Back From the Dead - Yamaha FX-2

[brapperdoodle]

Mmmmmm ceramic coated pipe by Jet-Hot, then some custom pin-striping by Josh McDowell at Revival Tattoo. Thanks Josh!




Sneak peek…

 

[Big Kahuna]

What was the turn around time on the coating.

 

[smoofers]

That head pipe looks amazing.

 

[brapperdoodle]

What was the turn around time on the coating.

Pretty fast, It was gone for maybe 3 weeks. The regular coating (Classic Polish) and basic color top coats are fast turn around times, my Chameleon head pipe on the Superjet took a bit longer because im guessing they had to order that top coat. The coating cost $330 for a B-Pipe + shipping to them. I like it for the extreme corrosion resistance, not to mention its performance bonuses. The coatings "feel" different than powder coat... its hard to explain

 

[Aquaholic]

 

[brapperdoodle]

custom for life homie

 

[brapperdoodle]

Got some test fitting done. Just as I expected, a little interference on the pipe.



No problem, just remove some of that glass!




Remember the tray I cut out? I did some measuring and the pump bolt holes do not align with the new pump. That’s okay, I trimmed them out and will glass them into the new tray. Interesting to see the layup of the tray… the sides don’t have the same pattern of layup. I noticed the same thing in the gunnels before I reinforced them.

 

[Big Kahuna]

Mill the manifold some. Think i read recently that blaster manifolds were actually thinner at the manifold to exhaust Port area..

 

[fx1mark]

Mill the manifold some. Think i read recently that blaster manifolds were actually thinner at the manifold to exhaust Port area..

The flange on my fx-1 manifold is 9.5mm and the one on my blaster is 12mm.

 

[brapperdoodle]

I was able to get some more test fitting done… it’s looking pretty good!!!



Some minor clearance issues with the exhaust hose and carb, not a big deal though…

 

[smoofers]

Who makes that tank? Looking spiffy!

 

[waxhead]

Ski build up looks awesome

 

[brapperdoodle]

Who makes that tank? Looking spiffy!

That is actually the new RRP internal fill tank. I have a Cold Fusion in my Superjet but those are discontinued, So I saw these and decided to give it a try. I really like the fit, it fits very well in this FX-1, but I will need to move my battery box/ make a plate that relocates it slightly. I’ve already mocked it up and it will fit fine. I really like the strap slots on the tank instead of bumps that don’t hold the strap in place haha.

 

[Big Kahuna]

I was able to get some more test fitting done… it’s looking pretty good!!!

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Some minor clearance issues with the exhaust hose and carb, not a big deal though…

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Mount some ufo mounts and you can attach zip ties to pull the hose against the side to gain clearance.

 

[brapperdoodle]

Mount some ufo mounts and you can attach zip ties to pull the hose against the side to gain clearance.

Dang, I never thought of that! That would work great. I also ordered another silicone hose, it’s ID is slightly larger than the OD of my exhaust hose. I was going to sleeve that section and not worry about it. I check my stuff like every time I ride haha. The hose is also a tight fit over the fuel tank so I was going to sleeve it there as well. But the UFO mounts will only help!

 

[Big Kahuna]

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I think I have some left. Can send you. I used UFO mount, then this. Then used zip tie to pull away.

 

[brapperdoodle]

Abandon? No way! I just took some time to build up the Krash. Back to the original project! Tray is finally ready for foam. I was able to reseal and fit in my ride plate blocks. I also got a really slick ride plate from Toby! He left it really wide so I could trim it to fit exactly, and I did just that. Looks like a great fit!




I decided to use the original FX-1 pump inserts, which means I cut and trimmed the slots to fit and I will glass them into the tray.






Lastly before foaming the tray, I added some drains. I put them as low as I could without being into the bottom of the ski, then added a small amount of epoxy to fill the low spot. Came out smooth!

 

[Sanoman]

And l have the covers for your pump tray mounts in a baggie for when l see you.l actually have 2 sets of them when l started digging thru my parts bin

 

[brapperdoodle]

Yay! I forgot how much fun this is… NOT!




I have to finish this project!

 

[Sanoman]

“l have to finish this project!” Keep pushing bro! Don’t drag it out like l did lol