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Post by russpuss on Mar 3, 2019 17:11:14 GMT 1
 chainguard on and stainless dome nuts fitted to shocks  side stand on need a nice nut for end though and a spring Exhaust bush really needs to be flush in the frame Ken, thought you might be keeping that side stand bolt suits the rest of the bolts 😂😂😂 Left it proud so the rear sets miss the spannies Ken |
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Post by russpuss on Mar 4, 2019 19:42:13 GMT 1
So today I got 2 ignition keys through the post, within 5 minutes I’d lost 1! It’ll turn up. No pics today but the steering lock was a different key, so stripped it, flattened the offending parts in the barrel so it matches the ignition, seat and tank now. Few washers under the seat pod to tart the rear, gilly seats are all twisted so it’s still skewiff. When I built the riddler I stripped the seat and filed the rear down to fit better but I don’t want to take this cover off as the replacements don’t look the same, so the new owner can decide if they want to do it or not. Tightened everything up, ordered another £100 quids worth of NOS to hopefully finish it. So now I’m in the hands of the powder coaters as can’t put the engine in until the airbox is in and that can’t go in until the side that needs riveting on is on.
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Post by rsvr1000 on Mar 5, 2019 0:04:49 GMT 1
Do you want some genuine bolts Ken ? Those Allen keys need changing 😱 coming together quick thou Ken
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Post by russpuss on Mar 5, 2019 10:37:19 GMT 1
 hopefully last delivery |
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Post by russpuss on Mar 5, 2019 21:47:50 GMT 1
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Post by veg on Mar 5, 2019 21:56:21 GMT 1
Brilliant build proper old skool
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Post by donkeychomp on Mar 5, 2019 22:18:04 GMT 1
And bleedin' fast too!
Alex
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Post by russpuss on Mar 5, 2019 22:34:52 GMT 1
And bleedin' fast too! Alex I can’t leave things alone once I start! It would be done now if I wasn’t waiting for bits. I was lucky I had the engine built spare and the paint done but this could well be a 2 week resto if the bits turn up! Problem is, I’m falling in love with it and I’m looking at a MK1 fireblade at the weekend too, would need to sell this to buy the blade, but think the blade is the next big thing |
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Post by donkeychomp on Mar 6, 2019 1:11:37 GMT 1
A Firebucket? Why? The thing with those bikes is they are too forgiving. It makes you seem faster than you really are. With a X7 or an LC you have to tame the b*****d and actually ride the thing. A Fireblade just does it all for you. And no bonkers power band. And no whiff of 2 stroke lol.
Rant over. A Fireblade is actually a damn fine bike.
Alex
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Post by muttsnuts on Mar 6, 2019 10:35:18 GMT 1
tramping on there Russ (Ken) !! - will be finished by the weekend !
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Post by russpuss on Mar 6, 2019 10:39:21 GMT 1
tramping on there Russ (Ken) !! - will be finished by the weekend ! If the parts come it will be, need an hour or so at yours for the setup. |
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Post by muttsnuts on Mar 6, 2019 10:44:57 GMT 1
tramping on there Russ (Ken) !! - will be finished by the weekend ! If the parts come it will be, need an hour or so at yours for the setup. sure, just yell when you are ready and I'll see what I can do, might have your's back later this week with the exhausts done, I've heard a lot of swearing coming from Jims mind !!!! |
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Post by russpuss on Mar 6, 2019 14:03:48 GMT 1
  so I’ve had another couple of hours this morning, torqued the head up, fitted the dome nuts to the clocks so they’re done, pulled out some nice cables from stock, refitted the exhausts to ensure they don’t get in the way of the rear sets. Now I’m proper stuck, need the carbs back and the stuff from powdercoat. |
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Post by dusty350 on Mar 6, 2019 21:32:08 GMT 1
This is like watching one of those time lapse videos !! Super bloody quick build there Russ, and it looks awesome  Pipes look great Dusty  |
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Post by russpuss on Mar 7, 2019 10:39:59 GMT 1
 Hopefully the last bits of NOS to finish. |
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Post by russpuss on Mar 7, 2019 17:26:16 GMT 1
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Mar 7, 2019 17:29:06 GMT 1
Seriously nice 😎
Steve
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Post by shandyboy on Mar 7, 2019 20:11:20 GMT 1
looks good buddy
Ive got one same colour !!
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Post by donkeychomp on Mar 7, 2019 23:24:09 GMT 1
Fit handlebars?  Alex |
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Post by russpuss on Mar 8, 2019 19:10:41 GMT 1
Fit handlebars? Alex I’m having a pair of genuine ones redone in powder chrome along with the headlight rim and airbox side covers they’re just for testing purposes |
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Post by russpuss on Mar 8, 2019 19:14:19 GMT 1
I can’t leave it so had an hour! Wish the parts would turn up...  Petrol tap came so fitted that along with fuel pipe.  fitted clear oil line and bled pump.  found a pair of reflectors so stuck those on, that really is it now until the missing parts materialise. Wish I’d sent the carbs when I sent the frame and bits off it might have been running now! |
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Post by panzermatt on Mar 8, 2019 20:48:54 GMT 1
this is great, i had an x7 years ago...........same colours, wrecked it. lol
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Post by donkeychomp on Mar 8, 2019 22:55:45 GMT 1
Chrome bars? Neat. Didn't know they came like that.
Alex
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Post by russpuss on Mar 8, 2019 23:01:10 GMT 1
Chrome bars? Neat. Didn't know they came like that. Alex Went to the chromers and they wanted, wait for it, £108 to do the bars! So having powdercoat chrome bars and bits for £25. Hope they look ok, should do, the bits I looked at were nice. |
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Post by donkeychomp on Mar 9, 2019 23:39:43 GMT 1
HOW MUCH?? That is insane. Buy new ones for less...
Alex
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Post by russpuss on Mar 18, 2019 15:17:01 GMT 1
 delivery! |
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Post by russpuss on Mar 18, 2019 16:29:19 GMT 1
 Collection! |
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Post by russpuss on Mar 18, 2019 19:08:20 GMT 1
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Post by dusty350 on Mar 19, 2019 8:17:44 GMT 1
Looks fantastic Russ The chrome powdercoat looks great. I've got to stop looking at your pics - makes me (badly) want another X7 !! Dusty |
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Post by russpuss on Mar 19, 2019 11:33:01 GMT 1
Fitting X7 carbs is THE hardest job in the world! Best nip for some petrol as it’s time to see if it will live   |
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