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mikeyboy · Mar 11, 2019

Fitted the rear mudguard and racks

Andi_archer · Mar 11, 2019

Well that came up gooderly , its looking very nice

mikeyboy · Mar 11, 2019

Andi_archer said:
Well that came up gooderly , its looking very nice

That’s the better side

But in fairness ,I completely see where Dave is coming from.
It’s one thing if you buy an old bike for restoration,and want a shiney garage queen.
But every scratch and mark on the panel work tells a story.
We can keep its history and give it a new lease of life.
It’s looking good :thumby:

Will have the forks back from rechrome on Wednesday.
Just having some repair work done on the cylinder barrels,(f@@king studs wouldn’t come out) they will be despatched for replating.
Wheels should be back next week.
Bevel is rebuilt and waiting for the swing arm coming back from having the damage repaired.
Few weeks and it’ll be close :thumby:

mikeyboy · Mar 11, 2019

We went brutal on the tank,it’s on the floor in this pic.
Taps off and a good soak with TFR,then steam cleaned inside and out :green gri

peepingtom · Mar 12, 2019

Looks lovely already :clap

mikeyboy · Mar 14, 2019

Fork legs are back from rechrome and the bull bar from powder.
Full set of new cables are being fitted plus a few other bitsnbobs

mikeyboy · Mar 14, 2019

Mistacat has waved his magic welding torch over the damaged swinging arm.
Once it’s been vapour blasted it will be virtually invisible :bow

DCoplin · Mar 14, 2019

mikeyboy said:
Mistacat has waved his magic welding torch over the damaged swinging arm.
Once it’s been vapour blasted it will be virtually invisible

Wow! That mark was on the bike when I bought it, I'd have never thought you could sort it like that.

Just amazing

timeandtide · Mar 14, 2019

DCoplin said:
Wow! That mark was on the bike when I bought it, I'd have never thought you could sort it like that.

Just amazing

Hussshhh!
Mikeyboy and Mistacat are wizards . . . . keep it under your (pointed) hat.

mikeyboy · Mar 14, 2019

With this bike,we will be stuck for a bit,
The barrels are having some work to remove snapped studs,
Then they will be going for a replate at lancourts.
Also we shall await the rebuilt wheels.
Couple of weeks :thumby:

Mistacat · Mar 16, 2019

On a positive note. All the bits you wanted doing this week are done,snapped Barrel studs & 1200 timing cover studs, new splines on crown wheel, new fins on cylinder head.
Also all mods to frame No.3 are complete.
time to talk to Arkright the transport manager.

mikeyboy · Mar 20, 2019

Got the wheels back sooner than expected,

mikeyboy · Mar 20, 2019

The rear rim had a nasty score on the Rh side
Probably a rock jammed in between the wheel and swing arm

mikeyboy · Mar 20, 2019

Magic wand time

DCoplin · Mar 20, 2019

mikeyboy said:
The rear rim had a nasty score on the Rh side
Probably a rock jammed in between the wheel and swing arm

Actually, I've got a feeling it was me trying to get out of this mess on a Newfoundland beach.

Apparently excessive throttle is never the answer...

Incredible work to recover the rims though, I'm telling you there's some kind of wizardry going on with you and your partners! :proff

Bubb · Mar 20, 2019

Wheels look great....as does the rest of the bike.
Keep the postings coming, we all like your re-build threads Mikey.

Bubb

mikeyboy · Mar 20, 2019

DCoplin said:
Actually, I've got a feeling it was me trying to get out of this mess on a Newfoundland beach.

Apparently excessive throttle is never the answer...

Incredible work to recover the rims though, I'm telling you there's some kind of wizardry going on with you and your partners!

That’s f@@@kin brill

Must say though,you didn’t get far :blast

mikeyboy · Mar 20, 2019

We put the bike to one side for a bit,as it was getting a bit heavy on its stand,
We have wheels,and new boots for the swing arm so will get it on the ground ASAP

DCoplin · Mar 21, 2019

mikeyboy said:
That’s f@@@kin brill
Must say though,you didn’t get far

I know, I know, it was my own fault too, was trying to show off (thankfully only to myself) and didn't figure on the really soft sand in the middle of the beach.

Had to walk a couple of miles and ask for some help which was a bit embarrassing, but Newfies being Newfies, they couldn't have been happier to help or more friendly and I was soon on my way again...

I'd go back there in a heartbeat, it's a great part of the world.

DCoplin · Mar 21, 2019

mikeyboy said:
We put the bike to one side for a bit,as it was getting a bit heavy on its stand,
We have wheels,and new boots for the swing arm so will get it on the ground ASAP

No probs Mikey, as you know I'm in no rush and I'm enjoying watching it all come together!

Need to figure out some ideas regarding panniers, extra lights and a replacement horn too so will come back to you with some ideas on that soon.

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