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Ah ok , most admirable. Would have been a great reference resource no doubt ! Hoping to get some inspiration and pick up a few bits for the...

Thats settled it if I can't get them apart in 5 mins or less with an angle grinder they will add to my scrap pile , kind of curious to see whats...

[ATTACH] [ATTACH] These are my my old sliders , you can see the splits . I havent taken the stantions out yet as seized solid . Thinking is I...

Hmm think your right , I am lucky in that my brother has an engineering business and has a powder coat facility so makes it tempting as free. I...

[ATTACH] [ATTACH] The bushes in the swing arms look to be in good order , is this generally the case or do they often ware and warrant replacement ?

Crank looks to be in good order , cleaned the sludge trap and temp refitted so it can be balanced when I have the pistons .

A few pics mainly taken so I can remember how the thing goes back together ! [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]

Glad to report the bike is now 100% stripped . Frame and bits ready for blasting hopefully Monday . I am a little undecided whether to powder...

Those rims look lovely , was this rim type fitted to lots of other marks and models also ? When I picked my front end up I was amazed how heavy...

Thanks darkman , just the info I need ! Yes as you can probably see my rims are toast , holed in places so will keep an eye out for s/h set ....

Am I right in thinking the only differences between R and UK spec is the bars and tank or is there more to it than that ? I am on a learning...

Woh mate just looked at the last pic's that's an engine strip now all right. I would take it while you are in there you will do the sludge trap....

The rest of the engine strip went a lot easier ,everything appeared to be on initial inspection in rather good nick. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...

The engine was sized and no amount of soaking , well a week anyway made it easier . I tried heat , and various sized hammers . The bores looked...

In fact one of my first questions does anyone have a spare set of sliders as mine are split with rust :(

Thanks ,I think I will put a pic or two up in the projects section as i am sure there will be some questions along the way .

Crumbs , this is a busy forum ,I must be in the right place ! Many thanks all for the warm welcome .

Thanks , here's a couple of pics . Since picking up two weeks ago I have already stripped the engine . [ATTACH] [ATTACH]