1972 Resto/Retro Project

My goal is to build a 1972 XS2 which is a replica of the bike I owned, built and rode in the early to mid-70's. This is my starting point. Let the fun begin!

 

Thank you for your comments. I look forward to sharing this experience and I hope that everybody has a safe and prosperous New Year.
The blue paint was over the original red paint.

I disassembled the bike and all the parts were cataloged and bagged to match the Yamaha parts catalog. For me it makes easier parts location during re-assembly.

All chrome work to be re-plated was inspected and pictures sent to several plating companies for quotes. I determined that the rims were to far gone to be re-plated and will purchase new

The parts to be painted were chemically stripped, inspected and prepped for paint.

Luckily the gas tank only had minor rust and was easily cleaned with a chemical rust dissolver and some light media blasting.

 

With regards to the chrome: I have decided to make this bike my daily rider so I probably will elect to go with standard plating instead of a higher quality show plating. Locally we have one shop that you either love their work or hate their work. They have a group they cater to with high quality finishes but if you are not on their A list it might take you along time to get back poor quality re-plates. I sent my request for a quote to shops in Minnesota, Georgia and Kentucky. I will be glad to share their pricing when I get it back. I am also looking at NOS parts. Sometimes I have been surprised to find that a new part can be purchased cheaper.

I etch primed and then primed all the parts in prep for base and clear coat. I am using PPG products. Luckily very minor fill work was required on the body parts.

 

gggGary

In yesterdays post I noted that the blue was an overpaint. Sorry you missed it.

 

gggGary:
The rear fender loop hole is enlarged a little and I plan on brazing it closed and reinforcing it at the same time prior to plating. The fender loop is in great condition. I have found the rubber block on fleabay and other sites. You might check out Clauss Studios & Manufacturing in CA. They do a lot of reproduction rubber products plus if they don't have it they might be interested in making one for you.

 

I painted all frame and body components. Will allow the tank, side covers, headlight stays and headlight bucket time to gas off prior to color sand and clearcoat.

 

Rear Wheel:
Disassembled, cleaned and inspected.
Polished rear brake parts.
New bearings and seals.
New polished stainless steel spokes.
New polished aluminum rims.
New brake pads.
New sprocket (32T) and lock tabs.
True and balance.
Dunlop K70.

Front Wheel will undergo the same treatment.


Original rear wheel

Restored rear wheel

 

Began chassis re-assembly:

Cleaned all overspray from mounting points and threads.
Cleaned and inspected all nuts and bolts.
New tapered bearings in steering head.
New bronze bushings in swing arm.
New grease zerks in swing arm bolt. Opened up holes for better grease flow.





While waiting for front end parts I am dismantling the speedo and tach and will clean and install new face graphics.