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Post by kostas on Dec 9, 2012 19:27:56 GMT 1
Hi all from Greece, I recently got myself a 1985 RD350F and I'm heading for a stripdown and complete rebuild. I was inspired by some of the bikes in this forum. This time around in Greece we go thru an ecomomic meltdown, spirit is low so I had to do something for myself (except from working my a** off every day). Here are some pictures of it  IMG_1023 by k.apostolopoulos, on Flickr  IMG_1025 by k.apostolopoulos, on Flickr  IMG_1055 by k.apostolopoulos, on Flickr Started working on it a couple of months ago, can work on it only during the weekend so progress is slow. Have a look at the inner mudguard   IMG_1050 by k.apostolopoulos, on Flickr The engine mount was a bit worse  A part of it is missing  IMG_1047 by k.apostolopoulos, on Flickr Will post more pictures! Cheers |
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Post by matt7 on Dec 9, 2012 20:01:56 GMT 1
 Got your work cut out there, are you going to cut/weld new mount for frame ? I've not seen one break there before ? Cheers Matt |
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Post by copper99 on Dec 9, 2012 20:46:46 GMT 1
Good luck with the build Kostas...I take it from the comment your economy is every bit as bad as is made out on the UK news?!
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Post by kostas on Dec 9, 2012 21:00:09 GMT 1
Hi there,
This damage is weird isn't it?? Have some cracks on the rest of the frame but this one stands out, bad think the piece is missing.
I think Im going to fabricate the missing part myself.
And yes we are in deep s**t, and getting deeper.
Luck and parts I'm going to need!
Thanks
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Post by marsbar350 on Dec 9, 2012 21:34:07 GMT 1
good luck with the rebuild kostas some bad damage to the frame  must have been a fat guy with the damage to the inner mudguard ;D |
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Post by JonW on Dec 10, 2012 23:50:07 GMT 1
I reckon the shock is toast, and maybe the kids were jumping this bike on the farm, hence the damage. So it is fantastic that you are restoring this machine, good luck!
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Post by kostas on Dec 11, 2012 7:51:13 GMT 1
Thats what I think of the shock also, what I discovered is that the setting was at less than 1.
As soft as it can go.. but then again who knows what the previous owner has done with it.
From the rest of the repair jobs he has done to the bike I can tell that he was no genius.
30 years of up & down must have taken the best out of it.
I want to go for a new F2 shock and get rid of the belt also.
Thanks for the comments!
Kostas
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Post by kostas on Dec 11, 2012 18:58:35 GMT 1
Have a look at the handlebar  IMG_0019 by k.apostolopoulos, on Flickr Should it have this bend? the L/H side is exactly the same. Road rush or was it made like that? Kostas |
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Dec 11, 2012 21:26:56 GMT 1
Have a look at the handlebar  Should it have this bend? the L/H side is exactly the same. Road rush or was it made like that? Kostas supposed to be straight. strangely i am doing a build and the engine mounts are cracked on both sides steve |
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Post by kostas on Dec 11, 2012 21:36:22 GMT 1
Hi Steve,
I might try to heat those up and straighten.
Engine mounts both cracked.. I would say that there should not be that much stress at those points.
I have seen someone doing a repair on the same area in this site, tried to find it but I can't.
Good luck with your build, I'm keeping an eye on it.
Kostas
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Dec 11, 2012 21:53:10 GMT 1
Hi Steve, I might try to heat those up and straighten. Engine mounts both cracked.. I would say that there should not be that much stress at those points. I have seen someone doing a repair on the same area in this site, tried to find it but I can't. Good luck with your build, I'm keeping an eye on it. Kostas i welded mine and re shaped ( 84lc2 build) steve |
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Post by JonW on Dec 11, 2012 22:35:59 GMT 1
you could also try the R6 shock, I listed my thoughts on how i did that on my 85 on my www.2smoked.com website - see my signature etc. |
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Post by kostas on Dec 12, 2012 19:19:52 GMT 1
What I wanted is to keep it as standard as possible, even the F2 shock would not even be an option if the original shock was repairable.
I would not get a used F1 as I already have a bad one here! No need for a second one.
Kostas
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Post by kostas on Dec 16, 2012 20:34:50 GMT 1
Hi, Made some progress this week, faricated a steel angle to weld on the engine mount  IMG_0023 by k.apostolopoulos, on Flickr got it welded.. also rewelded some old repairs around the sidestand area,  IMG_0024 by k.apostolopoulos, on Flickr Then I trimed it and duplicated the hole.  IMG_1158 by k.apostolopoulos, on Flickr  IMG_1156 by k.apostolopoulos, on Flickr The frame is now going for powdercoat. I'm now polishing my wheels which are pitted and look like s**t. Have seen what mellow did with his wheels and hope I have a similar result. So far my hands look like a coal worker, no shine whatsoever ;D Cheers Kostas |
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Post by copper99 on Dec 18, 2012 22:18:15 GMT 1
Fair play that man.... nice work.
