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Refreshing and new suit for my SAVO F1
Posted: September 18th, 2016, 12:56 am
by javigtr
My beloved SAVO. Stored from 1999 it's time for a inspection and refreshing all parts. I thing a new colour scheme could be a good idea too.
I'll keep you informed.
Cheers,
Javier
Re: Refreshing and new suit for my SAVO F1
Posted: September 18th, 2016, 6:11 am
by javigtr
Some rust on arms, bolts and shafts....
Re: Refreshing and new suit for my SAVO F1
Posted: September 18th, 2016, 6:52 am
by Al Gibson (QSL)
looks like that will be a great project
Re: Refreshing and new suit for my SAVO F1
Posted: September 18th, 2016, 2:07 pm
by javigtr
And very funny
Re: Refreshing and new suit for my SAVO F1
Posted: September 18th, 2016, 11:59 pm
by javigtr
New Refelecta-Gold heat barrier....
Re: Refreshing and new suit for my SAVO F1
Posted: September 19th, 2016, 12:02 am
by javigtr
Alu diff cover. Instead the stock plastic unit which is very sensible to heat.
Re: Refreshing and new suit for my SAVO F1
Posted: September 19th, 2016, 12:06 am
by javigtr
Re: Refreshing and new suit for my SAVO F1
Posted: September 19th, 2016, 10:16 pm
by javigtr
Left rear axle mostlt ready.
Re: Refreshing and new suit for my SAVO F1
Posted: September 19th, 2016, 10:19 pm
by javigtr
Lets go with the other side......
Re: Refreshing and new suit for my SAVO F1
Posted: September 19th, 2016, 10:24 pm
by javigtr
Well....Rear axle is ready. Have replaced the wishbones bar link for independient fixations which makes the access to shocks easy. Uprights bolts replaced as well for a more appropiated ballhead bolts..........To be continued.
Cheers
Re: Refreshing and new suit for my SAVO F1
Posted: September 20th, 2016, 11:37 am
by javigtr
Next stop...front axle. Meanwhile shocks out for inspection.
Re: Refreshing and new suit for my SAVO F1
Posted: September 20th, 2016, 11:40 am
by javigtr
This is the front suspension box. All parts removed for cleaning some rust spots.
Re: Refreshing and new suit for my SAVO F1
Posted: September 20th, 2016, 11:48 am
by javigtr
Front shocks ready and in place. New hub bearings, polishing rust off from steering arms and now first attempt with the hydro brake calipers......mmmm.....Not bad....not bad.
Re: Refreshing and new suit for my SAVO F1
Posted: September 21st, 2016, 4:55 am
by javigtr
Caliper and disc in place. Now intalling the brake lines.
Re: Refreshing and new suit for my SAVO F1
Posted: September 24th, 2016, 11:52 am
by javigtr
Brake pump in place.