GT250 Fun and Games

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Damian74
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Set the timing with a dial gauge and test lamp - was surprised to find that the marks on the flywheel are near spot on - I'm not even sure what bike the flywheel and generator came off?

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Everything has come to a grinding halt........sent the tank off with the side covers so the painter could match it and still waiting for the chrome (he was very vague about finish date).

Remaining items....

Cleaning up the dash best I can - there is another 2nd hand set on it's way from the US that appears to be in better condition.
Waiting for one of the bushings for the front brake line before I can bleed it
Self locking nuts for engine bolts still on order.
Mirrors should be in at Suzuki this week
Painter at the end of the week with some luck???

Might even try to give it a start when the tank comes back!

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PaulD738
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Looking good, I love all the final finishing bits when it starts to look like a bike.
They're rubbish them Jap bikes lad they won't last five minutes! you want to get yourself a nice Royal Enfield!
A quote from my old dad 8-)

I started out with nothing and I’ve got most of it left!
Damian74
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The regulator rectifier set up on the 70's Jap bikes was sad at best - actually the entire electrical system is sad but still better that what was on offer from the British - LUCAS (AKA prince of darkness)!

Found a cheap 2 phase RR on eBay. Had it wired on on the 74L when it was running, so it and the entire loom is now fitted to the 77B. Decided a little bracket was needed, it's tucked up under the seat. Should still get plenty of cooling air and is well hidden to keep the rivet counters happy.

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Damian74
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All the Fitter and Turners turn away now!

Committed a lathe crime today - turned timber on a metal lathe - I promise to clean and lubricate all the ways.

Needed some way of holding the bezel ring in shape as I opened the gauge. Trying to make a half decent set from two.
Lump of hard wood machined to size, lined with felt - worked well enough.

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The gauges aren't perfect - but funds are starting to run out so it will have to do!
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It's Alive!

Started fourth kick (after I turned on the kill switch).

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-TJG ... N5-640.mp4

Clearing the Mozzies from the neighbourhood.

LOTS of smoke - I did have 30:1 premix, oil pump on max and generous amounts of assembly oil!

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-cBz ... qH-640.mp4

Painter came back with the colour matched side panels - he did a Lovely job!

Now just waiting on the chrome, then I can take it for a test and tune (clear the oil).

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PaulD738
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Cracking job, it looks stunning 8-)
They're rubbish them Jap bikes lad they won't last five minutes! you want to get yourself a nice Royal Enfield!
A quote from my old dad 8-)

I started out with nothing and I’ve got most of it left!
Damian74
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It's getting closer to the door - nervous transfer to from the fixed to lift bench!

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Finally got some chrome!

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DONE.............................

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Unfortunately I'm back to work for a month so no time to register and tune.
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PaulD738
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Beautiful
They're rubbish them Jap bikes lad they won't last five minutes! you want to get yourself a nice Royal Enfield!
A quote from my old dad 8-)

I started out with nothing and I’ve got most of it left!
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