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ZXR 400 Streetfighter
Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2011 11:01 pm
by callum@93
I'v bin wanting to build a Streetfighter for a long time naw and have been looking for the right bike for the job. I also cant have anything too big as im 18. However naw Iv got one !!
my zxr 400 L. Its looking rough right naw but over the next few months it should be looking good
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Re: ZXR 400 Streetfighter
Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2011 12:40 am
by Mori Man
Got to start somewhere - look forward to the results
MM!
Re: ZXR 400 Streetfighter
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 5:40 pm
by callum@93
OK. my project has just had a bit of a teething problem. haha think my timing chain has snapped
so will need to get that sorted before i can carry on with the streetfightering. but im guna try and put up a few pics of the situation.
Re: ZXR 400 Streetfighter
Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2011 11:24 pm
by callum@93
Im also guna try and make the engine look a bit better while im doin the chain
as you can see its notmuchto look at right naw
Re: ZXR 400 Streetfighter
Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2011 11:49 pm
by Mori Man
Both chain & condition of outer engine
The gen cover has been welded up most likely after a fall - making it extra thick is a race trick (almost like a slider) so engine may have been abused hard, would explain the chain snapping.
Replace all components of the camchain assembly , I would strip it down to the crankcases and measure the bores & piston rings and just to confirm their general condition. Also go through all the valves and make sure none are bent.
Your winter has just been booked
MM!
Re: ZXR 400 Streetfighter
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 5:27 pm
by callum@93
Yea i think it has had some stick in its past life like. And doesnt look like any one will be getting anything for christmas off me by the looks of these valves.
Re: ZXR 400 Streetfighter
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 6:49 pm
by tink
Oh dear they don't look healthy
Re: ZXR 400 Streetfighter
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 8:48 pm
by stonemonkey
Valves are doing a dance
Re: ZXR 400 Streetfighter
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 10:22 pm
by callum@93
hahaha thats what i think they are doing
Re: ZXR 400 Streetfighter
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2011 5:17 pm
by callum@93
Well naw that the engine is back together (for naw anyway) i can get on with some other stuff. I have managed to clean up my cam cover and generator cover.
Re: ZXR 400 Streetfighter
Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2012 5:42 pm
by callum@93
Since iv had a week of over christmas iv bin able to get a little more done.
- New grips (so no more blue tape)
- New bar end mirrors
- New starter relay, after mine died
- New left hand rearset (after some prik went into the side of me the other day and riped it off, then drove off)
Still got a new exhaust, radiator and hoses to go on next week. But realy need to get some new plugs and give the battery a good charge as its a nightmare to start in the cold naw.
Re: ZXR 400 Streetfighter
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 11:01 pm
by callum@93
Ok managed to get a try of my new exhaust the other day, just to check the fit. I dont think it looks too bad. well not as bad as the old one anyway.
Re: ZXR 400 Streetfighter
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 9:18 pm
by masterofinsanity
you need to cut a few inches off that can if you want it to be a streetfighter!!
Re: ZXR 400 Streetfighter
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 11:56 pm
by callum@93
yea i agree, i thort id see how it looked but i realy think it does need to be a stubby can, so im back on the look out for one.
Re: ZXR 400 Streetfighter
Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 8:24 pm
by keeton.