Bit of polish needed

Steptoe · Jun 19, 2020

Mike, I’m still looking for the original toolbox and toolkit. I’ve got them somewhere and going through stuff when I’ve time. Problem is I keep finding other stuff that’s sliding me up as I then make a note and then re-store them for “safe” keeping because they’ll be useful one day .

Andi_archer · Jun 19, 2020

Steptoe said:
Mike, I’m still looking for the original toolbox and toolkit. I’ve got them somewhere and going through stuff when I’ve time. Problem is I keep finding other stuff that’s sliding me up as I then make a note and then re-store them for “safe” keeping because they’ll be useful one day .

Sounds like your a pack rat to me

mikeyboy · Jun 19, 2020

A collection of mismatched bits ready for my paint man to wave his magic wand over :bow

Andi_archer · Jun 19, 2020

What colour Mikey?

mikeyboy · Jun 19, 2020

You’ll have to wait and see :comfort

Udders · Jun 19, 2020

I always promised my old mom I’d buy her a bond bug! That was about 35 years ago now! :blast

There’s still hope. She’s only 80.

mikeyboy · Jun 20, 2020

I recon the bike has hit a kerb at some point in its past life.
Hence the damaged body work and tank.
The front rim has a big old dent in it,and the yoke is twisted with a broken lockstop.
The fork stanchions are straight but need rechroming.
We’ll come back to this in a bit :augie

mikeyboy · Jun 20, 2020

Time for a nosey at the engine,
Having stripped the valvegear off and the heads and barrels,it certainly looks like the 15k recorded miles are about right.
Apart from one broken bolt on the front cover all is good.

mikeyboy · Jun 20, 2020

I won’t be reusing the advance unit or points plate if anyone wants to buy them.
Obviously in excellent condition.

mikeyboy · Jun 20, 2020

Spotless in here

mikeyboy · Jun 20, 2020

Going back to the apparent mishap this bike had back in the past.
It must have been running on its side as the LH big end has gone.
Luckily,it’s not damaged the crank or conrod.
RH is fine .

mikeyboy · Jun 20, 2020

Ordinarily on an old shitter I’d normally just cut the duplex timing chain with an angle grinder,
But at this low mileage I’ll reuse it.
So ,the crank and camshaft have to come out together.

mikeyboy · Jun 20, 2020

Camshaft and followers are lovely

mikeyboy · Jun 20, 2020

Over the last week I’ve been pulling bits off and assessing what’s needed ,
Today I had a few hours and have pretty much worked out what parts are required and made a few decisions.
I’m going to remove the main bearings and aqua blast the crank case.
Due to the big end failure,the block will require a deep internal clean anyway so blasting will give me the finish I want.
I’m going to replace the original barrels with 1000cc ones rebored with new pistons.
The bike is to be used two up mostly so the extra torque will be welcomed.
I’ll rework the squish’s on the heads to suit.
I’m also going to convert the front brake to twin discs as the single disc will be a bit feeble when loaded with pillion/luggage.

Santa-2512 · Jun 20, 2020

Nice one Mikey,

No doubt it will be a looker once finished

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Andi_archer · Jun 20, 2020

Maybe run a poll on the colour Mikey before you let it out

mikeyboy · Jun 20, 2020

Andi_archer said:
Maybe run a poll on the colour Mikey before you let it out

£1 a go?
Help pay the painter :confused:

Deleted account 220427001 · Jun 20, 2020

look forward to seeing the finished article !

mikeyboy · Jun 22, 2020

I guess this is our starting point

mikeyboy · Jun 23, 2020

New rear main bearing and crank back in

Bit of polish needed

What a waste.

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