Valve clearences done, engine in.

Did the valve clearences on the engine before putting it in the frame, all exhaust ones were below clearence (as in too tight) and some alarmingly so (.15mm on one for instance)

3 Intakes were slightly out. Rest were fine.

Engine's now in the frame, was a struggle even though I had my mechanical friend called Trolly. Jack and some spare wood to aid.

Loom is partially on just need to route it to the lights and wire that side up.

LSL Clip ons

Managed to get some brand new LSL clip ons from ebay for £60.
Seem really nicely made and quite a bit lighter than stock.

These will be going on tomorrow.

frame's built!

Alot's happened since my last post, managed to get hold of a rear lightweight subframe with no pillion seat gubbins. Got it sprayed black and finally put together a bit off a frame.

Further to this I've finally managed to get the engine mounted in the frame albiet have not taken pictures of this yet as it was done after these were taken.

Hagon rear shock!

Managed to grab a bargain on ebay, a little used Hagon rear shock for a zx6r (was listed by the seller as stock shock from kawasaki).

Got it on a buy it now of £50! Date stamp has December 2008 on it so not too old.
Need to drill the eye's out 2mm to accommodate zxr linkage bolts but other than that it's a drop straight in jobby!

Better shock rocker

Was able to grab a decent rear shock rocker arm from ebay. Made by NWS.

The plan was to use an L1 which I have but was able to get this NWS one for a decent price and it's slightly lighter so will stick with this instead.

Will get a repaint before it goes in.

Had to order all new bearings and seals at a cost of about £100 from kwak direct. Crying a little inside about that one but it had to be done. Will be able to get the rolling chassis up properly soon and then it's just a case of transferring over the decent stuff from my L to the J rebuild. (Engine, loom, carbs etc)

Carbon airbox

Have been lucky enough to source a nice SBK carbon airbox with forced air snout.
This is to replace the stock J one.
Benefits
A: Adds ram air
B: Lighter than stock
C: When put together properly it will be larger and more rigid than stock, boosting power. (Large = more airflow and more rigid = better resonance tuning ability)

Will work out very nicely with the K1 tank.

Bought another one...

Bought a semi decent zxr L1 off a friend for £550 so this is going to be my main donor bike for transferring decent bits to the J.
Mainly going to be using the engine (L1 full power spec) carbs and brake calipers and braided lines.
Few other bits here and there like the loom and coils but everything that's surplus to requirements is going on ebay.

I waste no time in stripping it down.