Dan's 1VJ resto mod
-
cadno
- Almost there
- Posts: 775
- Joined: Fri May 06, 2016 9:38 am
- What Bike or Bikes Do You Own?: lot's of Yamahas, quite a few Montesas, two BMWs a KTM and a GPZ1100
- Previously Owned Bikes: Far too many to list
- Location: Bangor UK
Re: Dan's 1VJ resto mod
This weekend I'll try and get the forks rebuilt and work on the loom and various electrics.
-
Mezo
- Dashingly Handsome
- Posts: 6108
- Joined: Wed Mar 23, 2011 11:01 am
- What Bike or Bikes Do You Own?: Kymco agility 125 ;-)
- Previously Owned Bikes: Honda SS50, Suzuki TS50, Honda CB100, Honda CR125RZ, Yamaha YZ125, Kawasaki KX250, Suzuki TL1000S, Ducati 900SS, Ducati 900SL, a few Tenere`s.
- Location: Queensland Australia
- Contact:
Re: Dan's 1VJ resto mod
What are you doing or using for the header pipe Dan? same coating? new pipes or the old OEM?
Mezo.
Mezo.
"A wise man makes his own decisions, an ignorant man follows public opinion"
-
cadno
- Almost there
- Posts: 775
- Joined: Fri May 06, 2016 9:38 am
- What Bike or Bikes Do You Own?: lot's of Yamahas, quite a few Montesas, two BMWs a KTM and a GPZ1100
- Previously Owned Bikes: Far too many to list
- Location: Bangor UK
Re: Dan's 1VJ resto mod
It's a dilemma.
I would really like a CRD, GPR or highest on the list a Devil.
I'd even settle for a Motad.
It'll get ceramic coated when I source one to keep the integrity.
I've got a reasonable OEM but I'm trying to keep the bar high
I would really like a CRD, GPR or highest on the list a Devil.
I'd even settle for a Motad.
It'll get ceramic coated when I source one to keep the integrity.
I've got a reasonable OEM but I'm trying to keep the bar high
-
Mezo
- Dashingly Handsome
- Posts: 6108
- Joined: Wed Mar 23, 2011 11:01 am
- What Bike or Bikes Do You Own?: Kymco agility 125 ;-)
- Previously Owned Bikes: Honda SS50, Suzuki TS50, Honda CB100, Honda CR125RZ, Yamaha YZ125, Kawasaki KX250, Suzuki TL1000S, Ducati 900SS, Ducati 900SL, a few Tenere`s.
- Location: Queensland Australia
- Contact:
Re: Dan's 1VJ resto mod
I bought the Devil & was very impressed, i was going to get it ceramic coated as well but the guy who was going to do it was ignoring calls & emails so it never got done, i wanted it done from brand new so it coated the inside nicely (no soot).
Mezo.
"A wise man makes his own decisions, an ignorant man follows public opinion"
-
cadno
- Almost there
- Posts: 775
- Joined: Fri May 06, 2016 9:38 am
- What Bike or Bikes Do You Own?: lot's of Yamahas, quite a few Montesas, two BMWs a KTM and a GPZ1100
- Previously Owned Bikes: Far too many to list
- Location: Bangor UK
Re: Dan's 1VJ resto mod
Got some stuff done this week and a very nice parcel....
Vapour blasted the bottom yoke, and had new bearings in stock. Fitted using the freeze one part heat the other school of bearing engineering
same for the top yoke.
YZ 250 caliper vapour blasted, really great way of cleaning the seal channels.
All new genuine parts, it pays to be diligent especially with the front brake
And last but not least a new Wilbers rear shock
a thing of beauty....
Vapour blasted the bottom yoke, and had new bearings in stock. Fitted using the freeze one part heat the other school of bearing engineering
same for the top yoke.
YZ 250 caliper vapour blasted, really great way of cleaning the seal channels.
All new genuine parts, it pays to be diligent especially with the front brake
And last but not least a new Wilbers rear shock
a thing of beauty....
