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INVENTORY - WANT LIST - CHECK LIST

Using the extreme case, let us assume your dealing with a basket-case machine, one that is undoubtedly missing god-knows-what, and is lumped into two or three torn up old cardboard boxes. A complete inventory should be your first order of business. Begin with sorting out what you do have, then we’ll continue with a Want List and a Check List for your racing project.
Using your parts book and other reference material, use part numbers and descriptions, you can create a “want list”, while your “check list” should contain notes pertaining to what you plan to do. You'll be surprised how much easier it is once this has been completed and the project inventoried. I have included two examples, one being a “want list”, the other a “check list”. On the “check list” you should also include modifications you wish to perform on your machine. As you progress, don’t forget to keep track of what you’ve done in your “log book”, including parts purchased, and details such as paint colors, measurements, etc.

1) Inventory: Sort out the basket-o-bits across the floor, separating particular items such as:
Engine and related; Frame, swingarm, forks; Wheel assemblies; Controls; and Body work.
2) It’s time to get dirty; everything must be cleaned and inspected... period.
Sure, some items will no doubt be only suitable for the trash can, but wait, don’t pitch it just yet, you may have trouble finding a replacement part. The seat, fuel tank, old unrepairable fenders, rusted steel rims, rotten mufflers, etc., are good candidates for the trash can though.
3) What is missing? What will you need? Have you figured this out yet?   Review your parts & reference material.
4) Make a “want list”, including a separate page for each of the following categories: Example below:

Want List, Ducati Project, DM250 #02783
Engine/Bottom-end:
             Qt-1 0601.47.350 Rod kit
             Qt-2 75120.3057 Main bearing (6206)
             Qt-1 66-0009D Gasket set
             Qt-2 75155.2054S Gearbox bearing
             Qt-1 75155.1747S Gearbox bearing
             Qt-1 75155.1747   Gearbox bearing
             Qt-1 0600.49.800 Drain/Filter

Engine/Top-end:
             Qt-1 0603.92.120 Exhaust valve
             Qt-1 0603.92.110 Intake Valve
             Qt-2 0603.92.390 Guide, valve, std.
             Qt-2 0603.92.240 Seal, guide
             Qt-2 75120.1542   Bearing, cam
             Qt-1 564x9            Cam, MegaCycle
             Qt-1 0400.29.050 Nut, camshaft
             Qt-2 0603.47.800V Piston 76mm

Frame Assembly:
             Qt-2 #30 red paint
             Qt-2 0620.40.320 Bushing, s/a
             Qt-1 0620.40.010 Pin, s/a
             Qt-2 0460.37.288 Fork seal, 31.5mm
             Qt-2 0460.37.428 Fork tube, 31.5mm

Controls:
             Qt-1 32mm Magura clip-ons
             Qt-1 Magura dogleg lever-R
             Qt-1 Magura dogleg lever-L
             Qt-1 Kill button

Wheels:
             Qt-1 90/90H18 Avon RR R2 TF
             Qt-1 100/90H18 Avon RR R2 TF
             Qt-2 18” SS Spoke set
             Qt-1 WM21836H Akront, polished
             Qt-1 WM31836H Akront, polished
             Qt-4 6202 wheel bearing

Bodywork:
             Qt-1 AirTech Jellymold tank
             Qt-1 F3 seat
             Qt-1 TZ250E front fender
             Qt-1 Duc splash shield
6) Make a “work in progress” checklist, this should contain what you plan to do, lay it out like the “want list”.