Johnners1971

Hi Finnerz, Thanks for the reply. That's what I was wondering. I found somewhere quoting about £80ish. I need to make some enquiries as I think bead blasting would be the easiest way to get it prepped. I'm on a budget so need to be careful but as the engine needs to come out I may as well make a good job of it. Cheers, Johnners

Hi there, Has anyone had any experience of re-spraying a frame using S.A.S. 27 Glass Black Paint (acrylic)? I'm just wondering how hard wearing the finish would be. Any tips on how you prepared the frame and applied it would be appreciated. Alternatively, has anyone used powder coating? Cheers, Johnners

Hi Cynic, Thanks v.much for the reply. This is what I was dreading, having not undertaken a complete engine strip down before. I have the Haynes in front of me and have found some useful info on Youtube (Millyard). The actual parts are pretty cheap but I can see that I'll need a few additional tools. This is a low mileage bike (5800) so I'm guessing the bearings will be good. Out of interest, PJ Motorcycle Engineers indicating £200 for a crank rebuild.

Hi Neo, Thanks very much for the reply. Very useful. I'll seek out the seal kits. I'll get then stripped down and soaked over the winter months. Johnners

I'll be starting work on my 1981 RD200 soon after Christmas and it hasn't been started since around 1990. Has anyone any top tips for getting it to start without damaging anything? The only engine prep so far has been to drop half a capful of Marvel Mystery Oil into the cylinders to free the rings. The insides of the fuel tank were atrocious. The fuel hadn't been drained and there was a lot of rust in there. The tank was filled with white vinegar and left for 10 days and now its looking pretty clean and no leaks, but the first start will be using a portable tank. The bike was garaged and is in pretty good condition, accept for some light rusting in a few places on the frame. The other concern I also have is the condition that rubber seals will be in after this length of time. Any advice would be much appreciated.

Great. I'll get snapping.

Hi. New member from Shropshire. Currently restoring an RS100 (1981) & RD200 (1981). Not been on a bike since 1991.