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novalvesplease
29th October 2018, 13:39
Hi, new here. Bought this off TradeMe a couple of years back. It was a complete dog, not even worth the bother of trying to start, I doubt it would have as the electrics were toast. So I stripped it down for a full rebuild. Painted frame, 100% fresh engine, Powerdynamo CDI ignition, halogen headlight, overhauled brakes with all stainless bits, carbs, electrics, suspension, etc. etc. Pipes are stainless, made by Fukui racing in Japan. They let you keep the stock pegs and stands, unlike most pipes that require a few modifications to fit.

Just got it fired up this weekend. Not a concours resto by any means, but mechanically, no stone was left unturned. She's meant to be ridden, not looked at! Sounds sweet and she runs awesome, but still breaking in the engine so have to take it easy! Will try and get some footage soon :2thumbsup: Any other RDs out there on this board?
sidecar bob
29th October 2018, 15:48
Stunning build.
It's a pity you didn't log on here sooner & do a step by step build thread. They can be very interesting.
reasonable
29th October 2018, 16:05
That looks awesome !!!!
WALRUS
29th October 2018, 18:28
Nice little bike you've got there! Also props for not putting some Chinesium bar-end mirrors from ebay on it and a brown, quilted seat!
pete376403
29th October 2018, 19:45
Nice little bike you've got there! Also props for not putting some Chinesium bar-end mirrors from ebay on it and a brown, quilted seat!

or removing the front guard and wrapping the pipes. You've done a great job.
HenryDorsetCase
29th October 2018, 21:22
Oh thats cool. Nice.
Laava
29th October 2018, 21:52
Well done that man!
novalvesplease
30th October 2018, 07:27
Thanks chaps, I'm not the best at the whole build process documentation thing but I do have a bunch of photos I took during the project, which I'll upload shortly. Now I just need this rain up in Auckland to bugger off!
neels
30th October 2018, 08:21
Very nice bike.

The most important photo is one showing how it looked when you first got it....
SaferRides
30th October 2018, 09:54
Looks good - I do like the exhausts. Yeah, a couple of "as found" photos would be good.
F5 Dave
31st October 2018, 17:25
Cool man. I should be guts deep in a G resto, but the deal is taking so long to hatch I'm sort of losing steam.
pritch
1st November 2018, 19:34
That bike is a breath of fresh air compared to the heaps of crap advertised on Tardme. Enjoy.
toycollector10
2nd November 2018, 12:26
Good work, they're a great bike.
Dodgy
2nd November 2018, 14:37
Cool man. I should be guts deep in a G resto, but the deal is taking so long to hatch I'm sort of losing steam.

I should be guts deep in mine too but the bike is still sitting there unloved!

You may have to end up twisting my arm instead.
jasonu
12th November 2018, 04:15
Look what I just got in the mail.339472
HenryDorsetCase
12th November 2018, 15:50
Cool man. I should be guts deep in a G resto, but the deal is taking so long to hatch I'm sort of losing steam.

sell it to me. $500 and TWO (count 'em) packets of chips. Ix salt and vinegar, 1 x green onion.
F5 Dave
12th November 2018, 19:13
No, I don't actually have it yet you see. There's a deal, but it's owner driven gestation of the deal is, well complex.