New project

[Snapey]

As if I haven't got enough to do I picked this sorry looking K5 up yesterday to clean up. I just happen to have a new seat cover lying around so that's an easy fix & the fork stanchions are perfect. Scotch-Brite silicon carbide wheels will take care of the tarnished stainless & aluminium & a few minor blemishes in the paint shouldn't be a huge problem to sort out. The engine sounds strong & quiet and only just run in at 79000km. The only fault with the engine is it won't rev past 6000rpm but that was a different story when I put my b/w tank on with the external filter.

At the moment both stands are being taken up by Hondas but not for long and I'm quickly running out of room too.

[Sweaty]

You have a PM Pete.

[Blubber]

Just 2 engine covers that need attention... The rest will clean up nicely


Good score 

[lawrie]

That's going to look great when its done, personally, I'm not a fan of black wheels, to me they just look too bland, but hey, its your bike.
Enjoy.

[Kiwifruit]

Looks like a pretty good project Pete. Im sure you will have it looking pretty sharp in no time 

[Snapey]

I'm with you Lawrie regarding black wheels. A bit of rim tape brightens them up though.

So the 14 now sits on a bike lift so stripping will start tomorrow in preparation for a full restoration. Reason for full resto ... I'll keep it & flog the blue/white .... I think. 

[grog]

Snapey, just wondering how it got so bad. Annoys me to see that happen.

[Snapey]

Snapey, just wondering how it got so bad. Annoys me to see that happen.

I'd say it lived outside & if that's the case anything left outside near the coast will go like that if not looked after.

The photo's make it look good.

[Andre]

Even inside a garage near the coast corrodes stuff without looking after it A LOT.

[Masterbates]

Really looking forwa4d to seeing what you do with this @Snapey, planing to keep it as stock as possible?

[Johno]

Pete,

It would be great if you could document this restoration. My K5 is in better shape than this one but suffers from some common issues as I think it was exposed to similar conditions for some of its life. This is a pity as these bikes are solid as a rock mechanically

My fork tubes have some pitting and the lowers are dull and frosty. The headlight brackets have similar damage to the chrome.

My bike needs a good detailing and some light restoration and refurbishment. The trouble is I don't want to take it off the road to do the work.

In the four years I've owned it I have replaced the chain and sprockets, tyres, rear brake pads and the battery. Servicing has simply been oil, filter and a new set of plugs.

The bike came with a Staintune muffler and I have an original canon if I want to go original.

Our Irish friend did the test ride on it before I finalised the purchase and couldn't fault it.

It's a keeper so I'd like to clean it up to be my classic machine as well as regular rider.

I'm hooked on the grunt and don't feel I need anything more modern.

Any tips on the work you are doing would be a help in improving my bike.

[Red Biker]

"I'm not a fan of black wheels" to me they just look too bland"
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Not happy with this Lawrie 

That's like saying a beautiful woman looks boring in a 'little Black dress' it's all about class, less = more '

[GSXKING]

Paint the wheels skin colour