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[ATTACH] So one thing lead to another..... I had to remove the engine to have the frame powder coated but the front engine mounting stud was...
Old school German engineering at its best.
I definitely would have kept the R90s. Getting pretty rare.
I measured the bores and checked for ovality, all within spec. Just a very light hone required to help the new rings seat. These old engines were...
Now the engine strip-down commences. The push rod seals were leaking and split, also the tubes were seriously corroded. Thought it best to replace...
I used Motorworks and James Sherlocks for most parts. I will send you a photo of my brake set up.
Some bead blasting with fine glass media. [ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH]
I felt the exact same, hence why I went all carbon to black it out
Wiring harness removed, visually inspected and tested. Just an engine, frame and forks now.[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH]
More stripped off, rear sub-frame etc. Quick compression check (note earthing out the plugs to prevent damage). Compression was good... might...
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Oil cooled heads.... the evolution of my air cooled heads.
Got the bike home and started the tear down. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Not sure I would use the word “restore”. More freshen up and modify to my requirements. I just really like the look of the old boxer engine.
Got it home to my mums house in the back of a van. Struggled to roll it and found the front brakes seized on. Stripped and cleaned the callipers...
Warning.... not for the purists. I built this a few years ago but thought I would share some of the photos with you all. The previous owner had...
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This happened to my 899 years ago. Broke the left clip on, bent the clutch lever, damaged left upper fairing and damaged front wheel nut. Nightmare.
Hi, after Panigale then 1260 Pikes Peak ownership I am now a proud V4s owner. So far I am really enjoying the smaller more nimble bike....
Just ordered stainless from Amazon. Fitted them last night.
