WIP: Yamaha R1 Tuner

[robrex]

Originally Posted by joelwideqvist

Hi Rob! A little bird whispered in my ear that you're planning an R1 build! I would really love to see that as I think this kit is up for some heavy mods. With your lathe and skills I think you will make one mean bike.

Actually I have started a highly modified Katana.. I'm on holidays for the next 2 weeks so I'll have updates VERY SOON!

[joelwideqvist]

aha, interesting. Why not shorten the leave and post some progress instead ;-)
/Joel

[joelwideqvist]

I think this is where the story ends. The side cowls just won't fit into the top cowl. I can's find one single place where it touches any of the engine parts and neither the top cowl nor the side ones have got any mods that affects the parts mount. I've tryed super glue, I've tried CA but the force pulling the two appart is just to strong. I know there is no problem with the original kit as I've built the taira version AND dry fitted this build. Hate when this happens and even if I'm really stubborn regarding these sort of things I just can't seem to come up with a solution.
Over and out
Joel

[proosen]

Originally Posted by joelwideqvist

I think this is where the story ends. The side cowls just won't fit into the top cowl. I can's find one single place where it touches any of the engine parts and neither the top cowl nor the side ones have got any mods that affects the parts mount. I've tryed super glue, I've tried CA but the force pulling the two appart is just to strong. I know there is no problem with the original kit as I've built the taira version AND dry fitted this build. Hate when this happens and even if I'm really stubborn regarding these sort of things I just can't seem to come up with a solution.
Over and out
Joel

Sorry to hear that Joel, just put it to rest for a while and tackle it again later. Often when I get stuck things seems clearer after a while.
I'm sure you'll come up with a solution if you just give it some time and this build is to good to end up in the scrapyard if you ask me.
Build something OOTB just for fun, why not something completly different? I tend to build Academy's 1/72 planes from time to time when I feel it's time for a break.

Niclas

[joelwideqvist]

Thanks for the support Niclas. I'l let it rest for a while to get the juices flowing again. I think you're right about the ideas popping up when you least expect it. I'll give it a go again in a few days (or tomorrow...) Worst thing though is that the area where the two parts meet are really injured. Tough to touch up metallic paint. But, but, I'll have a go and see how it turns out.
/joel

[pjesus]

Hey, hey... stop now?!?!?

You're even crazier that I thought, man.

Like Niclas said, put it to rest for a while

And then let us know what was the problem, because that's really weird...

[joelwideqvist]

I had a friend look it over and we came to draw some conclusions. It's a nuber of factors, including paint build up, the s27 mesh in the front of the lower cowl and lots of clear on the panels in the top cowl.
As you say Pjesus, I'm too crazy to put it away...I just had to have another go and with some sacrifice of complete line up between the cowls I managed to get it pretty much sorted out. I'll try and touch up the area tomorrow and perhaps give you some pics of what happened.
/Joel

[Ole_L]

Glad to hear you're continuing on this build. You're too far to let it stop.

[willimo]

Don't quit now. This is too cool a build to give up on. You don't see many tuned bikes, and I am enjoying the progress. You've inspired me to build some bikes - I've three in mind, so if you quit, I don't know what I'll do with myself!

[joelwideqvist]

I appologize for the drama remarks of yesterday. Of coarse I won't quit this. I was almost crying when I saw the nice shine of the cowls slipping through my hands but that happens. It's not just plastic, but close to it.

Todays problem will be the stand. What to do with that issue? Can't use the standard race stand as I chopped one arm off. I've started a few ideas and I'll let you in on them later today to see what you think.

Thanks again for your support. By the way, what are the ideas Willimo./Joel

[pjesus]

Originally Posted by joelwideqvist

I appologize for the drama remarks of yesterday. Of coarse I won't quit this.

Nice!

Originally Posted by joelwideqvist

Todays problem will be the stand. What to do with that issue? Can't use the standard race stand as I chopped one arm off.

Yeah, and from what I saw in the pics you can't use a Ducati-like stand either as you can't fit it in the rear hub...

Did you cut the side stand mount?

[migper]

Hi joel

Sorry about the problems you had.
About the stand, you could use a stand type for Honda NR 750. Of course, i don't know if you had th change anything is rear wheel, but i let here an idea.

keep going the excelent work

Miguel
Portugal

[joelwideqvist]

No the side stand is there. I'm thinking of just using that one but it is quite risky putting it on that small piece of plastic on the model shelf isn't it?
I've started scratch building a display stand that just holds the rear wheel (I think there is something similar together with the Hayabusa kit?). It's not gonna look real but for display purpose it will be fine.
/Joel

[joelwideqvist]

Scratched built stand looks like crap so I'll go with the side stand. Will just spray the foot pegs and install some Dzuzz fastners and we could soon be off to the completed section.
/Joel

[pjesus]

Originally Posted by joelwideqvist

No the side stand is there. I'm thinking of just using that one but it is quite risky putting it on that small piece of plastic on the model shelf isn't it?

I can't speak for the side stand on that kit as I have mine on the racing stand, but I do have some bikes on the side stand for years and never had one breaking...