Got a customizing or restoration project? Post your progress pictures and updates here
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mollydee
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by mollydee » Fri Mar 16, 2012 12:35 pm
1601pete wrote:Well it passed the MOT and I've taxed it, so it road legal
So far I've put about 80 miles on it with no major issues. I know people have differing opinions but how many miles should I run it in for? I was aiming for 300ish. Usual thing, don't load up too much etc...
I've replaced cranks, pistons, rings, small end etc....
Cheers
Pete
Great news Pete, enjoy every moment, 200-300 sounds like the right amount
molly
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by rubberfingers » Thu Mar 22, 2012 7:33 pm
Cracking job looks better than new. I prefer the black/red colours to the UK red/white, the new paint looks great
Andy
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RC45
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by RC45 » Fri Mar 23, 2012 3:06 pm
It is a good looking one isn't it?
As I have said before, these stock restorations are really awesome to see come to fruition.
CBR1000RR SP2 HRC WSBK
TZ500V/OW53 Track bike
YZR500 OW81 Clone
OW69 Daytona 200 Replica - 784cc Monster
NS400 Track Bike
RS250R NF5
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TZR250 3MA Track Bike
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1601pete
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by 1601pete » Fri Mar 23, 2012 7:39 pm
Thanks for all your support and kind words.
I've now done around 120 miles so far running the engine in. This weekend is supposed to be great weather so looking forward to getting some more miles on it.
Three main points I've noticed so far.
1. They don't like being ridden slowly.
2. Front end seems really bouncy. Might have to increase fork oil weight to improve damping. Is that the right thing to do?
3. Bogs a bit on pull away. Pilots are stock 22.5's at present.
Other than that all seems fine so far.
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1601pete
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by 1601pete » Sat Mar 24, 2012 6:20 pm
Another 120 miles today, so 240ish in total now. Should have it run in tomorrow.
Hit a false neutral today and ended up red-lining it
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RC45
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by RC45 » Sat Mar 24, 2012 11:07 pm
1601pete wrote:Another 120 miles today, so 240ish in total now. Should have it run in tomorrow.
Hit a false neutral today and ended up re-lining it
Your heart skips when you accidental nail it in a false neutral doesn't it?
I cringe when it happens. I don't think it hurts the bike too much but it sure 'feels' painful
CBR1000RR SP2 HRC WSBK
TZ500V/OW53 Track bike
YZR500 OW81 Clone
OW69 Daytona 200 Replica - 784cc Monster
NS400 Track Bike
RS250R NF5
TZ250T 2KM
TZ250B 3YL
TZR250 3MA Track Bike
427ci C5 Z07
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1601pete
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by 1601pete » Sun Jul 22, 2012 6:29 pm
Now got about 700miles under my belt after the restore. No issues as yet. The bike is 100% finished now. 6years and 4 months after buying it and stripping.
As you can see. I joined this forum the day I brought it home, 10 March 2006!
Here a few pics of before.
Took advantage of the good weather today and took a few pics of the final product
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by PaulGreen » Mon Jul 23, 2012 12:17 am
Nice to see another one released into the wild.
Congratulations, Pete, looks good.
Cheers,
Paul.
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rich bullock
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by rich bullock » Mon Jul 23, 2012 4:26 am
Hello Pete
very nice looking piece of kit, long time doing but well worth it. Lets hope we now have a nice long Indian summer so you can get out and really enjoy using it, congratulations. Rich.
Rich B