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Terminology/Abbreviations
NOS - New Old Stock - Original spares produced in the 80s.
Repro - A New Reproduction Part, designed to look like an original part.
Grade A - Fully restored, no defects or NOS part, vapour blasted and Cerakoted.
Grade B - Second hand condition, good useable condition.
Grade C - Unrestored part, will require cleaning and/or repairing before use. Spares/repairs.
Are the bikes built from NOS parts or used parts?
Both - However, I can select or order in more NOS parts if NOS parts are preferred. NOS parts which have to be bought in, will increase the end price.
Some people though prefer used 'grade B' parts with a bit of battle damage. These parts are then freshly painted/restored, but retain the patina. Parts currently available in-stock will reduce the end price.
How much does a bike cost?
A complete restorations starts from £3000. Using NOS steel wheels.
£3500 if rebuilt stainless steel wheels are preferred.
Rough brake down:
£1000 - 1200 engine rebuild & Cerakote painting - new piston, rings & crank (where required), 1st oversize rebore, new bearings & seals.
£100 generator rewind
£300 repairing and powder coating frame - subject to condition
£300 instrument restoration
£400 vapour blasting & Cerakote painting
£200 new tyres & tubes
£150 new seat
£100 new rear shocks
New wiring loom
New battery
New chain
Forks rebuilt
Carb ultrasonic & rebuild
Fairings washed & repaired or NOS fitted
Switch gears restored or replaced
Repro or NOS indicators
Brake shoes relined
Fastenings kit
Zinc plating
Oils & MOT
Misc. parts NOS or grade 2 refurbished
Optional Parts
The following options are available, subject to stock availability.
NOS Round Mirrors or Repro Round Mirrors.
NOS Mk2 Indicators or Repro Mk1 Indicators.
NOS/Used Steel Wheels or New Stainless Steel Wheels.
1" longer fork tubes.
19" Front Wheel or 21" Front Wheel - K70 Dunlop Road Tyres or Pirelli MT43 Trail Tyres. Happy to supply and fit other tyres upon request.
Original Fibreglass Pannier Boxes or Repro Pannier Bags with Luggage Racks.
Belgium 'lunch box' rack.
Original Grips or Repro Grips.
Time
A restoration usually takes on average around 12 months. Subject to subcontractors.
In the future, I'm looking to build up a small stock of ready done parts. To facilitate a faster rebuild.
An initial deposit of £1500 is usually taken to fund the engine, frame & wheels.
Battery
Original – Yuasa 12N5-4B
Alternative – MottoBatt MB5U
Dimensions - 120mm (W) x 60mm (D) x 130mm (H)
Petrol
E5
2-Stroke Oil
Original - OMD45
Silkolene Comp 2
Castrol 2T
Must be suitable for injector systems.
Always fill in-frame to supply mixture pump & lubricate main bearing.
DO NOT use garden machinery grade oil.
Gearbox Oil
1 litre of high quality Silkolene Light Gear Oil for 2 Stroke engine gearboxs - also lubricates the clutch.
This is the gearbox oil of choice when rebuilding and servicing Can-Am Bombardier 244 engines.
SAE 75 / SAE 80
https://sportaxracing.co.uk/shop/silkolene-lubricants/1l-gear-oil-light/
Fork Oil
Original - OMD75
200ml each leg
Modern equivalent - 7.5W
Fork Seals - FOS-012, x2 sets
Bing 84 Carb, Choke Plunger, Replacement Rubber Tip
The original rubber tips breakdown after 40+ years and blocks the choke tube. Leading to difficulty in starting.
Replace if the rubber tip is dissintergrating/turned into a gel. And blow out the brass tube of any debris.
https://sportaxracing.co.uk/shop/can-am-corner/choke-plunger-seal-bing-84/
Cerakote
Ceramic paint
Becoming a popular choice in the motorcycle industry.
Predominently used on engines, as its thin covering helps to promote heat dissipation.
Is it petrol resistant? - Yes
Is it oil resistant? - Yes
Powder Coating
Is it petrol resistant? - Yes, but top coat required as some E10s can damage. Only the frame and luggage rack are powder coated.
Is it oil resistant? - Yes
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