The garden project

Bikemike · Post by **Bikemike** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 9:48 am

I thought I would post here to keep an update on progress

First a reminder of how she was when I rescued her

Catch bottle squeezed in- evidence of a racing past

Chances of the powervalves moving?

Probably the genuine mileage, but all flat out!

I'm currently working on the GPZ so I can sell it to raise funds and free up space in the garage for the project so don't expect many more updates soon, but I will get there eventually.

Mike

Cliff · Post by **Cliff** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 5:08 pm

My word! Whoever let that bike fall into that state should be jailed, it's absolutely criminal.
Good luck with it.

alanw · Post by **alanw** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 6:35 pm

Mike "please" put the tank back on. It's given me a nose bleed

KR1 Man · Post by **KR1 Man** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 7:27 pm

KR1 Man calling. Whoever the culprit is, should be given a life sentance of h***a Melody ownership and then I could sell them a cdi unit for it! One day, she'll rise again looking drop dead KR gorgeous. Mind you though, if I had the space, I would'nt mind taking the job on myself; but, as she's now in safe hands, If you need a good aqua blaster/polisher, I can highly reccommend 'Phoenix' on 01202-696365. Very reasonably priced and excellent quality workmanship. All the best, KR1 Man.

fzrman · Post by **fzrman** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 3:11 pm

Its looks bad now but it can (hopefully) only get better!

Are there many other 2 stroke fans here in 'ampshire?

Any decent breakers in Southampton?

Good luck,
Ade

SHimmer45 · Post by **SHimmer45** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 5:45 pm

i used to have one but sold it last year.....

believe there is a small place in totton off rumbridge street...

the kid · Post by **the kid** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 11:44 pm

What on earth is that strange arrangment behind the steering damper mount

Looks very chunky to be just a fairing bracket .
Looks like a good project , especially how the motor is looking inside .
Good Luck Mate

JanBros · Post by **JanBros** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 9:49 pm

the kid wrote:What on earth is that strange arrangment behind the steering damper mount

if you look carefully at the first picture, you'll see it IS the steering damper mount, probably 'caus it's to short and not a KR1-model

Bikemike · Post by **Bikemike** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 10:31 pm

Well spotted Jan, It is a bodged bracket that mounts on the fairing mount and damper mount to enable the fitment of a standard (short) length damper.
It doesn't work though, it is still not long enough, steering lock turning right is like an ocean liner. Makes it a bugger to turn round in the garage.
The choke also mounts on the fairing bracket as well

Mike

Bikemike · Post by **Bikemike** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 10:34 pm

fzrman wrote:
Any decent breakers in Southampton?

One or two small ones, I haven't found one I trust yet.

Mike

Bikemike · Post by **Bikemike** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 10:37 pm

Some pictures of the engine

Looks like it will be worth saving after all

Mike

SHimmer45 · Post by **SHimmer45** » Sat Jun 30, 2007 2:42 pm

looks good

just a bit of cosmetic TLC
btw im sure its going to take you at least until next summer to finish this....
when you do i shall pop up the road and collect it from you for a bargain price....

barryj · Post by **barryj** » Sun Jul 01, 2007 7:30 pm

oh my word, I take it you were given it! The engine looks amazingly good inside.

Project......................

Darren · Post by **Darren** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 10:05 pm

Got to be happy with the condition of the pistons why was the bike left to rot ? possible electrical fault ?

Darren

alanw · Post by **alanw** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 10:15 pm

Mike, the condition & quality of the engine should give you some encouragement