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dougie750
41 posts recovered 2 threads started First seen 6 Oct 2009 Last seen 15 Mar 2011
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All 41- Thanks To Seb & Sparrow...... My New Project OMG!! Its been nearly a year since i have done anything with this bike, wer did all the time go?? Well i have collected a few parts over the last couple of months so may end up back in the garage again :P is it a honda?…
- My 83 project bike.... Good Luck with it, they become infectious, my more modern biked friends keep telling me to get shot of mine and get a blade,,, but nah its cheap fun and somthing to fiddle with in the garage :)
- Front fork options for 83 VF [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 05 September 2010 - 03:20 PM, said: VF1000R triple clamps + CBR600F2 forks w/ F3 internals + sonic springs + F2 wheel + superbike handlebar = tuneable and responsive front end that retains…
- Help needed with fork seal removal Thanks guys, will let them soak overnight :0 then get the heat gun out And Seb I aint buying your forks, its all your fault I bought these ones :) (hmmm thinks, maybe i should put these into honda, and get the invoice…
- Help needed with fork seal removal Hey all, Am having a bit of a problem removing the fork seals out of mt CBR600F2 forks (these are going on my VF). the problem I am having is they appear to have rusted in the lower fork legs, Having no joy with the…
- Thanks To Seb & Sparrow...... My New Project Ok things been a bit slow over the last couple of months since christmas (been recovering from the costs :P ), hopefully starting to pick up again and getting back into the garage. Hopefully have some updayes soon.
- Thanks To Seb & Sparrow...... My New Project Ok I have come across a slight flaw in my plan, was sat looking at the bike over a mug of tea when I looked across the garage and spied my down pipes for the exhaust, I then looked at the swingarm again and noticed that…
- Thanks To Seb & Sparrow...... My New Project [image: View Post]Kel, on 15 November 2009 - 07:40 AM, said: Do the 1000F's have more of a rise than the 750's? They're 41mm aren't they? What diameter is the swingarm bolt for the CBR? Hey Kel, the diameter of the…
- Thanks To Seb & Sparrow...... My New Project Sorry kel did not see post till I had put everything away, will try and measure the swingarm bolt either tomorrow if i get time or it will be on tuesday :) few more pics for your viewing pleasure put the engine in…
- Thanks To Seb & Sparrow...... My New Project Ok my CBR6 swingarm bolt turned up this morning, so I could not resist and temp put it together. [image: Posted Image] points to note Swing arm bolt is too short Need to make up a spacer / spacers for the swingarm, as I…
- Thanks To Seb & Sparrow...... My New Project [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 13 November 2009 - 11:46 AM, said: I have loose forks in my garage that I took a quick look at last night. VF750F, VF1000R, and freshly rebuilt CBR600F3. The CBR forks are about 2.5"…
- Thanks To Seb & Sparrow...... My New Project Like i said was just a thought, have a vf1000r yolk hopefully turning up tomorrow :)
- Thanks To Seb & Sparrow...... My New Project OK quick update. Now have: CBR600 FM Forks Yolks (no Good stem too short) Front and back wheels with tyres Full front and back brakes Swing arm Rear Hugger Front Mudguard Rear shock and linkages Handlebar clip ons Just…
- Thanks To Seb & Sparrow...... My New Project Had a look at the brake lever all it says on it is K.R.D. :( but i can try it, if it works great, if not ebay.it lol Also on a other note has anyone machined the VF yolks out 2mm so that they can take 41mm forks or…
- Thanks To Seb & Sparrow...... My New Project [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 09 November 2009 - 05:31 PM, said: What size is that master? It needs to have the same piston size as the one that's on your bike, or you'll have issues. You can find the size by(usually)…
- Thanks To Seb & Sparrow...... My New Project Ok pretty productive day, finished off the carbs [image: Posted Image] As you can see the caps are pretty pitted, hence the black paint (i know i lied, its black gloss)You can also see the remains of my spare carb bits…
- Introducing... patience on the carbs, and just work one side with a small prybar or screwdriver, be very careful where you put the bar tho. they will come :)
- Thanks To Seb & Sparrow...... My New Project Off to an Autojumble today, so hopefully return with some bargains :)
- Thanks To Seb & Sparrow...... My New Project Thanks Jamie, May hold out on that at the momment, had a bit of luck and found a box with spare parts from my other set of carbs (forgot i had partially stripped them). Ok stripped down the carbs tonight for a good…
- Thanks To Seb & Sparrow...... My New Project [image: View Post]JamieDaugherty, on 05 November 2009 - 12:53 PM, said: [image: View Post]dougie750, on 05 November 2009 - 11:48 AM, said: my carbs turned up today, look ok, be better when they get serviced. one slight…
- Thanks To Seb & Sparrow...... My New Project my carbs turned up today, look ok, be better when they get serviced. one slight problem tho, the springs for the connecting rods are all missing :( anyone got any spares kicking about? or it could be back on to david…
