What do you use in the chemical bath? DCM?

These look so so much better Damien 👍

This is a great video very informative, is there any need to use high temperature paint on calipers or is normal paint ok …. Cheers 👍

I have a problem with my instrument cluster, the face plate has little cracks on it, can be seen at night when the back light is lit, how to restore it? Part is NLA. Thanks!

I need carb kit for nsr MC 16

Hello mate

My MC16 would start on both cylinders first kick, and rev perfect on the stand. On the road a different story, misfiring, cylinders in and out, really bad. I cut the backs off the CDI's looking for dry joints, tried everything. Bought two new units, Lixianda or some such name. Hey presto it worked for about 2 weeks, then failed again. I finished up buying Ignitech from Czech Republic, now it works on both reliably. I recommend those people, of course its not original. I care more it works. Carburetors yet another nightmare. Much better now, after so much time. I feel they must have been on and off 1000 times!

Good find for me, as an MC16 owner. Been here two years as well, only just found you now.

Hi Damien, fantastic work! I've a 1989 CBR 250 MC19 would you any recommendations on where to find decal kits? Thanks for the videos - very motivating for restoration work.

i absolutely love your attention to detail. why did u stop posting? hope all is good !

About your 1 cilinder issue. I have an MC16 myself. Drove it al lot of years an nog it is also under a technical restauration. The 1 cilinder problem is maybe coused by the choke, that works on only 1 cilinder. Or, the oillevel sensor in the 2stoke oiltank. The sensor loses magnetism and gives a low-oillevel signal tot the CDI, that cuts te ignition on 1 cilinder. At first above 6000rpm but it accurs more often during time.

A video like this deserves 1 million + views

man u are doing a great job. i love the attention to detail, and care about the final look. the bike looks spotless so far, cant wait to see it finished. you are a great inspiration and guide for when i decide to bring my mc28 to its former glory !! ;)

I have a 87 mc18sp nsr250 in need of restauration would you do this?

Thanks for your reply Damien.Top man.

Really helpful video Damien - thank you mate. Have been struggling to be honest to find the tape you mentioned ------------ is there a brand name or specific type?

12:00 Just want to say that for any fittings that are not specifically noted, there is a "standard" torque setting at the bottom of page 1-18 of the NSR250R Service Manual. The value for the front sprocket screws is therefore 0.7-1.1kg-m (6.8-10.7N-m).

Can u show us how you plate those bolts?

Damien, Good choice to now use DOT 5 in the brakes as all the lines and calipers, cylinders will have had all the traces of DOT 4 or whatever FULLY removed. Put non DOT 5 in the Z as it is all i have on my 3 bikes so was soooo careful with the caliper reassembly. Never used the Hellerine oil on the rubber bits, in fact never even heard of it, have always used Castrol Red Rubber Grease on rubber to make things easier to fit. Does the Hellerine leave any protection after it has evaporated off? Anyway another fantastic insight and good techniques. Hope you remembered to wind off the torque wrench after use?

Thanks again Damien, such a simple method.

Excellent attention to detail Damien. I will retire my bolster chisel and use a spreader from now on. Only ever had one issue with paint cracking when doing up bolts on a disc, most of the time the paint is still soft when thing go back together, but warming the paint tip is good for all situation like this, many thanks. Though you may have used some loctite on the disc bolts, assume the factory did not use it on this bike. got a cup of tea ready and will watch the other vids.

Which degreaser do you use in the parts washer? I was under the impression that only brake cleaner is allowed on the inside of the calipers(behind the pistons), because degreasers could corrode aluminum. Asking because I just bought a parts washer and I find this subject a bit controversial. Great job.

We had the same cdi issue with my mates bike. Not long after doing some tests the 2nd one went. After a bit research i found out the cdi from the xlr 650 (i think) was a direct fit. He ordered 2 new aftermarket ones from hi level i think and job was a good un! Im currently restoring an mc16 as well just now and iv got to say, very impressed with the job you done on your from discs! 👍🏻

Very careful detailing and attention to detail!

Following your progress closely. Bring back memories of the 90s for me as I rode this model during school days. Had problems with carb balancing and cdi. Nevertheless, always a fun bike whenever it runs.

The most clean MC-16 restoration seen on KZbin. Really appreciate the work. Excellent job indeed.

You are a perfectionist in your work who takes pride in what you do , almost OCD level ,which in your work of restoration seems to be advantageous. Your attention to detail is mind boggling,I saw your brake restoration and paint I wish you could do my Kawasaki Versys brakes lol. In no way any criticism but you could use clear or colour match plastic washers or even tiny rubber grommets for screws so just to spread pressure on the plastic. Also you could try contact electrical grease ,I think it’s lithium based to stop corrosion. As I said your work is above mainstream so no criticism ment. Well done

That Aqua blast cabinet is an awesome bit of kit, we have a similar one at work that I use all the time for cleaning and refreshing tired bike parts👍

Just came accross this video.same as my own 1 cyclinder.i cut the back off one cdi after swapping them to check it was a dodgy cdi.i resoldered every joint in it.put it back in and I it's running on both cyclinders again.after lying in a container for years.

Hi from New Zealand Damien. I never thought I would see a MC16 in this condition! Gives me great motivation and hope as I have an identical model bike in original condition (complete and running) that I am also looking to restore. Could you please share/help: Your methods on cleaning and restoring aluminum components like the frame, footpegs and also the engine to the condition you have achieved here? The model of motorcycle you got the switch block casings from? Do you have any ideas/methods on repairing cracked fairings on this model? Have subscribed and will be following this journey very closely. Mitchell

I bought a brand new vfr 800 crossrunner last year, your nsr puts it to shame,the quality is much better.I love these videos so much, I thought I was an ocd weirdo but you are on a different level. Keep it up dude 👍

Just found this channel, cannot wait to watch the rest of the vids. Kill switch - we've ALL done it :)

Great job. Will be attempting to paint my bikes calipers soon so thanks for the tip about masking the surface where the copper sealing washer goes, never would of thought of doing that!! Subscribed.

Just superb, I thought I was a perfectionist but your on a different level 👍

Best channel on KZbin, your attention to detail is awesome 👍

Looking good mate

I watch quite a few motorcycle restoration channels and this one is among the best for sure. Hope the views grow, you deserve it.

Excellent attention to detail. Genuinely refreshing to see somebody with such delicate, well measured workmanship. Can’t fault it at all, looking forward to all future videos!

Another great video looking forward to next one 🇬🇧👍

Excellent video mate.

Hello. I have got MC16 in my garage recently. I going to do all that things you are doing. Thank you for video.

Great video nice job 🇬🇧👍

Great video fantastic job the bike looks amazing stay safe looking forward to next video's 🇬🇧👍

The attention to detail and overall quality is amazing, great work.

Love the attention to detail and the accuracy of the restoration you're putting into this project.

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Amazing job :)

Great stuff. Really enjoying this series

Great video bike looks fantastic stay safe and looking forward to next video's 🇬🇧👍

Bike is looking very clean. I have a mc16 aswell and have had some trouble sourcing parts what company do you use?