1988 rebuild update
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At a loose end this eve so decided to start stripping down white 89 bike, all went well and overall in better condition at the start from the 88. Couple of minor defects found, looks like the rear caliper was resprayed with the pads in place, fair bit of overspray on other items. Draining oil overnight and continue tomorrow, will start new thread for this one.
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As per my other post fitted 89 intake to bike, marked 3et for flat side carb, my 88 had the intake for the original type carb so someone has fitted a flat side at some point. Should have twigged really but there you go. Changed the main jet for 210 as per original spec seeing as I had the original exhaust back on, started straight away when I put it all back together, with a few carb adjustments running well, need to ride it now, will try and book an mot as soon as possible and when time allows.
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Those of you who have been following the rebuild will know I was able to get original graphics from Italy, but wanted to save those for if and when I am able to find better panels. So I had copies made to use on the existing panels and have just fitted them to the bike. Looks much better as it originally left the factory, but comparing with original photo one graphic is missing and not in the pack from Italy. If you have one knocking around I could borrow to get copied would be grateful and pay all postage costs (special delivery), and I will give you a big smile in return
In the photos below it is on the right hand scoop continuing on to tank past the hole in the scoop.! 0_1507133557990_20171004_161302-960x960.jpg 
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Thank you for the praise, have enjoyed doing it and riding today was the icing on the cake. Nervous something would be wrong or something missed, but no problems. Power valve seal done and taxed, hoping weather will be ok over the weekend for a decent blast about. Even just taking for the mot had a few admirers , shame wheels took so long or would have had longer to enjoy in decent weather. Anybody thinking of doing it I say jump in at the deep end, great stress relief pastime and take your time to do the best you can, will outlast me I hope and saved from the breakers. Nothing like a 2 stroke to blow the cobwebs away!
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There's the 89 to do, taking my time with that though, want to be out enjoying the fruit of my labour for a bit. Couple of other things planned but not in any rush now, the whole winter to get through. Would not mind picking up a small ty50 for grandson but need to replenish funds first. Have someone interested in buying my vstrom as well so that will help. Good thing about the old bikes is they are holding their money, know I won't get back everything I have put into it but that's not the point, don't drink or smoke so my little treat. Am fortunate I have garage to indulge myself and lose track of time when I am in there. Think I will be a bit more adventurous with the 89 and have a more free breathing exhaust and light tuning, although I have the original system if I change my mind. Going to sell the Big One system that was on the 88, and other bits I don't need.
Thank you to everyone for their advice and encouragement along the way, good to know other like minded people about,
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@oldman dimensions shouldn't be too hard to sort as you can see the faint outline of it on your scoop in the pic, the graphic doesn't go onto the tank it's just on the scoop opposite what you already have there in a diagonal line if you look close it's pretty clear outline on your image
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Already made a template based on the impression left on the panel, posting tomorrow, spoke to reproduction guy and he says easy to take detail from existing decal to extend.
Most definitely sticking around, keeping my dt indefinitely, bound to need help and advice along the way, good to read other people's experiences and problems as well.
How are you getting on with your red one Andrew?
