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The engine is starting to go back together… all I have replaced is gaskets and seals as everything is in superb condition as you would expect from...
all the parts are back from plating… another superb job! I love to visit this company… they are easy to deal with and SO helpful. There were some...
Cases are now bead blasted so assembly can start as soon as I get the plating back… I did debate Cerakote, but decided to leave them bare as I am...
Its all coming apart… Looks to be VERY clean in there! I needed to remove the plug off the stator wires, and dug out my selection of terminal...
With the engine on the bench, I started to pull things off… first item was the front engine mounting… one bolt came out easily… the other was...
I normally leave the paintwork until close to the end of the build, but that is often Jan/Feb and as I paint outside its very weather dependant....
well it didn’t take long to get apart! I can see why its such a light bike, even given the heavy engine… I love the design of the fuel in the...
September is here so the Buell XB12R project starts in earnest... albeit slow at first as there are a few holidays! the strip down has started and...
its been a while... not much going on in the workshop, but plenty of riding! Been doing a fair amount of miles on both the Guzzi and the Buell...
its something that bugs me... no one to pass my knowledge onto... or my tools... I actually have had nightmares about it all going in the skip!...
yes, I will make a few when I return from holiday!
Another victim of vibration...I lost a seat bolt…. No problem I thought, bound to be one on Ebay…. there was… sold for £100!!! seems its now a...
Well this has arrived... its a 2004 XB12R... I really didn't need another project just yet, but when this came along at a bargain price it was...
I have done around 300 mile now, its running well! I love the torque, and it actually feels quite quick! It also handles and brakes beautifully....
verbal... but they are the worst... She was a Headteacher before she retired... Some of the toughest kids shook when she went off on one :joy:...
yes, he contacted me a while ago and asked for an article on #10 Ducati... then the Buell! I was so impressed with the speed/tacho I fitted to...
if anyone is interested I have put the build video on my youtube channel... you can find me by searching @jtccc
A build like this takes a while to finish… I sat and looked at it the other day and noticed the tank mounting rubbers which I had made out of some...
I did one a few years ago.... my problem is my bad knees and kick starting! [img]
well its finally finished... After finishing a build I always drag everything out of the garage to have a good clean up... so here they are...
