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Shocks are back. Springs repainted, ally polished and internals serviced. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I bought an identical set on here recently at the same price. :)
This is not a concours bike, it is for riding, to the Manx next year in fact. So WD40 + wiggle = working steering lock :astonished:
It's the kind of repair only worth doing if you have the whole thing apart. All I can think of doing is squirting in some WD40 and wiggling the key.
Well it all came apart remarkably easily. Bearings had clean grease on them (now cleaned off) and seem to move uniformly. I might use this...
A quick Q: Now I have the chassis on the stands I notice the steering head movement is a little "rough". I did buy a new bearing set. Is there...
This is true. I am the wrong side of 60, but put in daily training for a month before a track event (normally three days in Europe) and just...
Yes, I noticed that as well, now that the rest of it is shiny :rolleyes:. Thanks for the tip.
Legs and shoulders get a good workout. My wrists never ache as I rarely put weight on them unless "push/pull" to get her over for a corner. I am...
Luckily you did not have to watch me with my orangutang arms.......:D
This offers a hint of what she was like under the surface. [ATTACH]
Ha , yes the exhaust ring nuts..... not my choice, just happened.....o_O
It's a labour of love, but the plan is Manx 2023.....
Next up chassis clean and re-assemble rolling chassis for engine insertion. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Got some bits cleaned up and repainted. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I missed the opportunity to buy one of these in 1980, but finally it has happened. She runs great, but needs some TLC, so working my way through...
I am a bit thick....... deffo :p
Frame cleaning tomorrow before the rolling chassis build. [ATTACH]
OK, here goes....version two :worried: [ATTACH]
https://www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2022-09-24/cars/ Some pretty decent "no reserve" metal on sale here.....
