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Post by tc on Jan 27, 2012 5:22:48 GMT
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Post by fz750horse on Jan 27, 2012 13:25:32 GMT
I think I saw that in 'Mad Max' ;D Looks like an FZR1000 swingarm
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Post by jonnyramrod on Jan 27, 2012 18:45:33 GMT
oh my lord...i see what you mean about the subframe...
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Post by fz750horse on Jan 27, 2012 19:21:06 GMT
I was wrong, that's an FZ swingarm - sorry.
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Post by tc on Jan 28, 2012 6:59:35 GMT
No worries. To continue from my intro thread re:the subframe. oh my lord...i see what you mean about the subframe... I think a bit of 20mm square section bracing following the line of the bottom of the R6 seat unit would look ok and give more than adequate support As above, triangulation is the key. I think this is a classic case of function over form though. You need to know it's all strong enough when you're blasting around, hanging off it etc not worrying about it bending under your weight for the sake of aesthetics. I over-engineered mine for the same reason.. . I hope? The frames on these things are quite flimsy to look at unlike say the later FZR with the chunkier aluminuim frame. Whoever did the R6 seat biz ,as you mentioned Graham, has only made the rear section so it fitted and did away with what probably looked like an ugly old cross brace.(Too bad that cross brace was a little bit important to the integrity of the rear frame).Never mind.I'm a sheetmetal tradesman by day so that side of it hasn't got me too worried yet.More concerned about getting it ticking over,i've been told it does run.(Don't laugh!)Once thats done i can happly pull the rest of it apart.
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Post by Crusty on Jan 28, 2012 18:06:43 GMT
What I don't get is sticking on an R6 rear end but not doing anything about the front brakes. And butchering the subframe is never going to have a good outcome.
Regarding the ticking over, is it a bugger to start when cold or is it not ticking over? Have you had the tank ff and checked that the rubbers from the airbox to carb and carb to engine are okay?
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Post by tc on Jan 29, 2012 9:05:19 GMT
As far as the R6 bits.Its only the cosmetic bits none of the mechanicals.Luckily they haven't hacked into the main frame.They have just cut a support out of the rear section.(An important one but fixable ) As for the engine.The tanks off and needs a serious clean out,full of old dirty fuel. The plugs aren't getting any spark.(new plugs in it)At this stage i've metered the coils and they read ok at the primary point but at the secondary point(the leads)i haven't tested definitively as where i was testing i ran out of time and light and have left it for another day when i can have a better look at it.What's the reputation of the CDI ignitor like?Bullet proof?Flakey?Better to just get another if in doubt?From what i understand it can only really be tested professionally.
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Post by Crusty on Jan 29, 2012 9:36:56 GMT
TDIs are pretty bullet proof. Whenever I've been involved with checking one it's never been the fault.
The easiest way to check is to find someone with an FZ locally andborrow theirs. If the bike starts, it's the TDI or possibly the connections to it. If it doesn't it's something else.
You also need to check the ancillary wiring, There's switches to turn off the ignition everywhere and main power also goes through the indicator relay, apparenty...
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Post by akirasan on Jan 29, 2012 11:50:41 GMT
Looks like a lot of work but would be woth it.
I have also cut the sub frame. It is about a third shorter and i cut off the long support.
But i welded bracing trianles either side of the the frame where the battery is.
It is to be a single seater so i will be sitting above the supports.
I will post pics when it is done about the end of March
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Post by fz750horse on Jan 29, 2012 21:37:21 GMT
Re. no sparks - as Crusty said it's probably the kill switch circuit which includes the gear neutral and side stand (main culprit) switches
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Post by tc on Jan 31, 2012 6:33:41 GMT
Cheers for the heads up on the ignitor.I don't know anyone locally with an FZ to do a test swap but my suspicions are (like you guys) that once i go through the wiring the problem will pop its ugly head up.
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