Say hello to the MK7!!!

 

Yes, another van...the Connect has gone, a bigger van was needed to carry the dragger, and somewhere to sleep, so.. a MK7 Transit MWB has filled the position nicely..

A few bits to do, and some changes to make, but nothing major, and so far, so good, although I do miss the Connect, as it was so easy to live with, but the bigger brother is growing on me... 

Its been a while...

A lot has happened, 

Firstly the Dragbike has gone, unfortunately the hours spent working on it, and then watching the weather, Covid rules, and then having to juggle everything to get there really didnt fill me with joy and wonder, although still very interested in the drag scene, I still enjoy a ride on a bike, and with no road bike to fall back on, it was very hard.

So, its got a new home, and hope to get to see it run next year...

Now, with the dragger gone, what's next...

Welcome to the trackday/road bike!

It's been around a while, and has a few scars and bumps, but all there and was being used up until recently.

So the plan is to inspect and refresh, then  bring up to Daytime MOT spec, meaning the odd wobble around the track is not where I become used to the bike, and allowing some road riding and learning how both bike and rider get on...

The first look round after getting it home and unloading all the bits and pieces, I found a weeping fork seal, most of the road wiring is still there, meaning its not been cut about to much, so altering the wiring loom to how I want it, wont be a problem.

The parts ordered have arrived, and the modifications have begun, top yoke has had the ignition switch removed and smoothed down.

both handle bars will be cleaned up and switch gear removed,

right hand bar to have a 3 button race switch, Run/Off, Start, and Horn button.

A single main On/Off switch will be on the Yoke, along with a 3 way switch for the Rain light which will double up as a Brake light.. 

and thats it, nice and simple dash switch gear,

the warning lights in the clocks that are not required will be blanked off, and a cover for the speedo for track use made up.

Bodywork is fibreglass, and a new fairing is on its way already! 

so will see how I feel about colours and things later.

The main thing is to get it together, clean it up, check all the suspension linkage, and just enjoy the fact I working on it with no agenda, or pressure, just fun...

Oh and the lockwire will be out, I do intend to make it a race prepared bike, but just for fun..

   

A Happy New Year to everyone, and time to catch up...

So, the first run at Santa pod wasn't a disaster, although it was cold, it was very busy, with a fairly long wait for the bikes to be let out, met up with some old faces and made a few new ones to look out for in 2020.

I only did one pass, which was enough to show the bike was strong, and just needs a little tlc to get it back on song.

Once home, its been semi stripped, the bodywork is off being painted, the carbs have been off and cleaned, the wheels and swingarm is next to come off for a colour change, ready for February....

Its all going well...

Towbar fitted, trailer collected, started to work on the Firestorm, the Zed is ready to go to its new home,
first race weekend is on the calendar, so just need some luck with the weather! lets hope October is kind to us...

Ready to fit out the trailer..

meet the latest edition..

VTR Firestorm DragBike.

2020 will see me competing in the RWYB Challenge,

the bike has been done really well, and is ready to go, just needs the rider to be up with it! 

Hope to get a few runs before the end of the season, so watch this space!

Quick update on the Zed....

Been a bit busy with work, but have managed to get the spanners out on the bike,

A job that had been hanging around for a while was the rear shock, I brought a ZXR unit, stripped it, and had the spring powdercoated, checked the bearings, gave it a good clean, and with the help of the abba stand, had it fitted in a very short time, straight in, no mods needed, and looks rather good, shame its hidden away.

Rear swingarm will be coming out at some point, as its paint is shocking, but, hope to get out and enjoy some dry days, and putting a few miles on it...

Be lucky, catch you all soon. 

Well it seems like I'm back on the blogger....

Whats been going on...Loads, new job, new bike, new toys, new projects... Flat out really. But really enjoyable, the latest bike is a Z750, and yes, I love it, been playing, changing and getting it how I want, and its pretty good...

As I bought it, to as it stands at the moment... 

will update again soon. 

Be lucky!