What I did to someone else's bike today

[Deleted account 211025001]

Wow

Andres

 

[chad]

A fantastic job you've done. Full credit to your workshop/cleaning skills.

















Still looks horrible tho' (you knew that was coming and I didn't want to disappoint ).

i have to disagree , i think it looks bloody fantastic in Black

thats a blinding job you have done there mike

 

[timeandtide]

i have to disagree , i think it looks bloody fantastic in Black

thats a blinding job you have done there mike

I do like that a lot . . .Well done Mike!!

 

[2 wheel humvee]

Fantastic job Mike Bravo
Knowing very little about these bikes I Googled it and notice most of the images feature bikes with large K1 graphics, I noticed some plain Black bikes I guess these never had the Graphics at all or maybe they were an option?
Either way, the looks of the plain Black variant has grown on me

 

[BlueBird]

Tidy!

Thanks for a great story Mike,very enjoyable read

Can we see the yellow and red one now

 

[(RIP) Yamaha1]

Congratulations, Mike - what a fantastic transformation - enjoyed every minute of your excellent narative.

Also, nice of CoolCarbon to donate the project to you for your R&R fix !!!

I've got his Enfield Bullet Military here if you're not fully relaxed yet.....!!

Mike

 

[(RIP) Kaister]

That would look quite cool in satin black all over....

 

[(RIP) Yamaha1]

That would look quite cool in satin black all over....

Nah - it would mean stripping off all the layers of polish I've inflicted on it since Mike had it!!

Mike

 

[STUBBS]

came across a scooter rider that had run out of fuel, took pity and ran them to nearest petrol station and then back

 

[mark-a]

Well done sir - this is the longest thread I've ever read from start to finish and NEVER GOT BORED

And what a transformation - much respect MikeP

And cheers for the tips and tricks all the way through

Mark



And if you ever feel like moving a bit further north.............

 

[Wrinkly]

Great Job and great presentation of the work done.

I just love reading these threads.


Steve

 

[Oldrat]

Thanks for keeping me entertained Mike,very nice work.

 

[MikeP]

Well I've just waved it off home.

I'd be feeling bereft if it wasn't for my recent acquisition.

 

[chad]

Well I've just waved it off home.

I'd be feeling bereft if it wasn't for my recent acquisition.

well where are the bloody pics then ?????

 

[(RIP) Yamaha1]

Had a phone call this afternoon from a delighted Mike (CoolCarbon) with an invitation to view his newly refurbished baby - WOW - it really does look a million dollars - just like a brand new bike!!
Congrats to MikeP on doing such a sterling job on it - and I bet his new one will look just as good after he's breathed on in.

Mike

 

[slimpickings]

Great read , Fantastic job

Red and yellow next.... loverly...

I hope you have an 1150 RT on your bucket list



Donor bike available

 

[Coolcarbon]

well where are the bloody pics then ?????

I was going to take some today but it's pishin doon and there's no way I'm going to get covered in shyte it's first day back....

However, I took a couple yesterday as it was leaving Plymouth...

Not sure if there's a glint of a wee tear behind those lens as MikeP lines it up for the ramp...

Safely strapped on and ready for off...

Now tucked up and waiting for another dry day, could be a while...

Thanks again Mike, Look forward to yours rolling out of the Bat Cave in the not too distant..

 

[judge]

Mike is definitely avoiding eye contact with the bike - I reckon CC is right

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Lovely looking trailer too

 

[MikeP]

Mike is definitely avoiding eye contact with the bike - I reckon CC is right

Nah! I was glad to see the back of it. Bleeding mucky old heap cluttering-up my garage.

Actually, in that photo I was just checking the scent. I'd just let an enormous one rip on the seat.