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  • O oldman

    OK, thanks Calum. Replacement shock arrived and it's worse than the one I need to replace sadly. Lower ball joint corroded and worn and corrosion on plunger shaft has damaged the seal, very little damping going on. Will keep looking for a decent one.

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    @oldman FFS :@

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    • O oldman

      OK, thanks Calum. Replacement shock arrived and it's worse than the one I need to replace sadly. Lower ball joint corroded and worn and corrosion on plunger shaft has damaged the seal, very little damping going on. Will keep looking for a decent one.

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      @oldman said in 1988 bike:

      OK, thanks Calum. Replacement shock arrived and it's worse than the one I need to replace sadly. Lower ball joint corroded and worn and corrosion on plunger shaft has damaged the seal, very little damping going on. Will keep looking for a decent one.

      look for a shock from a newer bike they have a white spring an fit on the 89 model

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        Finally got a decent shock, waiting for powdercoating to return (have frame back though)so I can start rebuild. Seller of faulty shock not responded yet to return for refund, but covered via PayPal. Looked at getting a new indicator switch gear assembly and they are over £150. Put that on the wish list with everything else. Photos will be posted when there is something to show!

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          Powdercoating back bar 2 items that should be here later this week, now where did I leave the assembly instructions????20190623_231148-460x818.jpg

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            Haha that looks fantastic!

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              Thought I had most of it but still missing plenty of bolts and fixings. Returned some of the plating, looked bad to be honest. On top of that rats have chewed the brake pipes on my van so that's being recovered on a flatbed truck tomorrow, revenge for shooting one. Started off with the abs light coming on, took to garage and sensor wire cut. Went to take it for repair and no brakes at all, other rear sensor wire chewed and brake fluid squirting out of chewed hose. How lucky am I

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                Progress has been slow, mainly due to the weather this weekend. But important parts are coming back so I will try and press on (especially if it rains!) Attended vjmc show Sunday then a decent ride with both the red and white dt's, my blue 125mx and an rd350lc. I can still taste the 2 stroke oil being at the back (I was riding the 125mx). Covered approx 70 miles without mishaps, bit I so want a rd350, sounds brilliant.20190701_195432-460x818.jpg 20190701_195442-819x461.jpg 20190701_195501-819x461.jpg

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                    Refurbed oil pump arrived back this morning, hard to believe it's almost 31 years old, perfect job!
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                    Powdercoated spring collected yesterday as well, so can crack on a bit.

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                      Reassembled shock ready for action

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                        When I asked if the pump could be refurbished I was told it wasn't possible! I think he just didn't want the work!

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                          Hes done all of mine, always come back like new, said there was loads of crud inside this one. Comes back with genuine Yamaha gasket and vent screw seals. Its peace of mind that I will not have to worry about it.

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                            Hes done all of mine, always come back like new, said there was loads of crud inside this one. Comes back with genuine Yamaha gasket and vent screw seals. Its peace of mind that I will not have to worry about it.

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                            @oldman Nothing beats some super shiny parts to bolt back on. :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: :winking_face: :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: :face_with_stuck-out_tongue_winking_eye:

                            SEDUCED BY THE DARK SIDE!!!

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                              Engine has entered the building!, shot blasted cases and 2 pack paint on side covers, wont even get my hands dirty fitting!20190709_141441-819x461.jpg 20190709_141423-819x461.jpg

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                              • O oldman

                                Engine has entered the building!, shot blasted cases and 2 pack paint on side covers, wont even get my hands dirty fitting!20190709_141441-819x461.jpg 20190709_141423-819x461.jpg

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                                @oldman Looks awesome dude, are the cases and head bare metal and did you spray the covers yourself???

                                SEDUCED BY THE DARK SIDE!!!

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                                  @oldman Looks awesome dude, are the cases and head bare metal and did you spray the covers yourself???

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                                  @NINJA head prepared by me, sprayed and laquered, cases bare, side cases 2 pack professionally done

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                                    Oil pump side will be done again, paint reacting, bummer

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                                      Didn't notice until I put my widows on

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                                        Didn't notice until I put my widows on

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                                        @oldman COOL - How much did the side cases cost to have done, if you don't mind me asking???

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                                          Didn't notice until I put my widows on

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                                          @oldman that engine is the exact colour combination I’m wanting for mine

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