Beddhist
5th October 2013, 18:48
Hi,
The bike has been in storage for about 18 years in Rotorua. There is a lot of corrosion from sulphur on anything chrome, brass or copper. That and the expired rego mean it's probably not economical to restore, so I am selling the parts, starting with the engine. I tried starting it today for the first time and to my surprise it fired into life straight away, as if it had been only 18 days since the last time.
The motor can be seen and heard running and the bike could possibly be taken for a short test ride. The bike has done around 150000 km, although cylinders and pistons were replaced at some stage with those off a wreck. No visible oil leaks on the engine.
The bike is a short wheel base, has a 22l tank and a good after-market seat that almost looks like the original. Instruments, headlight and mufflers are off a /6 and the exhaust headers are stainless. Other than that it's original.
The spokes have fared worst in the sulphur. All chrome is gone and the nipples are black. I doubt too many of them will turn, meaning the spokes may have to be cut to restore the wheels. Alloy parts, on the other hand, are only slightly corroded and should clean up ok.
All switches work, but need a little cleaning up inside. There may be a problem with the charging system now, as the charge light stays on until about 3000 rpm.
I want to sell the motor first, so the purchaser can hear it running. After that everything else will go. Prices are negotiable.
Regards,
Peter.
The bike has been in storage for about 18 years in Rotorua. There is a lot of corrosion from sulphur on anything chrome, brass or copper. That and the expired rego mean it's probably not economical to restore, so I am selling the parts, starting with the engine. I tried starting it today for the first time and to my surprise it fired into life straight away, as if it had been only 18 days since the last time.
The motor can be seen and heard running and the bike could possibly be taken for a short test ride. The bike has done around 150000 km, although cylinders and pistons were replaced at some stage with those off a wreck. No visible oil leaks on the engine.
The bike is a short wheel base, has a 22l tank and a good after-market seat that almost looks like the original. Instruments, headlight and mufflers are off a /6 and the exhaust headers are stainless. Other than that it's original.
The spokes have fared worst in the sulphur. All chrome is gone and the nipples are black. I doubt too many of them will turn, meaning the spokes may have to be cut to restore the wheels. Alloy parts, on the other hand, are only slightly corroded and should clean up ok.
All switches work, but need a little cleaning up inside. There may be a problem with the charging system now, as the charge light stays on until about 3000 rpm.
I want to sell the motor first, so the purchaser can hear it running. After that everything else will go. Prices are negotiable.
Regards,
Peter.