750 Sport restoration project

[Andrew2]

Could be Pete.I just found out that in Victoria you can put club plates on a bike that's only 25 years old yet here in good old N.S.W. we have to wait 30 years .What is it about this state of ours .

Great job, I've got to write it though, make me happy and get some red cable ties if you haven't already, you don't want to suffer the wrath of G on such an outstanding job.

And you know full well it hasn't been the state of New South Wales for years now, it's a state of insanity.

Cheers

Peter

How about these.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/10-Pack-Tita ... 5660e4749e

Interesting that they're velcro and reusable.A bit exxy though.

I think these will do the job though.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Cable-Ties-4 ... 33716a656a

Cheers
Andrew

[Andrew2]

A little help please.The washer in the image below.



According to the manual there should be a washer on both sides of the rim but I only took one off.Can someone please have a look at their front wheel and confirm if there is one or two and if only on which side it is on.

Thanks
Andrew

[Andrew2]

Let's clean up that rear axle.


That's better.....


.....the only problem is it's not a Ducati part.It's the front axle off a Honda XR400 .Never mind,it's clean now

Ok then,let's try again.


A bit better.


I don't think these have been on anything lately.


I love my wire wheel.


More cleaning.

















New front and rear sprokets....


....but I'm not sure about this.The nolt holes on the old sproket are quite recessed.


Whereas on the new one the are shallower and not flat on the bottom.


Any ideas about this.For now I'll put the old sproket on with the old locknuts.

I'll tackle this next.I would have started today but I could'nt get the brake caliper bolts undone.


A bit of penetrine overnight and I'll give it another go tomorrow.I cleaned a little bit and I think it will come up ok.



Until next time

Cheers
Andrew

[paso750]

Great job, I've got to write it though, make me happy and get some red cable ties if you haven't already, you don't want to suffer the wrath of G on such an outstanding job.

and if you get red textile tape you`ll eliminate any risk of the cable ties rubbing your paint/powder coat off over the years.

Great pictures Andrew, thanks for the whole documentation.

Instead of cable ties some other things came to my mind when looking at all the photos.
Why not clean those front rotors? All the work polishing the rims and repainting engine and frame and then you will have the rust dust all over. The brake pads could glaze as well. Imho cleaning rusty bolts instead wasn`t worth the effort. (specially if they are gunmetal finished) They will catch rust again in no time.
The speedometer drive has a grease nipple and will require regreasing in case it was washed with fuel or degreaser.
The parts catalogue only shows one washer on the outside of the speedometer drive. The second washer is on the other side of the wheel.
If the caliper bolts don`t come loose support the caliper bracket with a piece of wood and give the bolts a tap.

G.

[Andrew2]

The parts catalogue only shows one washer on the outside of the speedometer drive. The second washer is on the other side of the wheel.
G.

So there are two washers.I only have one which I have put on the outside of the speedo drive as you say.My manual also shows one on each side which is why I asked.I'll have to find another for the other side.Thanks G.
I did actually clean up the disc on the rear wheel but I'm guessing it will get surface rust again before I get to ride it.
Check out the disc on the MHR in the background .

Cheers
Andrew

[paso750]

just wondering as there was a topic in the 907ie forum a while ago; you still have the compliance plate for your frame, do you ?

[Andrew2]

just wondering as there was a topic in the 907ie forum a while ago; you still have the compliance plate for your frame, do you ?

Yeah I've still got it.I took it off when I powder coated the frame and will rivet it back on later.

[lane1feathers]

Mate, Metalgear makes a nice stainless steel rotor for our wheels. No more rusty rotors. Really well priced too. Find 'em on eBay. I've just done my bike front and back coz I was sick of the rust. Got some nice sintered pads from them as well. So glad I did.
Trust me, it's well worth it.

[Andrew2]

Mate, Metalgear makes a nice stainless steel rotor for our wheels. No more rusty rotors. Really well priced too. Find 'em on eBay. I've just done my bike front and back coz I was sick of the rust. Got some nice sintered pads from them as well. So glad I did.
Trust me, it's well worth it.

Thanks Lane.At this stage I'm not to worried about it.I've lived with cast rotors for 30 years now so I'm pretty used to them.

Cheers
Andrew

[bmw851]

Andrew, Top shelf stuff you've done there, top shelf.

Crikey mate, might be time for a roll

Cheers

Peter

[Andrew2]

She hasn't had a good clean for a while.




But it's coming up ok.


I've now got the back wheel on so It's time to move it to the middle of the shed for better access.




I also got the rear caliper and footrest hanger/controls mounted.




Ready to move.


More soon.

Cheers
Andrew

[paso750]

Me again, I hope you don`t mind
Did you check the valve clearance before putting the engine in the frame ? It would have been easier accessible.

[Andrew2]

Me again, I hope you don`t mind
Did you check the valve clearance before putting the engine in the frame ? It would have been easier accessible.

All good

[Andrew2]

Some serious cleaning needed here.


The paint's not looking too sharp either.




The foam seems ok though.


Best pull it apart and do it right .




A coat of paint does wonders...


....and the instruments cleaned up ok.There's a bit of paint coming off the clock surround but I can live with that for now.


Next....




Not too bad.I may strip it completely and paint the heim joints black.....nah


Temporarily fitted.


If the paint is dry I'll fit the instrument/headlight bracket tomorrow.Stay tuned....all 3 of you .

Cheers
Andrew

[Andrew2]

Oh....forgot to mention.I bought these today against my better judgement .

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Cable-Ties-4 ... 33716a656a

Cheers
Andrew