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Old 19-02-12, 07:14 PM   #1
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Thought id do a bit showing off. ive started to prep the bike for the new season. Yes, i need to get out more but in the meantime i'll spend a little extra time & tlc on the k3.



I'm working my way from the back to the front. Behind the front sprocket next (can't wait to see how much crud is behind that!)
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K3 Job c.v: Engine:remove/split/rebuild/refit. Replace:Gearbox,Fuel pump,Gaskets. Piston clean,rings. Overhaul:Throttle body,Injectors,Brakes,Forks. Remove/refit:Exhaust,Radiator,Oil cooler,Throttle,Air filter,Tank. Replace: Oil,Coolant,grease,brake hoses & bleed.
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Old 19-02-12, 09:06 PM   #2
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So what you using to keep that backend so clean? Looking good.
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Old 19-02-12, 10:00 PM   #3
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Everything taken off and dismantled. The wheel, swingarm, etc I used halfords foam wheel cleaner a toothbrush for the nooks. The same foam for the rear sprocket, nuts, axle bracket, to get the worst off these parts I used a soft brass wire brush to get the engrained dirt and corrosion off, then did the same over again until it shined up.
With the wheel off it was easy to clean up the rear of the engine and the suspension.

For the underside of the tray I used those hand cleaning cloth tubs. You know, the kind that you pull out the top of it and tear it off and they smell of orange. And dry clothed it off.
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Old 20-02-12, 11:36 PM   #4
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looking good but as you say "you really need to get out more"...
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Old 21-02-12, 08:37 AM   #5
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Looks awesome. Need to do this to mine!

How did you support it when taking it apart?
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Old 21-02-12, 08:46 AM   #6
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Crikey thats shiny! As for supporting it I think I spot an ABBA stand in those pics
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Old 21-02-12, 06:50 PM   #7
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Yup, abba stand
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Old 25-02-12, 07:01 PM   #8
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Sprocket time today!

Before...



After...



The Clutch cable / pushrod mech was awful btw. Stripped cleaned and regreased. (don't drop the bearings!)
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Old 25-02-12, 11:25 PM   #9
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Good work. Been stripping my bike and my god the muck. Dreading cleaning it all. Can i send all my bits to you as your clearly good at making things shiny again!

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Old 25-02-12, 11:53 PM   #10
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Sprocket time today!


that does not look right. i'm pretty sure that the spring plate goes on the front and not under the worm gear housing.
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