New winter project

[Alan H]

Managed to get the 20 odd year old Hi-Tec tyres off the GSX550 Katana wheels yesterday (with bfo tyre levers - ooh me poor fingers!) And a couple of hammers pliers ( to get tge tube valves tgrough the 'rims'. Bearings out so now need to check stock to see what I actually need, then get the wheels powder coated before bearings are fitted , of course.
Found out that the 'plate' for the electrics was missing, so bought 2 - as the plate on the 550B is missing too! The list of stuff for the powder coater is getting bigger as well - frame, tinware, wheels, GS swing arm etc. Might end up with GS750 forks & yokes as the originals are shot, plus they are only 'single disc' and there will be 2 at the front, also I can fit GS550 clocks to upset even more purists.....

[Alan H]

Got the engine back - updates with pics here - https://www.kettleclinic.co.uk/kcforum/ ... hp?t=13928
Plus the GS550 wheels are back from the powder coaters - blingy metalflake silver.
Got to sell a couple of the other 550s so I have some garage space to work on the Dunstall......

[Alan H]

Long time no update on this one, so here it is! - The update I mean!!
Full update here - https://www.kettleclinic.co.uk/kcforum/ ... hp?t=13908

And here's what' happened in the last few days.....

It appears that I may have access to a 'new' frame for Emma.
Right year, looks reasonable condition - nowt that a colour change won't cure anyway -

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and the current owner seems to want to work at the sale, so sent a £25 deposit & should be able to 'nip' darn sarf-ish next week for a good look and hopefully fetch it back. Whistle see......
Strange how many differences between the M frame & basically all the other models. Pics to follow on that subject sometime.

After a long 10 hour driving day yesterday from home to Worcester, Dudley & back home - mainly at about 50mph due to roadworks most of the way, the frame is home! Also a couple of decent condition GT550 barrels, plus a later NOS type Borg Warner starter clutch, bearings + clutch basket. Frame is much better than the original and is a correct M frame which I thought were extinct. I can get it stripped, checked, then shot blasted & powder coated ready for the build proper.
Might try a different frame & GS550 swing arm colour like silver. Hmmmm. Should be ok to match the 3 disc setup like Earwig, eh?
Just need a pair of nice fork tubes now........