1. This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More.

Pantah 600 Restoration

Discussion in 'Vintage' started by Eran Kaufman, Aug 29, 2020.

  1. So after i introduced myself in the newbie section, it's time to get dirty.
    Recap: I got a 83 Pantah 600, it's a started project, the previous owner who was a bike mechanic sadly passed away a month ago. so iv'e decide to take the project and finish the bike.
    the current status:
    • frame was cleaned a powder coated black
    • Wheels rebuilt an painted black - i would like to re paint them gold as they should be
    • fork rebuilt
    • new bitubo rear shocks installed
    • front and rear calipers rebuilt.
    • engine cleaned and media blasted, not opened - supposed to be in good working order
    • carbs are mess, hopefully they are serviceable
    • body panels fairly ok , will need close inspection and re-paint, front and rear fenders are missing, as well as the side panels.
    • seat and bum stop need re covering
    • i got some bins of parts with it so i'll need to sort what small items i got, their condition and what's missing. i haven't found any fairing brackets yet.
    • Petrol tank has a lot of bubbling under the paint, i'll need to strip it and check the condition.
    • R/H switch assembly is missing, there is another switch installed
    • loom and electrical parts seem quite good and complete IMG_20200828_202153.jpg IMG_20200828_202203.jpg IMG_20200828_202222.jpg IMG_20200828_202231.jpg IMG_20200828_202321.jpg IMG_20200828_202334.jpg except for some torn insulation
    My plan is to restore it as close as possible to original running condition.
     
    • Like Like x 5
    • Lock Thread Lock Thread x 1
  2. IMG_20200828_202249_1.jpg

    4bf43f35-7760-410d-b152-3c86b0123917.jpg 6f334e3c-155d-45b7-bb95-56775f5238ec.jpg 5518bc08-d10c-4b5c-a40a-f80c0be44146.jpg ac2c606d-357d-4add-81db-436c3e803884.jpg IMG_20200828_202249_1.jpg
     
    • Like Like x 5
  3. Both headlights that came with the bike seem not original and in a poor condition. will a 7" headlight fir or will be to small?
     
  4. The headlight on my 500SL was original and was 7". IMG_20160923_100353.jpg
     
    • Like Like x 2
  5. Many thanks Derek
     
  6. Carbs are in real bad shape, not sure their salvageable
    IMG_20200831_224739.jpg IMG_20200831_225106.jpg
     
    • Like Like x 1
  7. What's the different between the "AD" and "AS" carbs
     
  8. The A might stand for Accelerator pumps. D is Destra (italian for Right) and S is Sinistra (Italian for Left).
     
    • Like Like x 1
  9. so they are not identical?
     
  10. If you can get all the jets out the carbs can probably be restored with the help of an ultrasonic cleaner with a carb cleaning fluid.
    All parts are available from Eurocarb and used carbs and many new parts are available from Ducati Paddy who was helpful in providing parts for the 500SL when I was restoring it.
     
  11. Thanks again, the parts are in the cleaner now although i only used water and dishwasher tablet, migt need to try something stronger
     
  12. AS and AD are simply left and right; exactly the same but with the idle and throttle stop screws on opposite sides.
     
    • Agree Agree x 2
    • Like Like x 1
  13. little updates:
    Tank is garbage, had it sand blasted today, it can be used as a sip maybe, so i need to find another one.
    IMG-20200904-WA0004.jpg IMG-20200904-WA0006.jpg IMG-20200904-WA0008.jpg IMG-20200904-WA0010.jpg
    i vapor blasted the carbs and they look much much better, maybe the can be used after all, although the slides are worn, what do you guys think? can i get new slides?
    i will need to get new diaphragms, and in one carb the choke piston is stuck, still need to figure how to get it out.
    here are some "before" and "after" shots
    IMG_20200831_224739.jpg IMG_20200902_130121.jpg IMG_20200902_130153_1.jpg IMG_20200902_130827_1.jpg

    After
    IMG_20200904_155414.jpg IMG_20200904_155420.jpg IMG_20200904_155427_1.jpg

    I took of the timing covers, things are dirty inside, i will clean it and get newt belts and rollers
    IMG_20200903_202853.jpg IMG_20200903_202857.jpg
     
  14. As I said above Dellorto parts are all available. You should have no trouble getting new slides.
     
  15. OK, good to know. iv'e seen sites that say that slides are no longer available
     
  16. Reading on slides on the web, it seems that the "OLD" type is no longer available, my carbs seems to be the "Newer" type with the cutouts in the carb body where the slide rest, so i hope the "NEW" type slides will work without any modifications.
    can someone confirm this?
     
  17. I ordered all the parts for rebuilding the carbs from ducati paddy.
    Also on the way are new timing belts and few other bits and pieces.
    I need to find a gas tank,hope this will be possible.
    And I need to rewire the pickups. Can the pickup plate be removed and installed back easly or there's some kind of adjustment needed? If I'm not rotating the engine while the plate is off?
     
Do Not Sell My Personal Information