After parts being delayed and some lost in the post we have had to put the engine building on hold at the moment.

To keep myself busy I got started on stripping the paint off the frame and swingarm. Not only does it look the part it also allows me to check for any frame damage to the welds under the paint. After all this bike had been raced before, so best to assume it has been crashed before.

I managed to get hold of some heavy duty paint stripper, but even that took 4 coats to get it all off. There are a few little stubborn bits that I will need to remove by hand.

There is no damage to the frame underneath and now I have the factory finished look of brushed aluminium.