the bike makeover is almost complete

hi guys, as you know ive been made redundant. I did ponder on buying a new bike, (another bike, not new). But decided until i get a job the moneys best staying for living off!

soooo as all my panels were mismatched, broken, scraped, tired (although looked ok from a distance), decided to send off to china for a new set. (This was my fave scheme same as Mac Jocks)

It was deffo a job i needed help with as it didnt quite fit the bike easily, but we got there in the end.

I had bought the levers off ebay, very happy with those along with grips, yoke nut, oil cap. I also bought it a couple of necessary bits that you cant see, i.e. new rear brake pads for starters. hopefully the bike engine will last me but if not, my dad will prob change the engine for me.

Ive prob spent about £400 in all but still cheaper than going out and buying another bike at this time of year.

enjoy ......



















just need to re spray my hugger

i also bought a black petrol cap surround from them which comes with risers and longer screws so the petrol hole is now flush with the tank cover. again a bit of tweeking here and there but well worth it for that professional finish. i didnt want it to look shabby and up close it does not.

Very Nice Emm

Gotta redesign yer sig now tho too

i know!

also a bit of red to add to the seat cowl, havent decided if im going to keep that on or not

Nice one! Looks stunning! ....got my seat today by the way Emm, looks great on the cat! Just got to do some tweaking with the vinyl wrap and good polish then I'm put some pics up!

Again, well done on the makeover x

Looking forward to pics of my seat on your cat mr france. (ooooeeerrr)

thats a really cool looking bike! I really like that.

Do you have a link for the levers?

were they easy to fit?


thanks
Dave

Levers went straight on and took 2 weeks tops to arrive. I will get you the link in a mo

Looks fantastic, It's amazing how easily you can have a completely different looking bike!

link for levers

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Folding-Foldable-Lever-Yamaha-YZF-600-Thunder-Cat-97-07-/280728400272?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item415cb77190

Twins!!!!! Only their parents can tell them aparts (except the wheels & reg no)

You'll need to give me the details of the fuel cap fix please!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tank-Gas-Cap-Yamaha-YZF-R1-R6-600R-Thundercat-/261012895388?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item3cc594b69c

petrol cap cover. You get two rubber risers, and two sets of screws depending on how high you need it but i've now got mine flush with top of new tank cover with both rubbers on. I am not scared of my petrol being nicked, i mean when would it be nicked unless its at your home but if you'd rather have a key then its no good.

To me a key is a hindrence, i actually prefer the keyless cap.

Lovely job Emms.

If you want to share.....what costs???

Cheers
Rosco

Must admit I have a soft spot for the Kenny Roberts rep but looks like you've made a good job of your bike!

Well done, looking good!


Ellie

Cost effective way of giving your bike a fresh look...good work!

Excellent work em, beautiful looking bike.

Let me know if you are up for a ride out if the rain ever stops.

Paul.

Superb look you got there, like was said earlier you need a new signature now but small price to pay for all your hard work.

Like Paul said up for a ride out in the future you're not a million miles away in west yorks the three of us should get something arranged

Good to see things looking up a bit

Yeah would love to meet some other cat owners

Wowey wrote:Yeah would love to meet some other cat owners

There's a few great rideouts planned this year Emm.

I know but im restricted to how long im out as i have 2 dogs n a horse. A full day is most i can manage

Really great looking bike emm you have put the wow in wowey iam going to the car and bike show in ripon on sunday lunch time if you want to come and show the beast off
cheers
mark

ooo sounds interesting!

Did you do it yourself Emm or did your OH do it? Because you've made a good job of it as not everyone can afford a new bike, good way of sprucing up an old bike and making it last a bit longer.

Well done chuck.

i did 90% but it wasnt a perfect fit so needed two sets of hands for some tweeking, bending, fixing!