polecat Posted November 20, 2011 Author Share Posted November 20, 2011 (edited) Finished off the fazer today and its 20112011 Refitted the Fuel tank parts last night working after dark So I could not really see the bike too well.This morning I put the fuel back in carefully Fitted the old mirrors as the New ones have not arrived and Put the key in and it started first press of the button !!OUT OF THE DARK AND INTO THE LIGHTFew photos of the bikes first journey out of the hanger It still needs a clean (got a bit dusty in the garage) and I am not going to polish it until the paint is about a month old.Spent the rest of the day trying to widen the entrance to the hanger as it is VERY tight Edited November 20, 2011 by polecat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fozzie Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Another project out of the garage and into use, well done I want to see this paint job in the flesh so if I find myself nearby and I often do I may pop in and inspect it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mealexme Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 looking good! what you restoring next then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megawatt Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Superb job mate, you should be well proud of yerself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polecat Posted November 24, 2011 Author Share Posted November 24, 2011 Big day Tomorrow ...... MOT If (when) It passes I intend to over the next few days Fit New mirrors,Stainless steel radiator guard and tank protector.Just waiting to get it legal and Paint should be Dry enough next week to cut and polish so Any inspections welcoome after next week Fozzie I Hope there will be no more restorations and Mrs Polecat will Double that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polecat Posted November 25, 2011 Author Share Posted November 25, 2011 AAAAArrrrrggggggg Just got back from Failing my MOT Rear Back Tyre below 1mm in the centerrear back pads less than 1.5mmheadlight aim too lowadvisory long travel of brake lever front and back and chain too loose Anyhoo rather than faff about I just said" Sort it out please" and walked home !If you leave it where it was MOt'ed then you don't pay for a retest so that was one reason and the other is I did not fancy riding it with a dodgy back tyre Funny thing about the tyre is it was huge tread except bang in the middle where it was Low then there was a big flat spot with no tread so he suggested someone may have had a BIG skid on it at some point Anyhoo at least the alignment was bang on and that had been my main concern Let you know what the bill is when I go pick it up later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polecat Posted November 25, 2011 Author Share Posted November 25, 2011 Got back from the MOT feeling like I have been Mugged New Rear tyre £135Rear Brake pads £25.10Labour £45VAT £41.02TOTAL £246.12 Well as I said it could have been worse ...... but for a Crashed bike it cost me a further £300 for parts and paint so I think it is around £800 saving on a simalar non Cat C bike and I had the fun of doing it, was able to choose a non standard paint so it is unique to me and for some reaason it is easier on the mind (and wifes) to buy a cheap bike and spend some money on it rather than go and spend all the money in one go Would I do it again ? well I will not be doing another bike but will continue to look after this one and improve it I would highly reccomend to anyone wanting a bargain bike to consider a CAT C as long as you go into it with your eyes open and expect the unexpected I look forwards to seeing some of your projects evolve and belive me the satisfaction of doing this is priceless!!Thanks for watching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Got back from the MOT feeling like I have been Mugged New Rear tyre £135Rear Brake pads £25.10Labour £45VAT £41.02TOTAL £246.12 Would I do it again ? well I will not be doing another bike did you not say that after doing the honda 250 as well and then the restoring bug sneaked back in without you noticing untill it was to late great job tho once again really like the finished job well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 looks real nice so whats next then m8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polecat Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 looks real nice so whats next then m8Thank you Next is to sell the CB250 T then Bling up the Fazer and then ......... Nah thats it for me and restorations...although ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Like me I suspect your a slave to Ebay... You will see the fruits of your labour and a new project that "could" be done up so nicely and before you know it...You're thinking "What have I done!?" and so is the mrs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horseynat30101 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 yeh polecat, you know you want a new project... a zxr400 project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polecat Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 Nnnnnnnnnnnnnnooooooooooooooooooooooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Would you help me paint some bits if when I get a project? Just cos you wont do another project doesnt mean you cant keep your hand in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polecat Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 Would you help me paint some bits if when I get a project? Just cos you wont do another project doesnt mean you cant keep your hand in Logistics wise I am not sure but always happy to help you any way I can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mealexme Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 yeh polecat, you know you want a new project... a zxr400 project Nice try!But in all seriousness, I'm looking forward to the next restoring thread from you polecat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Would you help me paint some bits if when I get a project? Just cos you wont do another project doesnt mean you cant keep your hand in Logistics wise I am not sure but always happy to help you any way I can 250 miles is but walking distance!I was more thinking as my project is intended as a naked, the only bits will be small so I could learn from the master. You will be rewarded with pasties and ice cream as thats about the best I can do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 From what i read thats 2 succesful restoration threads nice work pole cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny-B- Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Hi Polecat,Fantastic thread, and one i've been studying for the past wee while. I came off my ninja and ended up grazing the left side badly and cracking it too. I'm sure a bit of plastic welding will cure it though. But then i'll need to respray the offending panel. I'd rather respray the whole lot white but i dont fancy tackling a full spray with no experience !!There seem to many different recommendations in regards to paining panels but as i can see your results i will probs match your process, crossing my fingers that i can achieve something similar.Heres what i have in my head ... .(Once i've repaired the panel etc)Sand the panel down with 180 - 300 gritWipe panel down with white spirits.spray with primer (3 coats, 20mins between)leave to cure for 24hrs ish?- Should i sand with wet n dry before colour ?Spray with colour coat (3 coats, 20 mins between)... When do i start spraying clear coat ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polecat Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 Hi Polecat,(Once i've repaired the panel etc)Sand the panel down with 180 - 300 gritWipe panel down with white spirits.spray with primer (3 coats, 20mins between)leave to cure for 24hrs ish?- Should i sand with wet n dry before colour ?Spray with colour coat (3 coats, 20 mins between)... When do i start spraying clear coat ?Hi Danny,thanks for the comments leave the primer to cure at least 24 hoiurs (depending on temps)You must spray the clear coats within about an hour of your final colour coat as if you dont they wont bind and the clear coat may lift,bubble or craze.Everything else you said seems spot on Any other problems you get feel free to PM me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mealexme Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 talk about bringing a thread back from the dead...Do you have any up to date pics? I'd like to see how this has fared after a few years.Also, did you end up putting anything on it to stop any excess fuel destroying the paintwork? (I'm thinking about starting a project myself) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 polecat hasnt logged on for almost a year now alex so you might not get a reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mealexme Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 God dammit. I will track him down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 send him a private message or hae a look on fazer forums he might be on there as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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