here is my project

[garye345]

That looks proper chipper Wayne,i would be over the moon with that restoration me
Star turn! =D>

[tescr500]

cheers Gary worth all the hard work

[jarno]

wel done great looking bike =D> =D>

[philfingers]

Great thread, especially the painting bits

If you haven't got one here’s the mini DA I use. Really handy, came in a kit with 2” and 3” [50 and 75mm] pads and sanding discs. But fit a sponge pad and it’s ideal for polishing or cutting too. Use a reasonable amount of air, my compressor will keep up but runs pretty much all the time. Similar item http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-75mm-Air-Mi ... 4d0dfda26d

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z143 ... eb3945.jpg

I have to say this is one of the best value tools I've bought in a long time. I use with course pads for sanding welds, 2000 discs and polishing sponge just for applying polish

[tescr500]

Cheers I'll check that out. Many an arm ache I had

[tescr500]

well people quick update, tyres now fitted but wheels still in my car, bt ? on the back 090 on the front recommended by bridgestone. I'll update the sizes and tyre specs. Got to fit them on me bike and hopefully MOT Saturday see you soon

[tescr500]

Hellooo. Right the tyre sizes as per Bridgestone recommend. REAR - 140x60R18 M/C 64H BATTLEAXE BT 92. FRONT - 110X70XR17 M/C 54H BATTLEAXE BT090. Just some heat shield to put on belle pan then good to go.

[philfingers]

The 150/60 BT090 fits ok on the rear of a stock S. Much stickier than a 92

[tescr500]

HI yeah I know people have used a 150 cheers, but 130 is standard size and I didn't really want to go to far away from the original sizes, but hey its got rubber feet on . MOT this morning so hopefully pass and go pro time and a good burn

[philfingers]

Sorry didn't realise it was a KR1
S runs a 140 as stock so the 150 is ok

[tescr500]

Hi morning good day yesterday, straight through mot , good blast to mot centre to, but needs some setting up, feels like its being held back mid range, any ideas people

[tescr500]

sounds like it wants a shit load of air to me cheers

[tescr500]

Hi all went out on the beast tonight, adjusted the carb needles, slowed the air down on the hot side, run a lot sweeter, pushed her up to 110 no worries 2 gears to go as well, bit more fettling and a plug chop to see where I'M at. Also the engine sounded a lot less rattle, nicely tweaked, happier KR1 and owner

[JanBros]

remember : plug chop doesn't tell you much. you can only use it for a certain condition and you need to perform it immediatly.

for example : you want to know if the mains are good, ride with the throttle wide open long enough (20-30sec?), hit the kill switch, stop the bike and check the plugs.
same for needles, but with throttle +/- halp open.

just making a tour of miles and miles and then checking the plugs won't tell you everything is fine, it will only tell you it's last condition before stopping the engine.

[tescr500]

HI Jan, I know all bearing and that are fine, sounds just like a 2 stroke now, but will do a plug chop got a nice road near here dead straight see for a distance, pretty quiet road to, so I'll get up there Sunday. Just off fishing for a coupe of days, thanks for the tips I'll bring up to speed as and when done. I just don't want to blow it to bits . Cheers