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Post by kostas on Dec 23, 2012 19:05:03 GMT 1
I got my frame back from powder coat this week, Looks a bit more orange in the pictures than it realy is,  IMG_0025 by k.apostolopoulos, on Flickr Here is the repaired area,  IMG_1174 by k.apostolopoulos, on Flickr They did a very nice job, better than I expected Still sanding down the wheels, the frond had very deep groves from the lathe, I had to start with 80 grit dry paper on a power sander to get it flat. Great forum this one, would never start the rebuild if it wasn't for the forum. Cheers! |
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Post by weldelsie on Dec 23, 2012 19:16:45 GMT 1
Coming along great keep the pictures coming and merry Xmas to you
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Post by kostas on Dec 29, 2012 18:45:00 GMT 1
Got some time off from work so I finished with the wheel polishing! Did not manage to get some kind of cutting compound like T-CUT that I have seen other members use so I sand polished only. Went from 80 grit dry to 180, 320, 400, 600, 800, 1000, 1500, 2000 grit and then i used this white brick thing (soap they call it) with a stiched mop and a power drill and i got this result,   IMG_1200 by k.apostolopoulos, on Flickr Now I have to paint change seals and it is good to go. Is it black gloss or Satin that these were originaly painted with? Anyone knows? Rubbed down the swingarm also, had some dents and deep scratches filled with epoxy filler.  IMG_0026 by k.apostolopoulos, on Flickr The chain must have broken of a thousant times on this bike. chain marks all over the place. Cheers! |
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Post by marsbar350 on Dec 29, 2012 19:04:28 GMT 1
nic ejob of the wheels kostas i think the paint used is satin is the chopper the next project |
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Post by kostas on Dec 31, 2012 16:25:49 GMT 1
Hi marsbar,
Satin it is then..
Chopper rebuilds I have done some,,
Don't want to get off topic here so check out the Diesel Den!
This one needs about 100000 Euros to get up in the air, so we will pass for now!
Kostas
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Post by kostas on Jan 14, 2013 18:45:29 GMT 1
Hi, Managed to move forward a bit, masked some bits which need primer and paint.. and finally got those primed this saturday  IMG_0027 by k.apostolopoulos, on Flickr  IMG_0029 by k.apostolopoulos, on Flickr Used sikkens epoxy primer (expensive staff ) but I hope it holds up.  IMG_0030 by k.apostolopoulos, on Flickr  IMG_0028 by k.apostolopoulos, on Flickr Next up is the paint and clear satin laquer. Managed to find someone to plate my original muddy and rusted nuts and bolts Will cost 15 Euro if I just have it all ready suspended on thin wire! not bad ;D Waiting for some goodies from Norbo this week so I might get a rolling chasis before the end of the month Kostas |
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Post by Yogi on Jan 14, 2013 20:41:38 GMT 1
Keep up the good work Kostas
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Post by copper99 on Jan 14, 2013 21:09:51 GMT 1
Looking good , you've done a lot in not a lot of time mate.
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Post by JonW on Jan 16, 2013 21:45:48 GMT 1
Great work! moving along nicely |
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Post by kostas on Jan 20, 2013 22:23:11 GMT 1
Thanks for the good words Received some parts from Norbo this week, New rear shock and a whole banch of parts to complete suspension and forks  IMG_0032 by k.apostolopoulos, on Flickr  IMG_0031 by k.apostolopoulos, on Flickr Got the special tool to get the engine opened up, lets see what i find in there... Also moved on with painting my parts, so here are some pictures,  IMG_0033 by k.apostolopoulos, on Flickr  IMG_0034 by k.apostolopoulos, on Flickr  IMG_0035 by k.apostolopoulos, on Flickr  IMG_0036 by k.apostolopoulos, on Flickr Did the paintwork myself , the shop I got the laquer messed up and gave me flat laquer instead of satin for the wheels, but I think it is not that bad. Love the swingarm, looks like new ;D Kostas |
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Post by marsbar350 on Jan 20, 2013 22:37:47 GMT 1
nice work kostas
is that an indoor tennis court your rebuilding the bike in ;D
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Post by wizard on Jan 21, 2013 9:16:36 GMT 1
Luv the polishing on the wheels |
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Post by kostas on Jan 22, 2013 21:35:23 GMT 1
Thank you all,
Yes polish was spot on! I see what you mean marsbar.. Big space there compared to what I have seen in the forum but it is located about 25 miles from home.
Could live with a small shed right under my house
Will be slowing down the build as workload is high at work.
Not very happy with that, but have to pay the bills + the wife's expenses...
Kostas
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Post by billy on Jan 23, 2013 18:26:26 GMT 1
There's a goddamn helocopter in one of the pics lol.. Awesome work anyway, should be interesting seeing the result. |
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Post by mikee on Jan 23, 2013 18:34:01 GMT 1
Looking real good so far
Get on with it then
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