Well, I finally started...tore the front end apart to see what was really damaged...
It wasn't pretty...
(http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u392/madjak30/2012%20Riding%20Season/IMAG0029-1.jpg?t=1334200644)
(http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u392/madjak30/2012%20Riding%20Season/IMAG0028.jpg?t=1334200678)
Bent fork, broken shift lever...these I knew about. The front axle seems okay, but I ordered another one to be on the safe side. The upper & lower tripples check out, no fractures or play. So that's good news...
Bad news...
(http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u392/madjak30/2012%20Riding%20Season/IMAG0030.jpg?t=1334200600)
Bent rim...BOOOOOO
Since the Yamaha MT-01 isn't a very common bike, the rims are not readily available through ebay or the like...so I bit the bullet and just ordered everything through Yamaha...now my bank account is $1230 lighter...OUCH!
I will have to take a few more pics...the front fender is damaged as well, but some epoxy & paint will fix it...same with the exhaust heat shield...I'm just glad I didn't buy a BMW, my buddy had to replace his rear shock...shock is the right word for it...$2800...friggin electronically adjustable suspension...so I got off easy...kinda...
Anyway...this is what it looked like last week...
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6zGneunhVvo/TnAJ7-qLjiI/AAAAAAAABY0/F4CC9xvFA5I/s800/IMAG002013.JPG)
I will post an update of how it looks soon...
Later.
Good luck dude. Is there not a wheel of any other Yammy that will fit? How does aftermarket forks stack up price wise versus oem?
What are you doing to fix the bent fork ?
I suspect it would take at least 6 months to a year to find good used parts for your bike. One of the unfortunate realities of owning something that was only made/sold in limited quantities.
Let's just say that my aftermarket forks that are no longer available have certainly not depreciated compared to the stock ones LOL
The MT-O1 was never raced (d'uh) nor customized much, nor sold in large enough quantities to attract the attention of an aftermarket fork manufacturer. Internal parts OK, but not production of a whole fork.
It may be entirely possible that parts from other Yamaha's can be substituted ~ in many cases steering head and triple clamp dimensions are similar enough that you can change entire front ends on some bikes. I wouldn't be suprised if the MT-01 shared some front end bits like forks/wheels/brake calipers/rotors with the FZ-1.
Or not.
The R1 shares the same forks, but with different spring rates internally...rim & axle are the same as well. But I decided to just go with stock replacement, since I would have had to replace both forks if I went with R1 parts due to the spring rate. And as for the rim, I thought about it, but then I would have miss matched rims...not cool in my view, so I ordered a new one...the shifter lever isn't shared with any other bike, but it wasn't expensive.
I'm just waiting for a call from the Yamaha dealer to let me know when the back order will be filled. Hopefully it isn't too long. These bikes are still being sold in Europe, so it isn't discontinued just long shipping times...gives me time to clean it all up & paint the scuffed bits ;)
I'll post more pics when I do some more work on it.
Later.
I just read this review on your bike. Interesting what he says about the bikes handling on tight corners and roundabouts. Said the front tyre wanted to tuck under and drift wide. Is this what happened to you when you went down? You may want to go to a suspension tuning place to get the bike set up for you.
http://www.motorbikestoday.com/reviews/Articles/yam_mt01_test.htm
That's one of the reviews that I read prior to purchasing the bike...
But no, that wasn't the problem...the problem was the nut connecting the handle bars to the seat (aka "rider error") :embarassed:
Later.
Well, the parts have arrived...but I forgot to get them to install new wheel bearings and a valve stem...damn...but I still have some work to do with the epoxy and paint before I can rebuild anyway...so off to the Yamaha dealer tomorrow with the new rim...I'll get it rebuilt this weekend, hopefully in time for a ride on Sunday...
I should have taken some new picks this weekend...the bent fork is removed and I have taken the heat sheilds off to scuff them and paint them...the front fender, fork guards & the plastic around the front of the tank are due for a shot of paint...along with some epoxy to repair some of the cracked bits...now that it has been crashed, it's probably not worth anything so I'll make it my worthless piece... :embarrassed:
Later.
Updates? New pics?
