Mk1 Superlight Detailed restoration the saga Begins :-)

Discussion in 'Supersport (1974-2007)' started by sim900sl, Sep 10, 2012.

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  1. I got one from Harry this year, cant say when as all receipts have been shredded on the current project... If you get stuck then I must still have the one that I was going to get plated but just got the new one instead.
     
    #61 Pict, Dec 1, 2012
  2. Well heres a pic of where the frame / front end is up to, just busy sorting out the wiring for the new regulator rectifier and many other tidying up things , Not looking bad for a 20 year old though ! _DSC1327.jpg _DSC1325.jpg

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    #62 sim900sl, Dec 18, 2012
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  3. My OCD is not coping with you only having one handlebar grip. :eek:

    Pu the other one on please! Your asymmetry is giving me the jibbles.

    (Tidy bike tho) :wink:
     
    #63 470four, Dec 18, 2012
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  4. Dont worry I have a cunning plan :biggrin: slip the other one on with a touch of glue LOL and at the same time put the steering stem nut on , bleed the brakes , tighten them bolty things up etc etc , all in good time.

    Jibbles must be a Wilts thing ? certainly not Glos/Worcs

    Busy tidying the wiring

     
    #64 sim900sl, Dec 18, 2012
  5. #65 Borgo Panigale, Dec 19, 2012
  6. #66 cockneyjanner, Dec 19, 2012
  7. Except its a mk3 no 605 nice but not a mk1
     
    #67 sim900sl, Dec 19, 2012
  8. Erk! Just read details - yes Mark III - not No 111. False alarm, then
     
    #68 Borgo Panigale, Dec 19, 2012
  9. Total admiration for what you're doing and can't wait to see the finished result. What happened to the original MK1 wheels, personally I prefer the look of the Brembo's. I was in Moto Rapido last month and they have a MK1 on display....
     
    #69 tricolore, Dec 20, 2012
  10. I'm afraid the original wheels must have bit the dust in a previous life ! The brembos are fine for what I'm doing , I have seen the MK1 in Moto rapido. The Bremos are of the right vintage.
     
    #70 sim900sl, Dec 20, 2012
  11. I don't know why the old style ones are so desirable, agree with you, the Brembo's look fine even better .....
     
    #71 tricolore, Dec 20, 2012
  12. I think the original Marvic polished split rim wheels looked lovely, like hens teeth these days though! The Mk1 doesn't look right without them.
     
    #72 Zimbo, Dec 20, 2012
  13. Well my MK1 has different pipes etc , so no chance of restoring it to standard, I think my money has been better spent on other goodies rather than wheels, its not as if its going to get raced so wont really improve handling etc.
     
    #73 sim900sl, Dec 20, 2012

  14. As above. They are out there, I found a pair in Holland for my Baines Imola. The MkI needs them, it's a major part of what makes the bike!
     
    #74 nuttynick, Dec 20, 2012
  15. I think for the prices they go for £1k pair ? they can stay out there !
     
    #75 sim900sl, Dec 20, 2012
  16. I think I paid 750 Euros plus shipping, and got my money back when I sold them. They are an investment and I would bet they would add that value to the bike!
     
    #76 nuttynick, Dec 20, 2012
  17. Well if some were around for 750 euros I def would buy , but £1k + no chance
     
    #77 sim900sl, Dec 20, 2012
  18. Just read through the thread Simon, thought I'd better join the forum so I could comment.
    Great job so far looking forward to more updates.
    Am an owner of a MK IV myself, great bikes these things :smile: !
     
    #78 duc13, Dec 26, 2012
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  19. Superlights are OK, but you can't beat the real thing :wink:
     
    #79 sirduke, Dec 26, 2012
  20. What's the real thing? My gsxr or coke lol
     
    #80 sim900sl, Dec 26, 2012
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