project battybike ....
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aaagghhhh
Makes my shed look like a fruggin minter.
Did the previous owner set fire to it the put te fire out with a baseball bat? If so it's a good job it had high temperature tires fitted.
Seriously, good luck with the project, an inspiration to me
Makes my shed look like a fruggin minter.
Did the previous owner set fire to it the put te fire out with a baseball bat? If so it's a good job it had high temperature tires fitted.
Seriously, good luck with the project, an inspiration to me
Paragon said:
...SOMEONES GOTTA SAVE HER!
one of them might work out cheaper
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Yes very nice Chas but what are your plans? Enduro Rally?, Dakar? In which case good choice....
or...
a bit of GS-able offroad with the ability to pick up the bike when it goes down?, a bimble around the lanes or a head-turner at club meets? In which case something a bit simpler, and lighter (ie no 43 litre tank) might be more the idea. Also work out was is salvagable from the embers and set yourself a budget then go from there.
Even in exceptional standard condition these things are a money pit and DAMHIK
In all honesty I'd look at Tim's PD as a more likely role model than a HPN, do your homework and get to Belgium at Easter and indulge
or...
a bit of GS-able offroad with the ability to pick up the bike when it goes down?, a bimble around the lanes or a head-turner at club meets? In which case something a bit simpler, and lighter (ie no 43 litre tank) might be more the idea. Also work out was is salvagable from the embers and set yourself a budget then go from there.
Even in exceptional standard condition these things are a money pit and DAMHIK
In all honesty I'd look at Tim's PD as a more likely role model than a HPN, do your homework and get to Belgium at Easter and indulge
...don't worry Judge...i ain't got that sort of dosh to waist anyway ...
...just looking for the 'style' really ... and yes Tim's is a nice balance and he got it for the right money.....barstuard!
...just looking for the 'style' really ... and yes Tim's is a nice balance and he got it for the right money.....barstuard!
Everything is for sale,..........at the right price
Good luck with your project Charlie.
My GSPD came with recent bills totalling over £5K (parts only) to get it to where it is now, and I believe it wasn't a bad bike to start with. Mind you, who can believe Hayden and Kenny??
'If I were a rich man' I would take it bit further. Pretty, round rocker covers brakes etc. but drive shaft conversion is on hold for a bit.
So spare cash will go into fuel money etc for a while.
Watchout for 'runaway train' syndrome!
Tim
Good luck with your project Charlie.
My GSPD came with recent bills totalling over £5K (parts only) to get it to where it is now, and I believe it wasn't a bad bike to start with. Mind you, who can believe Hayden and Kenny??
'If I were a rich man' I would take it bit further. Pretty, round rocker covers brakes etc. but drive shaft conversion is on hold for a bit.
So spare cash will go into fuel money etc for a while.
Watchout for 'runaway train' syndrome!
Tim
Tim was the steering head angle modified at all to take the forks?
and do you know if there were any other frame mods?
..very Ta....
..battyman
and do you know if there were any other frame mods?
..very Ta....
..battyman
No modifications to frame or steering head angle at all Charlie, other than a small spacer above the bottom yoke.
Handle bar risers have been fitted which also allows the stancions through a little further. Which of course does affect angles, as does a 21' front wheel.
When I get chance I will do some photos of the detail.
Tim
Handle bar risers have been fitted which also allows the stancions through a little further. Which of course does affect angles, as does a 21' front wheel.
When I get chance I will do some photos of the detail.
Tim
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Charlie, whatever you do make sure you photograph every stage won't you - if you get that up and running (and I really hope you do) it's going to make one hell of a story!
Best of Luck!
Best of Luck!
So how's it going Charlie????
EMWTK
EMWTK
.........slowly
...had the exhaust polished
...had the exhaust polished
Charlie
Definitely brings out the Irishman in me...
"If I were you I wouldn't start from here..."
Good luck
Simon
Definitely brings out the Irishman in me...
"If I were you I wouldn't start from here..."
Good luck
Simon
charlie,any updated pics of the project?
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