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07-11-2009, 03:44 PM
rod185651

Not finished but back on the road ready for the NFR

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1257622095.jpg

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1257593219.jpg

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1257668645.jpg
07-11-2009, 04:11 PM
CBRRRT

L[8D][8D]KIN THE NUTS MATE

UM LUVIN IT [:p]

And now you've forgot to blank out
your number plate, I'm coming round to
nick it, lol. ;)
08-11-2009, 01:28 AM
336LJ

I'v had to put my one one hold YET again. gives me the shits!
08-11-2009, 09:27 AM
thepj

looking the goods, nice paint job
08-11-2009, 09:29 AM
BANDITROD

looking good mate
08-11-2009, 10:51 AM
Jockney Rebel

nice one rod see ya thursday for a sherbet
31-01-2010, 04:48 PM
rod185651

When I got back from Tassie I thought it would be cool to be able to take my girlfriend Nicole on rides with me also, so I have now put pillion pegs on the wretched... Doesn't look toooo bad.

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1264986215.jpg

Also I have been experimenting with polishing the tank, similar to a lot of old cafe racers. I think I've discovered a wax spray that stops the tank from rusting. All I need now is someone who can help me pop the dings out and metal finish.
http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1264944121.jpg

I realised I hadn't used my favorite tool for a while so out came the grinder and I trimmed the headlight a little.

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1264967619.jpg

Sorry guys, no turbo, buts that's all I got
31-01-2010, 05:30 PM
Gitzy

Looks cool mate, dont mind the tank like that..
31-01-2010, 06:02 PM
Ross_247

Looks awsome Rod, that polishing has mad a huge difference, nice 1 mate
31-01-2010, 08:09 PM
robmac

That tank looks great. Nicely different.
31-01-2010, 08:17 PM
KATO ZX7

I like the idea your on, it doesnt look that bad.
A good mix of shiney metal and black.
01-02-2010, 01:05 AM
CBRRRT

When I was a kid I knew this guy that had a Triumph Triton. He had polished all the ally and chromed the tank and frame, when the sun was on it, it looked like it had gone supernova. That bike was fuckin awsome, bliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiing***

You're looking good mate, keep polishing.
01-02-2010, 03:23 AM
Surt

:D:D:D yeah, keep polishing mate, gunna join it soon! btw which wax[?]
01-02-2010, 06:37 AM
Fight_fan

That tank looks gr8 man! I dig it! Could be a lot of work to keep nice tho I rekon. Or duz the wax lessen that? Personally preferred ur h/light b4 u chopped it, but thats jst me...
01-02-2010, 04:06 PM
rod185651

Quote:

quote:Originally posted by Surt

:D:D:D yeah, keep polishing mate, gunna join it soon! btw which wax[?]

The wax is called "Corrosion Guard" by Echo Lube
you spray it on and after a few hours everything evaporates except for a thin film of wax. It remains slightly sticky for a day or so but I rode the bike in the rain Saturday night and the tank didn't have any surface rust at all on Sunday morning. When you want to give the tank a bit more of a polish I just spray the tank with a degreaser and the wax just wipes off.
17-04-2010, 11:08 PM
rod185651

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1271582363.jpg

Taken at AFR 10. Polished tank was put in shed and replaced with spare tank for ride and bike painted hammertone charcoal. But realisticly it is more grey in colour.

Next is replace radiator with ZX7R radiator, fix water pump and maybe tinker with the clutch a little.
Would love to get a set of Carrozeria wheels buts thats a pipe dream at the moment.
18-04-2010, 05:56 PM
Billy Bob

Dude wheres the window gone?
18-04-2010, 06:40 PM
timbo

good point where is the window
18-04-2010, 06:43 PM
rod185651

Quote:

quote:Originally posted by Billy Bob

Dude wheres the window gone?

Had some issues with cam breather on Dyno and on track so sold it.
18-04-2010, 07:07 PM
timbo

yer they do breathe a little with lots of revs on board
18-04-2010, 08:10 PM
rod185651

Quote:

quote:Originally posted by revheadpete

nice looking bike just gotta ditch the tupperware

Tupperware?
19-04-2010, 05:46 PM
Chase

Quote:

quote:Originally posted by revheadpete

nice looking bike just gotta ditch the tupperware

Laughs.. WTF? Not looking at your kitchen sink were you Pete?

Lookin good Rod - can I bring my salad over! ;)
26-04-2010, 04:18 PM
rod185651

I got a little concerned when I checked my oil to find the glass all milky.

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1272305835.jpg

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1272351840.jpg

When I dumped the oil It wassn't that bad, maybe a little lighter in colour then it should be.

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1272291138.jpg

When I removed the internal clutch cover I found where the milkyness came from. However; I'm at a loss to where the moisture came from. The only thing I can think of is maybe some water got in there when I swapped covers about a month ago.

