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Not quite that close Derby :D
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Engine is still at S.E.P. :( they seem to be very very busy which is great for them but not so good for me :shock: is there anywhere else I can try for a fast response I have only ridden her 4 times since passing my test!!

If anyone has had crank seals done at the place they suggest some idea of price would also be appreciated

I seem to be going cold turkey their is only so much frame cleaning you can do :D
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Stan stephens did mine. Full rebuild and balance was £150 plus postage IIRC. Included new mains and seals but I had to pay for new bigends as well. Great job.
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PJ Engineering did a crank rebuild for my old KR1-S along with Barrells..

the whole thing looks sweet as a nut when it arrived back.. worth giving them a bell
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OK the saga continues.... Get the engine back from S.E.P. as they had it for 5 weeks and hadn't even taken the barrells off :evil: Anyway given it to a friend of a friend who did his apprenticeship as an engine builder and used to rebuild his own RGV engines. I am going to send the crank to Stan Stephens but need to source other parts.

Whats the best place to get gaskets, pistons and rings from :?:

Hopefully is a couple of weeks I should be back in action :roll:
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Cradley Heath a good bet for most KR1 parts, they have a website and a telephone mail order service they keep alot of stuff in stock and ship things nice and quick which is handy if you need something in a rush.
Im sure stan would be able to supply all that you need?
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try twistgrip in nottingham - the guy who owns it used to
race KR's - i always get my new bits from him

he might even be able to guide you with crank rebuild

www.twistgrip-motorcycles.co.uk
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