T500K RESTO

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T500K RESTO

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here she is.just need the chrome trim for the bottom edge of the tank.
the white and blue strip is painted on no stickers was used.


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Post by Evans Ward »

That’s a beauty! :clap: Ride with pride. 8)
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Congrats on the sweet T500.
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Post by sportston »

Lovely resto. Nice bike. Well done!
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thanks.heres a couple with the chrome trim.
it has a brushed finish so its not a shiny chrome.
it was intended for a old mini door but its 10 mm wide.


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Post by joolstacho »

That's epic mate... Beautiful job.
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Beautiful. Thank you for taking in another of these fine bikes. It now has a good home.
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some of you may remember this.
I imported it from the states and this is what it use to look like.
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just gave her a good clean up.
spray painted the frame,rusted bolt etc replaced with s/st inc the cheese screws and a repaint on tank/panels.
didn't bother counting how after 600 uk pounds.lol
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Is that a chain oiler hiding by the rear wheel ? How does that work?
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yes. loobman chain oiler.dont like it.bottle to big.
so going to make my own later
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johnakay wrote:here she is.just need the chrome trim for the bottom edge of the tank.
the white and blue strip is painted on no stickers was used.


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Good on you John :up: Beautiful. Must be very fulfilling to own a T500 once again. I'm very happy for you. :clap:
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this is my 5th.lol
my last one was restored in 2004 and sold in 2006?
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Beautiful!
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]the seals were gone so sent it off to Peter O'dell.
he stripped and found bits missing not to mention that it need a rebore.
it has seized up at some point.
oil pump leaking to even though it had new seals fitted.
just need finishing off now

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Post by titan performance »

Absolute peach.
Keeping old 2 strokes alive !
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