My two biggest worries so far have been the engine and the gas tank.
The gas tank was a problem because it was rusty inside and out. I took it to a guy to clean it out and he did some half ass repairs. I would need to spend the money to paint it and do the graphics on the tank but I thought that would get too expensive.
I found a tank on ebay for the exact model I needed, my best find so far for only $30 shipped. Its a little beat up with a small dent and the paint rubbed off in a few spots, but its in way better shape than my original, and its cheap. I hope to get it in the mail this week.
And for comparison, here is my original gas tank...
UPDATE 7-26-12
My "new" tank arrived. It looks great on the outside and great on the inside. No rust at all.
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| Not bad for a $30 gas tank |
Hi Sebastian,
ReplyDeleteA friend and I each had a Kwakka G4TR 100 in the early 70s.We live in Western Australia and we had the urge to follow the "Canning Stock Route" from Wiluna to Halls Creek in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. At (1,150 miles) it is the longest historic stock route in the world.
See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canning_Stock_Route
We expected a fantastic effort from our little Kwakkas and they did their best to deliver.
Loved that little bike.
If I was rich enough, I would like to get and restore one for myself.
If you are interested, I will try to find some pix, and even Super 8 movie, of our epic adventures on the mighty G4 TR 100.
I am in Melbourne Australia and had one when I was 14 to 18 it was a great bike and kick myself for ever selling it. It would go anywhere other bigger bikes did and I was 6'2" then and 200lbs so it worked hard. I am currently looking for one to restore.
DeleteWow im in meblourne too! me, my dad and I are all restoring our g4s!
DeleteHi Sebastian,
ReplyDeleteA friend and I each had a Kwakka G4TR 100 in the early 70s.We live in Western Australia and we had the urge to follow the "Canning Stock Route" from Wiluna to Halls Creek in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. At (1,150 miles) it is the longest historic stock route in the world.
See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canning_Stock_Route
We expected a fantastic effort from our little Kwakkas and they did their best to deliver.
Loved that little bike.
If I was rich enough, I would like to get and restore one for myself.
If you are interested, I will try to find some pix, and even Super 8 movie, of our epic adventures on the mighty G4 TR 100.
Hi Sebastian
ReplyDeleteGreat blog, I have purchased a very ratty G4TR as a project bike, your blog has already been a very useful reference point. Many thanks Ben
Great job !
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