Ok lets get this thing started as I feel its going to be a long one.

A few months ago I bought what I think is a 1993 851 Strada Biposta - in bits. I had renovated a 900SS from a complete strip down so was not really worried about the rebuild. Obvioulsly since getting the 900SS I had always lusted after a Superbike but felt another bike in the 8 -10k price range was not really something that was affordable or could justify to the Mrs. This came up at 4k, I don't mind say the price, please feel free to say its about right, I've been ripped off or I got a bargain. I thought at lease I could just about get my money back if I sold the parts.

It was bought from a mechanic who runs a bike shop, so rightly or wrongly presumed the work done so far would be to a professional standard. The engine and heads were build up and looked in good condition, the frame was painted not powder coated, panels and tank in good order.

Its taken a bit to sort the garage out and get a bit (and I mean a bit) of work space. So here is what I have (sorry body work in the loft).

I hope with the wealth of knowlegde on here I can get this back on the road in good mechanical & condition. I would appreciate any comments and help, and won't be offended by any criticism or negative comments.

My First aim is to get the engine back together and assembly the minimum number of bits to get it started. Along the way I will be asking many question about various parts of the bike so I can renovated or prepare to renovate then in tandem with getting it started, and would appreiate your feed back on the parts I have.

Right go.

Cheers Gaz