scrubbed up pretty well, sorry no pic's yet.

Sadly the inside of the tank will need some attention. I have ordered my Flowliner kit today!

This is some of the rust I hoovered out of the tank....... Urrgh

I had wondered if this lot had ever passed through Piggy's hands, as a lot of it came in biscuit tin's :!:

#39 PostAuthor: **Ginger Bear** » Sun Apr 05, 2009 6:38 pm

Been quite busy 'Pimping' (as the wife to be would say! :wub

) over the last few days. First thing was to remove the 'twin' headlights & remove copious amounts of masking tape. That exposed the work of one of the 12 previous owners!

I can only describe it as the 'Loom of Doom'. Some fecker has cut of all the block connectors & replaced them with these blue Micky Mouse connectors, half of which fell off on thier own accord :grr

I have replaced some of these as a temporary repair, as I plan to fit a new loom, from my spares stash during the winter rebuild.

I have worked out why the brake's are so sh*te.............. There is next to no disc left. :ek

Fortunately, I have found an almost new set on one of my 'other' bikes, mileage shows 58k, so they must have recently been replaced.

Picture shows one still attached to the wheel, this one is rusty, the other was covered in oil (an attempt to move the bike with seized brakes I think), anyhow, both have been through the parts washer & once dried will get a little tickle in me bead blasting cabinet.
Here is a pair of wheel's I have scrubbed up, the camera does lie!

I plan to get the tyres removed tomorrow, then I can blast the rims & repaint, probably get Mikey to do a bit of his magic too. Normally I would send these of to be powdercoated, but I need a quick fix for the ACE, I'll probably use these on the other GPz I put together from the bits left over.
Last pic is of my bodywork, which is pretty good. I will fit this for the Ace/summer then prob have another set repainted as new & keep this set fot the No.2 bike.

mikey · #40 PostAuthor: **mikey** » Sun Apr 05, 2009 6:48 pm

Be intrested to see this steve when its done my brother had one few years ago i always liked that bike.

Steve Cooke · #41 PostAuthor: **Steve Cooke** » Sun Apr 05, 2009 9:48 pm

Wiring by Halfords.

#42 PostAuthor: **Ginger Bear** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 8:08 pm

It's a miracle!

I had thought this tank might be beyond reclamation, but how wrong was I? This is the result after a 48 hours soak in bio-rust....... Fantastic
I have rinsed with copious amounts of clean water, mopped out what I can, then had the heat gun (paint stripper) in it, & left it cuddled up to a HOT radiator for the night. Once I'm convinced it's bone dry, I'll tip in the sealer. With a bit of luck It'll be tomorrow.

Had a quick word with Mikey earlier & have arranged to drop me rims of tomorrow for a bit of 'Mikey Magic', here they are stripped & blasted.

I love jobs/parts at this stage, all the hard work/preparation is done, just the nice painting/masking to do............. Let's hope I don't feck it up :sad

ted1r · #43 PostAuthor: **ted1r** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 6:33 am

Looking like you is having fun GB

I had one of those in the mid 90`s couldnt get on with it,but you re right about it being quick though.

Good luck and see you at the Ace

Ted

#44 PostAuthor: **Ginger Bear** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 9:34 pm

Okay then, bit of an update.
Had a nice pile of goodies from the Postie last Thursday..... almost as good as Christmas!

Rims came back from Mikey........ Soooper shiney

Here they are all masked & ready for a bit of paint. If they come out half as good as the masking efforts I will be well happy. I must have spent the best part of four hours degreasing & masking these!!!!

Here they are with a couple of coats of etch primer, which was literally a last minute buy before the 'man' shops (as the other half calls 'em) close for four days for easter

You can just see the snotter in the background wearing some of it's new clothes....................................... More pictures of it soon!
I have also rebuilt a set of front calipers & made up a new set of braided brake lines for the front end.
Tyres are on order from M&P but they will not have them in stock till tues, hope to get them on wed........ Mot is on thurs :??

. I could MOT it with the existing wheels & tyres if need be, but I will need to swap disc's around, so it would be easier if I had the wheels/tyres done in time.
Time to finish, I think the paint fumes/Stella/no food combo is starting to kick in!!

mick znone · #45 PostAuthor: **mick znone** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 10:04 pm

nice work Bear, now make sure you dispose of those red bands responsibly :rules

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