Exup 1000

JPS lotus… now you’re showing your age

......errrmm, my grandad told me about it ....ahem.

That's cats for you. Part of their appeal as far as i'm concerned.

You make the 12 sound very appealing. I do like the Black/Gold paint scheme. Reminds me of the '70's JPS Lotus in Formula 1.

Have Fun!

Blimey Chris, you've had a few crashes, but you're still standing and still riding. That's bikes for you. Addictive! I have a similar problem with cats. You think you know where you are with them and bam! Scratches and bite marks in the blink of an eye.

I had a look at some reviews and pictures of ...

Hi Chris,

Good to see you are back. I thought that you had dropped off the planet.

Are you fully recovered from the accident, and enjoying your ZX12? Do you still ride through the forest?

I reframed my Exup and rode it throughout 2023. Went through everything, and she's running superbly. Nice ...

That's great. Thanks.

I was hoping you would say soda. I have seen some astonishing results of soda on aluminium casings and the like. Almost factory finishes achieved. No harm to the environment either. I believe storage can be an issue, namely heat and moisture problems, but I have read it is pretty cheap to buy.

If ...

Nice job Stig. I have wanted one for ages, and thought about making one from an old fridge I have lying around. Unfortunately the space available meant it would have been too small to be of any practical use. With the cost of the parts to complete the job it would also have been cheaper to buy a ...

That's a shame.

I hope it is not raining in Gloucester as I have some maintenance to do on the automatic gearbox of my old SAAB Turbo. Unfortunately it's still attached to the car, so that means up on jacks, with me lying on my back working on the underside. Can't wait.

Going away on Holiday ...

Great news John, though hardly unexpected I bet. Next stop 100k.

Hi Bunk,

Mine has reverse in the shape of my two feet. Doesn't require any gas either.

Notwithstanding Honda's there are definitely no reverse gears in the Exup. I'm certain that I did rotate the engine backwards at one stage during the valve process though. Not very far, but definitely ...

Thanks for the compliment Stig.

Blimey John! She looks fabulous.
If it was mine I would write and send some pictures to Yamaha.

Personally, i'm glad to see it back.

To all of the people who were instrumental in bringing us here today............Thank you.

I am trying to post as often as possible, hoping that it will stimulate more people to visit more often, and hopefully join in.

Onwards and Upwards.

Hi Bunk,

When I did the valves on mine last year I removed the spark plugs (to remove compression), put it into 5th gear and turned over the engine via the shallow nut on the front sprocket. worked fine as long as you keep lateral pressure upon the shallow nut. I cant remember which way I turned ...

Bloomin' vandals. Thanks for the info Stig. The 330D is a nice car, very nippy if I remember correctly.
I'd be interested in a photo when she's done.

From what I have read you're long overdue for getting back on two wheels. If you're anything like me you'll be cursing yourself after your first ...