When Horse Power isn't everything

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When Horse Power isn't everything

#1 Post by Ron57 » Sat Dec 23, 2017 9:11 pm

Hi, started this project nearly 4 years ago. 1971 Suzuki T125 Stinger all 15 horse power.
Biggest problem is finding good parts.
This is it when i picked the bike up.
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Cheers Ron.

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#2 Post by podman » Sat Dec 23, 2017 9:17 pm

What a beauty, great job on that Ron...do you get classic mechanics
mag in Auz? Chap from their has just completed a Stinger resto, im sure the article would
interest you.

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#3 Post by silverstrom » Sat Dec 23, 2017 10:06 pm

Terrific job Ron. She looks amazing.

I have a subscription to CMM and can send you the article if you'd like. Shoot me an email if interested.

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#4 Post by Ron57 » Sat Dec 23, 2017 10:44 pm

Hi, podman, John I buy the CMM every month great magazine I did follow his articles helped me out.
Thanks for the offer John. Glad there are people still interested in these old bikes.
Cheers Ron.

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#5 Post by Ron57 » Sat Dec 23, 2017 11:00 pm

Hi, few more pics cases had aqua blasting done.

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Frame was powder coated
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Good partner for my 1974 RD200
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Cheers Ron.

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#6 Post by silverstrom » Sun Dec 24, 2017 12:31 am

Looks like aqua blasting gave great results. Did you have more parts done Ron? I've been considering it for an upcoming project. Was it an expensive process?

The little Yam looks brilliant.

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Re: When Horse Power isn't everything

#7 Post by Ron57 » Sun Dec 24, 2017 2:46 am

Hi John, aqua blasting doesn't cost that much more, gives a lot better finish
if you need to paint as well.

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Cheers Ron.

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