My new project

So neither of you died from it, I'll call that a win
Good to see you chaps too.
Same goes for me, if you need a hand. Better be a good days work though

 

Oops Sorry Dave, thanks for the coffee and chat and loo and water ???
Gonna be a long , slow rebuild and I'm pretty sure I'm gonna need plenty of help, especially with paintwork. That car/boat paint Dave? Was thinkin of brush painting the frame on top of the grey primer. Whadya reckon?

 

You sat on the sofa too...

 

And the very comfortable sofa

 

yup all good .. and im pretty sure theres enough work to fill a few days lol ..

 

Well cylinders been soaked in WD40 for 3 days, so took ignition /alternator cover off today and very slowly turned crankshaft. No scraping grinding noises and nice n free moving. No wiring loom , so attached car battery to starter and spun it over. sounds good without plugs in. Next job is replace battery box with reg/rec, starter solenoid and coils attached and try to start the beast!!!
Some pix;
Engine with all 4 plugs removed.

ignition/alternator cover off to access 17mm crankshaft nut.

Spinning motor with plugs out and car batter direct to starter motor.

Short vid. Forgot I still aint got wiring loom etc. double click on piccy.

 

It's an old VN, it'll start.

 

Just hoping the engine was OK when taken off road. If it starts and runs Ok , I will progress the restoration. Main problem then is front discs are knackered and rear shock bushes are shredded!!!

 

Think positive!!!

 

there are a couple of sets of used discs for around 60/70 quid on the bay matey...

 

Hardtail it and fit a springer seat, simples!

 

Are they the Irish ones, they look as grooved as mine. Found some new ones for £160 ???
Thanks for the encouragement though people.

 

Got your self a bit of work there mate but you will get there if you need a hand give me a shout don't worry about paint I'll do it for you of you want,I'll be thinking on getting down your way in the next week or so so I'll see you then

 

That would be great mate. Always glad to see ya and appreciate any help. Gonna be a slow project methinks. Any news on yer gearbox ?