Yella's ZX7 project

[Yella]

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/576528_196269760489729_100003201183513_353518_7966 29952_n.jpg

[Yella]

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/529725_196276013822437_100003201183513_353521_1464 457636_n.jpg

[Yella]

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/305627_188169364633102_100003201183513_329745_1776 321031_n.jpg

[MattyDucati]

Nice bloke, what ya run?

[pappas]

Nice photo's Yella! I'm taking my car out this coming wednesday. You going to come down and race again?

[BANDITROD]

cool pics mate

[damo1]

Mate i love that new tail, is it a custom one off that you built?

The thing i love about your build is the simplicity and the owner/builder in the garage job you've done, top self stuff right there mate;)

[ALBI]

Nice bloke, what ya run?

a kwaka zx7 :confused:

[IndecentExposure]

It looks so effing pimp! Why are you running the ugly arse rear tail cover and not that full length ducktail that looks so much smicker?

[Yella]

Thanks for the comments people
11.0 not as quick as I would like but most if not all of the way on one wheel so fun all the same.
Tail is/was a temp knocked up with the help of PAV for AFR but will be staying a little longer now as $$$$ have become tighter.
Not sure I will make it out this week but will be out again soon

[MattyDucati]

a kwaka zx7 :confused:
time:p looks like fun

[Jed]

Tail is/was a temp knocked up with the help of PAV for AFR but will be staying a little longer now as $$$$ have become tighter.

I personally like the look of the tail - If you replace it, I'll take it off your hands.

[mr.zxr]

i was out here last week. i thought i'd see ya.

[Yella]

Been flat out of late but will get out again soon.
General dribble time
As some know I had a small problem with my remote start at AFR it stopped working and needed a roadside bypass to complete the weekend. So got my shit together today to have a look at it wired it back up as it should be and it works like new. Opened it up and the nuts that hold the board in place had come off and had been floating around that could have been the issue but it's fucked me once so it will go in the box of bits to look at later on.
Anyway figured I would just put a key switch back on somewhere down near the alt area nice and easy little or no chance it will give me any trouble but I don't really want any keys for the bike. Started by cutting out the remote start system then took a trip to JCAR to see what they have nothing real cool so ended up back at home checked ebay found some RFID FOB systems i could use but looking in my electrical tool kit, found a tachometric relay (normally used to control the gas lock off on an LPG install) at the bottom on the box and I already had a push button on the side of the bike used as a prime/purge button for the fuel / turbo drain that I don't need.
Ended up fitting the tachometric relay to fire an ignition relay. So to start the bike you have to hit the push button on the side then hit the start before it times out and to turn it off just flick the run switch to the off position and it turns off the ignition.
I know that a lot of words with no pic's and if you managed to read it all what do you think
1/ Its all to much just fit a key and be done with it?
2/ Its gunna be trouble later on?
3/ COOL run with it?
4/ Im a dick and should stop posting dribble

[Redmohawk]

3

I'm the one with a case of 4

[wackyrider]

3.

The problem that I see is that there is no way to make sure the secure. Anyone who knows how to start it can go u to the bike and start her up...

[Yella]

Was thinking the same about security but really not that worried the only place it gets parked is in the garage at home or on weekends away locked in a shed/garage and if someone gets in to take a bike then they have a huge range to pick from.
Eventually I will get a RFID system and put it on

[Redmohawk]

Security is an easy one. Install a magnetic reed switch in the low current master wire from jacar, while your there pick up a rare earth magnet at the same time. Pop it behind some plastic somewhere on the bike (tag of relay for instance) Bike is secure instant you pull the magnet !

[Yella]

Sounds easy looks like a trip to JCAR agian

[Yella]

So went for a run upto Pav's today to say GDay all went well.................................. Until............................................. ........We got to Pie in the sky a highway copper found us. My mate got booked 121 in an 80 zone fucking sucks but it happens no point whinging on about it as we had been warned earlier, me well I was doing the speed limit ;) (that's my story and I'm sticking to it) anyway when he got behind us and hit the lights I pulled up with my mate (probably didn't need to as it turns out but didn't know that at the time ) and parked up the inside of his bike to hide mine as best I could. Mate got booked for speed and a warning for indicators not being 300mm apart. I was like sweet lets go, not so fast, after a little chat and checking over my bike he asks me to start my bike fucking thing wont start ( been good till then) finally get it running, he check the exhaust note tells me its OK but Im getting a defect (I'm thinking like fuck here we go). I ended up getting defected Indicators not 300mm apart, number plate not at the correct angle and no rear reflector. Apparently the rest of the bike is OK :cool: now just gotta get a clearance done and all is good.
He did say that if I get defected twice for the same thing the RTA will cancel my rego.

[StuNVA]

kinda lucky ........ could have been worse. How far apart are your blinkers ??

[Yella]

I'm thinking real lucky. Blinkers are about 200 apart but screwed to the underside of the tail which he didn't like either

[pav69]

just be honest you cant see the fuckers until your head is under the back of the bike

[Yella]

Looking at an 07 R1 tail for the 7. ( Complete subframe plastic sets ETC) but not sure on how it will look. Thinking it maybe longer than I like. Anyone had a close look at one before?

