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She runs alright. Any load on the engine and it bogs down. I assume it’s to do with the jetting and the fact there’s no air box on it at the moment. The clutch seems like it doesn’t want to operate properly like there’s no adjustment in it, at a guess I’d say the plates are all worn and the springs are shot.

The guy I sold my cub to text me saying it goes hard and he’s stoked with it. Good for him I guess I’m sad I sold it haha. Anyway, I FINALLY rebuilt the shocks on the 125. Used original for lowers and tf125 inners. Note my fork seal driver. Seemed to work. It’s good being able to wheel it around again! Measured the inside of the hub aswell, limit is 130.9 or something and it’s on about 128... hopefully that’s enough of I decide to re-register. I will do bearings, brake shoes and cables at some point.

Time is passing fast and not much is being done. I figured I might as well start piecing back together my 550 since the 750 is broken! For once in my life I’m glad I kept junk. I used the old race flipped upside down and an old fork lower as a driver to get the steering stem bearing in place. Worked a treat. There’s not heaps to do on the 550. The only thing I really want to do is get the carbs cleaned up, maybe vapour blast and rebuild and new fuel tap. I do actually miss riding the 550.

Investigated the damage today. Because the damage is mostly at the start of the thread there’s heaps of meat further down. Might tidy up the thread and just lock tight the bolt in! Probably hard to see in the photo. Main priority at the moment is getting all my bikes back together and in one piece. I also want to get my 550 sorted for summer all it needs is valve shims and bolting back together. I might look at selling up but it costs me nothing to have these bikes stashed away.

Was it easy enough to find charging locations? I assume theres an app or something for that now?

I was making great progress on my pop up katana when I made an absolutely stupid rookie error which has rendered my engine completely inoperable. A series of setbacks and fuck ups has made me realise I’m not a great amateur bike mechanic and I should probably just stick to my day job telling people off for riding them too fast. I’m not too sure what this will mean for the future of my bikes or this build thread.

Installed carbs, fuel tap and new throttle cable today. Also chucked on the new tank cap! It’s nice not to have fuel all over the place again! All runs and no issues. I am going to pull the engine cover and check started clutch as this is a known problem for these old Kats. Should be all done ready for riding

If you're like me and like magazines with articles on bikes you own here's a TM link for a magazine. Project Suzuki Stinger,part 10(4 pages), https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/manuals-magazines/listing-2349898071.htm?rsqid=925e97372052474c9bf82914046cadab-003

It can be done. That’s all I wanted to know. Cheers

I’m not overly concerned about the legalities of it, just wondering if nzta would pick up that it isn’t an original plate. If we were talking about legalities plates that are bent, chopped or angled are not legal either. Having a black plate is cool but probably not worth the hassle!

Black plate questionz.. Has anyone tried sending a photo of a reproduction black plate (one from the boys at doozi) to the nzta for using as the original? I won an auction for a scoot and the plate has been chopped at both ends so not suitable for re use.

Not blue and shiny is a minimum requirement. I might just have to wait until I find someone to do it this dude reckons it’s a can paint job.

What size are yours? If they're 30mm tf125 ones should work.

Having a look at trademe https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/paint/listing-2338572273.htm?rsqid=2f1a4504d7504589b0d108d8834d744b-005 This guy states he can put pearl colours into colorpak cans. Is it possible to achieve a nice finish with cans? Another question, is plastic adhesion promoter something that is routinely used?

Not entirely sure how far back to take the paint.

Started prep on the side fairings today. The inside of both sides need some repair from cracking. I took off all the big the PO layered on there. I started removing the paint as well. It comes off pretty easy and I can even see the original white in small parts. No real idea what to do with prep and paint. I’ve just been asking lots of questions and watching loads of videos.

@a.craw4d Fairings. Yeah in the same boat. There’s probably about 6 layers of paint on my bike. I thought about that to but I’d still need to do heaps of work to make it look good.

Cheers, the place that quoted me does really high end stuff so I think they quote high. There really is a shortage of companies that do jobs like bikes etc. Seems everyone is only interested in insurance jobs.

I don’t have a compressor or any paint gear so the can idea might work. Mid been keen to give it a try if you do have a bit leftover.

Thanks for the reply @S124AB I thought something like that might be the case. I’ll see what they recommend. It sounds like pearl paint isn’t something I want to learn to paint with either

Another topic another dumb question from me. As some of you may know I need to paint my bike. I've been quoted 2k for a pearl white paint job which seems fair BUT my bike isn't a show bike and it's never going to be a show bike, I just cant justify it. My question, is it possible to paint pearl colours from spray cans? obviously the ability of the user and the prep would come into play. Has it been done/can it be done? Non sarcastic answers only please

Boring update. Of course the last screw had to be difficult and round out. But sorted it out. I fitted an aftermarket fuel tap which I don’t really like. It’s too big for where it goes and just seems cheap. Brand new they’re only $88 or I could rebuild it with oem parts. Mick Hone in aus is awesome for parts. Well priced and the price for everything is listed.

You can actually see and feel the wear on the tip.

I done some work on the carbs today. Have them a good clean for starters Replacing float valves. The new ones are viton tipped and a bit different in shape. Not a huge fan. Probably should have gone oem. I’m going to replace the fuel tap again with oem for security and I’ll order a new fuel cap to. Remind me again never to buy another old bike.

Awesome build!!! That seat look bloody good!