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Offline mickwinf

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The rebirth of Lazarus
« on: November 06, 2021, 07:54:43 PM »
Due to popular demand i have called my 500 four "Lazarus". As some of you have seen in my other posts it was in very poor condition, many parts are past any hope, the engine is seized so not a great start. Originally i was going to leave it for a later date but decided to strip it down to better store it. well that poor bike had been horribly abused in the past so i feel it is my duty to bring Lazarus back to life. It will need all the usual stuff, engine and wheels rebuilt and lots of replacement parts, and the wiring... well it consisted of lots of odd connections and tape and all of the block connectors had been chopped off. Will need a new wiring loom complete. The first job will be to strip to the frame and get it de rusted and painted, so here we go again!
Love the 500 and 550 have a 500 called Lazarus under restoration

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Re: The rebirth of Lazarus
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2021, 09:32:40 PM »
Maintain the momentum  pleaseā€¦this will be an epic.

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Re: The rebirth of Lazarus
« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2021, 10:11:25 AM »
Great project, bringing that one back to life will be epic, and great to see I hate to see one being broken or binned.

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Re: The rebirth of Lazarus
« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2021, 10:26:32 AM »
What a challenge - but will be very rewarding. Keep us updated

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Re: The rebirth of Lazarus
« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2021, 10:44:58 AM »
This is going to be a good thread. At least the original tool kit appears to have survived.
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Re: The rebirth of Lazarus
« Reply #5 on: November 07, 2021, 02:57:00 PM »
I do wonder how you are going to fit that beige seat

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Re: The rebirth of Lazarus
« Reply #6 on: November 07, 2021, 04:24:23 PM »
Thanks for the support i think i will need it! Ken, thanks for the offer but i have the indicator brackets, i also have a grab bar which i may use, not sure yet. As regards the frame i think i might pain rather than powdercoat as it will need lots of work to make a good smooth job. The settee behind has now gone to the skip!
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Re: The rebirth of Lazarus
« Reply #7 on: November 07, 2021, 09:00:06 PM »
the sofa looked like an easier restoration
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Re: The rebirth of Lazarus
« Reply #8 on: November 07, 2021, 11:25:11 PM »
the sofa looked like an easier restoration

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Re: The rebirth of Lazarus
« Reply #9 on: November 15, 2021, 11:19:28 AM »
The strip down continues and was going fine with only a couple of seized bolts snapping, until i tried to remove one of the bolts on the front engine mount. Its the one that goes from the triangular bracket to a cast lug on the engine which houses the nut. Disaster, the lug has snapped off and i don't think it can be repaired, at least not to look original. Options are get some more crankcases or another engine, or use a 550 engine i already have. Hmmm, i am not fanatical about originality and may have to make some small changes to standard spec to make sure Lazarus gets back on the road.
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Re: The rebirth of Lazarus
« Reply #10 on: November 15, 2021, 01:35:07 PM »
To fit the 550 you need the rh rear engine plate whichhas the clutch cable mount on it

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Re: The rebirth of Lazarus
« Reply #11 on: November 15, 2021, 04:42:26 PM »
cheers Bryan, yes i have a spare one of those but not sure what to do yet, probably depends on what the insides of the engines look like. The engine is fighting me at the moment but should be out shortly.
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Re: The rebirth of Lazarus
« Reply #12 on: November 15, 2021, 09:06:33 PM »
Thanks Ken that would be great, will probably be needing some main bearing shells........
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Re: The rebirth of Lazarus
« Reply #13 on: November 16, 2021, 01:38:49 PM »
Lazarus is now stripped down to the frame, some things were suprisingly easy to remove, like the swing arm pivot was well greased and in good condition where others, as expected were seized and rusty and unwilling to leave their positions. The frame seems to be solid under the surface rust so hopeful it will be ok, engine is still in one lump, although i destroyed the sprocket cover that has the clutch adjusting mech in it, if anyone has a spare for sale let me know.
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Re: The rebirth of Lazarus
« Reply #14 on: November 16, 2021, 04:24:05 PM »
I have a spare untidy one, without adjuster you canhave forĀ£10 plus postage BUT i cant get at it for 2 weeks as my mate has just gone into isolation before a kneereplacement opp

 

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