Hello, and a bit of a project me thinks

[chamber66]

This is my first post here so hello. Couldn't afford one of these when i was a kid, so had 10 year old KH's at the time. Well it's a bit of a project as you can see. And i've never done this before, so loads of mistakes in the pipe line. Probably
Anyway here she is

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I shall add more pics as I go along. And i'm sorry in advance for all the stupid questions

[chamber66]

Couple more

[wiggy]

firstly welcome to the site
secondly you have youre work cut out there mate but it can be done with lots of time and ££££££££££s good luck and dont be afraid to ask any questions someone will help

[chamber66]

Thanks for the welcome. The bike was dead cheap, so I had to really.

First question is, can anything be done with those pipes (they need some welding)or are they to far gone?

[zxrypvs]

good luck with the rebuild mate, trawling through the forums will show you some people started out with much worse than that.
go on tell us how much was cheap??

[arrow]

Welcome in, nice project. Will keep you busy for a while.

[chamber66]

£100, well I think it was cheap? And thanks for the welcomes


How come there is no buy/sell or exchange section on this forum?

[rdstars]

Feb 27, 2012 18:33:40 GMT 1 chamber66 said:

£100, well I think it was cheap? And thanks for the welcomes

£100 and your only in Swansea,

If you think it's a little to much work I'll take it off your hands ;D

[chamber66]

I would, but i've already started, so i better finish.

[rdstars]

I dont blame you.

I carnt help but notice you have some spare F2 bits there, are the side panels and tank in good order?

[chamber66]

Tank has 2 dents where the controls have made contact. The plastics, some good some with cracks

Update, it's the fairing lowers which are cracked. the side panels are in pretty good condition. With no cracks or damage

[hazey]

Welcome to the forum im new to the wet RDs as well,but fear not,the gents on ere are very helpfull

Looks like an ideal mission to get yer teeth into and a bargin as well ;D flog a few bits and soon get yer stake money back

[kennyroberts]

hi mate, looks on par with mine as far as starting condition. (F2) good luck with it and dont worry about asking questions everyone is well helpfull,i have a couple of years left on mine yet !, take your time and enjoy !!!!!

[mellow]

Hi mate and welcome.That should keep you busy for a while keep us posted of your progress. Any questions you have just ask and someone will have the answer im sure.
As for the for sale/wanted section you need to make 25 posts to view it

[jollyr6]

a big hello and welcome yup u got your work cut out there and as for mistakes i think we have all been there its what you learn from it that matters 9 times out of 10 you will want to do another therse been countless times ive done stuff i thought why oh why did i do that you dumb shite lol the main thing i think anyway is to enjoy ;D

[chamber66]

Luckily after stripping, it doesn't look as bad as I first thought. A small bit of welding on the frame where the sidestand has been ripped off (?) then it's off to the powdercoaters

[dazaha350]

good luck with the build !

[nikfubar]

Feb 27, 2012 18:33:40 GMT 1 chamber66 said:

£100, well I think it was cheap? And thanks for the welcomes


How come there is no buy/sell or exchange section on this forum?

People like you make me sick, £100.00 you lucky sod
You got an absolute bargain there ;D
Anyway hi & welcome hope the build goes well ;D

[Denzil]

Bargain for all that, wish I could get deals lik that. 'sigh'!!!

[chamber66]

Feb 28, 2012 11:33:47 GMT 1 Denzil said:

Bargain for all that, wish I could get deals lik that. 'sigh'!!!

Just need to ask around and keep your ears open ;D

[bob446]

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Thats what i paid for this lot and it ended up like this.
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You got a bargain.Take your time and throw loads a cash at it and enjoy.Good luck.

[chamber66]

Very nice indeed

[daglad]

I am a bit like america always late to say hello, but hello all the same, Good luck with the rebuild, for the money you have a cracking base to work with. One word of warning, it does become addictive, you will find yourself trawling through the internet, well ebay night after night. The other thing i find is once you think you have cleaned/polished a part you will not be satisfied and do it again its a vicous circle but bloody good fun lol

Keep the pics coming.

[chamber66]

Mar 3, 2012 9:54:55 GMT 1 daglad said:

I am a bit like america always late to say hello, but hello all the same, Good luck with the rebuild, for the money you have a cracking base to work with. One word of warning, it does become addictive, you will find yourself trawling through the internet, well ebay night after night. The other thing i find is once you think you have cleaned/polished a part you will not be satisfied and do it again its a vicous circle but bloody good fun lol

Keep the pics coming.

Too late addiction has crept/slammed in

[Splodge]

Hi and welcome ;D

looks like you have a good base for a nice bike there (a lot better than my RD when I got it) as others have said enjoy the build its almost as good as riding them

[chamber66]

Well frame is ready for the powder coaters, and a small piece cut out to accept the R6 shock


Turned up in much better condition than I expected
I was very happy with thee calipers as well, even had good pads in




Not much to do at the moment so polished and rebuilt the forks. Hopefully should see loads of progress when I get the frame and wheels back