New 2 stroke project

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  1. NS400R

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    This is where it gets expensive! Std restoration costs an arm and a leg. _20201224_172027.JPG
     
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    yeah it does that's true . it may end up a light resto to spark interest in those that want an easy project ill see how it goes. I've still bandit to do as well.
     
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    well swing arm out and a clean up started . frame looks to be nice and straight after I've measured it up . going to strip engine next and check crank then replace all seals and a new piston to match bore after I hone it at work.
     
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    Looking good.

    I preferred the conservatory to build the MTX DSC_0019_1.JPG
     
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    Mrs gt would not approve . really do need some heat in my workshop this time of year thats for sure .
     
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    My missus didn't exactly approve earlier. But a radiator..... It helped the build was a clean build. No muck or grease (other than what I put in the swinger bearings)
     
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    as a 16 year old I rebuilt my rgv race bike in the family kitchen when parents were away as gas had run out in the garage heater . they came home and I forgot I had engine cases in the oven still after heating them to drop in crank bearings . mother was not impressed
     
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  10. NS400R

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    Hero :D
     
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    she was even more livid when she found out I'd had parts through the dish washer too.
     
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    I've never tried that one...
     

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