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MkII Aussie Rebuild
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 2:10 pm
Author: nicomkii
Finally found one, rode it for a few weeks then parked up in the shed.
Strip down begins, lets see what surprises lay in store. Off with the basics
Electrics, brackets, swingarm, gone
I use the method of stripping everything off then laying the motor in frame onto an old tyre & lift frame off motor. Finally motor on the bench for some much needed surgery.
All metal ware was sent off for blasting and etch primed in black. Stripped engine went off for soda blasting. In the meantime went and bought myself a spraygun and did some practice in readiness for painting when all the gear gets back.
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 2:36 pm
Author: nicomkii
The old girl spent a good part of her life as a Police Bike in New South Wales, they fitted their own speedos, thankfully they didnt butcher the bracket. The old speedo
And a newish one thanks to Japan Ebay
Got the engine back, have painted the bottom end so far.
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 2:38 pm
Author: freddyz1r
Love the bike(not the exhaust
).
I'll watch this thread with great interest
the bike already looked great
cheerz freddy
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 2:45 pm
Author: freddyz1r
You may want to contact Paul Doran on here. He had an absolutely mint blue mk.2.
I think he recently sold it to japan? He should have lots of pics and great knowledge on the
mk.2
cheerz freddy
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 2:47 pm
Author: nicomkii
freddyz1r wrote:Love the bike(not the exhaust
).
Im a bit of a purist too and that is one thing I hated. That 4 into 1 has already been sold, I have a balanced view on life and believe only 4 into 2's belong on the MkII.
Received but yet to be unwrapped from Tranzac in Queensland. Brand new 4 into 2's.
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 2:58 pm
Author: freddyz1r
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 4:19 pm
Author: Rodders5019
Looking forward to seeing what this turns out like
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 7:42 pm
Author: Is Vic There
Great start to a thread, nice one.
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 7:49 pm
Author: Al
The most attractive looking of all the thou derivatives in my opinion and i include the J's in that.
AL
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 8:04 pm
Author: jimmock
The paintwork on the motor looks splendid.
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 8:15 pm
Author: steve bowdler
Looks really nice , them rear shocks look heavy duty
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 9:05 pm
Author: tlc
zorded wrote:The most attractive looking of all the thou derivatives in my opinion and i include the J's in that.
AL
Shame on you
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 10:36 pm
Author: Al
Shame on you doh! Shaddup!
Chris that made me laugh out loud.
AL
Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 8:10 am
Author: nicomkii
Well another day in the shed, had a bit of a clean up as things getting cluttered. Put a coat of paint on the barrels and the head. What a pain spray painting the head is, being a novice spray painter I been told black is the hardest colour to paint and looking at the head its got to be the most difficult item to paint. Im using KBS Motor Coater ( velvet black ) and am happy with the result.
Almost there
What to do while paint is drying. Might as well decarb the pistons. I use CRC gasket stripper as recommended by the engineer who rebuilt my head for me. Makes life very easy
There has been a bit of interest with the 4 into 2's Ive got packed away. Had a request for info and details so they ended up out of the packaging. Wife's at work so lay em out on the dining table, what she doesn't know wont hurt her
Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 8:32 am
Author: andyb1962
Looking like a top job on the way !!
Looking forward to seeing it finished
Plenty of mk2 owners (hoarders lol ) on here
I'm sure if you get stuck they'll help out.
Good luck with it
