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Post by dereckerick on Oct 28, 2018 8:29:07 GMT 1
Well Thats it... The bike is 100% complete and ready for MOT. What a year and a half, what bloody expense. I know people had mentioned what they cost to build they are right, it was twice as much as I initially intended/thought. I am very proud of sorting all of the electrics out, it was a big fear, but just taking time to understand has been really enjoyable. What would I do differently.... not start with frame and bottom end... Essentially everything else on the bike is new. I am so pleased I did spend time on the motor and got the right people to port it and set it up. Thank you to all the people that advised along the way, Dusty, you have helped massively, in chats and also via your impeccable threads you create, and of course Dave for bringing it to life and getting 52bhp out of it. ![]()       |
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Post by mikee on Oct 28, 2018 8:38:04 GMT 1
Lovely
Finished just in time for winter ❄️ lol
Mike
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Post by earthman on Oct 28, 2018 10:04:46 GMT 1
Very nice indeed, that swinging arm is certainly beefier than the original one, like it.
Any dry/half sunny day even in the Winter, I'd be out on it.
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Post by iwantalc on Oct 28, 2018 10:13:46 GMT 1
very nice ,, well done
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Post by Bertie Wooster on Oct 28, 2018 10:40:23 GMT 1
❤️
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Post by andy748 on Oct 28, 2018 10:46:30 GMT 1
Give yerself a pat on the back. Love the colours and the wheels, very nice job. Andy.
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Post by raven13 on Oct 28, 2018 10:55:37 GMT 1
now this I like a lot.
congrats,
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Post by tipfinchy on Oct 28, 2018 12:09:52 GMT 1
top quality build looks a beauty for sure , love it
mart
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Post by Dangerous on Oct 28, 2018 12:29:50 GMT 1
Thats really something. WELDONE 😁😁
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Post by dereckerick on Oct 28, 2018 13:25:39 GMT 1
After much deliberation, money and effort I will most likely be selling this bike. I know what I have spent and I know its worth,and what someone is willing to pay for it may be different, I am not desperate to sell, so it will have to be a price I think is fair.
Just a heads up in case anyone is looking for a finished bike, will consider offers before it goes publicly for sale after MOT.
The reason is I have a much bigger project to fund in the next year or so.
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Post by yamman1066 on Oct 28, 2018 18:02:18 GMT 1
on ebay now
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Post by sandpiper on Oct 28, 2018 19:15:32 GMT 1
Pm sent
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Post by tommo on Oct 28, 2018 21:10:31 GMT 1
great bike but can't put a figure on it, any ideas what it will fetch
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Post by gazsellars on Oct 29, 2018 8:00:48 GMT 1
Hi Nick, you’ve done a fantastic job on this bike mate! Seems a real shame to sell it before you get the chance to use it! Good luck wth the sale.
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Post by mouse on Oct 29, 2018 8:24:06 GMT 1
Hi Nick, you’ve done a fantastic job on this bike mate! Seems a real shame to sell it before you get the chance to use it! Good luck wth the sale. +1 Mouse |
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Post by dereckerick on Oct 29, 2018 8:58:42 GMT 1
Yeh I am quite a bit gutted, it was never my intention to sell, thats why I built it as good as I could. It did get a bit out of hand with the cost, as you will all be too aware I made a bit of a punt last year on a piece of land in a national park where myself and the family spend a lot of time. The land was refused planning before I bought it and I saw a loophole in the refusal, thats why I took a chance. Got news recently that I can "probably" build a log cabin, its something for my kids, and for me and the missus when the older years become a reality, so I have to make good choices now.. Ive got 3 kids between 2 and 9, and this would be such a great place for them to have memories of, so I hope you see the reasoning behind my decision... Go-on, I know many will say yes easy decision, get thrashing the bike!!  |
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Post by earthman on Oct 29, 2018 10:01:12 GMT 1
Yeh I am quite a bit gutted, it was never my intention to sell, thats why I built it as good as I could. It did get a bit out of hand with the cost, as you will all be too aware I made a bit of a punt last year on a piece of land in a national park where myself and the family spend a lot of time. The land was refused planning before I bought it and I saw a loophole in the refusal, thats why I took a chance. Got news recently that I can "probably" build a log cabin, its something for my kids, and for me and the missus when the older years become a reality, so I have to make good choices now.. Ive got 3 kids between 2 and 9, and this would be such a great place for them to have memories of, so I hope you see the reasoning behind my decision... Go-on, I know many will say yes easy decision, get thrashing the bike!! I dunno if what I'm about to say will actually help you with the log cabin/planning permission but I remember an episode of Grand Designs where they mentioned wheels. The cabin/dwelling they used were on wheels but they sunk them into the ground so it sure couldn't be moved easily, just the idea that it could be made it legal/pass planning permission. |
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Post by sandpiper on Oct 29, 2018 10:08:20 GMT 1
Pm sent again
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Post by gazsellars on Oct 29, 2018 10:16:59 GMT 1
Yeh I am quite a bit gutted, it was never my intention to sell, thats why I built it as good as I could. It did get a bit out of hand with the cost, as you will all be too aware I made a bit of a punt last year on a piece of land in a national park where myself and the family spend a lot of time. The land was refused planning before I bought it and I saw a loophole in the refusal, thats why I took a chance. Got news recently that I can "probably" build a log cabin, its something for my kids, and for me and the missus when the older years become a reality, so I have to make good choices now.. Ive got 3 kids between 2 and 9, and this would be such a great place for them to have memories of, so I hope you see the reasoning behind my decision... Go-on, I know many will say yes easy decision, get thrashing the bike!! Hi Nick to be honest I can’t think of a better reason for selling! Hope it all goes to plan. Gaz |
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Post by headcoats on Oct 29, 2018 10:21:15 GMT 1
If that's not a good reason to sell the bike , then I don't know what is :-)
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Post by dusty350 on Oct 29, 2018 10:27:00 GMT 1
Hi Nick
I can think of no better reason then a cabin in the woods😉 It sounds idyllic and i hope it comes good for you. Im up in Ambleside at the mo - my first time in the lakes, and if i saw a plot of land here i could own that meant selling a bike, the land would win !!
Gpod luck with the sale and well done on a truly stunning hybrid 😉
Dusty
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Post by dereckerick on Oct 29, 2018 11:56:41 GMT 1
Yeh I am quite a bit gutted, it was never my intention to sell, thats why I built it as good as I could. It did get a bit out of hand with the cost, as you will all be too aware I made a bit of a punt last year on a piece of land in a national park where myself and the family spend a lot of time. The land was refused planning before I bought it and I saw a loophole in the refusal, thats why I took a chance. Got news recently that I can "probably" build a log cabin, its something for my kids, and for me and the missus when the older years become a reality, so I have to make good choices now.. Ive got 3 kids between 2 and 9, and this would be such a great place for them to have memories of, so I hope you see the reasoning behind my decision... Go-on, I know many will say yes easy decision, get thrashing the bike!! I dunno if what I'm about to say will actually help you with the log cabin/planning permission but I remember an episode of Grand Designs where they mentioned wheels. The cabin/dwelling they used were on wheels but they sunk them into the ground so it sure couldn't be moved easily, just the idea that it could be made it legal/pass planning permission. The main issue was access relating to visibility spalys, but I found structure within undergrowth which proved the junction was designed withing regulations, i just had to then prove the 85%ile speed, which I have now done 0.2 MPH within regulations! |
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Post by dereckerick on Nov 22, 2018 21:59:41 GMT 1
Just popped in to see the pictures....
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Post by tooslow on Dec 20, 2018 10:01:08 GMT 1
looks the nuts
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