- Thanks To Seb & Sparrow...... My New Project [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on 01 November 2009 - 05:24 PM, said: I have an extra wiring harness; I've already pillaged some items from it, but the majority of it is there let me know if you need a piece or two. Thanks…
- Thanks To Seb & Sparrow...... My New Project same again this weekend, but i did get some work done on the wiring loom, all i am gonna say at this point is its a good job, i had a spare one. Gonna have to use some spade connectors wer the old blocks have been cut…
- Vf1000r Motor In Vf1000f Frame? Hehe I have 2 sets of those wheels, one set is gonna go on ebay real soon to help fund my cbr600 wheels :) Anyway back onto thread, its looking really good, keep up the goodwork :)
- Thanks To Seb & Sparrow...... My New Project Quick update Not much happened since the last post to the project bike, am still on with the stock bike trying to put that back together lol Hopefully will have somthing more to say soon :)
- Introducing... Hiya and welcome, somone else i can "steal" ideas off :biggrin:
- Thanks To Seb & Sparrow...... My New Project Well thanks to YoshiHNS & Seb, i figured out how to balance my carbs, was doing it completely wrong, was trying to do it using the pilot screws, but we live and learn :P ok so having done it properly now, it sounds a…
- Thanks To Seb & Sparrow...... My New Project [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on Oct 16 2009, 04:18 PM, said: Check the rubber diaphragm in #3, it might have a tear. looks good, can't see any tears, time to cover myself in petrol and check the float
- Thanks To Seb & Sparrow...... My New Project [image: View Post]SEBSPEED, on Oct 6 2009, 07:00 PM, said: That really doesn't look too bad from here! (except for the carbies!) Don't chuck them just yet, put them in a box on a shelf, you never know when you'll need a…
- Thanks To Seb & Sparrow...... My New Project [image: View Post]JamieDaugherty, on Oct 8 2009, 12:21 AM, said: [image: View Post]dougie750, on Oct 7 2009, 04:53 PM, said: have uploaded a video onto Youtube can somone please have a look and let me know wot they…
- Thanks To Seb & Sparrow...... My New Project OK so done some more work over the weekend, spent most of saturday sanding down my frame and swing arm, to then speak to a mate today, who works for the local collage and may be able to go in thier workshop to get shot…
- Thanks To Seb & Sparrow...... My New Project [image: View Post]vfrcapn, on Oct 8 2009, 08:09 PM, said: [image: View Post]veefer800canuck, on Oct 6 2009, 01:50 PM, said: Rattlecans seldom give the results you're hoping for. Fine for a stuntbike, or a trackbike, but…
- Thanks To Seb & Sparrow...... My New Project [image: View Post]Pete McCrary, on Oct 8 2009, 06:31 PM, said: [image: View Post]dougie750, on Oct 7 2009, 10:42 AM, said: home oven is not really an option for me The home oven can easily be used for curing painted…
- Thanks To Seb & Sparrow...... My New Project [image: View Post]JamieDaugherty, on Oct 8 2009, 12:21 AM, said: [image: View Post]dougie750, on Oct 7 2009, 04:53 PM, said: have uploaded a video onto Youtube can somone please have a look and let me know wot they…
- Thanks To Seb & Sparrow...... My New Project have uploaded a video onto Youtube can somone please have a look and let me know wot they think, wont tick over on less than 4-5000 rpm http://www.youtube.c...h?v=hHnZ3z6f-wg many thanks dougie
- Thanks To Seb & Sparrow...... My New Project [image: View Post]timmythecop, on Oct 6 2009, 08:29 PM, said: I love :wub: those euro-only wheels. if you really love em, i have 2 sets, sure i could be persauded to part with a set, you have to pay shipping tho :) ok…
- Thanks To Seb & Sparrow...... My New Project home oven is not really an option for me, just dont have the space in my shed for one, will price up a frame powder coat in the near future :) Plus thanks to Kels answers to the questions i asked him, i may now look at…
- Thanks To Seb & Sparrow...... My New Project OK got a bit more done tonight, frame stripped :P soaked in engine gunk, hopefully if i get time tomorrow, will power wash the frame and swing arm [image: Posted Image] [image: Posted Image] still undecided on frame…
- Thanks To Seb & Sparrow...... My New Project [image: View Post]veefer800canuck, on Oct 6 2009, 07:18 PM, said: I think you're missing the spacers and axle to get that wheel to fit inside the frame like that! :laugh: you mean that is not where the front wheel goes?…
- Thanks To Seb & Sparrow...... My New Project Nearly forgot, a camchain tensioner for the front head lol Oh and first question for Seb, looking at the oil mod, is it replacing what i allready have on my engine or do the usa engines not have em, please look at pics…
- Thanks To Seb & Sparrow...... My New Project OK looking at the amazing pics from Seb & Sparrow, i have decided to turn my shed into a lean, mean cruising machine. Now before we start I am not trying to rebuild a VF750 stock, I have one of these allready [image:…
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