Author Topic: Juv's Strom "Restoration" (Read 97227 times)

Locky · « **Reply #560 on:** May 15, 2014, 18:34:02 »

Yes that's the plug, here's a pic of mine, 2011 model Wee with 7000 miles

MartinW · « **Reply #561 on:** May 15, 2014, 20:19:39 »

Dear Mr Juvecu,

You should be ashamed of yourself.

Trying to blag a 560 reply thread on how you've done all this work, claiming to have been paying attention to detail, when clearly your bike shows 102875 miles, but your profile only shows 102459 miles.

Kind regards,
Shocked and Disgusted of Swindon.

(PS - Bloody well done)
(PPS - Is the Reg/Rec attached to a section of washing up liquid bottle or something?)

putbinoot · « **Reply #562 on:** May 15, 2014, 21:05:54 »

Juvecu, thanks for the reply, I'll wait until I have it all stripped and check then like you suggest.

Juvecu · « **Reply #563 on:** May 15, 2014, 22:33:51 »

Lots of photos tonight to show the last bits of progress before it's MOT ready.

I cleaned and fitted the chain, the front sprocket and the clutch actuator. I used a new securing washer for the front sprocket, they're dirt cheap from a dealer and my old one was pretty messed up. I also adjusted the clutch cable by feel for now. I don't have a battery in the bike so I will adjust the bite point tomorrow afternoon when I get home and fit the new battery.

I put my Cymarc chain guard back on, I'm a riding advertisement for him

Fitted the front sprocket cover again, this time I can use the top bolt to secure it too as I've finally repaired the threaded bit for it.

Rear side panels fitted.

Luggage rack and front side panels fitted.

Everything except screen and mirrors!

I also put on some brackets to hold the front brake pipes and speedo cable in place.

This is where I stopped for the day as the food was ready and the beer ran out.

I anyone was wondering, I still haven't found the damned reg/rec bracket

I've searched everywhere in the garage and even searched the bins! I've given up on it and temporarily used some brackets I had lying around that seemed to fit OK. I'll get one 2nd hand somewhere. I also didn't fit the radiator fan, it's never kicked in and I'd for become to rust treat and spray it, I'll fit it later after I've done that.

There are a lot of other little things that still need doing, most notably the vinyl wrapping, spraying of the engine cases and water pump, fitting a new front mudguard and doing some auxiliary wiring. Also, I have to fit my engine bars, bash plate, hand guards, pillion footpegs and rear luggage rack. At this point I just needed to have it ready to pass MOT this weekend and I'm very happy that I've made it and still managed to get an MOT slot booked on such short notice.

Locky · « **Reply #564 on:** May 15, 2014, 22:42:13 »

Looking very smart, you done a great job. Folk won't believe the mileage now.

Playsatan · « **Reply #565 on:** May 15, 2014, 22:52:08 »

The home straight is the best bit of any project. I wish mine looked half as good with only 40k on it.

How do you think you've done regarding sticking to your budget?

Juvecu · « **Reply #566 on:** May 15, 2014, 22:58:59 »

Not a clue how much it cost me, but I'm fairly sure it's way over budget. I'll tot it all up when it's all done and dusted, it might take me a weekend to go through the stack of receipts and to find all the Paypal confirmations, not to mention going through my bank statements for the direct transfers. On the one hand I don't want to know, on the other, I'm too diligent at wanting to keep my maintenance spreadsheet accurate so I will do it some time or another, but I have a feeling it will be a few months before I get around to it

In the end, even if I spent enough to buy a 2nd hand bike with half the mileage it wouldn't be near as nice as what my Strom is now.

longman · « **Reply #567 on:** May 16, 2014, 02:19:34 »

It looks like a bike I remember know;) well it finally looks like a bike;)

Ptarmigan · « **Reply #568 on:** May 16, 2014, 07:05:09 »

You've done a grand job Juv!

I can't wait to see it in the flesh next week.

Jacko · « **Reply #569 on:** May 16, 2014, 07:06:27 »

Epic thread Juv. I've just caught up after the CHEC saga was left unrectified before I left home. Something wrong with the loom in the end then, and the only change being the alarm removal... I'm fairly sure you no longer care and the bike has a much newer loom into the bargain, good shout with ordering that.

scottyaustria · « **Reply #570 on:** May 16, 2014, 07:24:37 »

Thanks for the journey an congrats to you doing such a great job!
shes ready for the next 100k miles...;)

Descolada · « **Reply #571 on:** May 16, 2014, 09:35:36 »

You're going to be lost for something to do when it's all over. Never mind, I'll bet you're other half as been collecting tasks to keep you busy and get some payback

Juvecu · « **Reply #572 on:** May 16, 2014, 10:32:05 »

Still some things left to do so I will keep everyone updated on those as well.

The wiring loom fault still bugs me, when I have time later on I will look into that again. I'm sure I can fix whatever is wrong with it once I find it.

Juvecu · « **Reply #573 on:** May 16, 2014, 10:44:34 »

Meh, the eBay seller I usually buy the mirrors from has contacted me to tell me they have a quality issue with their current batch of mirrors. Refunded my money and I'll have to go looking elsewhere.

noose7 · « **Reply #574 on:** May 16, 2014, 11:07:19 »

please tell me you have another project to do, otherwise what am I going to use as bed time reading?

biker_adz · « **Reply #575 on:** May 16, 2014, 12:45:19 »

Excellent job Juvecu,

for the thread! It's been really interesting to see it all unfold and you've done a great job with some very good technical knowledge!

My Dad completely restored a 1955 Matchless 350 single (in 6 boxed of bits when he got it) and I know how much work and dedication it takes, I was roped into help rather a lot and that was a simpler project.

Just out of interest, have you kept any sort of log of what it has cost you along the way?

I know the initial thinking was that it was more economical to do this than let it go for a stupidly low amount of money.

Juvecu · « **Reply #576 on:** May 16, 2014, 13:17:10 »

I'll tot things up later, probably in a month or two after I'm sure there's nothing else that needs adding/changing. No idea what it cost so far, but it's definitely over budget.

Robotstar5 · « **Reply #577 on:** May 16, 2014, 21:40:45 »

Quote from: "Juvecu"

No idea what it cost so far, but it's definitely over budget.

But it looks like it was worth the overspend - hope all goes well for the MOT (don't forget to bed the new pads in on the way)

UK_Vstrom650 · « **Reply #578 on:** May 16, 2014, 21:55:05 »

Looking forward to seeing it next weekend. I bet it looks in better nick than my Glee now.

Juvecu · « **Reply #579 on:** May 17, 2014, 00:30:01 »

Spent a bit of time on it to make sure all is good for the MOT. Made sure the rear brake switch is set properly, put a right side mirror on, fitted the new battery and fitted the Madstad and my sports screen. Noticed both my new LED side lights are dead, I'm done with putting LED side lights in, they never last. I need to go buy new side light bulbs and fit them then it's completely ready for MOT. I also insured it today so once it has MOT I can put tax on it & ride

I couldn't resist a quick run up and down the road today though. The dead end road I live in is a short, ~200 yards. The first thing I noticed was how heavy the Wee is compared to the DR-Z I've been riding. That's also without some bits that still need refitting.