Geoff's 1VJ Tenere rebuild ...

[GeoffD]

Why a 3TB switch?? they the same? (one of the many things I have still to acquire for me first 3AJ)

No they're different, I'm fitting a 3TB engine & wiring to this bike...


p.m. sent, thanks jibber

[metropolis2k]

Hi guy's I'm back....

It's a bit of a pain Tom....

Just seen this post Geoff! What a useless forum member I am... apologies for the delay in my reply!

Sounds like a pain and I'm fully expecting something equally painful for mine. I'm in a bit of a pickle as I don't have any proof that it is an import. I have no Italian registration docs and I have an Italian mate who assures me they're very expensive to get. I might check that the DVLA don't have any record of it (ie. checking it's not stolen or something) and if they don't just go ahead and see if I can get it registered myself, ideally without an inspection. I'm told if you give them enough details and photos they often don't need them. I didn't think there was a fee for the inspection but there's definitely a £50 or so first registration fee if yours needs that.

Did you get that price from Yamaha about the certificate? I wrote them a letter as I was told they'd do it for free and got a phone call from them. The lady would happily tell me over the phone exactly what the date of manufacture was (September 1985) but wanted £100 to send me a letter with that written on it! I've been leaving this bit until I'm finished with the work on the bike and figured I'd get one for £50 from one of those clubs that's recognised by the DVLA. I had an old note from a guy (Roy Bacon?) who is no longer on the DVLA list but he dated the bike as 1983 I have just read that the DVLA apparently now insist on you approaching the manufacturer rather than any other body so my plan may be ruined...

[GeoffD]

Hi Tom.... Nice to see you back on...

I haven't gone any further regarding registration... I'm gonna wait till it's finished, then I'll bombard DVLA with phone calls & letters... I reckon mine will probably be easier than yours... I've got the previous owners name & address, engine number, frame number, colour, etc, etc.... The DVLA actually know the Reg No. they're just being typically difficult...

I spoke to a guy from Yamaha who I'm sure told me it was 25 quid to date the bike... can't remember now to be honest...

[metropolis2k]

Maybe I spoke to the wrong person then! It was over 3 years ago so maybe they've changed, especially if the DVLA have changed their minds on who is able to provide a dating certificate. I might give them a call again in the week if I think I'm done with getting the bike ready.

[GeoffD]

Update......

The engine is now built up & in the frame....









Thanks to Jibber for supplying me with this speedo & rev counter housing... free of charge too... top man...

Thanks mate...

[Mezo]

Very nice, looks so clean.

Mezo.

[Oldtimer]

Shocker done...

.. what did you do with the "Shocker"? It looks new!!
My spring was yellow but now rusty. How do I get him back yellow?

[jibber]

If the same as previous builds, it was powder coated

[Mezo]

If the same as previous builds, it was powder coated

And don't just paint them as the paint will crack under compression, i found that out the hard way.

Powder coating is the way.

Mezo.

[marcm]

The dvla don't want to do fuck all unless they can get money out of it....that includes selling your address details to pikeys that fancy a motocross bike or 3 on a regular basis.....