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Post by colinlinz on Jan 26, 2015 11:34:12 GMT 10
Last Xmas holidays I started work on my second VTR. It had been sitting around home unused for a few years. I got stuck straight into it, and put up on stands and stripped back to frame and motor. I then got back to work, and my mate Campbell made sure I had more than enough to do for the rest of the year. So the VTR just sat in my workshop untouched all year. Luckily HR at work decided that I had way too much leave accrued, because of all the OT my mate had me doing (mainly because he sacked everyone else). I was still struggling with what to do with it, I had initially though of making it a track bike, then a naked. In the end I bought an MT, so I didn't need a naked, but my son wanted to buy the bike, so we just kept it as a normal VTR. It has a range of ebay stuff on it, and some stuff I got from members here. The painting was a nightmare. The weather was way to hot and humid. It was a real struggle to keep moisture out of the air lines, even with two water traps fitted. It isn't really modded that much. My young bloke hasn't much of a budget, but it does have a stack of new parts fitted and is all serviced. I took it for its maiden lap around the block, and it should be right to book in and get a rego inspection done now. From here on, he can do more as he gets the dollars.      |
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Post by binny on Jan 26, 2015 11:43:08 GMT 10
Looks nice and tidy Colin. Your son would have to be happy with that.
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Post by vtrstormer on Jan 26, 2015 12:40:39 GMT 10
Mate congrats on the final product. It looks great. Can I be your son as well ?
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Post by colinlinz on Jan 26, 2015 13:24:27 GMT 10
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Post by vtrstormer on Jan 26, 2015 15:16:20 GMT 10
That was all pretty bad but if they have cleaned up ok your on a winner.
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Post by 1wd on Jan 26, 2015 17:57:26 GMT 10
Colin, let me know if you need to borrow those Staintune inserts, bike looks nearly ready to go!
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Post by colinlinz on Jan 26, 2015 19:40:32 GMT 10
Colin, let me know if you need to borrow those Staintune inserts, bike looks nearly ready to go! I think it is pretty right, I'll take it for another ride in the morning just to bed the brakes in a little more. Once I'm happy that there shouldn't be any dramas I'll book an inspection and PM you. I can come down any time that suits you. |
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Post by colinlinz on Jan 26, 2015 19:42:08 GMT 10
That was all pretty bad but if they have cleaned up ok your on a winner. Yes, all cleaned up and it seems to be running fine. |
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Post by bowler on Jan 28, 2015 12:52:17 GMT 10
Looks nice and neat there Colin , your young bloke would be very pleased.
A tip for anyone reading who wants to clean carbie parts , the brass pieces can be cleaned really quickly and cheaply with a soak in white vinegar , it worked wonders on some really old carbs that I had.
Graham
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Post by vtrstormer on Jan 28, 2015 18:24:41 GMT 10
Looks nice and neat there Colin , your young bloke would be very pleased. A tip for anyone reading who wants to clean carbie parts , the brass pieces can be cleaned really quickly and cheaply with a soak in white vinegar , it worked wonders on some really old carbs that I had. Graham Graham that's a really great tip. Thanks for sharing it |
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Post by jk on Feb 6, 2015 12:24:17 GMT 10
Nice work Colin - looks great!
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Post by colinlinz on Feb 16, 2015 17:14:08 GMT 10
The bike is all registered and happily being used now. I had to get a certification label from Staintune to fix to the frame for the inspection, but that was only $10 including postage, so no dramas. This is from the Mt Mee lookout, and was its first proper ride, you can see the certification label on the seat subframe. We have done a couple up there now, so far, so good. On a side note. I really like the Bridgestone S20 tyres on the MT-09.  |
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Post by vtrstormer on Feb 17, 2015 4:52:52 GMT 10
great to see that she is back up and running. the bikes look great together. Drop in to the Pit stop Cafe at Mt Mee and go and see Michelle. She now runs this and tell her I sent you....Great riding
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