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Time for some tlc on mine
Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2018 10:39 pm
by fred
Re: Time for some tlc on mine
Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2018 8:33 am
by Garry
I always thought you had a KR1 Fred - not an S.
Re: Time for some tlc on mine
Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2018 10:28 am
by fred
Had it since 2000. Only paid £50 for it
Re: Time for some tlc on mine
Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2018 3:53 pm
by podman
fred wrote: ↑Mon Dec 31, 2018 10:28 am
Had it since 2000. Only paid £50 for it
Millennial bargain or what!
Good luck with build...
Re: Time for some tlc on mine
Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2018 5:54 pm
by fred
Re: Time for some tlc on mine
Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2018 6:26 pm
by Binetta Steve
Sit back , wheres the pop corn, we all love a rebuild thread, especially with pictures
Steve
Re: Time for some tlc on mine
Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2019 7:23 pm
by Rolex
Yes second that look forward to seeing your build
Re: Time for some tlc on mine
Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2019 11:47 pm
by 500bernie
Keep up the good work Fred.
We will all be watching for updates.
I thought you might be doing yourself a nice set of stainless steel pipes?
Cheers
Bernie
Re: Time for some tlc on mine
Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2019 11:50 pm
by fred
Later in the year. I have all the files ready to send off to Accurate Laser Cutting in Birmingham. Happy new year everyone. Cheers
Re: Time for some tlc on mine
Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2019 7:40 pm
by fred
Start rebuilding soon
Re: Time for some tlc on mine
Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2019 2:23 am
by JanBros
I always think "hugh
" when I see a head gaskett.
Not once I have assembled a KR engine with one. Still can't think of any reason why anyone wouldn't O-ring there head or cylinders
Re: Time for some tlc on mine
Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2019 7:29 am
by Garry
I would imagine cost is a big consideration Jan.
You can re-use standard head gaskets if you want to - have done this numerous times.
Re: Time for some tlc on mine
Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2019 8:36 pm
by fred
Bit more done. Sacrificed a puller but the center had knackered threads so will make a spare flywheel out of the good outer re riveted to a good inner
Squish set. New stator and flywheel fitted and exhaust studs fitted. Has anyone repaired worn kips valve stems with metal filler like what you use on your crankcases?
Re: Time for some tlc on mine
Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2019 8:42 pm
by 500bernie
Looking good Fred, I don't recall anyone posting about repairing wear on valve stems but I don't see why it couldn't be done. The double lipped seals have quite a bit of contact with the stems.
Cheers
Bernie
Re: Time for some tlc on mine
Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2019 9:30 pm
by fred
i couldn`nt find double lipped seals but have another plan .i will search out the brand of filler