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1985 Yamaha RD350 YPVS F1
The bike came to us as a relatively un-tampered example although stripping of the engine did uncover a very tired motor. After a full crank rebuild, pistons/re-bore, numerous seals, bearings and gaskets along with repainting the outer covers and blasting the crank cases, it not only looked as new but would be mechanically sound too. Over the years a lot of the original nuts and bolts had been replaced with “off the shelf” fasteners, so originals were sourced and re-plated.
Special requirements for this age Yamaha, amongst others is the “drab olive passivate” plating we had to replicate on various parts. Most of the perished rubber and worn out parts are still available off the shelf from Yamaha. Keep your eye on this site to see how it looks when it’s completed in the future.
What the finished bike will look like! |
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1972 Suzuki T350
Although very standard this bike has had a hard life, especially the engine. The top end had signs of previous seizures so >50 o/s pistons were sourced, and after a re-bore and bead blast the top end was like new!. As for the bottom end… although the crank had supposedly been rebuilt at some time, it too showed signs of being a little on the tired side - it was rebuilt. With the cases aqua blasted and outer covers polished, new seals and gaskets fitted, it was ready for to put back in the freshly painted frame.
We managed to re-chrome the original wheel rims and had them laced with stainless butted spokes as cadmium plated “butted” are no longer available. The forks were also re-chromed. Using all re-plated spindles, nuts and bolts the rolling chassis was complete. Keep track of how it shapes up in the coming weeks.
What the finished bike will look like!
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Kawasaki A1R Replica
This project is to take a standard A1 Samurai and turn it into a replica of the late 60’s works racer, the owner of the project has set his sights on competing in the Manx Grand Prix at some point in the future. |
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Yamaha YZR Replica
This project is to take a mid 90’s TZR frame, fit a RD350 YPVS engine and turn it into a replica of the 1990 works 250 racer as ridden by John Kocinski!
We are aiming for this look! |
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