Sparkplug Munching Ignites Full Restoration

Discussion in 'Supersport (1974-2007)' started by countcoupe, May 31, 2020.

  1. Visited John today to pick up the starter motor which needs a coat of paint. I managed to catch a glimpse of my engine. Heads are built up and the crank cases are coming along nicely.

    PXL_20230117_103623320.jpg

    PXL_20230117_103613427.jpg
     
    • Like Like x 1
  2. PXL_20230117_103603162.jpg

    PXL_20230117_103603162.jpg
     
    • Like Like x 2
  3. It's cost me a lot of money, but I'm sure it will be worth every penny.

    PXL_20230213_120924812.MP.jpg

    PXL_20230213_120907234.MP.jpg

    PXL_20230213_120858313.MP.jpg
     
    • Like Like x 5
  4. Last couple of bits passing through the 'spray booth'

    PXL_20230216_194059281.MP.jpg

    PXL_20230216_194051945.MP.jpg
     
    • Like Like x 1
    • Like Like x 3
  5. Very slowly putting stuff back together.
    Frame and sub frame have for gone powder coating. I'm hoping for a flurry of activity in the next 4weeks.

    PXL_20230222_124150993.MP.jpg

    PXL_20230222_125140405.MP.jpg
     
    #66 countcoupe, Feb 22, 2023
    Last edited: Feb 22, 2023
    • Like Like x 1
  6. How did the disc's come out with the tape off,
     
  7. Good question. I don't know! I left them to dry in my locker at work. (Long story) And I've not had the chance to bring them home yet.
     
  8. Good idea do them in works time :upyeah:
     
    • Like Like x 1
  9. Tape is off and all's well.

    PXL_20230228_152541541.MP.jpg

    PXL_20230228_152522172.MP.jpg
     
  10. They came out very well, mine have the little rusty patches you often see.
     
  11. Finally, some progress.
    PXL_20230423_111751827.MP.jpg PXL_20230423_111735817.MP.jpg
     
    • Like Like x 7
    • Agree Agree x 1
  12. Of to a good start :upyeah:
     
  13. Enjoying this thread! It's looking very special already. Great work!
     
  14. I see that your frame has been overplated at the headstock, did you get this done because of the frame cracking or to prevent it, looks like a decent job and certainly good to be done prior to repaint
    My 900ss cracked and I repaired with a similar overplating and gusset repair, that was over 10 years ago and I’ve had no problems since
    Frame looks good in white by the way and a great thread to follow
     
  15. Yeah, the frame had a crack in it. I had the repair done when I restored the bike the first time!!
     
  16. It’s that question when doing a rebuild do you over plate that area for peace of mind before a crack might appear or leave as is.
     
  17. I've got no excuse now for not putting it back together.

    PXL_20230512_141602643.MP.jpg

    PXL_20230512_141610769.MP.jpg

    PXL_20230512_141620233.MP.jpg
     
    • Like Like x 3
Do Not Sell My Personal Information