Skins

A new set of clutch plates are ordered and will be delivered in about 2 weeks so I attacked the fairing today and fitted the seat and rear fairing along with the right hand side panel. after over 2 hours Sam came in to see how I was getting on . . .

Nude

Well I got the Fairings off to reveal a lot more corrosion, erosion and rust.
All the engine mounting frames are well rusted, there is a serious leak from the powervalve/oil pump area, All the engine casings are well corroded and the exhaust needs some TLC.
The intake manifold rubber is well perished so that needs to be replaced.
Next step is to get the engine out to check if it needs a rebuild and also un hindered access to the frame and swingarm for cleaning and polishing.

 

 

The Start

This bike belongs to my brother, well it used to, he only owns half now!

Its a Full Power Aprilia RS125 1999 Valentino Rossi Replica.

It has low mileage, just shy of 5500miles but it looks like it as way more. It has been sitting in a wooden shed for about 4 years with a blanket thrown over it. The shed was not insulated so the bike got the full effects of the damp cold of the winters and the warm humidity of the summers.

The alloys of the frame and engine are well corroded and oxidised as is the sub frames which are showing off their lovely rust.

The plan is to restore this machine to its original [or as close to it] state.

So as it stands now it is in my garage ready for the onslaught.

These images were taken yesterday with an Olympus OM10 film camera on Expired Kodak Gold 100 and developed in my sink :-)