Bringing 1983 / 2005 back to live

[Sgt.Pinback]

Yes, the genuine one from Steve.

Aarrggg... all the first pics from photobuckets are gone. Had to upload them again directly.

[Sgt.Pinback]

Problem with the steering head stop fixed.
Changed the steering lock by chance and now have one same key for steering lock and ignition switch.

Bike is almost assembled. Waiting for the painted 2-hole airbox. Electric is working.

Engine to be fired up

[Sgt.Pinback]

Managed to get her started (but dont manage to upload the video).

[4pots1969]

She's beautiful, it's a good job  I think it lacks the chrome clamp that attaches with the horn and that serves to hold the tachymeter cable...To make it perfect, and this will prevent the needle of the tachymeter from making the yo-yo !!

[Sgt.Pinback]

Good eye, Gerard! Didn´t notice that and will to search that part. Hope I have one.



First idling

https://vimeo.com/237077118


Tomorrow, we will check valves, igniton and do carb. synchro.

[4pots1969]

Good eye, Gerard! Didn´t notice that and will to search that part. Hope I have one.

No... forget what I said, your bike is correct because this clamp arrived from 1003951 ....

[Sgt.Pinback]

Yes,I just  wanted to write that after looking in the parts book.

Anyway, and critics welcome. Have to take out the front wheel. Axle does not fit correctly.

BTW: is that bracket listed in the distinction list?

[42barab]

Looks to me like you did a great job! Best of luck with 1983!

John

[Sgt.Pinback]

Restoration is completed.

I want to thank all in this great forum for help, comments, critics and parts.
I couldn´t have done this wirhout you and the help of my friends.
I knew in the beginning it will be not easy but in the end it was a pleasure. All those helpful and pleasant fellows!

I will add some pics next week.

[Steve Swan]

Uli, i'm glad the club is able to help, you've done a fine job, and your active sharing is appreciated.  it is folks like you that keep this forum alive, some of the members silent on this forum apparently do not share the passion such as you share with us; please take what i say as a high compliment.  good luck with your upcoming show.

[Sgt.Pinback]

Thank you, Steve.
Some pics I made yesterday

[vnz00]

Great photos Uli - congratulations on a fantastic build!
Steven.

[4pots1969]

Superb Uli,
It's fantastic photo...  I love it !!

[Sgt.Pinback]

Thanks.
I made those myself during a photo session with a pro. There will come some great pics from him later.

[Sgt.Pinback]

Bike is in the aktuel German "MOTORRAD Classic" and on cover

https://shop.motorpresse.de/motorrad-classic/hefte/einzelhefte/

(klick on "Aktuelle Ausgabe" to see more pics)

Pics were made in a stuio in Munich. About 150 detail pics, illuminating any detail, gave one pic.