Here is my new arrival. Just before christmas me and my brother came across two KR1 B2s. One was running and the other being used for spare parts ( guess which one i got ). Its took me this long to figure out how to put the pictures on the forum . I dont think i,ve seen one this colour before. Next job is to totaly strip it as the guy who sold it said it had seized.
This is what the barrel looked like when i took it off.
And this was the piston.
I presume the barrel would need re-plating.Is there any difference between KR1/KR1s barrels and pistons ?
Could anyone tell me the difference in the barrel coatings between the KR1 and the KR1s ? I am going to contact P.J. Engineering/ B.D.K. and Grampian Motors, are these the right people to contact ?. Also the rear shock needs reconditioning so any info would be much appreciated
KR1 Man calling to say looks like she's run out of oil. My best advice is: plating is the same, unable to help with the shock but (personal experience) would recommend BDK Race Engineering over all others. If you want racetrack quality at sensible prices then look no further They did a superb job for me (crank & 2 Barrels with the option of either KR1 or KR1-s), superbly packaged plus prompt despatch. I for one would advise use nobody else. Finally, they will want to borrow your new pistons for sizing purposes only. Hope this info is of use, best regards, KR1 Man.
RD350 LC YPVS. Also grandson Declan's KR1 with ZXR black/purple paintjob/ KR1-s upgrades and max polishing
Thanks for the information, the barrel has been sent to B.D.K. and the shock is also being reconditioned. Today i cleaned the frame and came across a crack were the swinging arm bolts on. The crack has been welded and in places looks OK. After looking at the pictures should i get it re-welded or is it OK
ide say that needs sorting,it would be quicker to bore out the frame and have a shoulderd boss tig`d in ,with some of the casting radiuses on the outside of the frame it wont notice that much that a repairs been done
I have had the frame re-welded at a local bike/engineering shop and they also checked to make sure it was straight. I have also rubbed it down and painted the frame and swing arm.
The wheels were black so they have been painted lime green.
The brakes were well seized and when i took them apart all the seals and pistons were knackered. I cleaned all the crap out of them and re-painted. I got the paint match from a place called Spectrum who match it if you take a sample into the shop. The two front discs are new as the originals were worn out.
Next is to get a small bank loan for the new seals and pistons
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). Its took me this long to figure out how to put the pictures on the forum 
. I dont think i,ve seen one this colour before. Next job is to totaly strip it as the guy who sold it said it had seized.
or is it OK 