Yup...but not as much as I would like...the parts are here, but I haven't had enough time to work on the bike in over a week...
The broken bits have been epoxied back together, I painted a few parts...and I need to pick up a 36mm socket to loosen the steering stem nut (I think that's what you call it...nut on top of the tripples??)
(http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u392/madjak30/2012%20Riding%20Season/IMAG0112.jpg)
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Fully torn apart...cleaning and prepping started...
(http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u392/madjak30/2012%20Riding%20Season/IMAG0114.jpg)
Some silver bits painted flat black...
(http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u392/madjak30/2012%20Riding%20Season/IMAG0115.jpg)
Some scratches are still visible (okay, lots of scratches) but it looks much better, honest...
(http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u392/madjak30/2012%20Riding%20Season/IMAG0117.jpg)
(http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u392/madjak30/2012%20Riding%20Season/IMAG0118.jpg)
More silver bits painted, but blue this time...change is good me thinks...
(http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u392/madjak30/2012%20Riding%20Season/IMAG0119.jpg)
(http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u392/madjak30/2012%20Riding%20Season/IMAG0120.jpg)
The exhaust trim rings I decided needed to be blue...we'll see how it looks...I just wanted it to look different...the last pic is the trim ring that was in 5 pieces and was a pain in the parts to get back together...it isn't perfectly round, but a heat gun will help when the time comes to put it back on the bike...
So there is only one broken bit still on the bike...the shift lever...I have the part, but I haven't had time to work on the bike since I took these pics...friggin work is ridiculous, but I'm hoping that I can get it all back together this week or weekend and ride...I'll post more pics when the time comes...
Later.
Well, I finally made some time to continue working on my bike...
Last night I started on assembly, but couldn't get the wheel bearings to properly seat...here's a few pics...
(http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u392/madjak30/2012%20Riding%20Season/IMAG0001.jpg)
(http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u392/madjak30/2012%20Riding%20Season/IMAG0003.jpg)
(http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u392/madjak30/2012%20Riding%20Season/IMAG0004.jpg)
(http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u392/madjak30/2012%20Riding%20Season/IMAG0005.jpg)
So first thing in the morning, I ran to town to pick up some supplies...then back at it...
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(http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u392/madjak30/2012%20Riding%20Season/IMAG0012.jpg)
Then the assembly was complete...
(http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u392/madjak30/2012%20Riding%20Season/IMAG0015.jpg)
(http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u392/madjak30/2012%20Riding%20Season/IMAG0016.jpg)
(http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u392/madjak30/2012%20Riding%20Season/IMAG0017.jpg)
I have one thing left to do...I have to replace the broken shift lever... :thumb:
So...what do you think of the blue & flat black??
Later.
Man, that is SWEET! Really digging the new paint!
Yep, that new color rocks :thumb:
And after the fix.... it's maiden ride with footage :woohoo:
Oh, after you change the oil and fuel etc.
Michael
Oh, yeah. Lookin' good!
Looks like you are doing a good job :)
Shake down ride went well...but I thought there was a problem with the lower triple...but it turns out that I'm just an idiot!?! I rode to work today with my bars out of alignment (not comfortable)...then when I got home, I loosened the forks and twisted the bars straight...I felt like such a dork, because it was such an easy fix...at least it's fixed :icon_eek: :embarassed:
Now I can go and order the Yamaha wind deflector for the bike...maybe...I'll try it without for a while, but I think for some touring I would like the wind off my chest a bit.
Time to check out the picture game...
Later.
I made a video of my first ride. Also figured out a good way to create the audio without wind noise. :thumb:
Follow the link...
Madjak's First Ride of 2012 Season!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pwuHEK7uug)
Enjoy...
Later.
That's pretty awesome! Never seen a bike like that one before.
Thanks, I really like riding it...it was never a good seller for Yamaha and Yamaha USA never imported it, so Canada only :confused: Maybe they figured Buell had that market owned down there?
When I first made the leap to this from the GS500, it scared the crap out of me...the power difference is HUGE but you do get used to it...it's about 150lbs heavier, has 1670cc Vtwin and 5L smaller tank...go figure?!?
