Tom jones G/s rebuild

[mikeyboy]

It’s not unusual,to get a box of rusty parts to rebuild,
It’s not unusual,to get a derelict bike to rebuild.
What is very unusual is to get the bulk of of the bike,already prepped and restored.
My starting point as it was a two man job to get the motor slotted in

 

[mikeyboy]

I’m informed,the motor,gearbox and bevel were rebuilt by Steve scrimminger

 

[mikeyboy]

The frame,engine,box and bevel were from an ST.
The rest of the parts have been painstakingly sourced over many years.
So it’s unusual for me to be opening so many oem bags and boxes.
The owner has sourced all of the bolts etc and they are all placed into their respective places.
It’s like an air fix kit.

 

[mikeyboy]

Few bits to tackle as it’s been sat a while.
Brand new clutch but a bit of moisture has been at it

 

[mikeyboy]

Some nice parts to fit

 

[mikeyboy]

Just keep bolting parts on

 

[The Other PaulG]

You should time yourself!

 

[oblertone]

Time lapse camera in the corner ?

 

[mikeyboy]

I gave the clutch covers a gentle media blast today and refitted it

 

[mikeyboy]

Starter motor on

 

[mikeyboy]

Followed by the box of gears

 

[mikeyboy]

Clean the threads of powder / blast media

 

[mikeyboy]

Next up swingarm and rear shock .
Need to get the forks in next as it’s getting a bit heavy at the rear,
But that’s a job for tomorrow

 

[Davey B]

Are you enjoying the 'airfix' nature of the build or do you prefer a build with some issues/head scratching and ultimately...winning thru ?

 

[mikeyboy]

Are you enjoying the 'airfix' nature of the build or do you prefer a build with some issues/head scratching and ultimately...winning thru ?

Final builds are generally the same,
Bike gets stripped,
List of parts,
Metalwork goes for powder or paint.
Bodywork goes off.etc in the mean time we rebuild engine ,box ,bevel ,carbs,forks etc..
Only real difference here is 75% of the work is “ hopefully “ done.

 

[mikeyboy]

Today is poets day.
“ piss off early,tomorrow’s Saturday “
So a couple of hours to get a few jobs done.
As you can see,the bike is on its wheels

 

[mikeyboy]

I’m pretty much stuck now til we sort parts that I don’t have,
A few bits have gone for powder coat,
But there’s a couple of parts need to arrive before I fit the exhaust and air box .

 

[mikeyboy]

A boxabits got dropped off today.
Clutch release bearing ,
So I can fit boot and actuator arm..

 

[mikeyboy]

Now that’s on I can fit the battery box and battery

 

[mikeyboy]

Roll pins for the bottom yoke