FZR600 Neo-Cafe

OK, my plans forma ZX6R radiator have fallen by the way side. In the Box O' Shite (tm) I found the radiator. It was actually pretty straight and in good order. Better still, there was a nice stainless shield in there. A good clean up, repaint the rad, and on it went.
 

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Instruments mounted. Made the bracket myself and painted it. It looks a bit prominent up there in the breeze, but fear not as I have a plan.

Big up to my mate "Old Man" Mac who supplied the alloy plate. He's a top bloke, even if he does smell of piss and cabbage. He's a biker himself and is the father of the Yamaharley. Here's his website...

http://www.scavengers.club/?author=3
 

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And I've refitted the clutch and starter gear covers. I'm particularly pleased with the finish on these.
 

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Nice. SS allen bolts look good against black. Is that finish in clutch cover etc tin can paint? If so, do you know how it hold up ??
 
Its a fine spray bed liner from a can. It's extremely tough. The photos don't really domit justice - viewed directly it looks very similar to the Harley black crinkle finish, but a third the price and many times more durable.
 
Wasn't too happy with the clocks. Too big and bulky. A rummage through my Box O' Shite (tm) revealed a small flyscreen, but that was still to small to hide the carbuncle that was the instruments.

So, had to put my hand in my pocket and get a mini speedo. The idiot lights will be mounted either side, and you can see the mounting holes I've already drilled for those.

Thin thinking a Stack temp gauge can be mounted flush in the tank, but I will probably forego a tacho.
 

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Thanks Bro. I've not got the engineering talent equipment or budget of some guys in here, but I've done my best to keep it on target.
 
Today I've made a start cleaning and de rusting the rather nice 4-2-1 downpipes. They're actually in pretty decent shape. The corroding is minor and coming off well. I'll rust-kill it when its done, and then repaint. I'm not sure yet if ull wrap when or not. I'm thinking not, but we shall see.
 
Oh, go on then.
 

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Sorry buddy, need a new head. When I pick one up I'll do you a full front shot with the lobes hanging out ;)
 
Go on. Flash her lobes for us.

I'd speculate that many people on here have not seen inside a 16 valve motor before and might be interested to see how far engines progressed from say a Cb360 to an FZR. A whole generation of difference.
 
Engine block refitted. Now need to find a cylinder head to sit on top.
 

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