[BANDITROD]

they are very long and look weird without the undertail pipes yella

[Yella]

Was think the same
I maybe have the option of a zx10 subby and plastic just still not sure

[BANDITROD]

prob the better option IMO

[Yella]

Yeh just not sure. I like the tail to finish at about the rear axle. Neither of them will be short enough for me I dont think. Maybe keep on looking will have to thinksome more

[BANDITROD]

maybe a newish cbr1000 tail mate

[Yella]

Have been looking but few and far between will have to make so more calls tomorrow. Almost have a BMW S1000rr tail but the fella changed his mind

[RevHead]

mate go for a german style tail ,big Kev could get you, nothing radical like my old one ,nice n sublte ,dont use a 2nd hand tail theyve been done to death.
check this out
http://www.streetfightersinc.com/Tails-Seats.htm

[Redmohawk]

Thought you'd be smashing something from scratch mate ? Or at least some real serious cut n shut to make a plug for something just right.

[Yella]

Have looked at stuff like that but most of it is well over priced for what it is
I do like this but
http://www.streetfightersinc.com/images/SM4-MONSTER.jpg

Also looking at this
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/170832903945?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648

[Yella]

Thought you'd be smashing something from scratch mate ? Or at least some real serious cut n shut to make a plug for something just right.

Haven't have the time to do it myself lately but that may all change soon so could be on the cards. Fuck it Really should just make something myself Im not gunna be happy otherwise.

I have seen the light or atleast a dull glow time to sort it thanks RED

[RevHead]

that is a nice looking tail.

[BANDITROD]

go for raceglass cheap and easy to work with

Have been looking but few and far between will have to make so more calls tomorrow. Almost have a BMW S1000rr tail but the fella changed his mind

[xa-mont]

jules had a ducati tail that he might wanna flog.

I'm going to have the 07 tuono tail off mine (totally complete subby and all) that i'll be getting rid of very shortly (just as soon as i can get the CBR one mounted up)

[RevHead]

hey Trav is you tony tail a 2x seater

[xa-mont]

sure is mate... would look damn perdy on a busa actually, it's nice and fat and has some good curves in it...

[RevHead]

well if Ian doesnt want it ,let me know .
Cheers.

[hooligan]

if you'r looking for short tails, look at smaller capacity bikes. I used a ninja 250 seat, and it was about 150mm shorter than the vfr one. what about a late model aprillia rs125?

[Yella]

I like the 250 ninja seat unit will need to look abit more

[wackyrider]

If you're gonna fit something, one tail I have been in love with for a while is the RVF tail by TYGA perfomance. Sexy as

[xa-mont]

what about the little mini yamaha R whatever they call it. the tail on that is pretty cool.

[xa-mont]

http://s2.bikewalls.com/pictures/Yamaha_YZF-R125_2008_16_1024x768.jpg

[Yella]

+ 1 on the RVF tail by TYGA
I like the the R125 tail they have one at the wrecker close to home gunna have a look over the weekend to see what its like in the flesh

[drewboy]

That little yammy tail looks real nice. What about a Street/Speed Triple seat/tail? nice and short, you could use the factory pillion cowl, or make your own.

[sharky]

Its a nice unit..I used one on ex wifes bike

[Yella]

Went out on Friday night and run a 10.9 so happy as, also won $200 for a .002 reaction time great start to the weekend.
Now to the work
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/246541_241636582619713_1428265927_n.jpg
As most know this is how it looked

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/545036_241636982619673_2125979957_n.jpg
This is how it sits now needs about 100mm cut out of the top rails and the bottom modded to suit

[xa-mont]

jeez, the mounts nearly line up. It's gonna look good i reckon.

[Yella]

Yep not far off needed to take a little off the outside off the top rail to get it in bottom rail needs a liitle more work but not much.
gunna cut 100mm off the length and mod the bottom a little and all would be good. it is a little wider than i figured but it will work. hate typing on this phone

[Yella]

Another random pic
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/320403_252409938209044_817732421_n.jpg

It doesn't look like much has changed but I had the original top mounts rewelded. I am not happy need to get Jules to make total new mounts and have them welded ( Need to get a TIG relying on others to do the welding is a pain)
I need to move it back a little so I can fit as it is a tight squeeze now but I don't want it to long so will work it out.
Kev will need to work on the seat to get it to fit an Pav will get it all for paint when done hopfully not tomuch longer. I will b refitting the old seat so I can go for a ride or race until complete.

[Yella]

Slapped it back together with the old tail and went racing. Managed a 10.9 @ 206kph 1/8 in 7.1 60ft in 1.9.
The fella in the other lane on a striped back Honda 4 with wheel bars, great bike to watch
http://www.cacklingpipesphotography.com/120729_sd_streetmeet/sdstreetmeet290712_221.JPG

60 in 1.7 1/8 in 7.1 1/4 in 11.3 @ 182kph
So if I can get my 60 down watch out :)

http://www.cacklingpipesphotography.com/120729_sd_streetmeet/sdstreetmeet290712_230.JPG

http://www.cacklingpipesphotography.com/120729_sd_streetmeet/sdstreetmeet290712_204.JPG

[StuNVA]

7.1......so close.

