Showing posts with label Classic Motorcycle Restoration. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Classic Motorcycle Restoration. Show all posts

Monday, December 7, 2009

Classic Motorcycle Restoration

classic motorcycle restorationWaiting for salvation




classic motorcycle restorationTT Pipes




classic motorcycle restorationTriumph Casing




classic motorcycle restorationVintage Dunlop by The Yankee Guido.
Now made in Japan. These tires are extremely rare and are highly desirable.





classic motorcycle restorationAubergine & Alaskan White by The Yankee Guido.
Much more rare color scheme. Usually the paint is Aubergine (red/purple) and gold.

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Classic Motorcycle Restoration

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Classic motorcycle restoration following shows part of such motorcycle is (650cc Twin Concetrics with Amal, Amal Concentrics, the British flag on the Rim, Original Tachometer, Triumph chassis) With the restoration of this bike will make the restoration of classic motorcycles become more interesting again in the modified.

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Classic Motorcycle Restoration

classic motorcycle restorationSelector mechanism; note "Benelli" even on the smallest parts




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classic motorcycle restorationBespoke cylinder head nuts and copper washers




classic motorcycle restorationCylinder head with valves and camshaft






classic motorcycle restorationOnly cylinder and head differ; four stroke is much rarer and for sure much more expensive to build

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Classic Motorcycle Restoration

classic motorcycle restorationCrankshaft locking tool to keep piston on tdc when under air pressure




classic motorcycle restorationSpecial tools: valve spring compressor and adaptor in spark plug hole for compressed air to keep valves closed and prevent them from dropping in cylinder




classic motorcycle restorationReplacing valve stem seals without removing the cylinder heads; this is the setup for removal of valve cotters (front and rear cyl.-head);sorry for unsharp picture




classic motorcycle restorationAn all time great bike




classic motorcycle restoration43 hp from 125 cc, not bad in 1982! One of the last 125 twins before the rulebook ruled them out! Top speed was 220 km/h

Friday, November 13, 2009

Classic Motorcycle Restoration

classic motorcycle restorationModified Honda CB450 conrods with bigger big-ends and needle roller bearings




classic motorcycle restorationNew crankpins and crankshaft




classic motorcycle restorationFitting strengthened clutch to crankshaft




classic motorcycle restorationEngine without cyl.-heads, but with gearbox




classic motorcycle restorationHeavily modified and beefed-up clutch

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Classic Motorcycle Restoration

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classic motorcycle restorationclassic motorcycle restorationThis picture shows me attempting to kick start my good friend Mark's 1948 chief. The bike had been restored by a gentleman that used to race for Indian in the 40's -50's. This was the last Indian that he restored. Unfortunately i don't remember the ex-racer's name.

starting this bike is pretty difficult. There is a whole precedure where you kick it thru once with the choke on, and ignition advanced a certain amount (the left grip adjust the timing) and then you hop on one leg and rub your stomach while tapping your head. if you did it right, it will start 2nd or 3rd kick and man is it loud!

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Classic Motorcycle Restoration

classic motorcycle restoration1956 BENELLI Leoncino (little lion) 125 cc 4-stroke engine with gear driven ohc


Lilac 5New crankpins and crankshaft


classic motorcycle restorationModified Honda CB450 conrods with bigger big-ends and needle roller bearings


classic motorcycle restorationFitting strengthened clutch to crankshaft


classic motorcycle restorationCrank- and camshaft in crankcase