Project Superspurt

[Derek]

You're doing well Colin but, Ahem, who did you say told you how to improvise a ring compressor with a jubilee clip and a strip of aluminium? :watchout:

 

[CJK]

You're doing well Colin but, Ahem, who did you say told you how to improvise a ring compressor with a jubilee clip and a strip of aluminium? :watchout:

Very first bit of todays post

my two new fave tools
(thanks Eddie(ers) and Derek for giving me the tip)


:thumbs:

worked a blo0dy treat

 

[CJK]

Engine tidied up a wee bit

Frame mated up

Hadn't really decided which end to start with,plumped for the rear ,checking and cleaning

Still plenty of scratches and marks on swingarm,dont have the equipment to give it a heavy duty polish...but better than it was

rear wheel bearings are gubbed...boll0cks ,old ones came out easily enough though.

Next,get belts get belts fitted(help),collect wheel bearings and bearings for steering stem to,then check out front end.
Hopefully have a rolling frame before too long.

 

[CJK]

Got new wheel bearings,two different types apparently for the old Supersport...the one's i needed were the dear ones

Swingarm now
needs to fitted snug as possible using shims either side,first attempt i had 3 shims one side but could only get 2 in t'other,was no good,I could feel play in it so perseverance and swearing

Popped in the shock

On with wheel

Chains a bit tight,weird nothings been touched,different engine/output shaft though there must a difference wear and tear wise. :dunno:[

Starting to take some kind of shape:flash:

I got belts today to...all go !

 

[kennybrown]

Looking good Colin ....:thumbs:

 

[Chiz]

Hey, Your slowly getting there.:flash:When are you expecting to get it out the garage door & running?

 

[BruceCampbell]

Col
Looking good, and do I recognise that paddock stand!! Glad it fits mate

 

[CJK]

Hey, Your slowly getting there.:flash:When are you expecting to get it out the garage door & running?

Hoping to be at the stage of trying to start it within the next couple of weeks,depends how the 'lectrics go,work of the Devil that stuff
If it runs ok then money(lack of) will dictate the next stage,seat unit ,fairings,paint nae doubt a whole list of other stuff.

No hurry....just a project
Aye right,f*ckin obsessed with it

 

[239desmo]

depends how the 'lectrics go,work of the Derek that stuff

Sorted for you! :lol2:

 

[CJK]

Seem to be doin a lot of faffing about and not getting anywhere

This requires more polishing,it had a crappy carbon effect effort on it which when removed was hiding some serious scratches caused by a key going by the nice sweepy pattern

Finally made a start on the front end

The forks and calipers are passable,stripped the calipers,pistons are all good but on closer inspection the front wheel is a bit rough.
Its been stuck in the corner of the garage for weeks,its amazing how much those big discs hide,at a glance it looked ok.
Its going to be a touch up job sorry to say,cash flow...or is it just lack of the fuggin stuff...
Still have seat unit,bikini/Cafe racer fairings to buy and paint to sort for bodywork and tank.

 

[CJK]

forks in,wheel on just used the lift to lower bike on to them

not forgetting the clip ons and bars etc

at last its rolling !

looks totsie without any gubbins on

Right,where we going Guys

wee simple seat,drop the clip ons ......pity the muckle front sub frame will spoil it.Still not decided on a colour for tank,seat,plastics etc

 

[BruceCampbell]

Col, looks great (exept for the pics of you!!!)

 

[CJK]

not done much the last week or so,too busy messing with this little bastid thing...love/hate relationship :lol2::lol2:

I've assembled the front sub frame,although i was bidding on two seperate twin headlight front fairings on ebay but lost out on both,so I just went ahead and put the fugly square light back in.

 

[hindsight]

and put the fugly square light back in.

Oi! - There's nowt wrong with square headlights..

 

[CJK]

Oi! - There's nowt wrong with square headlights..

