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Old oil had collected at the bottom, no metal bits or anything untoward in the filter or sump bottom.
Not too shabby for a bike 25 years old!

So, ever wondered how much grease is in your fresh out of the packet bearings??? and why they don't last too long. Top tip is to prize off the rubber seal with a stanley blade and pack with marine grease (lithium based) I got 25 years or crap off the bolts and the dreaded Kwak red threadlock. But in the past my wire brushed bolts have gone rusty due to being a bit enthusiastic on the bench grinder! Another top tip is to put the bolts into card and clear lacquer them...Hey Presto!

All of these little bits mean that the wheels are finished....Yay!
Although I may have to admit defeat with the Rear shock adjuster. The selector knob had to be drilled off and the screw is not for turning, hmm..... Still on the to do list:
Strip, prime and paint all the ancillary bits, pegs, hangers, brackets, clamps etc.
Grease swingarm and bearings and fit steering bearings.
Get the engine sorted and put into its frame
Finally polish the frame, keep putting this off, so I can start with the big stuff and get a rolling chassis.

Think that will do for now. Any hints tips or comments, please add

Those wheels are looking great!

Mostly I have spent the week wire brushing crap off rusty parts and priming. So many bits, next time, powdercoat! Shock now fettled and complete! Engine is back, painting that too seeing as it is out. Frame needs one last polish to be spot on, then time to put it back together. Considering powdercoating the sub frame as I really cant be arsed with all the faff!

Guess what, more bits to prime, off the engine this time.

Painting is nearly done, my efforts this week include, wire brushed and cleaned

Hammerite smooth black for the casing covers, great finish. all the other bits! Spot the odd one out, bonus points if you can name the bike lol

And now the engine..... Knackered bearing out of the swingarm (remember the circlip next time before twatting it wit a hammer and drift!) and put back together... and where we are up to now waiting on engine casing gaskets and then we can start building properly. Think a full paint job will have to be sorted, new fairings off fleabay for £20, get in!

Looks great!
Which colour have you used for the engine?

I used hammerite smooth rattle can from Halfrauds for a tenner, silver for the engine, black for the casings. Astonished at the results, really good to be honest. Tip from and old engineer who does rebores, cranks, etc.

Work and money have got in the way last few weeks. Finally have the engine in, As of yesterday, and onto the rest of the bits!

Rear lamp next, Seized and knackered! Bit of fibreglassing... All sprayed and on the bike, pics to follow. Braided hoses to be ordered next week, give the wiring loom a going over, find out why it isn't firing on number 3 and fill it with new fluids, plugs, filters etc!

Looks like it's coming on a treat. Great pictures, please keep us updated

As above looks like this project is coming on great

That rolling chassis with engine looks beautiful... Keep us updated!!