The new alloy rims have have finally arrived from Italy, and have now been laced and trued, next have to grind down any spokes which protrude from the top of the nipples inside the rim.. else could cause a puncture. . https://i.imgur.com/YmFmOd9.jpg https://i.imgur.com/GQWTslV.jpg Meanwhile, sprayed...

During a fairly warm day last week, sprayed the Candy red on the tail piece and side panels. The tank needs lots of work, so haven't painted it yet, as its been raining ever since. https://i.imgur.com/cz39s11.jpg https://i.imgur.com/onsjvc2.jpg The new alloy rims finally arrived from Italy, so laced...

The rear wheel adjusters had seen better days, and since it would take too long to have them chromed or whatever, I had a new pair made in stainless steel. Just been to polish them before they go back on the bike. https://i.imgur.com/WXwAnvH.jpg https://i.imgur.com/APm3hVM.jpg https://i.imgur.com/pg...

The rear mudguard was damaged and rusty, as well as being heavy, it wasn't going back on the bike. Therefore I made a card template which I then made in 3 mm stainless plate. https://i.imgur.com/VkFjo9m.jpg https://i.imgur.com/sjMNqhP.jpg Next it needed a new rear lamp, so I bought a used one from a...

Protecting the frame before attempting to put the engine in.. or rather put the frame over the engine. https://i.imgur.com/xEsDtuI.jpg With the help of a mate, we got the engine into the frame without any drama, I don't know how I'd manage that without help. The clutch and alternator covers need to ...

The new ABS replacement side panel bought from Ebay, has stronger lugs to hopefully prevent the failures in the original .. https://i.imgur.com/VkEUsi9.jpg Decided the rims were too rusty to reuse, so they will have to be replaced along with the spokes.. Can't do the same with the front wheel yet, a...

Been a busy week, while waiting for the frame to be powder coated. I painted a few small parts that I didn't take to be powder coated, including the swing arm. I didn't take the latter as it was in good condition, with little rust and perfect bearings. The bearings would have to be removed, and no d...

Your not the last person to say multi-metres and points don't always work together. I decided I couldn't wait for another week or two to get the Dyna S ignition bought and delivered.. so got busy.. I need to get the frame powder coated asap, and get it back on its wheels. Once that's done, I will be...

I bought this Z650B last week, as a project. its only done 12,000 moles according to the speedo, and with a New Jersey stocker on the fork leg dated 1980, along with the unworn peg rubbers etc, it could be genuine. It didn't come with a seat, but it does have its airbox. https://i.imgur.com/efZi6d9....

A half hour job took all afternoon, but the engine is in the frame at last, barrels and head can be fitted with the engine in the frame. Still need to mod a couple of engine brackets. One of the rear ones, which also holds up the battery box had been drilled to 12mm in its old life, so need to get t...

I surprised myself yesterday, as I managed to push the MK2 up hill and down dale over two miles to my mates workshop where we will will fit its newly rebuilt engine tomorrow. Doubt I could push it home with the extra weight of the engine, but I'll cross that bridge when I come to it. The flat bits a...

The problem with the D-Box is solved, seems I downloaded the wrong version of the English instructions from their website, one small change is the way you go into the set up mode. I am impressed how quickly I got a response back from Axel over in Germany, excellent customer service.

With many changed components.. gauges, rear lamp, rectifier/regulator, switchgear and coils from a Hodna Blackbird.. similar spec to Dyna coils. I had to make my own wiring harness. With the D-Box wired up, next needed to mount the new rectifier/regulator, in place of the original, which was two sep...

The wiring on the bike was in a bit of a state, and to be fair I didn't spend a lot of time removing it, just cut it off the bike. So I knew I was going to have to start again and make my own harness. I have used the German company Moto Gadget's M-unit on several bikes, but at £350 for the M-unit an...

Good progress :up I’ve got a full spare gpz750 r1 engine here if you’re needing a camshaft or any other internals just let me know…..hopefully I’ll have some time to catch up with Les soon. That's very generous JB, got a complete 650 head including cams etc for 40 quid, so fingers crossed should be...