It was time.  I'd been putting it off for a while and I was getting fed up with having to adjust the chain on the GSXR  after every ride...

This is what restoration is all about.  Taking something that looks fit for the bin and bringing it back to life. The clutch cover. ...

So the oil pump cover was painted.  Job jobbed, but then I wasn't happy with the gloss and decided satin would be the better finish.  Sa...

When painting the Can-am engines I normally go for satin black.  To take a quick break from the engine internals, I thought I'd clean u...

The clutch is off, the kickstart ratchet and idler gear exposed... so let's delve deeper. The emulsified oil left in the gearbox has a...

Time for the clutch.  This is a slightly different setup compared to the average Japanese bike.  Normally the pressure plate can be removed ...