83 CR500, here begineth the lesson

High temp loctite for internal engine stuff, don't like to use it too much. Rims are 4.25x17 and 3.5x17 .

Purists look away !!

Got some new shoes this weekend. So did the wife, mine were half the price though....



Waiting again, vapor blasting of head barel and new cases. Measured up the back wheel though, offsets look fine and I can get a 140 section tyre in. New spacer on the non drive side needed due to butchery. I just got a hefty PPI claim off the bank so I'll pay off my credit cards....or... there is another 83 on ebay for resto, a 430 WR, no no no no no no no NO !

I like where this going! Keep postingup. I'm watching.
Rick

I am really enjoying putting this bike together. Thanks for the message, must admit finding and reading through your build has made me take a little more time and care over this one.

you can put what brake shoes you want on ....but she ain't never gonna stop when you want her to!

I reckon that spray tube needs a little work. Nearly ready though, seems to have spent a lot of hours on this.

You could always try this mod to see if it helps.

My brake assembly is off for plating at the moment. Whats the mod? Is that a longer lever?

yes thats a longer lever alright ... allways had my mate [sheet metal work artist] put one on my open class husky clutch arms which were never maico king kong stiff but allowed me to do the full kent howerton fanning action!.. but me being a bit thick never really thought about it for the brake arms

Good ideas both, might see if I can make some up. I'll be trying to stop on tarmac so will need all the help I can get!!!

Save a stator mount today ! Blasted and put up in a lathe . Feels and machines like magnesium so a light coat of PJ1 to seal the blasting.

Ally bronze, spot on for clearance.

Just extend the top lever as far as you can so it looks like the photo.
Makes a big difference.

I've got one of those for the back brake as well..."Factory"...

Three levers to make then. Best source some stainless plate.

From what I can gather, the original piston on the 430 does not need them but the aftermarket Wiseco does need them? I could be wrong but it all looks good assembled and the piston looks well designed for them.

Return of the vapour blasting !

quote="Wildebeest90210, post: 213304, member: 8076"]From what I can gather, the original piston on the 430 does not need them but the aftermarket Wiseco does need them? I could be wrong but it all looks good assembled and the piston looks well designed for them.[/quote]

No the original 430 piston doesn't have any spacers..

Found a good way of bringing the black plastic airbox back to life...black shoe polish...!!