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Valentinik:
The logbook for the bike arrived today. Which pleased me as the seller never had it when i purchased the bike, against my better judgement i bought it anyway (after doing a HPI).

Anyway, i made a little progress tonight.  I never mention when i started the topic that I'd like to go with a brat style with the bike. I know its not to some peoples taste but i've always liked that style of bike.

With that in mind, i started on removing some of the brackets from the frame that i won't need. Side panel mounts, battery tray mount,etc.

Before


After


I only got one side done as it was getting late but hopefully tomorrow i will finish the other side off. Im not sure yet if I'm going to cut the rear of the frame slightly and weld an upswept hoop in like this:



Or just remove the bridging section between the 2 sides weld a brace in to mount the seat to.

Mike

Valentinik:
I got the brackets cut off the other side this evening:





I've just got a few smaller sections to tidy up and then i can cut the bridge at the back. I also got an impact screwdriver and undid all the bolts from the clutch housing, so i can carry on with stripping the engine.

Valentinik:
A question: I've read a lot of topics on keeping the standard airbox and filter. Seeing as i don't have the airbox and the carbs i buy will need rebuilding/rejetting to suit the engine. Other than having to rejet the carbs which i would have to do anyway is there any other issue with using pod filters instead of the standard airbox?

Thanks
Mike

Norniron:

--- Quote from: Valentinik on January 20, 2016, 09:22:26 PM ---A question: I've read a lot of topics on keeping the standard airbox and filter. Seeing as i don't have the airbox and the carbs i buy will need rebuilding/rejetting to suit the engine. Other than having to rejet the carbs which i would have to do anyway is there any other issue with using pod filters instead of the standard airbox?

Thanks
Mike

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Lumpy idle

Valentinik:
I finished off stripping the engine down tonight. The only sign of damage i've found from the water is a small amount of rust on the primary drive gear on the crankshaft. I haven't attempted to clean it up yet but I'm hoping il be able to.

Pistons and top crankcase removed:


Bottom crankcase, I've just got the main shells and primary shaft bearing to remove


Top crankcase, just the shift drum to remove


Mike

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