1988 bike

[oldman]

Powdercoating back bar 2 items that should be here later this week, now where did I leave the assembly instructions????

[Calum]

Haha that looks fantastic!

[oldman]

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

[oldman]

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.

[oldman]

[oldman]

Refurbed oil pump arrived back this morning, hard to believe it's almost 31 years old, perfect job!

Powdercoated spring collected yesterday as well, so can crack on a bit.

[oldman]

Reassembled shock ready for action

[Calum]

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!

[oldman]

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.

[NINJA]

@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:

[oldman]

Engine has entered the building!, shot blasted cases and 2 pack paint on side covers, wont even get my hands dirty fitting!

[NINJA]

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

[oldman]

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

[oldman]

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

[oldman]

Didn't notice until I put my widows on

[NINJA]

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

[declan]

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

[oldman]

@NINJA not sure as cases blasted at same time, estimate around £70, does look good though

[NINJA]

@oldman That's not actually too bad for a quality job.

[oldman]

Progress today, engine in, clocks on and small jobs, looks a bit like a bike now

Pivot bearing sleeve ,bushes worn also, spare swingarm has been soaking in diesel most of the week, will try and remove bearings tomorrow without swearing, chances poor.