I never come on this area of the board, due to the fact I spend all my time reading about GRM cars but it look like there is some fun stuff here. I've been working on a bike for 2 years in between my IS300 and 944 work.
It's a 1987 Yamaha FZR1000 U.K. model. The PO brought it over in 2004. Only has 16000 miles on it. It was a bit rough so I thought I'd resto-mod it a bit.
Here's some pics of the build:
When I got it. May 2009.
Figured I'd take it all apart, and paint everything satin black.
Some new parts, gotta do chain and sprockets and of course some good track/street pads.
New shoes. Bridgestones. Skinny 160 rear tires. Yikes!
LOVE black wheels on a bike.
Like a big plastic model, lots of stuff. Where does it all go again?
More parts, hope I know where it all goes...
The 1000cc lump. After 3 hours of scrubbing with a toothbrush.(sorry it's covered)
It's coming along...
Thought I'd brighten up the forks a bit.
It's rolling!!
99% done. Still needs a cool paint job.
I'd love to paint it like this...still waiting to see if my wife lets me keep it.
It's currently at a mechanics house for the finishing touches and certification. he says it's perfect!! We will see.
