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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 .

Got to start somewhere - look forward to the results

MM!

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.

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

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!

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.

Oh dear they don't look healthy

Valves are doing a dance

hahaha thats what i think they are doing

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.

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.

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.

you need to cut a few inches off that can if you want it to be a streetfighter!!

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.