my scrap pile.

[oz353]

any objections to using vortex clip on replacement bars rather than oem? found them on ebay pretty cheap. i mean just the bars not the actual vortex clipons. i dont like the way they mount, just doesnt look safe enough to me...

[reload]

i'm having flashbacks to when i first got my bike. just keep chipping away. good luck

[Big Rich]

As long as the clip ons are of a decent quality, they are safe. Modern sport bikes use them all the time. I would actually wait until the bike is up and running and safe before buying clip ons though.

[oz353]

sigh... waiting to get paid so i can begin buying parts.   this waiting is killing me 
first part shall be a stator cover and possibly a stator. cover is cracked and rashed badly.
after the cover ill need a carb gasket kit. then new oil & air filters. then battery. i think that will get me up and running.
we shall see.

[oz353]

More pics and another video.

your opinions on the fork travel in this video would be greatly appreciated.

http://s1101.photobucket.com/albums/g422/oz353/?action=view&current=DSCN0361.mp4

as you can see no leakage to speak of from forks... this leads me to believe they may just need the oil changed?
can anyone advise me on whether or not i should replace the springs to suit my weight? or is there adjustments that can be made?



more pics of damage
rear axle nut

hmmm maybe some epoxy to seal it up?


water was sitting in here... should i be concerned?



no dry rot here or in between tread. going to check the date codes in a few mins.




comments concerns advice welcomed

[Big Rich]

Personally, I would plan on replacing the fork seals with new oil. And it seems like a LOT of people upgrade the springs up front, but you might want to search around for more info.

What exactly is that in the 3rd pic? I wouldn't be too concerned with some water inside that part of the wiring yet. The insulation around the wires should protect them. Oh ya- plan on getting new tires. The rubber surface can actual harden if they just sat for a while. Hard rubber = crappy traction.

[oz353]

lol oh sorry thats the bottom side of the speedo. the black stuff is remains of the damper ring that cushions the speedo in the bracket. i figure i can epoxy the crack up and continue using the original speedo.

as for the forks... i was thinking the same. just reseal and oil them perhaps with some new springs and or spacers to stiffen it up a bit. hmm maybe a "new" used rear shock while im at it...

well the date codes say 0202 front 1202 rear. so im thinking new rubber. read alot of good reviews about the sport demons via pirelli. hey bike bandit! order up!

[Big Rich]

Imho, bikebandit could have ......."better" prices. Look around at www.denniskirk.com as well.

[oz353]

yep bikebandit def has better price by a long shot. but dennis kirk has that beat it by a buck thing. makes ya go hmmmm.

[cbrfxr67]

I found ronayers.com was cheaper on a few things I picked up.  Please ask if you need engine parts and I'll see what's in the basket case.  You pay the shipping though,...

[oz353]

So I have decided that I'm goin to pull the head and cylinders off.
I had seen a few streaks of rust on the walls with the plugs out.
Figure it'd be best to break it down and clean em up before I try to get it running.
I'm hoping a light deglazing will be all that's needed. :crossed fingers:

[oz353]

oh good just what I was hoping for

























I will need new pistons, possibly valves, and valve guides. Will try to salvage cylinder head after breaking off two exhaust bolts.
Will clean and hone jugs. And didn't I just go ahead and break one cooling fin. 
Intake cam, left side has scratches at tip of lobe and chip on edge at the end of ramp.
Looks like I need a lot of top end parts.

[weedahoe]

you can find a lot of those engine parts on ebay

[oz353]

And the winner is Pa cycle salvage! entire top end for $175! 
keep your eyes peeled parts whores... i still need some stuff.

[Tombstones81]

nice 

ya'know.... i Gotta be sick in the head as before working on them I would of said otherwise, but I was just thinking.. that looks fun!
hahaha 

Still alot of work to go man 

[oz353]

you are absolutely right tombstones81! it is fun. im glad to have something of my own to wrench on now. 
ever since i was a teen i worked on all my friends toys, never had one of my own... now i do and feels goooooood!   
sure do have alot of work to do still. waiting on some parts so i can move forward.   

[dohabee]

I ordered a new set of rubber cushions for my speedo and tach once, I think they were only a couple dollars each.

[SAFE-T]

I never had the time to do this kind of thing myself, and you can definitely dig yourself a money pit fixing all the little bits.

I think you will be able to find most of what you need for used parts through the forum, and probably for a better price that on eBay.

[oz353]

yeah im not too pressed for time. however things are moving at a snails pace right now.
as for parts i got a bunch knocked out in one shot. after they arrive i will be pursuing the top end.
after that the carbs will need attention. after the carbs i will move on to putting new springs and oil in forks. maybe new fork seals. (they arent leaking now)
parts, parts, parts and more parts. the way things are going my original goal is still attainable. to have ready to ride by next season.

[oz353]

well progress is still slow. thanks to a couple members here ive got a good deal of my needed parts. still more to come.

as of late november the top end has been off the engine (waiting for new top end). now ive noticed a bit of gravel in the front oil gallery.
im wondering if it would be sufficient to remove the oil pan and "flush" everything down? i am really trying to avoid total rebuild here. even though
i know better than that. should do the full rebuild if i want to make sure its going to last me as long as i hope for. (forever )
i have seen on beer garage that he had a similar issue, though im not sure he clarified whether or not he did split the case.