Restoration process

After using this great ex -Police ( from Cyprus ) machine for over 6 years I have send it out to be restored... everything except engine bits, pegs and head and tail lamps has been brand new fitted or...

Started working on the cylinder block. Pressing out the tappet guides:...

I'm starting a new project-restoration of a motorcycle I've seen in my life. So, mini rocket c engine V4, all standard, blind purchase, another bunch of wood) Pictures of the ad:...

Continuation of the VFR resurrection story Gradually started cleaning the parts. The swingarm turned out to have a significant wear mark due to a makeshift footpeg bracket. BEFORE:...

Rear caliper NISSIN but not from VFR(...

Cleaned and Painted...

The next part of my creative work in the form of a beaten-up sport bike :)...

Having removed the knee, one can rejoice, the inserts look good, no rotation detected)...

I've decided to publish my blog in short parts for your convenience. I think it would be boring to read a restoration blog the size of "War and Peace" :) Measured the oil clearances of the main and c...

Gathered up The NC21/24 one-way clutch arrived....

Sprayed the head gaskets with a special spray....

I also serviced the front fork, filled the forks with ENI 10W, overhauled the steering, and tightened it....

Almost the Final Step in Restoring the NC30 While assembling the engine, I didn't notice the differences in the shafts where the clutch is mounted. Naturally, I started fitting the clutch basket from...

Then, problems with the electrics began, as the order of the cylinder operations was different. I ordered an NC-24 ECU from China; the prices for them at the scrapyards were outrageous, but this one w...

I thought I'd install them and forget about it, but nope, turns out the exhaust flanges on the 21 motor are tilted differently than on the NC-30. Had to bend them again, try fitting them like 20 times...

The results of the first outing showed the following: The clutch behaves inadequately. As I suspected, the release bearing with NC-30 doesn't fit the 21-24 engine, it's too long. I had to temporarily...

Artist and motorcycle enthusiast Bill Rodgers finds out this little GP Racer 1977 Honda MT125R is a challenging restoration....