winter refresh

Show us that box of bits in your shed!
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I'll start adding pics of before and after my refurb,but in no particular order and when time permits.Usual banter most welcome!And yes i know the rectum frier needs cleaning!That will be done this coming week.
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Post by Luders »

Who did your frame painting Rich? Looks good
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A company called reality motorworks.They did a very good job on the wheels,however i had to get the frame redone as there was some contamination around the headstock and they forgot to mask off the frame number. #-o
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Rectifier cleaned
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top yoke,looked like previous owner was frustrated and hit the hell out of it!
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Now skimmed and polished
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Wheels before powdercoat
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And after
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Will add some more pics very soon,it's quite time consuming so i hope you all enjoy the results so far! \:D/
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Looking good Rich \:D/
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on the wheels is this powder coat ?
gotta say im abit behind you ive just taken the motor out , ready for the main man to work his magic on
its getting time ay...........
anyhoo looking good m8
regards geezos =D>
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Yes,the wheels have been powder coated.Don't worry,i've put my spare engine in which looks crap against the nice and shiny frame!
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Spare engine in,oil pump refitted
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Swing arm and shocker fitted
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Rear mudguard installed
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Rear seat mechanism fitted,but decided it looked crap.Took it all off and re furbed most of it.Probably could do more,but i may re visit at a later date.
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Air box (notice stronger one off air filter support grill)and coolant resevoir tank fitted + foot rests.
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Rear mudguard before and after cleaning
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Stainless top hats i made to replace rusty old ones + changed fasteners to stainless steel

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If the crap weather continues,more photos will follow \:D/
PS Hope you like these Bernie :)
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Today i made some stainless spacers to replace dull/rusty ones that go into rear footrests for exhaust silencer hanger brackets(one of the spacers is scuffed,i remade it)
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Coming on nicely =D>
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Thanks!I should be able to get more done this coming week as i'm on early shift and the weather forcast is yet more rain! :)
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This week a bit more progress,front wheel in and brakes + braided lines(not bled yet)
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And after
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Rear wheel + brake fitted(before and after pics)
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New chain adjuster blocks
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This week i have fitted the exhausts and rear mudguard
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Have fitted seat pod to suss out lug repair
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Also made a clip on to replace damaged one
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Now i have to wait for the fairing bracket to come back from the powder coaters.
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Some recent work done,Fairing bracket powder coated
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and fitted
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New wheel spindle + nut
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Carbs cleaned and re fitted along with a differnt throttle cable to try and cure starting issues!!
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Hi Rich,

Nice progress =D>

The stainless steel rear spindle and nut look nice (your own work?) as well as the clipon 8)

Cheers,
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