An unexpected project

[bladeblaster]

My daughter turned 16 recently, figured I would get her a cheap run about so picked this up for £500, running fine just tatty.....



https://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr279/bladeblaster/11037073_10152948827974013_2510015501404437649_o%201_zpsltrcpuap.jpg


Long story short, she has decided she doesn't want a motorbike, and as I have already started stripping it, as you can see.......

https://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr279/bladeblaster/11053692_10152999806044013_5768273479839677814_o_zps6rbc7uku.jpg


https://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr279/bladeblaster/11411669_10153000230059013_2898125447235216122_o_zpstcscfsex.jpg

I had a dilema, stick it all back together and get as much money back as I could, or go for a full nut and bolt resto. It is now stripped completely, in the shed, and waiting for me to get stuck into the first job of cleaning up the frame & swing arm for powder coating.

[Just_James]

Cool!

Will make a very nice little project..... or.... if you can't be arsed with it I'll give you your money back for it
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Current Bikes / Projects: 1999 Rieju RS1 50
Previous bikes - 1986 DT125R (field bike), 1989 KX250, 1980 KX420 (with 500cc big bore), 1992 YZ250, 1988 KX500, 1989 XR250R, 1988 VFR400R NC24, 1999 Cagiva Mito 125, 2008 Rieju RS2 50 , 1993 Honda NSR 125

[pepperami]

[bladeblaster]

[delsol]

From the pics I cannot see that it was in need of a resto, but fair play to you, if you are going to sort it, sort it properly.

Nice find,

More pics needed as you progress

[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

Full resto, then wait 30 years. Profit?
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[Just_James]

Looks like you'll be making a nice job of this

No reason why you shouldn't make a profit either (although I fully understand you're not doing it for that), they are still a sought after bike and clean examples are rare.
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Current Bikes / Projects: 1999 Rieju RS1 50
Previous bikes - 1986 DT125R (field bike), 1989 KX250, 1980 KX420 (with 500cc big bore), 1992 YZ250, 1988 KX500, 1989 XR250R, 1988 VFR400R NC24, 1999 Cagiva Mito 125, 2008 Rieju RS2 50 , 1993 Honda NSR 125

[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

[pepperami]

[bladeblaster]

[bladeblaster]

Colour on the frame, just a clear cots to go.

https://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr279/bladeblaster/11950239_10153133434609013_8454915399920953013_o_zpsv60dvg7i.jpg

[stevo as b4]

Oh I do like the gold look, it's gonna look cool I think this bike when done!

I really like the slightly weird cast 2peice frame and headstock as well. I've never seen anything like it on any other bike before, and I think it's a neat way to construct a frame and the cast sections are probably stronger than the extruded or pressed sheet construction of some twin spar frames.

Have you decided on a colour scheme yet for it? I do like the Alitalia RSV41000 colours, and think it would look smart with the gold cycle parts and maybe a little carbon can with Austin Racing decals!

[Just_James]

You're really doing a nice job of this, keep it up

[bladeblaster]

[bladeblaster]

[bladeblaster]

Clear coat on

https://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr279/bladeblaster/12049481_10153161130284013_8698842948936759732_n_zpspgimhaek.jpg

[Just_James]

Any progress with this? Or is all focus on the GPZ now?
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Current Bikes / Projects: 1999 Rieju RS1 50
Previous bikes - 1986 DT125R (field bike), 1989 KX250, 1980 KX420 (with 500cc big bore), 1992 YZ250, 1988 KX500, 1989 XR250R, 1988 VFR400R NC24, 1999 Cagiva Mito 125, 2008 Rieju RS2 50 , 1993 Honda NSR 125

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[Iain.]

CR125 engine swap please.

Does fit, have a google. Would make a properly epic two stroke sportsbike for yourself then