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Texas Don
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I know that I should have posted before pics but my bad. I've had this bike about 1 1/2 years now and was enjoying riding it in spite of a few nagging problems. To begin with, it was missing the right front caliper and rotor. There were obvious signs that it had been installed, then removed at some point. I acquired the parts, rebuilt them and installed them which greatly improved the braking performance.
Shortly thereafter, the fuel tank developed a pinhole leak on the lower left corner. Subsequent inspection revealed that it would have to be professionally repaired. At that point, I decided to just take the bike to the frame and start over. At this point, it is progressing nicely with the engine being torn down for new gaskets top to bottom and a general inspection. The bike had plenty of power and ran like the wind. It also leaked oil from between the head and pistons.
I'm readying the head and pistons for refinishing with a borrowed bead blaster and will shortly split the cases to inspect the lower end and replace all seals.
I've attached a few pics of the work as it now stands. Parts are pretty much laid out as I removed them with more in boxes not shown. After painting, the engine will be left on the stand until ready for install. I start on the frame next.
Don
Shortly thereafter, the fuel tank developed a pinhole leak on the lower left corner. Subsequent inspection revealed that it would have to be professionally repaired. At that point, I decided to just take the bike to the frame and start over. At this point, it is progressing nicely with the engine being torn down for new gaskets top to bottom and a general inspection. The bike had plenty of power and ran like the wind. It also leaked oil from between the head and pistons.
I'm readying the head and pistons for refinishing with a borrowed bead blaster and will shortly split the cases to inspect the lower end and replace all seals.
I've attached a few pics of the work as it now stands. Parts are pretty much laid out as I removed them with more in boxes not shown. After painting, the engine will be left on the stand until ready for install. I start on the frame next.
Don
