So my first post on here after lurking for a fair while, thought I'd post up my progress with the build so far. The bike is an 87' MC16 that had been owned by a group of friends since it was imported, it was taken off the road after a gearbox issue arose and ended up stood at the back of a garage for 15 years.

The guy I bought it from decided to start stripping it down to restore, he had a lot of work on his hands:


I saw the bike listed on a certain auction site and thought it would have a bid and see how my luck turned out. I have never even ridden a 2 stroke before so I knew I had to have one someday, I have always been a fan of the NSR's so I was glad I got this gem for a sensible amount of money.

The guy selling it had given up after fixing the gearbox problem (worn selector fork) and had the bike stripped right down to the bare frame and wheels. I actually bought the bike back in April but it has been sat pretty much untouched due to me being busy with my NC30 and CBR600, but now the rebuild begins in earnest.

Engine on the bench ready for top end inspection:


The engine turns over very easily with no tight spots but I thought it was worth checking the top end:





The RC valves needed a good clean:








However it looks like I have small cracks in both exhaust ports struggled to get any photos but I think a re-plate or some new barrels are needed, it's tempting to use them as they are the bike was probably being run with cracked bridges for god knows how long but it would nag at me every time I use the bike...

I've also put the subframe, loom, airbox etc re fitted. She is small even next to my NC30 which is no barge itself!




Clocks where cleaned up and installed:


And this is where I am now, still a long way to go:


Hope you all like the progress so far, I will keep updating as things progress.

Kieran.