Don't be too hard on yourself ! I started with a fairly good basis that had been reasonably looked after apart from the engine . I had no real corrosion issues to deal with and compared to for example the Z1100ST project from Ralph Ferrand it was a walk in the park. However in total it has taken a y...

Thanks Jules
I am waiting eagerly for your 1000R project link to start , come on post some pictures don't be shy !
Richard

Thanks everyone for the support !
Richard

It runs !! Look here the tacho sits at 1000rpm ticking over. http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r491/lowegeissler/P1080800reduced.jpg After a run of good weather everything is put back together and the bike is back on the road again. http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r491/lowegeissler/P1080825red...

Unbelievable patience you have there ! This bike has had almost every problem in existence.I liked the fork top repair , just shows what is possible with the correct tools and skills. My wife was looking over my shoulder as I read it and it led me to try and explain what is so interesting about othe...

Hi
I am in here in Deutschland send me a pm if I can help
Richard

Good to see so many people interested in the later air cooled bikes these days . It wasn't long ago they only had a very limited following ( apart from the R of course )

Ok update on my project. http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r491/lowegeissler/P1080560Reduced.jpg Collected rebuilt engine but had to completely dismantle rolling chassis again to get it out of the cellar. That was everything in pieces because I wanted to lay the frame over the motor. http://i1168....

Nanno, Yes it did have other wheels on it when I got it . I must be one of the few people in the world who took an 18 inch front wheel off and replaced it with a 19 inch ! There was a reason ,firstly the rear wheel took a 180 section back tyre and the bike ran an offset front sprocket and everything...

Following on from the section New Here? here is my bike story, bought last year here in Germany. After reading some of the incredible projects and the amazing technical skills displayed here on this site, I have to point out I have no welder , no lathe , no garage and a limited budget ! My aim is no...