[Yella]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/424264_264955990287772_2141244477_n.jpg

[ALBI]

.002
reaction is pretty good mate what clase you running in ???

[Yella]

Just messy around in the street meets so far will be getting ANDRA ticket soon, will work out class and which bike to set up for races then

[Yella]

So................................. not sure...................maybe

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/393761_277883222328382_1983399877_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/394260_277883325661705_2079819795_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/527331_277883622328342_712323864_n.jpg

I know my camera skill are up with Pete but you get the idea

[Yella]

And I got this done

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/c0.0.403.403/p403x403/601493_4599558383805_1270737975_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/421767_4599559103823_1091782306_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/c0.0.403.403/p403x403/66152_4599556143749_1150299224_n.jpg

All done by Lance :)

[RevHead]

nice tat work the boy is talented

[Yella]

Also can't get the light to sit correct

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/564033_277898148993556_296150977_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/383484_277898182326886_1041388845_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/396435_277898205660217_308296548_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/310432_277898092326895_972046845_n.jpg

WTF

looks like the wrong light

[StuNVA]

Another random pic
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/320403_252409938209044_817732421_n.jpg

.
It seems to be sitting ok here ?

[Yella]

not bolted down just sitting up on the bolts. when it sits OK at the top its out on the bottom

[Deano]

Is it up side down?

[RevHead]

i was thinking the same thing Deano

[BANDITROD]

def looks upside down

[Yella]

Not upside down checked it hundred times. Looks like the wrong light maybe

[xa-mont]

when i had it it fitted closer than that, but i think it was through holes that didn't look like they were the factory ones. i'll see if i can find a pic of how it fitted on mine.

[xa-mont]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c287/xacoupe/T%20bike/2011-10-29115823.jpg

[Yella]

I know the holes you mean someone has drilled them in it gunna order a new light and see how that works for me. 07 tail I think

[xa-mont]

Yeah as far as I'm aware it's an 07 tuono tail.

[Weaselman]

put wide bars on it!

[Yella]

A bit of interweb stalking and found that its a common problem for dickheads like myself gen one light in gen 2 tail so i ordered a gen 2 light set

[xa-mont]

You're not the dickhead. The person who owned it and ran it head on into something is the dickhead, we both just inherited the problem.

[StuNVA]

GEN1 have, 01 - 05 have two round tail lights
http://www.af1racing.com/store/Scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=37

S (http://www.af1racing.com/store/Scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=37)o it's a 04-05 RSV tail light and a 06+ tail ?

[Yella]

Sound good Stu just going on what I found today either way it should be fixed in 5 - 10 days depending on frieght

[xa-mont]

yeah i think that's it stu. the early 2nd gen RSVR had a slightly different (though they look very similar) tail and light.

[mr.zxr]

the new tail looks shit loads better. can't wait to see it all painted in yella

[Yella]

Thanks Josh yep keen to get the colour sorted :-) .Still need to get out to you and get the L model bottom end. One day

[mr.zxr]

no prob, still layin around.

[Yella]

so its all welded, the seat is pretty much cut to shape, new taillight turned up and fits SWEEEEET.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/550467_281789295271108_260400351_n.jpg

just need to do the finishing bits and paint. OI PAV you ready soon

[xa-mont]

man that looks fucking sweet! Perfect angle and everything IMO. specially if you get a single seat cowl, cause they are just a touch higher.

[Yella]

Yep looking for a single seat cowl as we speak will find on Egay im sure

[nick76]

Lookin good.

[Bob]

I like it. Its gonna look sweet when it painted mate.

[Deano]

Good stuff. Keep in mind the angle will change when you take it off the paddock stand.

[mr.zxr]

looks very neat.

[Yella]

off the stand
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/578380_282147231901981_371686411_n.jpg

[BANDITROD]

looking good Ian

[RevHead]

did the tail lite turn up ,

[Yella]

yep new light fits perfect clear LED item from egay happy as. Just looking for a single seat cowl now

[Chase]

Is your the single piece tail? or is it 3 piece?

I've got a complete cowl, but it's to suit the one piece (GEN 1 I think).

[Yella]

3. two sides and a middle bit. do you have a pic of it at all looking at one on egay not sure if its OK but it cheap so gunna get it and see

[xa-mont]

shoot me a link yella and i'll see if i think it's the right one.

[Yella]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/150910857105?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Talking to Stu the part number is close but just not sure

[xa-mont]

yeah that's the right one.

Take a look here:
http://www.af1racing.com/store/Scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=393

a (http://www.af1racing.com/store/Scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=393)nd here is the earlier 2nd gen RSV rear:
http://www.af1racing.com/store/Scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=392

Y (http://www.af1racing.com/store/Scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=392)ou can see it's a different shape and has a bit of a false lens part on it.

[Yella]

Sweet hope it stays cheap :-)

[RevHead]

hey you riding or drivn to cooma

[Yella]

Driving down after work on Friday bringing Kev. Gunna trailer the bike if all works out

[Yella]

Phone double post