New purchases this month: Fork bolts, timing chain sprocket, timing chain guide, clutch plates, camshaft.
Tag: restoration
S90 Update 7 – Magneto Repair
I am fascinated with the magneto, and how it allows for a self contained engine that produces electricity to power the spark plugs which then powers the magneto and back again. No matter how much tech I learn I still find that idea absolutely amazing. As you would imagine mine being 50 years old was… Continue reading S90 Update 7 – Magneto Repair
S90 Update 6 – Wheels and Tires
The bike came with 1.4′ rims (I think), and 2.50-18, 2.75-18 tires front and rear. They’re toast. If a rim is that bad the tires can’t be any good either. They’re the ‘Sony’ local brand you can find only at Caloocan and in the provinces I think, preferred by tricycles for their super low price… Continue reading S90 Update 6 – Wheels and Tires
S90 Update 5 – More Prepping
Yesterday I separated the shiny bits from the donor gas tank. It’s in great shape.
S90 Update 3 – Paint and Style Options
Since the last update I’ve sold the Black EX3 to Doc Erwin for 26k + an old S90 engine he bought recently. There’s a lot of feels about my selling that bike but I won’t get into that now, I might write about that when he picks it up this week. I picked up the… Continue reading S90 Update 3 – Paint and Style Options
S90 Update 1
I went down to take off the cover for the first time since I parked it. I poked around with a screwdriver and brought my nice camera to take pics. I got some issues. Primarily I discovered a rectifier when I opened the battery box.