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It's a long one
Well what started out as a "quick" tidy up has taken on a rather "restored " look . sorry about how long this episode has taken to produce but there has been one job after another with this bike and that shows with how long the episode is, currently it stands over 40 mins and I've still got the ending to edit so we may crack the hour mark with this one.Anyway I'll get back to the editing and I'll see you all again soon, with some more updates about upcoming projects a...
Should I take it on?
Well I'm back at work and the beta is sludge free looking unrecognizable and almost ready to tackle some rough terrain and looking to the future I was asked the take a look at another Ducati this time a very collectable one a 748SPS. It wont be a restoration as it doesn't need it but it would be a major service, belts, possibly some paint work and a few other cosmetic jobs to get it on top form again. So the question is do I take it on as a little side project between the next BIG restor...
Not what you wanted to hear.
Sadly this weeks episode will be delayed by a few days as I'm really ill at the moment I've caught some sort of bug, don't worry its not covid ๐ but it has absolutely floored me! maybe with all the precautions that were in place my immune system isn't used to fighting off flu bugs or whatever anymore but anyway always look on the bright side being confined to the house means more time to browse classic auctions to find the next awesome project ๐ and catch up with all the co...
Shocking
Just another little update to hold you over until the full episode is ready.Enjoy.
Well I feel foolish
So as it turns out my biggest mistake this time was not going to Beta direct, My usual instincts of "avoid the manufacturer at all costs as it will bankrupt you" was unfounded in this case as Beta themselves still stock just about every part for my bike and at very reasonable money so yeah shot myself in the foot this time haha but lets look on the bright side at least I'll be able to get all the bits I need now to recommission the Rev3 ๐
Fix a Beta... How hard can it be?
When I started tearing the Beta apart getting parts was the furthest thing from my mind but as it turns out getting bits for a 2004 Rev3 Beta is more difficult than getting them for an 86 CR250, who'd have thought it! This is just a small selection of what what I've managed tracked down so far. Bearings and seals etc are easy as they standard across the board but when you come to things like decals, plastics, funny little brackets forget it its either second hand or you're making it ...
I have a lathe... well for a few days
So it took a few days and a bit of begging but I managed to borrow this little lathe for a few days in order to rebuild the foot pump properly. Its been a bit of a steep learning curve as I've never really done much lathe work but now that I've got the feel for it a little I feel like I need to get my own bigger one ASAP as its so much fun learning a new skill and being able to turn my own parts plus it opens a whole new area of restoration / custom building up to me and yourselves ;)Spe...
Just a little Update
Just a quick update to keep you all in the loop, Enjoy :)RRC
I need your help
Sorry about spoiling the surprise for the next video, but I need you help picking a thumbnail as I really want this next video to to well ( I cant even remember the last time one of my videos broke the 100k views mark :( ) anyway I'm here putting the final touches to the edit and descriptions etc etc and that brought me to the thumbnail and i need to know which one would make you guys most intrigued to click?Thanks in advance for the help, I'm really trying to get the channel back on its...
Tired of cable/zip ties lying all around?
Do you have spare pallet wood and PVC pipe off cuts? Then why not build a very crude cable/zip tie organizer? No longer am i at the mercy of rogue cable/zip ties with this storage system trouble making cable ties as held firmly in check until needed! no more fumbling around in packs looking for the correct size only for several hundred of them in varying sizes all to fly out at you causing much heartache and stress as they laugh at you as they tumble to the workshop knowing they will just do it ...
I just cant control myself!
Keep it sensible, nice but not too nice to give it that old world look.... then as per usual Mr RRC gets carried away and gives it an unreal amount of gloss! haha. It does look epic though! :)
Rust be gone!
It may not look like much but just getting the jack apart and rust free was a challenge in itself, now the fun starts making it look better then the day it was driven out of the showroom in the tool kit of a Fordson tractor ( or so I'm told) . More updates coming soon.RRCPS. It wont be painted Fordson blue ;)
I Couldn't resist another teaser!
Hope to see you all tomorrow 2PM UK time ;)RRC
You're going to love the way this CR has turned out!
The shelves are bare and I've uploaded the obligatory teaser pic so you know what that means... Yup the CR is fully restored and up and running again. It has turned out so nice! I genuinely think its my nicest restoration to date but you can ley me know what you think very soon ;) I'm just working on getting the final footage all edited and ready for upload.Speak to you all again very soon.RRC
Sunglasses at the ready!
