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by Macabry » Tue Nov 05, 2019 12:51 pm
Today's meagre trip to the garage
So, before the complete strip down I'm trying to complete necessary bodywork and measurements that will help when rebuilding. I've done some frame measuring to ensure everything is straight and ....it is
The fender will need some straightening and tinkering to get it to a "better than factory" finish but other than that all is well.
Two questions that have popped up though:
1) as she had a Dnepr gearbox, the driveshaft had been shortened ... its a simple and straight mod that I'm happy with. However, the shaft is a bit rough .... does an off the shelf shortened shaft exist? ....i assume not so I'll probably lathe it down and reinforce if necessary.
2) given that i hope to update the electricks and i want a functioning bike with at least acceptable headlights i am planning to go with LEDs to limit draw and a 6v halogen headlight.... she will be getting a new loom anyway so should i get rid of the pp302 regulator .... and does anyone recommend a good 6v replacement ? (Several available through ebay/zentrale/oldtimers etc.
I've rebuilt/tuned a pp302 in the past and it was fine .... but i think a straight solid state swap just eliminates potential problems ...any opinions ???
Thanks,
Shane
"There are only three sports: mountain climbing, bull fighting, and motor racing. All the rest are merely games"
History:
Honda C70, Honda C90, Mobylette (various), Suzuki GP125, Suzuki DR100, Suzuki DR400, Suzuki GN400, Dnepr K750 rig, BSA M20 (1940),
Current:
IMZ M61 - exact year unknown (Reg'd as 1961)
Suzuki DR400 (Basket case)