My Winter Project :-)

Well checked the valve shims, all within spec phew but only just.. Inles is between 0.16 and 0.03 in the manual mine were 0.15 on most so just within.. Will need doing next winter

 

Why not adjust them to a mid way point whilst you had em open so to speak?

 

Yes I did think about doing that Sinewave, not sure I want to start stripping the cams out though.. I guess you dont know what size shim you need until you open it up and see whats installed?

Also after I did the valves made up one PAIR blanking plate, will have to do the other tomorrow as took ages hehe



Also start putting some of the hoses on it

 

Bliiiiiiiiiiiiiiing

 

Thanks Jim

 

Thanks chaps yes Martin I know you speak sence... Will have a look what's involved.


On another note aqua blasting is in hand, the guys asked me if any of the covers are magnesium.. Don't think so are they?

 

John - Huge Honda Service Manual (2008 - 2013) arrived this morning, so if you need anything give me a shout.

Jim

 

Thanks Jim I do have the RR4 one here so should be allright I think.. Will read up on the adjustment section and see how tricky it is.. I had a skim yesterday and involves lifting cams etc so look very scary

 

Yes I think there is magnesium in casing to make them stronger under heat. LC. It put in everything nowadays

 

Thanks hump, yes found out the real details now. For those thats are intersted on the rr4 / 5 rocker, sump and sprocket cover are mag and on the rr6 the alturnator cover is also.. Makes you wonder why they didn't go the whole hog and do the clutch side also!

 

that looks lovely on its own mate!

 

Thanks Raphael

Well started work on my new remote water res, made a template out of thin board to get the sizing correct. All clears the swinging arm but is close! Going to add a couple of those external site glass levels to the left side and a nice aeroquip fitting to the rear to plumb to the rad. Going to have a go cutting out the alloy myself then just taking it somewhere to get welded up

 

why don't you just use a bottle at the front of your fairings like they do on race bikes? easier, more room and they make the bike go faster

 

That's plan b skippy if this goes to shit been cutting out the alloy tonight so will have it in pieces shortly

 

EP11 of the build is on youtube now

11. Engine Swap Project, Fitting a CBR1000RR motor to a 98 CBR900RR Fireblade (PART 11) - YouTube

 

Well engine casings and yoke have been posted off this morning to Vapour Blast UK in Norfolk, been speaking to Phil there and very impressed with the service so far! Looking forward to seeing the finish on these as it’s a much more gentle process than bead blasting as its done in water and leaves the alloy a nice sheen polished look which I will just protect with AF50.

Will post pics of course when I get then back
There details are here if anyone is interested in having anything done Vapour Blasting UK

 

OK more news have arranged whats being carbon dipped with Wicked coatings Wicked Coatings | Hydrographics & Carbon Dipping Specialist These parts are going off for the carbon fibre treatment, its an interesting process dipping the part in water then adding a very thin film of carbon sheet, pull the item out through the sheeting and hey presto a very good carbon look. They then paint the part in 2 pack clear to seal it.

having these parts done



I would get real carbon fairing inserts but you just cant buy them anymore