But man is the torque ever awesome...even in 5th gear, it just pulls...and it has quite a bit more leg room, a wider saddle which is shaped better too. The riding position is almost identical (except for the leg room), so it was familiar...I think I will be looking for some wind protection for when I go on longer rides, but around town the naked bike is nice...and the sound it makes, I just love it :icon_twisted:
Anyway, thanks for the comment...
Later.
Quote from: madjak30 on May 17, 2012, 10:22:07 PM
Thanks, I really like riding it...it was never a good seller for Yamaha and Yamaha USA never imported it, so Canada only :confused: Maybe they figured Buell had that market owned down there?
When I first made the leap to this from the GS500, it scared the crap out of me...the power difference is HUGE but you do get used to it...it's about 150lbs heavier, has 1670cc Vtwin and 5L smaller tank...go figure?!?
But man is the torque ever awesome...even in 5th gear, it just pulls...and it has quite a bit more leg room, a wider saddle which is shaped better too. The riding position is almost identical (except for the leg room), so it was familiar...I think I will be looking for some wind protection for when I go on longer rides, but around town the naked bike is nice...and the sound it makes, I just love it :icon_twisted:
Anyway, thanks for the comment...
Later.
Hmmm, I never knew that they never came to the US. There is one riding around down here in south GA. He must have really wanted it! :bowdown:
Sweet ride btw. Really love the style. :cheers:
Going anywhere this summer ? There's a guy with a red 'Spiderman' theme VFR800 down in Olds ~ Snakeman on vfrdiscussion.com
Quote from: madjak30 on May 12, 2012, 11:41:04 PM
Well, I finally made some time to continue working on my bike...
Last night I started on assembly, but couldn't get the wheel bearings to properly seat...here's a few pics...
:thumb:
So...what do you think of the blue & flat black??
Later.
Got a question for you, did you check the head on the bike?, the steering head, check the paint for any wrinkles or signs of distress that was a pretty harsh impact. but shes close to being back together. Imho blue and flat ( or matte) black is a pretty good combo. but flat black shows dirt/dust easily lol
Yama...you're dead on about the black...but when clean, it looks great...
I did check the steering head, the bearings need replacing but no wrinkles or cracks...but now my daughter has started to ride with me and the MT-01 isn't the right bike for two up...wifey is even thinking of joining me now and her butt is a little bigger than my 13yo daughters...something with more comfort will have to find it's way into the garage...
Later.
Very Awesome! Color scheme turned out Grand!! Happy riding!
Thanks! I really like it...but I am going to try to make a custom bracket to add some hard luggage tucked slightly beneath the exhaust and a small windshield for touring...just have to come up with a cure for the small fuel tank...either carry extra, or have the tank customized a bit to increase the capacity...it's still a blast to ride, and the sound is awesome!
Took a big step this year...
(http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u392/madjak30/2012%20Riding%20Season/532747_10150825615546782_640446781_9660455_335774647_n1.jpg)
Got her all geared up and now I have a riding buddy...she loves riding with Dad!
Later.
the bike is freakin awsome, and good work too
I still may go with a sport touring bike, but for now, the MT-01 is going to have to do...it is still a blast to ride, but the distances that you can cover are quite short for a touring bike!!
Later.
Here's a Sport Touring bike ;) ;)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-nMu4RhU4fLw/TSokixSX59I/AAAAAAAAAxQ/yGaQADM3AI0/s640/CB900-panniers.jpg)
Michael
From dust to glory..Cool rebuild.
Correct me if i'm wrong, but i don't think putting luggage on a sport bike makes it sport touring, doesn't it have alot more to do with the riding position then the bike? like a sport touring allows for both sport and relaxed riding styles but they tend to be more protected like a touring.
I see this as more of a sport touring
I believe that this bike is the same yamaha you have, so that would be a perfect example of what you can do with it
(http://www.redbluffyamaha.com/motorcycles/sport-touring/fjr1300A-2009.jpg)
This could be a little bit questionable because of the windshield, but i think the seats are too touring-like to just be a sports bike
(http://www.ducati.ms/forums/attachments/sport-touring/57395d1257385725-sport-touring-motorcycles-where-did-you-go-honda-20us-20hit.jpg)
ooh white,...so pretty,.....me like
iclrag:
From wikipedia... "A Sport touring motorcycle is a type of motorcycle that blends the performance of a sport bike with the long-distance capabilities of a touring motorcycle, while providing comfort and relative safety to the rider."