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1272274800.jpg

I've checked the water pump and it seems to be fine and I'm guessing if it was a head gasket or cracked head I would have other signs and symptoms also?

I haven't put back together yet, I have to get new gaskets this week for the clutch cover and internal cover.
26-04-2010, 05:11 PM
Weaselman

if the rad is bubbling when its running its the head gasket
26-04-2010, 05:23 PM
rod185651

Quote:

quote:Originally posted by Weaselman

if the rad is bubbling when its running its the head gasket

Cheers Weasel, but the only coolant problems I've got at the moment is fluid from the overflow is not returning to radiator. But it's not overheating. I've flushed radiator, fitted new cap and inspected water pump.

If it was head gasket wouldn't the oil that I drained from sump be more milky?
26-04-2010, 06:27 PM
Hillsy

Some bikes get milky oil from only being used on short trips. The oil heats up and then when you shut the bike the oil absorbs water (through condensation) as it cools. Next short run is not long enough to evaporate that water, and shutting it down absorbs more, etc...After a few weeks of this the oil is milky.

Probably just needs fresh oil and a long run.
26-04-2010, 06:55 PM
Weaselman

water from a blown head gasget wont turn the oil milky as it doesnt leak in a large volume and most normally finds its way into the cylinders.
unless it was a catastrophic failure. If the rad isnt bubbling like a spa then im with hillsy
26-04-2010, 07:46 PM
rod185651

Quote:

quote:Originally posted by Hillsy

Some bikes get milky oil from only being used on short trips. The oil heats up and then when you shut the bike the oil absorbs water (through condensation) as it cools. Next short run is not long enough to evaporate that water, and shutting it down absorbs more, etc...After a few weeks of this the oil is milky.

Probably just needs fresh oil and a long run.

Cheers Hillsy, I thought of condensation however; a few time a week I ride it from Sydney to Dapto (90km each way) and less than a month ago I rode it to Jindabyne for the AFR.

The majority of the milky oil substance was trapped between the external and internal clutch covers so I'm starting to think that water must of got trapped between the covers whist it was off the bike a couple of months ago.
26-04-2010, 11:48 PM
336LJ

It couldn't have originated from between the 2 covers could it?
I don't remember there being any liquid in there when I sent it, as luck would have it, when I went to order the gasket to take mine off, they had a clutch cover at the wreckers that looked in better nick anyway so thats the one I sent you - so maybe it had some water/creamy stuff in there from the last bike it was on? Surely would have noticed it though?
27-04-2010, 10:39 PM
rod185651

I THINK water may have got into the breather which joins the two covers when I stripped the paint off. I Clean forgot about stripping the paint off before fitting it. The more I think about it the more obvious this seems to be the source of the problem.
[:I] LOL What a Dick head

Thanks again for everyone's input I appreciate it
13-06-2010, 09:28 PM
rod185651

My Girlfriend Nic is pretty handy with a grinder so while Pete has the bits for painting we have decided to fix some parts starting with the exhaust hanger.

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1276519991.jpg

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1276513532.jpg

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1276525444.jpg

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1276496819.jpg
13-06-2010, 09:47 PM
rod185651

At this years AFR Muz told me the Wretched had a fat arse so after a bit of soul searching I decided he was right, but instead of dwelling on it I decided to take some action.

The K3 sub frame
http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1276483182.jpg

I've removed all the tabs and cut off the rear of the subframe where the pillion cowl sits
http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1276516827.jpg

Once I have modified the Rear of the subframe and brace to fit the new seat cowl it will be re-welded back on.
http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1276461265.jpg
13-06-2010, 11:47 PM
336LJ

^Ohhhheeee me likey - can't wait to see how this turns out ^
14-06-2010, 09:23 PM
RevHead

hey rod were did you get the ova flow botle from and how much fella
15-06-2010, 09:55 AM
rod185651

Heya Pete, the overflow bottle is just an alloy sports drink bottle, I got it from Supa Cheap Autos for about $4.95.
15-06-2010, 06:58 PM
RevHead

thank y bloke
25-06-2010, 03:53 PM
rod185651

The new tail is starting to take shape

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1277464500.jpg
14-08-2010, 06:44 PM
rod185651

The New paint scheme, Thanks again to Pete (Revheadpete) for painting the Tank, head light, front guard and seat cowl. At the moment still polishing the wheels and waiting on a few other goodies to arrive.
But on track to have it finished for the NFR.

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1281840786.jpg
16-08-2010, 07:53 AM
Fight_fan

Mate that tails come up a treat hey! Bikes lookin siik!
16-08-2010, 07:56 AM
FIGHTERMC

tail is looking sweet mate

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