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Hiya guys, just finished this little jem, 1991 C3, thought i`d show you how it looks now after full 100% restoration to as new, inc all seals, bearings, discs, pads, chain and sprockets the list goes on, this bike was knackered when i bought it, what do you guys think, cheers, Andy

It looks fantastic Andy.It's a pity you did'nt document the rebuild in the projects section,it would have been interesting.
Did you rebuild the motor too

Yep, that looks stunning, what bits did you do? everything including the paintwork? is it completely original including fairings too.
Do you have a pic of what it started out like, be good to see a before

Thanks for response, i freshened the motor, but engine was sweet and lively to start with, all kips linkages and cables been sorted too, MOT tomorrow then i`ll be playing on sunny days only, got him on Castrol R and its very addictive, its cost me around £3,000 inc the bike to restore to this standard, paint was £1,000 alone, bike has covered genuine 14k and came with all old MOT`s, i cant stop going into workshop and looking at it. sad but true, Andy

Yes all fairings are original, bike was tatty C3 red/silver arrangement but this was my colour choice as these little bikes made a big impression on me in 1993 when i test rode one, i`m obtaining some pics from previous owner and i`ll post them when i recieve them, i even have the chain info sticker on swingarm that i got from charles on this site, cheers Charles, roll on summer, regards

That is brill. Well done.
In my opinion the best colour scheme, but i am biased as mine is the same. Mine is nice but that is better !

Great comments thanks, planning to show him this year at various bike night gatherings, looking for a two stroke room mate for him now, Regards, Andy

That is fantastic Andy,

And you've got the trim round the screen too, once again, nice touch that.

Anyway, I think I hate you Andy

P.S, the front brake calipers look brilliant. Have you used black braided hoses on them or are they nos rubber items?

Thanks Howie, i used Earls black braded lines with the original splitter, and gold Hammerite on stripped refurbed callpers then bought new discs and carefully painted them to match as only silver discs were available, brakes have great feel to them and no sponginess as with original rubber lines. cheers, Andy

Beautiful job, resto's never ever look that good, absolute credit to you Andy. 10/10

That is mint.
Are they new pipes, or did you get a good second hand set?

cheers guys, the pipes are original and cleaned up a treat with some GT85, the cans i used 800 grade then 1200 superfine, followed by autosol then autoglym metal polish to got a real mirror finish, he flew his MOT this morning and had admirers at the bike shop who told me to never sell it as its too nice to sell. Andy

=D> =D> =D> Stunning job. Fav colours, as I don't think that scheme will date too much. The quality of restoration is getting higher and higher =D>

KR1SC3 wrote:................... paint was £1,000 alone, bike has covered genuine 14k and came with all old MOT`s, i can.......

Not long ago, that would have got you a really tidy Kr1s,......... or 4 of mine

Well done.

Tommy

ps - do me a favour, and please don't ever park it next to mine - it'll just upset me

Got one pic of when i bought it, seized brakes, knackered C/S, pitted discs, shagged rear shock, leaking forks mismatched bodywork and seats, every fixing rusted but all bodywork plastics original and in one piece, regards Andy
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pablo wrote:It's a pity you did'nt document the rebuild in the projects section,it would have been interesting

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... at your news agent now



Congratulations (from the far side) on making into Practical Sportbikes issue 8
never really thought a KR-1S looked like a Gorse bush until just now
luverly bike mate... those calipers and disks look amazing