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« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2010, 07:11:43 AM » |
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Looks good. Nice work!
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« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2010, 07:21:34 AM » |
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Thanks for bringing one back from the ashes instead of letting one die. We can't just go out and get a new one. Looks great!!
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« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2010, 07:23:22 AM » |
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That is a really cool angle to capture your bike.
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« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2010, 07:35:21 AM » |
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WOW!!! .... great job restoring a great bike. You even have a matching tag 
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MP
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« Reply #5 on: April 24, 2010, 09:08:57 AM » |
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Nice job!
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« Reply #6 on: April 24, 2010, 10:08:27 AM » |
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I love it!!!
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« Reply #7 on: April 24, 2010, 10:16:32 AM » |
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Looks great! If you want to replace those bags with nearly new ones, I have some!
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« Reply #8 on: April 24, 2010, 10:28:47 AM » |
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wow, great job colin have fun with your beauty, we will meet next year  
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« Reply #9 on: April 24, 2010, 12:18:07 PM » |
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Congrats on a nice restoration! She looks greats.
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Colin
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« Reply #10 on: April 24, 2010, 12:26:58 PM » |
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Thanks guys for all the comments, it was a labour of love and I learnt a lot as I went along. A brief run down of what I did: Replaced headlight bucket, rear fender rails, both rocker covers, carb runner covers, exhausts and foot brake pedal . De-smogged. Rebuilt the forks. Polished both wheels cam belt cover and forks. Repainted the front mudguard. Rebuilt the front callipers polished the master cylinders and triple trees and the switch housings. Repainted the swinging arm and the pumpkin. Wired for spot lights and hazard lights. Re-covered and re-studded the drivers back rest. Various other bits and pieces that I have forgotten now. It wasn't quite as bad as the $2000 one on the other post but not that far off. A lot of parts came from Pinwall and eBay so they can be brought back at a reasonable price. It stands me less €'s than a UK bike in good condition and a lot less than a Spanish bike but more than a US one but I am still happy and can't wait to start riding. 
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« Reply #11 on: April 24, 2010, 12:30:05 PM » |
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Beautiful bike Colin! Hope to meet you on the road one day.
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« Reply #12 on: April 24, 2010, 12:50:03 PM » |
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Good job on the restoration.
Old farts are curious old coots.
Do you happen to have a BEFORE picture?
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« Reply #13 on: April 24, 2010, 12:51:39 PM » |
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. . . and I'd sure like to see some more angles and pictures of your finished work. It's beautiful!
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« Reply #14 on: April 24, 2010, 12:59:22 PM » |
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Good job on the restoration.
Old farts are curious old coots.
Do you happen to have a BEFORE picture?
check this out RJ
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Colin
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« Reply #15 on: April 24, 2010, 01:20:55 PM » |
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Good job on the restoration.
Old farts are curious old coots.
Do you happen to have a BEFORE picture?
Or here towards the bottom of page 15 I'll post some more photos in a couple of days.
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« Reply #16 on: April 24, 2010, 02:23:26 PM » |
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HELL yeah ! 
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« Reply #17 on: April 24, 2010, 04:37:31 PM » |
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Looking good brother.
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« Reply #18 on: April 24, 2010, 09:13:12 PM » |
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Hey Colin.....I hate to put it this, but that is a "plum pretty" bike......but in a "manly" sort of way......chuckle! I have always liked those colors.
Wil
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« Reply #19 on: April 25, 2010, 04:57:54 AM » |
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Good job, looks geat  Ride it and enjoy it. (Now you gotta get that sticker off the tank)
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« Reply #20 on: April 25, 2010, 05:35:52 AM » |
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Congratulations, Colin! That's one great looking bike! 
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« Reply #21 on: April 25, 2010, 05:53:53 AM » |
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COLIN nice bike. it looks very south of spain ,flamenco dancer. in the sixties we traveled there frequently, it was nothing but dirt roads , trucks and lots of small motor bikes.  of course you know we re all coming to visit you real soon ---  enjoy your retirement. think , all the rugby games on the tube  good riding to you
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Enjoy the ride!
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