Archies 3YF Restoration and mods

[archiebroge1]

Hi Folks Im Archie from the north of Scotland. Got my 1991 3yf a couple of days ago and I can honestly say its an absolute mess. I probably shouldnt even be restoring it but I recon I can save it so here goes. not done nothing with it yet apart from take the seat and tank of it. Been doing a bit of research as to where I want to go with. As bad as it looks the frame and swing arm are solid and the engine turns freely. The guy I bought it from rescued it from a garden I went to his to look at another bike and ended up leaving with this. I have been soaking it in wd40 over the past few days in preparation for strip down and will post more pics as I do. Heres a few pics

Getting her home


Tank and seat off only broke 2 bolts


yeah that looks rank

back wheel absolutely gone shame tyres were good




dt125 wheel on the front just so I can move it

Suprisingly forks are mint





Gonna be a ton of work but will keep me out of mischief this winter lol

[Shifty]

Welcome to the forum Archie.
Are you sure you want to restore it?

If so you have my deepest respect, thats for sure.

[archiebroge1]

Welcome to the forum Archie.
Are you sure you want to restore it?

If so you have my deepest respect, thats for sure.

Thanks mate. Ive kinda been challenged to restore it. once I get the frame blasted If its good Il take it from there.

[steveloomis]

You will have lots of "FUN" cleaning this one up. Good luck and keep on going, you will get there....

[Mezo]

Holy sheep shit

Now that is a real rim with cancer, best of luck.

Mezo.

[jibber]

Most things are fixable, just depends how much money and time you spend. Welcome to the forum and good luck

[gobo]

welcome archie
Nice challenge ahead of you
Will be watching the progress - good luck !

[archiebroge1]

Thanks for the Welcomes guys. started the strip down today. Being very careful not to break any bolts that are attached to the frame. Been using loads of wd and a bit of heat and it seems to be working a treat. The frame itself is very good even all the little tabs for the loom are still good. Ordered a new lock set and ignition barrel from ebay today. The previous owner had long since lost the keys. Gonna get the engine cranking and do a compression test before I remove it. Been doing the fork seals and a ss ehaust conversion on my storm so once I get that off my lift I will get properly in about the strip down



And heres a couple of pics of my main bike and one I will never sell

[archiebroge1]

Not updated for a bit. Have been searching for parts but no joy. Have decided to turn this into a street tracker. Plan is 750 front end shorten the forks and new tank tail custom exhaust and so on. Have had it hooked up to a battery all the electrics are good and had engine cranking and compression is good. Away working at the moment but should have some new parts when I get back home to make a start. If anyone could link me some tenere tracker threads that would be great

[apostolos]

Hi Archie, i have the exact same bike (but running ), good luck with your project.