lauragilmour Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Got an sr few weeks ago, it's quite mechanically sound, passed it's mot and that's great, there's a few minor things like I adjusted the clutch lever and the neutral light was always on (now fixed) other than that it's a 1994 bike so bound to have a bit rust, took the seat off, tank, mud guards and under neath the frame is okay, little rust so used a little sand paper, rust killer then gonna paint it (Before it was really rusty) Sanding down the tank, panels etc going to give them a respray since the bike looks like it's been dropped a few times And it's a bit scratched. Other than that been cleaning up the engine which is coming okay (not yet finished) Going to get some better bulbs they're a bit dimm! Going to obviously do more things to it but this is just a start I'll post them in this thread Going to hopefully posts lots over the winter Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 That looks like a nice little bike, wish you well with it, winter is a great time to keep warm in the shed and get some things done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewElvisFan Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Ooh shiny!! What are you using to clean the engine? It's coming up a treat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Yeh" good job laura. tidy little SR , puts Andrews to shame.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauragilmour Posted November 10, 2013 Author Share Posted November 10, 2013 Just wet and dry, starting off at 320, 400, 800 then 1200 grade, after that a little auto sol (I think it's called) and comes up nicely Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewElvisFan Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Yeh" good job laura. tidy little SR , puts Andrews to shame.. Cheers mate - I guess that's the gauntlet thrown down!! Maybe come summer when I can see outside after work........ Hmm wonder if I could get the kids doing some with Bar Keepers Friend with it being countdown to Christmas?!? I'll get some 'before' pics up soon but could be a while before the 'after' ones get loaded!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noise Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Looking like a nice little project that Laura! keep up the good work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted November 11, 2013 Moderator Share Posted November 11, 2013 The SR's are good starter bikes. Easy to work on and plenty of spares about too. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauragilmour Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 Haven't got loads of time due to college (so demanding) but spent good part of my day finishing of doing paint touch ups on the frame. Also been doing a lot of sanding to get the body work for the painting on Friday! It used to be a bike, good having it stripped down gives me a chance to see what hiding under everything. For rust I'm just sanding it down, then applying a rust killer then once that's dry painting over it with a rust specific paint. Not much to update on to be honest, once it's been in the body shop on Friday I should have more to post, can't wait!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild foamy Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Looks like you've pretty much hit the ground running from what I can see, ihad the'83. SR as a project (see "project mong" in the project section.)I have a spare front wheel and clutchsprings left over if you need them, one thing that cannot be stressed enough is routine maintenance, the SR is a bulletproof engine so long as you keep changing your oil nd generally look after it, too many suffer top-end failure due to neglect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauragilmour Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 Looks like you've pretty much hit the ground running from what I can see, ihad the'83. SR as a project (see "project mong" in the project section.) I have a spare front wheel and clutchsprings left over if you need them, one thing that cannot be stressed enough is routine maintenance, the SR is a bulletproof engine so long as you keep changing your oil nd generally look after it, too many suffer top-end failure due to neglect. It's a lovely bike, pretty solid bike when I got it, just general wear and tare which you can expect from a bike of its age, I've already changed the oil, I'm going to clean up the chain later this week and other general things, my dad's a mechanic and I'm a bike nut so it will defiantly not be neglected as long as I have it!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild foamy Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I cant remember if the chains are split link or expanded jobbies on these, when i had my DT i used to take the chain off and drop it into a pot of old engine oil over the weekend, just dont do it in your mums shed, somehow the pot got knocked over and left a slick all over the floor, she went f*cking mental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauragilmour Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 Haha oh god sounds a nightmare! Luckily I live with my dad and it's his shed, it's like a cave, every wall sobered in tools etc so doesn't really matter how messy I am I got some proper chain cleaner and lube the other day so will pop it out into the yard when I do it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild foamy Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 every wall sobered in tools etc so doesn't really matter how messy I am I got some proper chain cleaner and lube holy crap, where've you been all my life? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild foamy Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Haha oh god sounds a nightmare! Luckily I live with my dad and it's his shed, it's like a cave, every wall sobered in tools etc so doesn't really matter how messy I am I got some proper chain cleaner and lube the other day so will pop it out into the yard when I do it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk holy crap, where've you been all my life? I meant with the shed, here i am working away in a freezing car park, no fair!, i want a man cave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauragilmour Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 Ah it's so nice! Been electrically wired so got lights, plugs for electric tools, door shuts, room for a heater, it's bloody perfect in the winter! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild foamy Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 ta for rubbing it in, i will be thinking of you all nice and warm in your well-lit shed when im rolling around under the bikes in the rain pulling tarmac out of my ass crack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauragilmour Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 Ah you're very welcome you poor thing haha next time I'm all cosy and warm working on the bike I'll be thinking of you Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Noise Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Well done Laura, its coming on really well, you sticking it away for winter or you just going to get on a ride? Your dads man cave sounds similar to mine, all my tools are in there own place on the wall, planet rock on the radio and nice heater in the corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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