-
cadno
- Almost there
- Posts: 775
- Joined: Fri May 06, 2016 9:38 am
- What Bike or Bikes Do You Own?: lot's of Yamahas, quite a few Montesas, two BMWs a KTM and a GPZ1100
- Previously Owned Bikes: Far too many to list
- Location: Bangor UK
Re: Dan's 1VJ resto mod
Need some help from the forum.
I need to source a front light for the YZ forks and yokes fitted.
I really can't decide. I'll be using Barkbusters with the LED indicators.
Here we go.
I like this Acerbis one, but it's not road legal as I can't see any mention of dip.
I like the retro style, I was lightly concerned that the USD forks would be too wide for the lamp to sit properly, but I have seen an old CanAM with USD forks fitted with this Acerbis Elba.
UFO version of the Elba but I need to check how wide it is.
When I look at the run of the mill stuff I think it will be too angular in relation to the old school look of the bike especially the big round tank.
I like the Dual and Baja Designs stuff but they are eye wateringly expensive £500+
Any other suggestions, even off the wall ones are greatly received.
Thanks
I need to source a front light for the YZ forks and yokes fitted.
I really can't decide. I'll be using Barkbusters with the LED indicators.
Here we go.
I like this Acerbis one, but it's not road legal as I can't see any mention of dip.
I like the retro style, I was lightly concerned that the USD forks would be too wide for the lamp to sit properly, but I have seen an old CanAM with USD forks fitted with this Acerbis Elba.
UFO version of the Elba but I need to check how wide it is.
When I look at the run of the mill stuff I think it will be too angular in relation to the old school look of the bike especially the big round tank.
I like the Dual and Baja Designs stuff but they are eye wateringly expensive £500+
Any other suggestions, even off the wall ones are greatly received.
Thanks
-
jibber
- Dashingly Handsome
- Posts: 1666
- Joined: Sat Jun 23, 2012 6:29 pm
- What Bike or Bikes Do You Own?: 2 1vj's, 2 3aj's none complete and a mountain of parts
- Previously Owned Bikes: Quite a few
- Location: Gloucester. UK
Re: Dan's 1VJ resto mod
No way you can mount the 1VJ sub frame?
-
Bowler
- Financial
- Posts: 152
- Joined: Sat Sep 22, 2012 3:08 pm
- What Bike or Bikes Do You Own?: -Yamaha XT600Z Ténéré '90
-Yamaha MT-09 Tracer '15 - Previously Owned Bikes: -Honda XL500S
-Honda XL500R
-Honda NX250
-Honda CB250RS
-Kawasaki GPX250R
-Kawasaki Z250C
-Moto Guzzi V35 Imola
-Jawa 350 (634)
-Yamaha XTZ750
-Yamaha SR500
-Suzuki GSX1100E(T) - Location: Zwolle, the Netherlands
Re: Dan's 1VJ resto mod
I really like the Acerbis Elba, but maybe you can put in another light? A small LED light perhaps.
-
jibber
- Dashingly Handsome
- Posts: 1666
- Joined: Sat Jun 23, 2012 6:29 pm
- What Bike or Bikes Do You Own?: 2 1vj's, 2 3aj's none complete and a mountain of parts
- Previously Owned Bikes: Quite a few
- Location: Gloucester. UK
Re: Dan's 1VJ resto mod
And I think you will find any LED light fitted to a vehicle not specifically designed to use said light will be an MOT failure, even if DOT approved etc.
-
cadno
- Almost there
- Posts: 775
- Joined: Fri May 06, 2016 9:38 am
- What Bike or Bikes Do You Own?: lot's of Yamahas, quite a few Montesas, two BMWs a KTM and a GPZ1100
- Previously Owned Bikes: Far too many to list
- Location: Bangor UK
Re: Dan's 1VJ resto mod
In my search for LED lighting it keeps coming up that you have to change the generator output to suit LED, anyone know anything about that?