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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Oct 1, 2020 20:01:43 GMT 1
that looks quite good! is it aluminium? Yes it is The rear end needs cut back as it's too long for a start May cut it right down so it's just the section behind the shock Steve |
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Post by Tobyjugs on Oct 1, 2020 20:06:49 GMT 1
I'm sure you will make a fine job of it Steve.
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Oct 7, 2020 20:25:10 GMT 1
Being back at work has it's advantages 😉 Running around for work I managed to drop the wheels off to get the tyres fitted (Should pick them up tomorrow) along with dropping the disc spacers and caliper brackets off for anodising yesterday Got them back lunchtime today 😁 Steve  |
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Post by 2taol on Oct 7, 2020 23:36:44 GMT 1
nice result! looking forward to seeing tbe front end with those fitted.
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Oct 8, 2020 19:26:01 GMT 1
Tyres on 😀  |
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Post by dusty350 on Oct 8, 2020 20:10:35 GMT 1
They look awesome Steve  Dusty |
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Oct 8, 2020 20:35:05 GMT 1
Cheers Dusty
I'm getting a snifter of it going up onto its wheels 🙂
Steve
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Oct 11, 2020 18:51:15 GMT 1
Shiniest sprocket ever 🤣  |
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Post by arrdy350 on Oct 11, 2020 19:54:47 GMT 1
Shiniest sprocket ever 🤣 That is the shiniest sprocket ever 🤣 are you having shiniest chain as well 🤣. |
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Oct 11, 2020 20:03:38 GMT 1
Hopefully not
In saying that the sprocket wasn't as expected so feck knows 😆
Steve
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Post by veg on Oct 13, 2020 18:03:15 GMT 1
It’s to match his shiny tyres they’ll be nicely rubber polished as well, it’s a lovely looking shiny polished garage Queen you’ll get to see it at a show soon enough as his new neighbour will put more miles on it pushing it to and fro 👍 (the cases will be empty but don’t say owt).
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Oct 13, 2020 18:46:30 GMT 1
It’s to match his shiny tyres they’ll be nicely rubber polished as well, it’s a lovely looking shiny polished garage Queen you’ll get to see it at a show soon enough as his new neighbour will put more miles on it pushing it to and fro 👍 (the cases will be empty but don’t say owt). Cheeky coont 😁 And stop giving my empty engine case secret away 🤣 It was my secret p1ss take to make people wonder how I made the engine so slim 😆 Need to hire a barrel removal plate to try and get the top end off 😖 Steve |
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Post by veg on Oct 13, 2020 18:48:47 GMT 1
Count please 👍
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Oct 13, 2020 18:53:38 GMT 1
More like Countess ya big girls blouse 😘 |
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Oct 15, 2020 16:04:56 GMT 1
And it's off 😀 I was a bit concerned what as I was going to find in there as DK had used the famous phrase "run on spray" but I never even thought of starting it as even with the plugs out it was stiff to turn over with the kickstart so I assumed at least one cylinder would be weather seized Pleasantly surprised 😅 Honest I haven't cleaned the head, that's how it came off. All 3 bores look good too Steve     |
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Oct 15, 2020 16:11:45 GMT 1
Cablefest  |
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Oct 15, 2020 16:16:36 GMT 1
Should add you can push the pistons up and down by hand so crank is free too
Sounds like the starter motor is constantly engaged so hopefully that explains the stiffness fnarr
Steve
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Post by steve h on Oct 15, 2020 16:20:55 GMT 1
I've seen bores like that after standing for over 25yrs  |
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Post by mouse on Oct 15, 2020 17:19:48 GMT 1
Wow, Result!
Mouse
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Post by oldbritguy on Oct 15, 2020 17:58:51 GMT 1
Nice one!
Now decision time. Fingers crossed for a tidy motor inside so a clean up and sympathetic rebuild. Or a full on mortgage rebuild with all the bells and whistles.
Looking forward to seeing what lurks below.
John
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Oct 15, 2020 18:09:18 GMT 1
Nice one! Now decision time. Fingers crossed for a tidy motor inside so a clean up and sympathetic rebuild. Or a full on mortgage rebuild with all the bells and whistles. Looking forward to seeing what lurks below. John Still want to machine the fukc out of it 🤣 Crank refresh for sure. Think they were strong enough for ships lol Will need split anyway as no lab seals here, oil seals between the cylinders so needs split to replace Its whether I bore it anyway or just re ring it. I'll see how it measures. Even Mitaka pistons and a bore is near £400 🙁 Popping out now for the deox c down the stud holes trick 😉 Steve |
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Post by arrdy350 on Oct 15, 2020 18:11:07 GMT 1
The bores look better then mine did 😀 Is it on the standerd one or is it been rebored?
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Oct 15, 2020 18:30:33 GMT 1
The bores look better then mine did 😀 Is it on the standerd one or is it been rebored? Can't see any markings so I'm thinking it's still on the standard bore. Don't think it's been opened before Steve |
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Oct 15, 2020 18:31:40 GMT 1
It was showing 17k miles
Steve
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Post by arrdy350 on Oct 15, 2020 19:12:01 GMT 1
The bores look better then mine did 😀 Is it on the standerd one or is it been rebored? Can't see any markings so I'm thinking it's still on the standard bore. Don't think it's been opened before Steve If it has not been opened before hopefully it is a easy strip and rebuild for you 👍. |
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Oct 15, 2020 19:35:04 GMT 1
With a bit of luck there won't be any nasty surprises 🤞
How far to go is the biggest decision
Need to make a better effort to speak to BDK. Emailed them but they never got back but think that's typical them
I'll get the block off first then give them a call.
Don't know if I can resist a Nova close ratio kit as they say the 4th to 5th step is massive
Top ends are relatively simple to change your mind on
Bottom end is another matter so it ain't ever coming back to bits lol
Steve
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Post by Tobyjugs on Oct 15, 2020 21:56:48 GMT 1
Are TR parts unobtainium.
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Oct 16, 2020 10:05:35 GMT 1
Are TR parts unobtainium. I haven't looked that hard but availability and price rule them out Not saying it's the best place but if you look on ebay there is nothing The stuff you can do gets scary price wise. You could throw £10k at the motor easily Steve |
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Post by shell2tx on Oct 16, 2020 22:17:38 GMT 1
My mate up here restored a std GT750 recons it cost well over 12k, any way the thing was running fine when he got it but he decided to rip it apart anyway dont know what the engine bill came to but i do know SEP charged him £850 for a crank rebuild and that was well over a year ago.
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Oct 16, 2020 22:52:06 GMT 1
My mate up here restored a std GT750 recons it cost well over 12k, any way the thing was running fine when he got it but he decided to rip it apart anyway dont know what the engine bill came to but i do know SEP charged him £850 for a crank rebuild and that was well over a year ago. Yes the cranks are expensive to rebuild. BDK quote £120 labour just to split and reassemble it I'm expecting the barrel/head work to be £1500 - £2000 Steve |
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