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California III rebuild
Goran:
California III, 1993 model which I bought last year in England. The motorcycle stood for almost two years in a garage. It was bought very cheaply, so of course, it has its flaws.
Upon arrival I did a visual inspection, take the fuel tank and seat down and there was a lot of corrosion on the frame. Also, engine and gearbox was coverd with old oil stains and filth.
Everything seen gave me guidelines on what I needed to do.... Take everything apart... :grin: I measured the compression and oil pressure and that's fine so I won't touch the engine for now.
Goran:
Further disassembly showed it how much corrosion it's on the frame:
Goran:
Part by part and the disassembly goes according to plan. Some screws required heating, others snapped, but all in all, ok.
Just one piece of evidence that a motorcycle doesn’t like standing still, especially if there is moisture.
Goran:
So... Here it is.. In pieces... :grin:
Next; sandblasting and then painting..
rutgery:
Nice going! Make sure to blank off the sump breather holes in the frame :thumb:
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