pignapper Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Ok, as described in the welcome section. Got a beaten up bargain for £240. So can afford to spend a bit on it. full engine rebuild, lots of new parts and a respray. First time doing this and have already snapped a head bolt, oh and the bloody sump plug refuses to budge, got a mate to sort that for me. Thoroughly enjoying doing it though so as I do the work I will update snd post pics. Stay safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild foamy Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Oh my, that is definitely well beaten!. Last year I dragged one out of a hedge, gave it a scrub up, got it going with new tyres and such and sold it on, barely made my money back but learnt a lot about them, post up a list of your jobs you want to do as there's a few other Sr owners on here I'm sure can lend a hand. Oh, and welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pignapper Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 quick update.... just won several parts on ebay which im quite giddy about. I need to get out more. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted October 27, 2014 Moderator Share Posted October 27, 2014 if your stripping the engine down completely, I'd recommend vapour blasting. Its not cheap but the finish is really good. just check out my Gilera thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pignapper Posted November 9, 2014 Author Share Posted November 9, 2014 Hi guys and gals, ok quick update. Not done much work on the bike for a few weeks, spent alot of time at work doing overtime to get pennies to spend on parts and for christmas. However I have been busy buying parts As you can see from the pics. VERY pleased that I managed to pick a left hand side panel in a box of bits all for £31. Nice seat, piston, gasket set and plenty of other stuff. Its like xmas came early for me. [emoji4] the second engine I bought for £50, needed a starter motor which was goingbto cost me £45 so bought the engine and will sell on the rest. After cleaning of course. Will be starting the engine rebuild tomorrow so fingers crossed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewElvisFan Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Not so sure I'll be able to lend a hand - still learning! Loving the updates. Keep em coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewElvisFan Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Do you need the right panel btw? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pignapper Posted November 12, 2014 Author Share Posted November 12, 2014 Thanks andrewElvisFan but no, ive now got a spare right panel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pignapper Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 Ok time for a quick update. The engine is now rebuilt, lots of new parts and as you can see a bit of paint and polishing. Hand sanding is bloody hard work. The finish isnt perfect but this is a learning curve and for a first attempt im pleased with the result. I am going to order stainless bolts for a bit of extra bling. Bench tested the starter and all seems well. Next ill fit the engine back on the bike and order last few bits. Exhaust, front disc and then time to decide on the paint job. Any ideas..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pignapper Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 Sorry, posted same pic twice. [emoji12] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sacha Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewElvisFan Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Looking very nice! It rained yesterday so, (following the philosophy of one of the mods on here) mine got a wash and some fresh chain lube! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewElvisFan Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Thanks andrewElvisFan but no, ive now got a spare right panel Pity you're so far from me - we may have been able to come to a deal. I have a front wheel from a 97 SR which I don't need (I have 2 '94 SR's and the disc is on the right!) my fixer upper has a damaged right panel and my daily ride had the panel nicked a couple of weeks ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pignapper Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 Yeh thats a pity, if im ever in your area ill give you a shout. its bad that some pond life feels it nessesary to steal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pignapper Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 Good evening ladies and gents, Hope all is well in your world. Time for a quick update. As you can see from the pic I have moved the frame onto the bench, its a bit cramped in a shed but it beats being outside, the frame had been hand painted with hammerite so needed to remove it to see what lurks beneath. To be honest its in good condition only a little bit of rust, hardly any on the swing arm so I think thats been replaced at some point. Didnt want to leave bear metal so gave it a tickle of primer. Off work tomorrow so will do a bit more. Stay safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pignapper Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 Ok took wiring loom off handle bars swing arm and forks. New bearings needed. Had bit of a wobble today thinking "how does this all go back together". Also I think I am going to have to double check the engine. When I put the timing chain back on, I aligned the top cam and fly wheel with their marks. Have just read that I needed to align a third wheel. Can anybody help on this. Stay safe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted November 24, 2014 Moderator Share Posted November 24, 2014 dont know much about these things but my thought are...does it have a balancer shaft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pignapper Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 Hi airhead, Cant answer that as this is a learning project for me, however I have just googled balancer shaft and I havnt seen or removed one. It may be in the gearbox but havnt touched the gears, waaay too complicated for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild foamy Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 its bad that some pond life feels it nessesary to steal. Dont even get me f*cking started! (Project FUCR) im sure i got an old SR manual kicking around somewhere, i'll have to do some research, i dont remember there being a third wheel... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pignapper Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 Hi all. Just checking in. Hope you all had a nice christmas and a drunk new year. not much to tell on the bike due to it being bloody cold. No point in rushing it and then it standing around waiting for the warmer weather. Theres 2 inch of snow outside at the moment so bugger that for a game of soldiers. If your riding in this weather, remember stay safe and watch for the dickheads pulling out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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