10+ year saga

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Commodore
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10+ year saga

Postby Commodore » Thu Jul 29, 2021 3:36 am

Some before and after pictures. Lesson learned: start your project with a LEETLE more to work with than I did!! :oops:

Seeing as I had what I had, and NOS parts (and everything else for that matter) are sooo expensive, especially to do a legitimate restoration, this would sadly always be a "bitsa". But it did open up the "creative" door. With that in mind, I decided to a respectful interpretation, with modern electrics (Electrex 12-volt conversion, LED lighting, and MotoGadget M-unit and gauge), and use Mike Hailwood's prototype as esthetic inspiration.

And, this was taken on to "learn something" - and I sure did. Lots of fabrication (with hand tools: rear-sets, fairing supports, lighting, seat frame); sewing (seat); and stencil painting (rattle cans have come a long way...).

Enjoy, and thanks again for your help over the years. Shout-out to Nigel Lacey!
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Duccout
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Re: 10+ year saga

Postby Duccout » Thu Jul 29, 2021 6:50 am

Well done, it looks like a lot of work.

veloduke
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Re: 10+ year saga

Postby veloduke » Thu Jul 29, 2021 7:20 am

That's a nice looking bike.
Now get some miles on it and enjoy your efforts!
Cheers

Max

graeme
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Re: 10+ year saga

Postby graeme » Thu Jul 29, 2021 7:23 am

Agree with both previous answers.
Nice job.

Graeme

blethermaskite
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Re: 10+ year saga

Postby blethermaskite » Thu Jul 29, 2021 9:21 am

Looks well, enjoy riding it and keep safe :) :)
Cheers,
George

themoudie
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Re: 10+ year saga

Postby themoudie » Thu Jul 29, 2021 11:32 am

:D :D Go, enjoy it and keep safe. Have many happy miles.

Good health, Bill


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