Lowflyer
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Well , the engine was making funny noises internally after the Paddy Dakar.
Thought it might be the clutch, spent ages investigating the clutch, clutch basket bearing etc etc. Many thanks to Lutin on xrv forum, the VFR basket bearing is identical
Finally came to the conclusion that the trouble was deep inside the motor. Pity, 97 K miles on the clock, I guess I should have taken it easy on the Paddy , but I didn't
Sooo, took the plunge and bought a second hand motor rather than break the old girl
And here we are
One very manky engine, done well considering the mileage, no complaints
One donor engine, soda blasted by moi and painted with rattle can and petrol resistant laquer, looking sweet
Empty engine bay, said a two man job, but brute strength and ignorance paid off in the end
Going to soda blast the frame and apply finish to suit.
Hoping to have her running again very shortly
Thought it might be the clutch, spent ages investigating the clutch, clutch basket bearing etc etc. Many thanks to Lutin on xrv forum, the VFR basket bearing is identical
Finally came to the conclusion that the trouble was deep inside the motor. Pity, 97 K miles on the clock, I guess I should have taken it easy on the Paddy , but I didn't
Sooo, took the plunge and bought a second hand motor rather than break the old girl
And here we are
One very manky engine, done well considering the mileage, no complaints
One donor engine, soda blasted by moi and painted with rattle can and petrol resistant laquer, looking sweet
Empty engine bay, said a two man job, but brute strength and ignorance paid off in the end
Going to soda blast the frame and apply finish to suit.
Hoping to have her running again very shortly