The past few days have been really long, boring and just a little tedious with nothing but sanding sanding sanding, then a bit more sanding and just for good measure a bit more and then repeat it all again with the polisher but when you stand back and look at that shine.. WOW!!! who'd have thought old plastics could be revived like that :)Final episode coming soon ;)RRC
Another week of hold ups.....
But not to worry I've still managed to produce the next episode and 2 days ahead of schedule ;) The video will go live in an hour or 2 so please enjoy it and as usual while your doing that I'll catch up with all the messages that I've not managed to reply to yet you Guys really do have the patience of saints :)RRC
This is becoming a habit
Another Sunday and another episode is ready... well it will be in a couple of hours once the upload is finished ;) I'm so happy with the way this restoration is turning out and i really cant wait to see the final result but at the same time I'll be sad to see it done as its been quite a fun project.Enjoy my friends :)RRC
Something Non CR related for a change
So, here we have a couple of little side projects I have lined up for restoration, after the CR is finished of course ;) . There's a proper old school Fordson tractor jack from around 1945 which looks simple to restore but a guarantee it'll be anything but lol and secondly a suitably scabby cam cover from a Nissan SR20 engine which will be restored and painted a ridiculously bright color and hung on the cam cover wall as i feel its still a bit bare.... The question is which one do you wa...
2PM UK TIME NEW VIDEO WILL BE OUT....... FINALLY! ๐
Still hard at work editing but the video will be out tomorrow/today come hell or high water its been too long since I've produced the good for you Guy's ;)Just a small taster of the new episode, Its so satisfying bringing old carbs back to life especially when they turn out as good as new :)Speak to you all soon,Your favorite wee Scottish restorerRRCPS. Oh and for anyone awaiting a reply from me don't worry I've not forgotten or missed your messages they are next on my to do list...
I'm Back!
All of my other jobs are complete, The workshop coat is on, George is raring to go and the camera's are rolling now lets get this CR250 done and dusted and get the next project on the go.RRC
Don't hate me
Sorry Guys but you are going to be a little annoyed with me, the reason I've been so quiet this past week is because I've been very busy with a few outside jobs I've taken in to help fund the final stages of the CR250 restoration. I know its not the update you were hoping for but during these tough times needs must and after the couple of mechanical jobs and resprays are done with I can crack on at full speed and get the CR done and move onto the next project which everyday I'm h...
Its finally done.
New Episode out now ... EnjoyRRC
Oh we are getting close now :)
Well the with the engine rebuilt and back in the frame the biggest hurdle is now in the past. I honestly cant wait to fire this bike up,the compression is unreal now! I think its going to be a real handful to control.... Excellent! :) The video will be coming out either tomorrow or Sunday, I had to do a fair bit of re-editing as I wasn't entirely happy with the feel of the video but i think its all good now.Anyway I'll stop yapping and get busy with finishing off the edit and getting sta...
HPP
HPP, what does it stand for what does it do? Well it stands for Honda Power Port and its Hondas way of creating a nice smooth torque curve as 2 strokes have a characteristic of either having all top end power and no bottom and vice versa. I've explained the system in more detail in the upcoming episode but its safe to say mines have certainly seen better days as you can see its carbon and oil fouled like you wouldn't believe making them very sticky and inefficient , the manual recommends...
Its Fixed!
I hope you enjoy this little side video/ update as for me I'm going to head back to the workshop to crack on with getting the main feature ready for you.See you over on YouTube very soon ;)
Nearly Ready... Oh and a nice little treat too ;)
The next episode of the CR250 is almost ready, I just need to pick up my freshly rebuilt crank tomorrow and finish a bit of assembly. I would have rebuilt the crank myself but as i don't do it often I'm not set up properly so it made much more sense to send it out and i can concentrate on more important things like removing the rust from all the internal parts and there was A LOT of it!! the pics above give you an idea of what I was dealing with. all the gear sets and all other internal ...
Hmm Should I?
Another little addition to the valve cover wall since that's all its really good for now lol.... However as the time passes I feel myself getting more and more drawn to the idea of trying to fix it with the JB Weld method just to see if I can.... Is that sad?
Well That Sucks!
Yup I thought I could get away with repairing the case, I guess not :(
Its Getting Exciting Now
New Episode out tomorrow, Hope to see you all there :) 1PM UK time.
A Wheely Good Update
Hey Guys, first off I want to say all the people that have left me a message or comment I've not forgotten about you I've just been so busy a bit of a back log has formed but I'm working through it.So now onto this post I thought it was about time we had another update video to keep you all in the loop, As you saw in the video the the the wheels and hubs are back and looking as good as new in there fresh coat of cerakote, i wonder how tough the coating will be in comparison to the or...
