Hi again all,
Quite a bit of an update!
I tried to take as many pictures as I could, but I kept forgetting so these will have to do
The new barrel, piston & head...
The old head was a bit of a state (too much smoke!).
Unfortunately the exhaust studs were literally seized in old the head, so I've ordered some new ones and used some other bolts for now. Not the greatest fit but it doesn't leak.
Top end came off surprisingly easily! I seriously don't think this engine had much use to be honest. I know its pretty black due to the smoking but the general condition wasn't too bad for a used bike.
The whole rebuild process went pretty smoothly
Engine now in the frame! Made a bit of a mistake at this point as I didn't put in the foot pegs
Had to go back and do that when I realised...
Talon rear sprocket on! Look at those horrible / stupid black things that go under the bolts. Absolute monkey metal. I only put them on because they were on it before. Hate them
Front Talon sprocket on...
Pro Tapers are on! I will probably end up with different / lower bars for SM...
Pegs are now under the engine
and it's starting to come together!
Had to go to local motorbike repair shop to get a link remove from the Renthal chain. I tried using DIY stuff at home but absolutely no chance. The chain came pretty lubed up with this horrible white-ish stuff...
Best of the shit bunch throttle (for now)...
ASV clutch lever on here. Can't put the front brake lever on as I've got a stupidly little front brake master cylinder which isn't big enough to take the size of the lever. I tested the fitment on the other bike which has the usual size master cylinder on it and it fits perfectly, so I've ordered one of them too...
First of the plastics starting to go on...
And here we come to how she sits at the minute...
Started her up on 5th or 6th kick. Had a really high tick over and I couldn't figure out why as all the adjusters where set to the lowest. I ended up replacing the old throttle cable with the new one that came with the throttle as it had better adjusters. Fixed
I then took her down the
private road and I wasn't expected to be put on the back wheel in 2nd. Need to get used to this 1/4 turn throttle
I took it easy after that for obvious reasons.
Let her warm up a bit and she was purring like a beauty! Pretty fucking happy!
Tomorrow I'll be getting the engine up to temp and checking the valve clearances and then dropping the oil and putting in a new filter and oil.
It got a bit late and as we all know, neighbours and noise don't mix
Next plans
As you could probably see there are no grips on the bike. Still waiting for them!
Also waiting for delivery on...
- New exhaust studs & nuts
- Bigger (normal size) master cylinder
- Renthal chain lube
The wheels on the bike are AWFUL. Slightly buckled and they look shite so I've decided to go straight down super moto route and
will be ordering some of these when some more funds are available
I know my chain is a bit slack. I got sick of adjusting it for now and it was fine to test out the engine quickly.
I recently learned Whilton Mill isn't too far away and my buddy has a van so will be coming up when this is ready.
Few thoughts on bits for super moto spec...
- Wheels / tyres
- Crash bobbins
- Peg sliders
- Sump catch tray and new sump bolt with ties
- Hand guards (please recommend me some decents ones!)
- Oil breather system (any recommendations?)
- Maybe new forks and swingarm
Let me know what you think and please share any suggestions / critiques!
Matt
Clarkey's Pit Project
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