Mission...

[Hooli]

It's in that state after 11,000miles?

Damn good effort! mines not even that much at over 10x the mileage & i do try to get it dirty as anyone who's seen it will know.

[T250]

Very sad I know, but the PO didn't have anywhere to keep it, apart from outside. It's safe now, but the other stable mates have moved to a different location in case they catch anything while this old chaps in quarantine 

[VladTepes]

Perfect opportunity to get creative with paint colours especially on the frame....

Maybe a titanium or graphite or similar rather than just black.

[T250]

Well got a bit done today, cleaned up the stainless down pipes and collector box, think they have come up quite good for stainless. De-greased the engine, cleaned all the bolts etc in the cam cover, that has cleaned up quite well. removed the starter motor to clean the engine case at the rear, removed the alternator cover ready for polishing. Engine cases with a bit of polish and then back to black look okay. Will have another go with the engine tomorrow if the suns out 

[Notty]

Looking better already ! 

[KiwiCol]

Good on ya T250, you're bringing it back nicely. 

[Mister Fishfinger]

What a nice peaceful rural scene you have in the background. I imagine you've had a nice day, sun shining, view over the fields, bike parts to clean. Very Zen.

[T250]

Another couple of days at least I reckon, turned him over on his back and found more crud... And of course its such a light "lump" to move around 

[T250]

Oh, forgot to mention....no cotton buds died during this resurrection 

[KiwiCol]

Yet. . . .

[seth]

What make of cotton stick are you using then 

[KiwiCol]

And don't forget the makeup remover pads for the stubborn bits.  Believe it or not, they have been known to be used in cleaning the 14 lump!  Just ask Sir David Barmy! 

[seth]

Barmy the polished 
He's changed 

[KiwiCol]

I bet the 'spots' are still there, hidden under all that Trumpet gear!

[gsxbarmy]

Barmy the polished 
He's changed 

Oh no he hasn't!

May not be quite so many bits to polish on the Tex, but what can has to withun an inch of its life. Just replaced all the caliper bolts with titanium jobbies. More subtle mods on this bike though as this one gets used much much more.