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The garden project
Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 9:48 am
by Bikemike
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
Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 5:08 pm
by Cliff
My word! Whoever let that bike fall into that state should be jailed, it's absolutely criminal.
Good luck with it.
Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 6:35 pm
by alanw
Mike "please" put the tank back on. It's given me a nose bleed
Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 7:27 pm
by KR1 Man
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.
Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2007 3:11 pm
by fzrman
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
Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2007 5:45 pm
by SHimmer45
i used to have one but sold it last year.....
believe there is a small place in totton off rumbridge street...
Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2007 11:44 pm
by the kid
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
Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2007 9:49 pm
by JanBros
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
Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2007 10:31 pm
by Bikemike
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
Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2007 10:34 pm
by Bikemike
fzrman wrote:
Any decent breakers in Southampton?
One or two small ones, I haven't found one I trust yet.
Mike
Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2007 10:37 pm
by Bikemike
Some pictures of the engine
Looks like it will be worth saving after all
Mike
Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2007 2:42 pm
by SHimmer45
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....
Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2007 7:30 pm
by barryj
oh my word, I take it you were given it! The engine looks amazingly good inside.
Project......................
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 10:05 pm
by Darren
Got to be happy with the condition of the pistons why was the bike left to rot ? possible electrical fault ?
Darren
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 10:15 pm
by alanw
Mike, the condition & quality of the engine should give you some encouragement