Engine designs are usually modified from their sport bike origins, the aim being improved mid-range torque rather than peak horsepower
A frame that is usually designed from scratch to provide a more upright, less aggressive riding position ("all day comfort").
This is the 919. An engine that has been retuned for more mid range. Upright riding position for all day comfort. While still having great performance. A Large tank (19.5 liters) means I can go 300kms before needing to refill.
The only difference between what might be considered a more traditional Sport Tourer such as the FJR1300 is the fairing.
But BMWs Sport Tourer the 800ST has a more aggressive riding position than their f800R sport bike. So BMW are being somewhat cheeky calling it one.
In Aust, GS500Fs are sold under the Sport Tourer category for sales figure calculations.
Michael
Quote from: mister on August 11, 2012, 06:01:33 AM
iclrag:
From wikipedia... "A Sport touring motorcycle is a type of motorcycle that blends the performance of a sport bike with the long-distance capabilities of a touring motorcycle, while providing comfort and relative safety to the rider."
Engine designs are usually modified from their sport bike origins, the aim being improved mid-range torque rather than peak horsepower
A frame that is usually designed from scratch to provide a more upright, less aggressive riding position ("all day comfort").
This is the 919. An engine that has been retuned for more mid range. Upright riding position for all day comfort. While still having great performance. A Large tank (19.5 liters) means I can go 300kms before needing to refill.
The only difference between what might be considered a more traditional Sport Tourer such as the FJR1300 is the fairing.
But BMWs Sport Tourer the 800ST has a more aggressive riding position than their f800R sport bike. So BMW are being somewhat cheeky calling it one.
In Aust, GS500Fs are sold under the Sport Tourer category for sales figure calculations.
Michael
Okay, i guess i was off. That's some good info though! maybe i was just seeing what i like in a sport touring bike.
I never would have guessed the gs500F was a sport touring, although it does fit both the wikipedia and my version of what a sport touring is!
It's not considered an essential element for a sport-touring bike, but a fairing makes a lot of difference if you ride longer distances.
Quote from: SAFE-T on August 21, 2012, 08:40:42 AM
It's not considered an essential element for a sport-touring bike, but a fairing makes a lot of difference if you ride longer distances.
If that matters to you, that is. ;)
I deliberately chose naked bikes because I dislike fairings. I will quite happily do 300 miles just for lunch, two days in a row. I have no issues or feel the need for protection from the wind with a fairing.
Maybe try doing 300 miles for lunch for 10-14days in a row through high heat, high wind, heavy rain and cold weather. Gets a little old amazingly fast.
Quote from: iclrag on August 13, 2012, 09:01:01 AM
Quote from: mister on August 11, 2012, 06:01:33 AM
iclrag:
From wikipedia... "A Sport touring motorcycle is a type of motorcycle that blends the performance of a sport bike with the long-distance capabilities of a touring motorcycle, while providing comfort and relative safety to the rider."
Engine designs are usually modified from their sport bike origins, the aim being improved mid-range torque rather than peak horsepower
A frame that is usually designed from scratch to provide a more upright, less aggressive riding position ("all day comfort").
This is the 919. An engine that has been retuned for more mid range. Upright riding position for all day comfort. While still having great performance. A Large tank (19.5 liters) means I can go 300kms before needing to refill.
The only difference between what might be considered a more traditional Sport Tourer such as the FJR1300 is the fairing.
But BMWs Sport Tourer the 800ST has a more aggressive riding position than their f800R sport bike. So BMW are being somewhat cheeky calling it one.
In Aust, GS500Fs are sold under the Sport Tourer category for sales figure calculations.
Michael
Okay, i guess i was off. That's some good info though! maybe i was just seeing what i like in a sport touring bike.
