MT500 Some Assembly Required
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2015 12:53 am
Needed a cheap dirt bike so i got someones MT500 failed project .
Cleaned it
Sprayed panels,engine,frame
Chucked the engine in
Linked enough stuff to run it but it wouldnt go. I also added new spark plug, air filter, oil filter, oil, battery. Fuel was blowing out the carb cuz timing was off by 1/4.
When it was running tried it round the garden. Very fun bike nearly went through the hedge. Front sprocket is 14t so nice acceleration.
Had a few issues with the build. The previous owner snap the key in the lock i had to pick it out. Electrics sucked i hate fault finding. Had gunk on the fuses so light didnt work. I wired the cut out switch wrong so the bike wouldnt cut out even with the key. Had to make a rear brake bar from a threaded m4 rod. My carb blew fuel cuz the timing was off.
Fun to make and learnt alot. My rear shock leaks so putting on a cheap ebay set then will be ready for mot. Took 7 days to paint 3 days to put together. Total cost £700 inc bike and delivery.
Cleaned it
Sprayed panels,engine,frame
Chucked the engine in
Linked enough stuff to run it but it wouldnt go. I also added new spark plug, air filter, oil filter, oil, battery. Fuel was blowing out the carb cuz timing was off by 1/4.
When it was running tried it round the garden. Very fun bike nearly went through the hedge. Front sprocket is 14t so nice acceleration.
Had a few issues with the build. The previous owner snap the key in the lock i had to pick it out. Electrics sucked i hate fault finding. Had gunk on the fuses so light didnt work. I wired the cut out switch wrong so the bike wouldnt cut out even with the key. Had to make a rear brake bar from a threaded m4 rod. My carb blew fuel cuz the timing was off.
Fun to make and learnt alot. My rear shock leaks so putting on a cheap ebay set then will be ready for mot. Took 7 days to paint 3 days to put together. Total cost £700 inc bike and delivery.
