bob446
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Post by bob446 on Jan 14, 2012 20:01:33 GMT 1
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2012 21:18:37 GMT 1
slow and steady does the trick, you will get there, good luck
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Post by andyburts on Jan 14, 2012 22:17:59 GMT 1
looks a damn good starting point for a resto .. similar condition to what mine was .. just need to bung some piccies up ...
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bob446
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Post by bob446 on Mar 15, 2012 13:11:36 GMT 1
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Post by daglad on Mar 15, 2012 22:15:22 GMT 1
Sharp paintwork bob, its looking good
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Post by leaky on Mar 15, 2012 23:07:18 GMT 1
Yep, it's gonna be a crackin' bike, stunning paintwork... who did it?
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Post by bob446 on Mar 27, 2012 9:31:39 GMT 1
Yep, it's gonna be a crackin' bike, stunning paintwork... who did it? Thanks.A mate did the paintwork for me.Yamaha and RD250 are decals and the rest is paint.Pictures do not do it justice.Top job again.Thanks George.   |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2012 14:34:04 GMT 1
oi, thats the same paintwork i am having done ; And where's your kenny signiture?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2012 14:35:05 GMT 1
oi, thats the same paintwork i am having done ; And where's your kenny signiture?
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bob446
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Post by bob446 on Mar 29, 2012 22:19:07 GMT 1
Picked up a matching numbers frame and cases so i will the bike around these.Got a few bits away to powder coaters and should get them back monday.
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Post by bob446 on Apr 19, 2012 0:28:50 GMT 1
Got bits back from powder.Fitted new headstock bearings.Swing arm pitted quite bad so need another one i think.Polished fork legs,not great but ok.Wanted gold wheels and the guy who does my powder only had 1 choice but i am not sure.What do you guys think?  .  .  . |
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Post by scoobytoo on Apr 19, 2012 14:28:42 GMT 1
Looking good !
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bob446
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Post by bob446 on Apr 22, 2012 17:50:20 GMT 1
Just had to set the tank and side panels on to see how it looked.  . |
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bob446
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Post by bob446 on Apr 22, 2012 23:57:36 GMT 1
Last owner had a nice cap for the oil tank.  . Bit better now.  . |
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Post by ianmac on Apr 23, 2012 8:16:07 GMT 1
Looking excellent........Look forward to watching this one evolving.
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Post by raven13 on Apr 23, 2012 19:09:58 GMT 1
I'm loving the yellow paint job. may have to invest in one for a future project.
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bob446
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Post by bob446 on Apr 29, 2012 20:06:38 GMT 1
Painted speedo drive and disc.  . Got new wheel bearings and seals fitted.Took wheels to get tyres fitted and got them back with about 10 lumps of powder coat missing.  .  . Also got a piston for the bin.  . |
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Post by daglad on Jun 9, 2012 22:41:19 GMT 1
Ouch i am no expert but that piston looks fooked, i can;t wait to see a finished pic mate
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Post by 47x on Jun 10, 2012 0:37:46 GMT 1
did you consider keeping it candy blue?  ?THE best colour ever!!! |
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bob446
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Post by bob446 on Jun 13, 2012 0:11:23 GMT 1
did you consider keeping it candy blue? ?THE best colour ever!!! Love the candy blue myself and thought long and hard but i am really pleased with the paint. |
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Post by bob446 on Jun 13, 2012 15:52:38 GMT 1
Got a few bits blasted and the crank away for rebuild.  . Got loom in and connected a few bits.Bike outside for the first time in a while.  .  .  .  . Still plenty to do but getting there. |
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Post by bob446 on Jun 27, 2012 15:58:33 GMT 1
Stripped and painted switchgear.  . And back together with new decals.  . Powdercoated front caliper and fitted new seals,piston and pads.  . All plumbed in and working. Also stripped front footrests and painted.Just waiting on new rubbers,springs and pins to get them back together.  . Not a lot more i can do now until i get the crank back. |
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Post by r1olly on Jun 27, 2012 16:04:36 GMT 1
lookin good bud, lovin the paintwork!
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?THE best colour ever!!!