New Thunderace project

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rush1
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Post by rush1 »

What a transformation. Excellent work.
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Just a couple of problems to sort, the shock reservoir won`t fit on the original fixing point due to the wider Ace battery box, a couple of jubilee clips round the subframe will do for now, going to get a new Hagon shock with no reservoir, so thats that sorted.

The coolant overflow bottle is catching on the batterybox as well, so might have to move that or get a smaller battery.

Just awaiting some new bolts for the subframe, and have to order a new rear brake reservoir mounting bracket.

Heres where i`m up to so far, everything fitted, just a little tidying here and there to do.



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Post by rf9rider »

Thanks for all the positive comments so far.

The Thunderace forum members over here have put a price on my head, probably forming a lynch mob as we speak.

They can`t understand the word "modifying" :roll: :poke :)

Wait until i start on the front end..................... :cool

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Post by sweekster »

This is quite impressive. That rear seems to match the front much better than the stock one does.
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Post by rf9rider »

Quick update.
The rear reservoir bracket arrived today, so thats fitted and made an exhaust hanger bracket from 2mm alloy plate, just needs a little re-shaping and tidying.

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Sorted the rear shock reservoir, fitted the original bracket on the underside of subframe, looks ok so far, just needs a test ride to see if it catches the hugger.

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Post by rf9rider »

And thats the rear end almost done, lights are wired up, everythings bolted up, now its rideable.

Just needs the seat unit painted. :cool

I`m off on vacation in 2 hours, spending a week in sunny Spain

:banana

More to come soon when i get back.

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Post by rf9rider »

Well Chaps. its been a while, `i`ve been busy decorating/diy`ing.

Been having a play spraying the seat unit, not happy with the result so in the process of re-spraying it.

Finally got all the YZF750 bodywork.

Had a go at fitting it all, all fits ok, had to "jiggle" a few brackets.

Only issue is the side panels catch the bottom corners of the rad, so might look at fitting a smaller YZF750 rad, don`t know if that will cause problems with running hot?

Heres a few pics of my progress.

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Post by sweekster »

Nice...I dig it :cheers
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