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Post by skidave on Nov 24, 2011 20:17:07 GMT 1
My old F1 in 1986...  This bike is what started the obsession 25 years ago. Then one night on e-bay after too much red wine I found myself bidding on this little gem all the way in Norfolk.  .   |
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Post by paddyontour on Nov 24, 2011 20:31:30 GMT 1
...one night on e-bay after too much red... Been there, done similar, now got an F2 and I don't regret it for a minute ;D Welcome to the forum bud What's the other bike in the piccy  |
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Post by skidave on Nov 24, 2011 20:32:27 GMT 1
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Post by skidave on Nov 24, 2011 20:34:58 GMT 1
Cheers Paddy, other bike is KTM 990 SMR,, ;D
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Post by skidave on Nov 24, 2011 20:47:03 GMT 1
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Post by wizard on Nov 24, 2011 20:52:52 GMT 1
keep it going mate forget the money?  |
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Post by barbarossa on Nov 24, 2011 20:56:32 GMT 1
You are to be complemented on both your workmanship AND your photography - both A1.
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Post by mellow on Nov 24, 2011 20:56:46 GMT 1
Coming along nicely m8  . I love these.had one in about '88,first big bike after passing test.its still about too,somewhere  |
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Post by kennyroberts on Nov 24, 2011 21:05:27 GMT 1
stunning job mate !
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Post by Shytalk on Nov 24, 2011 21:12:57 GMT 1
Very nice, but why have you put F2 bars on ?
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Post by billyboy on Nov 24, 2011 22:42:25 GMT 1
lookin great ,glad to see you are not going with the blue fork lowers /swinger and yellow wheel combo- original is best
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Post by lcbob on Nov 24, 2011 23:01:46 GMT 1
Excellent job mate! what paint have you used to get such a brill job on your swingin arm ?
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Post by JonW on Nov 24, 2011 23:50:01 GMT 1
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Post by bikermania on Nov 25, 2011 4:49:11 GMT 1
wow thats a real nice work being carried out.Keep it up and please post the update's as well.  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2011 14:18:34 GMT 1
That looks fantastic so far, I have also got a 86 F1 but am waiting to win the lottery so I can do it up ;D
Cheers Col
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Post by skidave on Nov 26, 2011 9:02:53 GMT 1
Thanks everyone for all positive feedback,, its 'cool' that other people like what im doing too..
Sharp eyes Shytalk, yep i know the f2 bars are bugging me too,,, the bike came with f1 bars and the right one went to the powder coaters, just like new... But the left one is a chewed up mess. Im waiting for a decent set or just left one on e-bay, unless anyone here has got one?? (there is a set on e-bay now at £50!! maybe i should make a cheaper offer?)
Billy Boy the swinger is powder coated...
Thanks everyone again,
To be continued......................................................
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2011 9:10:50 GMT 1
skidave...
Very nice,very nice.....
Do you have a phone number for al west? Reason I ask is I want my wheels done,and boy do they look good.
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Post by Shytalk on Nov 26, 2011 10:35:22 GMT 1
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Post by tph600 on Nov 26, 2011 21:18:04 GMT 1
hi mate this f1 is lovely .firstly i have a spare f1 bar in very good con £10 and you can have it .also do you mind telling us what you paid for wheels to be refurbed and a tel no of the genius who done them cheers trevor
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Post by skidave on Nov 26, 2011 22:52:33 GMT 1
14 cheeks and tph 600 the number for All west is 07812 706202 its in the contacts part of Norbos site... Forgive me i can not find receipt for cost, (ive got a book full of receipts!!) but seem to remember £150 ish not cheap but top job, i had the wheels chemical dipped at powder coaters before i sent them but have a word with Mr West before you send them, he is a very helpfull and good bloke to deal with
tph 600 , cool i will defo give you a tenner for the left bar give me a ring on 07904 115 817 to organise deal , cheers.... Dave
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Post by gazilla on Nov 26, 2011 23:34:32 GMT 1
Nice bike rebuild you got going there. :-)
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Post by skidave on Jan 23, 2012 22:07:05 GMT 1
 Been a couple of months since last post, but look what turned up just before Christmas from Mr Stan Stevens...  propper pressie....  Full rebuild, new pistons, rods, bearings , power valve seals,,,etc.etc.. Not sure about the head and barrels?? should be gloss not satin, ' no Dave stop it, there fine' Leave em.....  Got the better of me again!! leaving barrels, but head been glossed.... got rid of them allen bolts as well.... (this is getting silly)    Been busy with my Buffer...  Brake lines fitted but not bled yet,, any tips to make this hasstle free? i was thinking of buying one of those 1 way valves to help bleeding?? anyone used one??  Oh nearly forgot thanks to TPH 600 i now have 2 F1 bars,,, cheers mate.. ;D |
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Post by jessy03 on Jan 23, 2012 23:58:34 GMT 1
Looking good, keep up the good work
Jess
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Post by leaky on Jan 24, 2012 0:13:25 GMT 1
Amazing quality! A real credit to you...
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Post by lb on Jan 24, 2012 6:01:33 GMT 1
Skidave,thats amazing attention to detail!This is how a rebuild should be done.
Can I ask how you got the switch blocks looking so mickey mouse?
Keep the pic's coming please.
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Post by davslc on Jan 24, 2012 6:44:55 GMT 1
ebay and alcohol lethal combination ,sure we have all been there at some time LOL ,next day log in oh well too late now  as said above attention to detail is spot on mate looking better than factory fresh , keep up the good work and pictures. dav |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2012 9:18:21 GMT 1
Looking fantastic can't wait to see it finished, its great to keep these bikes alive.......
Col
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Post by Norbo on Jan 24, 2012 10:08:47 GMT 1
looking very nice mate and your not hanging about are you with this build .
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Post by nikfubar on Jan 24, 2012 11:16:49 GMT 1
Blimey looks like a brand new bike. Well done chap |
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Post by JonW on Jan 24, 2012 13:03:51 GMT 1
Blimey looks like a brand new bike. Well done chap yep, what he said... puts my rebuild to shame, lovely work m8! |
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. I love these.had one in about '88,first big bike after passing test.its still about too,somewhere 
