Ted M Posted September 30, 2019 Posted September 30, 2019 Excellent write ups and and a cracking first season. Well done 1 Quote
Simbec1863 Posted February 2, 2020 Author Posted February 2, 2020 (edited) The old runt hasn’t moved since I dumped it in the shed after Oulton so with only 8 weeks until the season starts thought I best get me finger out. Started the full strip down as the frame needs sorting with a bit of powder coat plus while it’s apart I’ll replace all the bearings as some of them are about knackered after a hard road life and a seasons racing.Frame,wheels and swing arm are going to get refreshed. New engine to go in after coating and a few other new bits and bobs,just bought a new set of dry tyres and the wets will stay until they start sliding. A few pics of progress got rained off today as my workshop is the back garden ,hope it’s dry next weekend as I want to get the runt fully stripped. Most important pre season job new team stickers and mugs Edited February 2, 2020 by Simbec1863 2 Quote
ReecoZoku Posted February 3, 2020 Posted February 3, 2020 Will you be returning to Castle Combe this season? Would love to come and watch. Great race write ups! Sounds like you progressed a lot in just one season. Keep it up 1 Quote
Simbec1863 Posted February 4, 2020 Author Posted February 4, 2020 (edited) Last season race 2 Castle Combe I’m in and out of the video after being passed and repassing, foot slipped off the pegs all good stuff bloody love it Edited February 4, 2020 by Simbec1863 6 Quote
Simbec1863 Posted February 23, 2020 Author Posted February 23, 2020 (edited) Progress is slow when your workshop is the garden and it’s always bloody raining,frame now ready for powder coat,still need to strip the wheels and swing arm but progress is progress. Edited February 23, 2020 by Simbec1863 2 Quote
Simbec1863 Posted February 23, 2020 Author Posted February 23, 2020 Rain cleared again so stripped the bearings out the swing arm,stripped the tyres off the wheels then knocked out the original bearings. Parts all gathered for a trip to the powder coaters when I’m home next weekend . 4 Quote
fatblokeonbandit Posted February 23, 2020 Posted February 23, 2020 3 hours ago, Simbec1863 said: Rain cleared again so stripped the bearings out the swing arm,stripped the tyres off the wheels then knocked out the original bearings. Parts all gathered for a trip to the powder coaters when I’m home next weekend . Dont forget Bandit ownership rule 17b, wheels can only be one of 2 colours, White and Bright White, its the law.. 4 Quote
Simbec1863 Posted February 23, 2020 Author Posted February 23, 2020 18 minutes ago, fatblokeonbandit said: Dont forget Bandit ownership rule 17b, wheels can only be one of 2 colours, White and Bright White, its the law.. As per rule 17b the wheels will be white same as my slabbie 2 Quote
fatblokeonbandit Posted February 23, 2020 Posted February 23, 2020 4 minutes ago, Simbec1863 said: As per rule 17b the wheels will be white same as my slabbie Good man 2 Quote
Simbec1863 Posted March 7, 2020 Author Posted March 7, 2020 Parts back from powder coaters so did a bit this afternoon.Wheel bearings replaced, discs cleaned and back on. Even popped some new valves in and refitted the tyres, steering stem bearings installed and temp fitted to the frame, it’s beer o’clock now 6 Quote
clivegto Posted March 7, 2020 Posted March 7, 2020 Don't mess that decking up lol, looking good mate. 2 Quote
Simbec1863 Posted March 7, 2020 Author Posted March 7, 2020 14 minutes ago, clivegto said: Don't mess that decking up lol, looking good mate. Just got a bollocking off the wife 2 Quote
Simbec1863 Posted March 8, 2020 Author Posted March 8, 2020 Bit more done today before I got rained off,new swing arm bearings installed, shark fin refitted.Cleaned the cushion lever and greased the bearings. New fuel filler fitted that’s been in the box since last season.Next job is to set the valves in the new engine and swap the clutch pack over from the spare. 1 Quote
Simbec1863 Posted March 18, 2020 Author Posted March 18, 2020 The pressures now off to get the runt ready due to ACU suspending all competition until end of April so that’s the first 2 rounds postponed or cancelled not sure at the moment.I’ve got time now to get her ready as it’s been a great week as I’m on extended unpaid leave from work Quote
Simbec1863 Posted March 24, 2020 Author Posted March 24, 2020 (edited) Bit done today set the valves on the new engine,swapped the new clutch out the old engine then stuck the engine back in the frame Edited March 24, 2020 by Simbec1863 4 Quote
Simbec1863 Posted April 3, 2020 Author Posted April 3, 2020 Rear brake rebuilt,fitted new SBS pads and dry fitted my free brake lines.Mudguard temp fitted and wire harness plus new coils fitted need to save some jobs for another day 5 Quote
Simbec1863 Posted April 4, 2020 Author Posted April 4, 2020 All connections stripped and cleaned,routed the harness as per the manual.Stuck the battery on and got some illumination even turned the starter over so all seems good.Secured the mudguard and fitted the seat latch plus a few other odds and sods,beer o’clock now 5 Quote
Simbec1863 Posted April 9, 2020 Author Posted April 9, 2020 Front brakes and lines on today,oil cooler back on and engine now oil tight ready for filling.Test fitted the gear shift and set to race mode 3 Quote
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