Hi everyone,
Previously i have mentioned that i have sent the fairing (finally!) to be painted. Beofre this i were reluctant to give it to painter as i dont want the fairing to get copied, lost or painted but weighed a tonne with the filler.. Well, worst thing did happens, i sent it to the only shop that does that, LOST the fairing! I went to the shop for the weekly updates, the first few weeks after i sent it and due to the lack of worker it took ages to be done. I still can see the fairing is still untouched.
Last month i went there, with the assumption that it may be still untouched but he told me the fairing is a goner. He accused his ex-worker did it while he is outstation. What a dichhead-lazy ass-shithole! At the moment he asked me of the price of it with the intention to pay for it, and he TOLD ME THE FAIRING IS ONLY FIBREGLASS!
And when i call him on the phone he refuse to pay,and asked me to lodge a report to the police. What a nice way to clean his hand.shit. My motivation to continue with this rebuild have become lesser..
Swing arm
Hi,
As the frame is done, now is the time to move to the swing arm. Previously it is using the KR150B model, but has damaged because of the sprocket housing have fallen out from the wheel. The swing arm took some serious damage, and as I have a spare swing arm at my disposal, i took it to replace the molested swing arm.
The bearing is rare as a hen's teeth! i thought looking out for a bearing was an easy task, or at least NKS Sentul would have it. It turns out the don't but id found an original swingarm bearing for it, which costs MYR90 for a piece, that's RM 180 thrown out of the window! So the next best thing is to take the bearing from my previous arm,as it still looks good.
But that is not all. After completion of painting the arm black, i found out the previous bearing is still inside, but only the outer cage. This brings the process into a screeching halt. I can't knock it out due to i don't have the correct chisel for it.
Bugger. So once again, i have to bring it to my friend's shop to grind-knock-grind-curse at it and finally it came out. So after freezing up the bearing inside the freezer, and blow torch the arm, the bearing were knocked with a light tap to put it in. Now, time to get the fork sorted out.
As the frame is done, now is the time to move to the swing arm. Previously it is using the KR150B model, but has damaged because of the sprocket housing have fallen out from the wheel. The swing arm took some serious damage, and as I have a spare swing arm at my disposal, i took it to replace the molested swing arm.
The bearing is rare as a hen's teeth! i thought looking out for a bearing was an easy task, or at least NKS Sentul would have it. It turns out the don't but id found an original swingarm bearing for it, which costs MYR90 for a piece, that's RM 180 thrown out of the window! So the next best thing is to take the bearing from my previous arm,as it still looks good.
Weighing up
Hi,
After the frame were finished, i take some time to sort the things needs to be done. Forks, wiring, fairings, etc. And this is some the item that i measured.
Wiring only weighs 210gm ! That is not included with the plug coil yet.
the battery eliminator (capacitor) to replace the heavy battery which weighs approx. 3kg plus. However i cannot runs total-loss ignition on these.
The CDI from Phantom. It maybe changed with the IGNITECH programmable i have laying around but that is still to be decided upon how easy the programming might be.
After the frame were finished, i take some time to sort the things needs to be done. Forks, wiring, fairings, etc. And this is some the item that i measured.
Tapered steering bearing
Hi,
I bought the tapered steering bearing, as i have always wanted to have this. No more chasing all over the parking lot / garage for the ball bearing. Its also wont have the notch like those retards RXZ usually have when they overtighten the steering. The hunt suppose to be taking some time, and since a guy sells it on Fb, i just make the payment because it is so much faster than sourcing one myself.
This is the picture given from the seller. I think this picture is from NSR 150 RR, the SP have slightly bigger bearing according to him.
Delivered in 1 day, this is remarkable as buying online usually takes 3 weeks to a months in these days. :(
I have installed it this morning, just before going to work. Previous bearing race was a bastid to remove. I left theses tapered one in fridge for a night, and blow gun the frame where the bearing sits for easier installation. Job;s jobbed. Next, the forks are going to have a visit. New spring, modded damper rod is in the pipeline.
I bought the tapered steering bearing, as i have always wanted to have this. No more chasing all over the parking lot / garage for the ball bearing. Its also wont have the notch like those retards RXZ usually have when they overtighten the steering. The hunt suppose to be taking some time, and since a guy sells it on Fb, i just make the payment because it is so much faster than sourcing one myself.
This is the picture given from the seller. I think this picture is from NSR 150 RR, the SP have slightly bigger bearing according to him.
Frame
Hi All,
Last week have been a productive weekend, where the Ninja 250 have finally started, but still have some minor problem that would need to be sorted but nonetheless I have done some seat time on it, and some Break-in period for the new pistons and the AFR not sorted and bla..bla...
Here is the finished frame…so glad it is flawless LOL..as compared to paint it while the engine is still on the bike. No more spot where the paint cannot reach. Next task would be painting the swing arm, as i saw 1 bike which looks great with black frame and swing arm, with white wheels.
Looks great is it?
Last week have been a productive weekend, where the Ninja 250 have finally started, but still have some minor problem that would need to be sorted but nonetheless I have done some seat time on it, and some Break-in period for the new pistons and the AFR not sorted and bla..bla...
I have managed to finalise the paint on the frame, where I have put 2 coats of Flat black and also Flat clear on top of it. I might need some more clear coat as the paint have been sold out at the shop. Note to self " 2 spray can for NSR frame", otherwise you might have to run out to get some more in the middle of the process.
Swingarm
Hi,
The swingarm (if you still remembered) is a mess. The sprocket carrier were thrown out due to a failure with the mechanic to alert on this simple task means the swingarm needs repair / replace.
I already have a same swing arm in hand, so using that one is a no-brainer.
However, it needs to be machined like this since i don't want to use the Uni-trak suspension on the bike.
The machine process was already done without the picture, and it only costs me RM 60.
Next task is to buy the swingarm chain adjuster end, new swingarm bearing and might need some machine to the frame due to the bad machining job done to it.
The swingarm (if you still remembered) is a mess. The sprocket carrier were thrown out due to a failure with the mechanic to alert on this simple task means the swingarm needs repair / replace.
I already have a same swing arm in hand, so using that one is a no-brainer.
However, it needs to be machined like this since i don't want to use the Uni-trak suspension on the bike.
Next task is to buy the swingarm chain adjuster end, new swingarm bearing and might need some machine to the frame due to the bad machining job done to it.
Frame
Hi All,
Sorry for the late updates, i have been struggling with work, and with the Ninja250 at nights (It is sort-of-finished now, yeay!) so i haven't got time to update.
Long story short, here's the progress so far.
Cleaning years of road trash and grimes...was not a fun task!
Here i highlighted some parts that needs grinding..
..some more...
...and some more that would bore you to death if i show it all. See some parts of it is already rusted, so a rub with sandpaper and recoat them with primer.
Primer phase is now done, and the a crack showed up! This means further delay to the painting process.
It is now being done last saturday with some MIG welding, and sandpaper and primer on the affected parts.
Flat black paint was already bought yesterda, but CLear for Flat is finished..only available next week.
Sorry for the late updates, i have been struggling with work, and with the Ninja250 at nights (It is sort-of-finished now, yeay!) so i haven't got time to update.
Long story short, here's the progress so far.
Here i highlighted some parts that needs grinding..
It is now being done last saturday with some MIG welding, and sandpaper and primer on the affected parts.
Flat black paint was already bought yesterda, but CLear for Flat is finished..only available next week.
