Yes will definitely be replacing the crank seals, although I have to say they OEM's aren't easy to find but I've ordered the small one (left?) from CMS. WeBike (Japan) has the T2 Racing version of the right hand seal but I'm having a hard time committing to $40 shipping for an $18 part.


restoring a motorbike is not all glamorous....stripping the front discs of deteriorated gold paint in the corner of the yard where the dog poops.



cleaned up wheels to try and determine whether I need them re-powder coated or not. If so going to have to remove bearings and tires.....think I will have to....there are some scratches and in some areas it's so thin you can see the dark metal underneath....new bright white wheels will really set off the bike.


not too much carbon build up


re-visiting the intake question: is it normal for the right hand to have these very rough cast 'wings' whereas the left hand has nothing?