I never would have guessed the gs500F was a sport touring, although it does fit both the wikipedia and my version of what a sport touring is!
white one looks like someone made a scooter out of a goldwing. but damn me likey :cheers:
Quote from: SAFE-T on August 24, 2012, 12:39:36 PM
Maybe try doing 300 miles for lunch for 10-14days in a row through high heat, high wind, heavy rain and cold weather. Gets a little old amazingly fast.
I agree, riding in 40* with wind blowing get old on a naked bike.
You need to distinguish between 'going sport-touring' vs 'owning a sport-touring bike'.
I can sport-tour on a GSXR or a ZRX, but neither are sport-touring bikes.
Wow...almost a year since I posted in here...Oops!
Anyway...I've decided it's time for the BEAST to move on to someone else now, so I will be selling the MT-01 this spring. A lot of my buddies are buying KLRs and starting to go Adventure touring...so I'm back to wanting a V Strom. DL1000 is my next bike (although I do tend to change my mind a lot, so...)
I just have to decide if I want to just go buy a new bike, or get a used deal...never had a new bike before, so I might go that way...not that much of a savings to buy used, considering the discounts on NOS bikes in the show room. And that way you will know the history of the bike...oil changes, chain maintenance, drops, crashes, repairs, etc...
Anyone want a big naked bike with a smallish fuel tank? It's pretty...
(http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u392/madjak30/2012%20Riding%20Season/20120922_185906.jpg)
Later.
How much? If I don't buy yours then that's at least gonna be my next project
I'll be puting it on Kijiji for $5500, but open to offers...
beautiful bike, good luck with the sale.
Damn, wish I could afford that for a Canadian titled vehicle.
wonder what would be involved for it to be imported?
It's not pretty, I've moved from US to Canada and back the other way...
The DL1000 was never that popular off-road. I would rather have the DL650 ~ less power but less weight and double the gas mileage. About midway between your MT-01 and your GS500 in terms of power.
Quote from: m_melen on March 18, 2013, 07:01:32 PM
It's not pretty, I've moved from US to Canada and back the other way...
have/had plans to at least work in canada. ( family tradition of working in foreign country lol) id leave the vehicles behind. except for a goped or something.
Make sure you look into cost of license, registration, and insurance. Unfortunately in Quebec, they make it very expensive to own a bike to discourage our "dangerous habit"
Quote from: iclrag on August 10, 2012, 12:27:20 PM
This could be a little bit questionable because of the windshield, but i think the seats are too touring-like to just be a sports bike
(http://www.ducati.ms/forums/attachments/sport-touring/57395d1257385725-sport-touring-motorcycles-where-did-you-go-honda-20us-20hit.jpg)
That looks like the best cross-over hybrid bike I've ever seen.
Quote from: iclrag on August 10, 2012, 12:27:20 PM
(http://www.ducati.ms/forums/attachments/sport-touring/57395d1257385725-sport-touring-motorcycles-where-did-you-go-honda-20us-20hit.jpg)
One of my all time favorite bikes :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:
Quote from: SAFE-T on March 22, 2013, 06:55:35 AM
The DL1000 was never that popular off-road. I would rather have the DL650 ~ less power but less weight and double the gas mileage. About midway between your MT-01 and your GS500 in terms of power.
I know...I'm considering the DL650...also wondering if I really want to sell the MT-01...it puts a big grin on my face everytime I start it up! But it really isn't a sensible bike for what I want to ride...I've tested the DL650 and found it a little lacking in the power dept, but that was right after getting off my bike...so if I don't get off a 110ft-lb torque bike and get on the WeeStrom, it is probably more than sufficient!
More thinking required...wish I could just keep them all, I still miss my GS500!
Later.
@codajastal & Zethioth...I think you are the only people in the world who like that thing...well, okay, I'm being harsh...if they had marketed it as a scooter it probably would have been more popular, but they didn't...
Later.
Quote from: madjak30 on March 29, 2013, 01:53:06 PM
@codajastal & Zethioth...I think you are the only people in the world who like that thing...well, okay, I'm being harsh...if they had marketed it as a scooter it probably would have been more popular, but they didn't...
Later.
Haha lol you could be right about the scooter thing? It does resemble a scooter :thumb: