1989 TC 510 B two 'parallel' restorations

can you buy new shocks?

there seems to be a lot of 86-87 shocks on ebay. I have a couple, I wouldn't be surprised if they are the same... as the 510 seemed to get more cosmetic changes than anything. Happy too measure for you.
There are plenty of WP forks for ktms of that era, but I think the bottom axle clamps are particulary prone to cracking, so early 90s maybe the way to go.

That's my next research, seeing reactive later this week and sure we'll come up with some options.

OK so slight delay....so sorry chaps. But have been out riding the 610 and 410's, so keeping up my Husky quotient. I will do a proper report on the resto's soon. Status today is all the suspensions parts are back (some time ago...) from Reactive. They did a cracking job all round but it was far from easy. So now I have two sets of WP's, one ohlins and one WP shock ready to go back in. Engine core parts are with Mark Cook for overhaul but had to ask him to hang on as I totally blew all the resto budget on the suspension and had to wait until my wife had forgiven me.

better to ask for forgiveness than permission

I haven’t given up, just got a bit distracted. The restoration of two 1989 510 TC’s has kind of somehw turned in four. I’ve added a very nice TC and a TE. I’ll keep this thread about the original two though. Bits for the engine are now back and I have a replated barrel, one new Wooster piston and a NOS cylinder head. So engine build should start soon. In the meantime here are some pics of the ‘new’ TC510 which is truly great to ride.

Awesome bikes you have!

Love mine too, 89b
#7 was on the bike when i got it.

A bit more progress. Engine casings have been cleaned up and powder coated. Top job by MHF restorations. Crank is done too with new rod. Seems like I’ve finally got all the parts ready for rebuild.

Looking brand new again, nice work..

Dang!! That thing is HUGE!!

Next step, back on her new wheels. Engine internals all done too, guess we’d better put it altogether soon.

So you'll be finished and ready to ride at Dartmouth then .....

Are you riding on April 4th ? Will be our first outing of the season on the twinshocks

Easter Sunday .... yes. The CCM is all ready to go. See you there