After many hours of reading and soaking up info from this forum and sitting next to my old girl placing what Ive learnt , I have taken the plunge and pulled her to bits. I knew not much about the mechanics of my bike a few months ago, but know I do. I also have a greater understanding of my bike and what makes her special. Almost half way through the job. Starting to put her back together now. The job to date cant be seen. I will have to resize and upload the pics. PICTURES HERE

Looking good so far! Your story sounds very similar to mine and please keep us posted on your progress. :-)

Nice job!

I can see that you are reading the forum. You get you clutch centering tool, you installed 4 posts to support your gear box during re-installation, You neatly tight the clutch arm to avoid ripping the rubber boot on the clutch push rod, you are checking the TGPI switch........
Great to see our experience and explanation being followed.

Good luck finalizing your project.

Bert

Thanks Bert,
Once I started this job I couldnt get enough. As Number Five would say "More input!!"
I hope to be able to fire her back up tomorrow. Like to be sure she is running at least before going any futher.

Fingers crossed for you Niel, but with all the good work you've done so far I doubt you're going to have any serious problems getting her started! :-)

J

I now have a clean and neat loking bike! Almost finished the strip and clean. So thanks again to you all for the knowledge shared and what I have Gained.

Looks good so far. Well done!

Finally got her off the lift table today and outside into the non existant sun. Its been a long road but well worth the effort and time. I knew nothing really aboutt he workings of my bike now i can name every part and what it does. Just a little adjusting of new throttle cable and sag . Then going for test ride!.



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Albyalbatross1, nice job!

I see that you're missing a choke lever cover. You can buy one from Munich Motorcycles for $12.00 plus postage.

Neil.

Thanks Blakey! Thinking I might leave some of those lil things as they make her character uniqe.

I got myself a new seat today. (Thanks beanoldboy) Here are some pics. It is sweet as. and comfy..Bean was right when he said it changes the whole look of the bike



With the very solid backrest.

i am so pleased to see this seat find a good home Alby.

Wow, that does look nice (and comfy).

yay good work you 2 .... looks great alby

see those roadside stops do work out well huh ? giggles

happy new year ol mate

Well done . The seat looks great. You have a new bike at a fraction of the cost of a new one !

Very nice result.
For somebody not knowing anything, you went a long way.
Corbin seats are very good. Your bum will thank you after a 1,000Km ride.

CF

Great result, you can feel justifiably proud of all your work and you know exactly what has been done and how well it has been done.
Regards,
K-BIKE

charlie99 wrote:yay good work you 2 .... looks great alby

see those roadside stops do work out well huh ? giggles

happy new year ol mate

I agree Charlie, its amazing what useful info can come from a roadside stop and chat. I have learnt plenty from just a couple of rides with you guys.

Hey Alby that seat looks great, and so does the bike. You've done a great job on it mate. Now all it needs is a nice shiney pipe.

K-BIKE wrote:Great result, you can feel justifiably proud of all your work and you know exactly what has been done and how well it has been done.
Regards,
K-BIKE

+1

THANKS guys.

Thats a nice result Alby, she looks neat and tidy and cool in white.

BIG D

Thanks Big D.

I got a new toy today! CARBTUNE!!!! I was amazed at how easy it was to use and how much difference it made.

It was a cinch to set up out of the bag. I warmed the old girl up and plugged on the hoses and fired her up.

This was the reading straight off the bat. sort of close.


This was 30 seconds later....


After a quick ride up the country mile hill...still in balance!!


This was a good idea. The bike even idles better now too.

nice result alby looks a cool piece of kit ......i can feel a trip comming up .....giggle

Any time!!! i will be in Maryvale on saturday lunch and for the night. My friend is running pub so we are staying there.. Picking up her beemers for storage and mods at my place. I could take the Kit with me!!

I'm hearing ya Charlie!

lol....too good alby ...enjoy your weekend mate ....have fun you 2



i still have to do the water pump ....maybe sometime soonish we can do a day up there ..?



gotta do the back tyre asap

Good work Alby - it's always nice when a plan comes together