This is current state of affairs.......
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So between running errands etc I managed to do the final coat of lacquer on the forks today.
Hasn't come out too bad considering my facilities are limited for this type of operation.
Wondering whether to rebuild or not tomorrow now.
Or may continue compiling a manual.
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So removed all the masking tape today, replaced the drain screws and they don't look too bad.
Itching to start rebuilding but am going to hold off till next week when I have a friend who's an auto engineer at my disposal. I am 99.9% sure of what Im doing but don't want to mess up a set of seals and have wasted all this time so far.
Will be really happy to see them back together and hopefully working!
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Looking good James. Certainly an interesting project and should keep you busy.Comment
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It’s coming together James. Only the rest of the bike to go..…!Comment
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Don't I know it :disappointed: but something is better than nothing. I have decided getting it to a stage where it's ridable and has an MOT and then maybe do more restoration.
Anyway will vapour blast the front wheel next week and get it recoated and then it's into the exhaust project. New inverter and cylinder of argon are here now so no real excuse not to.Comment
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Very nice..Comment
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James,
Good luck with the restoration. I'm not a bike man myself so can't be of any assistance other than to offer some encouragement!
So GOOD LUCK!!
ATB.
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So today decided to rip off all calipers and the carbs ready to take to my friends unit for extensive works to be completed.
Being a "grey import" it's hard finding any accurate info. I am working from a manual for the Nc35 (2 models later) and a parts website. So after 3 hours managed to get them off. Looking forward to getting them down to base components and hopefully finding the main jets blocked, fingers crossed!
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Nice work. Don’t think I could take that on. I need pictures and instruction so I know where I am
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So a busy day.
Carbs and brake calipers washed and looking good.
Stripped carbs and as expected found all main jets blocked which explains why it was stalling when revs were applied.
Caliper pistons all free and ready to go back in.
Shocks rebuilt ready for filling. Found not only had some parts been done but almost all were wrong and mixed up as left and right forks are very different construction.
Looking forward to starting reassembly!Comment
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More great stuff. Front shocks look excellent now. You’re going to love this when it’s done….Comment
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Will be happy to see it run properly tbf. As it didn't start when I got it I'm past that already and and I think really the way things are with the carbs it will work properly now. Not sure what to do with it when it's done. I want to put it on the lounge with one of my others but these plans don't always meet with the approval of all concerned parties.Comment
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So rebuilt and refitted shocks, new carb rubbers in and carbs refitted.
Not far of popping a fuel tank on putting fuel on and seeing if she fires into life.
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Those forks look well smart fittedComment
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