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Post by ypvsimon on Nov 3, 2020 1:45:19 GMT 1
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Post by dusty350 on Nov 3, 2020 7:44:59 GMT 1
Looks a good project. If all the parts are present, that's the biggest hurdle overcome already  Enjoy the rebuild ! Dusty  |
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Post by JonW on Nov 3, 2020 7:47:59 GMT 1
Im with Duty, looks a great start to the project!
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Nov 3, 2020 9:34:20 GMT 1
Yes, when you said basket case I expected worse
Probably down to my poor previous choice of donor bikes 🤣
Steve
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Post by ypvsimon on Nov 3, 2020 10:59:04 GMT 1
Will post more pics of the stripdown.
It's now about 50 smaller projects!! 🤣
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Post by elsiefan on Nov 3, 2020 14:48:06 GMT 1
You weren't kidding when you said it was a restoration project, looks like it needs a bit more than just tinkering with! But if you have the time and enjoy it, then why not?
Good luck with it
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Post by donkeychomp on Nov 3, 2020 22:43:49 GMT 1
I've taxed worse...
Seriously, good luck with it! Standard build or modified?
Alex
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Post by JonW on Nov 3, 2020 22:58:50 GMT 1
Yeah, thats way better than what i usually start with... most of mine start as a mate finding a frame under someone's house and asking me if i want it... I then have to find the rest. Imagine me doing the rounds every 6 months like some kind of modern day bike related Oliver with my bowl asking for more... hmm... One thing i will say about that approach is that at least bikes get saved that would otherwise have probably been scrapped and I often restore parts that others have passed over multiple times as being too gone for resto, to me its just a bit of effort and its well worth it to not lose any of these bikes from the earth. I wont win any green prizes when they run, but im all about recycling rather than buying new |
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Post by arrdy350 on Nov 4, 2020 7:57:03 GMT 1
Good luck with the rebuild 👍
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Post by ypvsimon on Nov 6, 2020 1:10:07 GMT 1
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Post by elsiefan on Nov 6, 2020 1:31:23 GMT 1
Looks like a few jobs to be done there But a blob of weld, a spot of paint and a wipe down with a damp cloth....she'll be fine Nice looking project there, give back some care after years of neglect. |
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Post by andy748 on Nov 6, 2020 9:59:50 GMT 1
Progressing nicely, it's a great base for a project that. Andy.
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Post by 2taol on Nov 6, 2020 13:36:36 GMT 1
oh man that suspension is bad.
i wouldnt hold up too much hope for the tank if the lock was rusted - unfortunately
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Post by shaunthe2nd on Nov 6, 2020 13:42:37 GMT 1
Looks a great project to me. The timely and expensive bit can be simply getting the parts, but looks like you have most the key bits.
Just work slowly through it, one bit at a time and enjoy it. There will be frustrations and joy on the journey.
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Post by ypvsimon on Nov 6, 2020 15:58:58 GMT 1
Looks a great project to me. The timely and expensive bit can be simply getting the parts, but looks like you have most the key bits. Just work slowly through it, one bit at a time and enjoy it. There will be frustrations and joy on the journey. I'm really enjoying it, and in no rush. Actually just stripping it down and cleaning parts it looks much better. Lot of work to do though and parts yes. Corrosion mostly where it's been sat for so many years. 50 mini projects now!! 🤣👍 |
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Post by ypvsimon on Nov 6, 2020 17:01:30 GMT 1
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Post by fabiostar on Nov 6, 2020 20:50:33 GMT 1
great to see them come back to life.
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Post by 1966baz on Nov 7, 2020 8:37:05 GMT 1
Enjoy it mate.
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Post by JonW on Nov 7, 2020 13:03:06 GMT 1
Lol i doubt they are the original tyres with that much wear and rust haha.
Good progress made!
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Post by sidney81 on Nov 7, 2020 13:37:32 GMT 1
Great project ,your cracking on well 😊
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Post by ypvsimon on Nov 19, 2020 18:53:25 GMT 1
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Post by elsiefan on Nov 25, 2020 1:19:10 GMT 1
Is that swing arm the same as the one in the earlier photos?
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Post by 2taol on Nov 25, 2020 8:46:22 GMT 1
tipping along nicely! well done
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Post by ypvsimon on Nov 25, 2020 18:03:34 GMT 1
Is that swing arm the same as the one in the earlier photos? Hi, no I purchased another swingarm off fleabay with no corrosion on it, good bushes etc the original cleaned up ok ish, and would probably be useable with blasting and powdercoat, new bushes etc. |
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Post by JonW on Nov 25, 2020 23:07:09 GMT 1
you would always replace the bushes wouldnt you?
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Post by ypvsimon on Nov 25, 2020 23:56:36 GMT 1
you would always replace the bushes wouldnt you? Yes, it was the clean and rust free nature of the swingarm that came up on ebay that tempted me 😀 |
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Post by elsiefan on Nov 26, 2020 0:57:50 GMT 1
Is that swing arm the same as the one in the earlier photos? Hi, no I purchased another swingarm off fleabay with no corrosion on it, good bushes etc the original cleaned up ok ish, and would probably be useable with blasting and powdercoat, new bushes etc. Didn't think so, it would probably take a gallon of Autosol and a heck of a lot of elbow grease to have it looking that nice...or like you say, blasting and powder coat  |
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Post by ypvsimon on Nov 28, 2020 18:15:15 GMT 1
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Post by JonW on Nov 30, 2020 0:43:05 GMT 1
looking good!
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Post by elsiefan on Nov 30, 2020 2:31:32 GMT 1
Very satisfying
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