Aye,on the right bike... 888,851,Superlight etc even a nice straight standard Supersport....ye ken whit I meant ,I was/am looking for something a wee bit different without bustin' the bank

 

[kennybrown]

That,s me up to speed with it noo Colin !!!!.:thumbs:

 

[CJK]

Oi! - There's nowt wrong with square headlights..

and is it no' aboot time you told peeps of your latest aquisis..f*ck it,your latest BUY

 

[Curriedug]

not done much the last week or so,too busy messing with this little bastid thing...love/hate relationship :lol2::lol2:
[qimg]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v12/livicol/007-40.jpg[/qimg]

Ooooo.........somehow I think I can understand you predicament Colin!!:dunno::lol2:

 

[hindsight]

and is it no' aboot time you told peeps of your latest aquisis..f*ck it,your latest BUY

Oh ehm, aye. True enough. I'll post some piccies sometime soon.

 

[CJK]

Pretty much got the loom in situ as far as i can until I get ignition stuff fitted in place and get that connected up,pretty straight forward in the end(I've got some nice rubber ties on order,do away with so many blo0dy cable ties,paricularly on the main frame tubing)

routed the clutch slave into place to,gave it the once over looks good,I've a wee bit experience with these feckin things:lol2:

Now for the carbs,I have a compressor and the loan of an ultrasonic cleaner...how hosed oot do ye want yer Jets mrs ??

Any tips for polishing these or shall i heat wrap them for a Badass look

 

[239desmo]

Colin you can polish the headers yourself with a bench grinder fitted with a polishing mop or a hand drill.
If you are using a hand drill remember it is designed for pressure running vertically through it for drilling rather than lateral pressure when you are polishing and you may knacker the drill if you get too enthusiastic! :lol2:
You could always get them coated (that will cost money ) with likes of Camcoat who do a black or their Cermachrome finish.
http://www.camcoat.com/main/anti-corrosion-coatings/

 

[CJK]

Colin you can polish the headers yourself with a bench grinder fitted with a polishing mop or a hand drill.
If you are using a hand drill remember it is designed for pressure running vertically through it for drilling rather than lateral pressure when you are polishing and you may knacker the drill if you get too enthusiastic! :lol2:
You could always get them coated (that will cost money ) with likes of Camcoat who do a black or their Cermachrome finish.
http://www.camcoat.com/main/anti-corrosion-coatings/

what ye saying like ? eh eh !!



I shall try that Stewart,your right though,I aint spending a penny that i don't need to until I hear this engine running

 

[Derek]

For the headers, start off with a wire brush on the drill before getting onto polishing mops.
Don't you think you should change that clutch hose for a braided stainless one? It must be about 14/15 years old

 

[Chiz]

For the headers, start off with a wire brush on the drill before getting onto polishing mops.
Don't you think you should change that clutch hose for a braided stainless one? It must be about 14/15 years old

Best to, as I had issues last year with the 900SL.

 

[CJK]

clutch hose...something else I'll upgrade if it proves to run ok

 

[CJK]

Carbs were remarkably clean,no signs of varnishing whatsover,still gave them a going over though,think everything went back into them that came oot.Choke slider was pretty cr*p feeling,gave a it a good clean up and a light greasing feels spot on now.

pics to follow....sorry :yawn: :finger:

 

[Curriedug]

Don't you think you should change that clutch hose for a braided stainless one? It must be about 14/15 years old

Arhem...my St2 is reaching 13yrs this year so maybe I should be thinking the same? Also, the brake hoses??!

Where is the best place to get braided hoses for it?

Cheers

 

[Derek]

Arhem...my St2 is reaching 13yrs this year so maybe I should be thinking the same? Also, the brake hoses??!

Where is the best place to get braided hoses for it?

Cheers

Especially the brake hoses

Busters and M&P do cheap braided hoses but the end fittings are only cadmium plated and not stainless.

 

[239desmo]

We have a local garage that will make up braided hoses with stainless to fit the bike.
Not expensive just far away from you!

 

[Mafioso]

Eddie,(ERS) makes his own braided hoses, in different colours too,he will be at the bike show if you want to speak to him about it. Kawasaki Dumfermline do them as well.