Classic Motorcycle Mechanics

Master Blaster!

The decision to give my YZR a full overhaul was mainly based on visual observations so it was no surprise that on closer inspection there was plenty more work to be done.

It started with brake fluid from the front master cylinder seeping down the right-hand side of the nose cone melting the paint. Nothing can stop time taking its toll on seals, etc., so I knew there was probably much worse lurking beneath. If you follow my exploits in CMM you’ll know my go-to company for anything resto related these days is IDP Moto at Silverstone, so cue a consultation with boss man Daryll Young for expert advice.

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