KR1 project - i like a challenge

375 · Post by **375** » Fri Feb 01, 2013 10:14 pm

I would have thought the carb has a bit of crap in there stopping it from shutting off, i had abit of petrol rubber pipe in mine.
(probably came off when i put the pipe on the tap)

With the mounting bracket alot say take the engine out so you can weld all around the bracket, ok

Why not take pipes off, take swinger off and weld what you can get to, You will be able to weld across the back and down part of the side/s of the bracket and front?

The engine has already moved so i asume it will still be ok, it has only move about 2mm max, could save you some work?

martin · Post by **martin** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 3:11 pm

how did you get on with the stuck shut off valve will.

anyway, another new bit for your bike, hopefully may cheer you up a bit seeing the photo.
today i rebuilt your front calipers.

Binetta Steve · Post by **Binetta Steve** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 10:10 pm

Will sorry to hear of frame news as you have been so meticulous with everything so far. Re fuel leak. The height of the fuel will increase the pressure of fuel in the carb , which may be contributing to the leak. I realise this is a minor issue, but a quick trial with the tank on will rule it out.
Good luck with the welding, im looking fwd to seeing this bike at kirby lonsdale or settle cafe

Steve

will77 · Post by **will77** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 1:54 pm

Thanks Martin, Looking Good those calipers!

Saturday morning was spent removing engine Again, The Good news i managed it in 1.05 mins, i'm getting used to it now! haha

Took carb bottom off and then decided....it looked too complicated for me

today i will refer to manuals and then get stuck again so Expect a call martin.

thanks Steve, you will see me at Caton or the Bridge in the Spring hopefully when all back together [-o<

martin · Post by **martin** » Fri Feb 08, 2013 5:56 pm

triple s came through in the end. powdercoat is perfect[now why could,nt they of done it perfect in the first place,] oh well.
it is all now rebuilt with new seals.
will post 1st class recorded Monday will.

will77 · Post by **will77** » Sat Feb 09, 2013 8:51 pm

Stunning martin,

thank you

Frame back to Welders so all good for a rebuild again soon, been mega busy at work and planning the wedding so mrs will77 to be has been spending some hard earned cash so back on it towards end of month. More pics to follow.

will77 · Post by **will77** » Wed Feb 20, 2013 9:50 pm

Hi All, been away alot with work so not been on lately...hope your all well.

oh and i got a telling off for my company mobile bill came in at £158 for using the tinterweb on it.

good news is Frame is all welded up again and the Crack is gone as if by magic.

the bike is all built up again, not started it yet thou to check the fuel overflow is resolved so fingers crossed

Calipers still to fit but everything arrived, new brake hoses, new pads all round, new chain and all fixing bolts and screws, nylon washers and even got the nice large washers for side fairings all ready to go again soon.

anyway we like pictures so i have sneaked off from the office today for a catch up in the paint shop. all parts extensively repaired and all plastic welding done and dents and cracks repaired.

so back again soon when all running..

will77 · Post by **will77** » Tue Mar 19, 2013 9:09 pm

Ok Guys and girls, i have been very busy and away from the forum far to long!!

i have had the frame welded and everything is back on and the calipers are fitted, just....a little to close to comfort on that KR1 wheel with the 1S front end but it all fits...

so the bodywork.....now i know this wont be to everyones taste and i have changed my mind 4 times on paintwork......so i decided i wanted to keep it as per original design (ish) but with my twist as it is my bike.....

so here you go, just the two and not all bolted on properly....but i hope some of you like it.

all feedback welcome???

375 · Post by **375** » Tue Mar 19, 2013 9:12 pm

Will,
That is a great twist of colour, well done =D>

What colour is the mudguard green or with a twist?

Top-shaggy · Post by **Top-shaggy** » Tue Mar 19, 2013 9:36 pm

Very good =D>

In some ways it reminds me of a Kevin Schwatz inspired bike, but of course it's faster than a Suzi

will77 · Post by **will77** » Tue Mar 19, 2013 9:38 pm

thanks mate, the mudguard is green and mirrors black

cant wait to get onit now and do a few miles

KR-1R · Post by **KR-1R** » Tue Mar 19, 2013 9:45 pm

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its like a licourice allsort

only much faster

will77 · Post by **will77** » Tue Mar 19, 2013 9:51 pm

thanks danny, have you seen me? i like food and now all i'll want to do is Eat it!

JanBros · Post by **JanBros** » Tue Mar 19, 2013 11:49 pm

I like it, but then again, I always like yellow on bikes

daz680 · Post by **daz680** » Wed Mar 20, 2013 9:43 am

Excellent job will, looks really smart. Looks right somehow kind of right for the period