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Re: Bitsa Project
« Reply #15 on: May 04, 2018, 06:32:32 PM »
Please say it's not going on the side it's looking so good so far.

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Re: Bitsa Project
« Reply #16 on: May 04, 2018, 06:38:37 PM »
Please say it's not going on the side it's looking so good so far.

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I reckon that the plan is to have it low down, I assume that's why the tail light is as low down as it is.
If it's got tits or wheels, it's hassle, if it's got both, RUN!!!

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Re: Bitsa Project
« Reply #17 on: May 04, 2018, 08:49:16 PM »
Please say it's not going on the side it's looking so good so far.

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I reckon that the plan is to have it low down, I assume that's why the tail light is as low down as it is.
Indeed you are correct Mr Hairy. The bracket that Trig fabricated actually sits inside the wheel rim but with enough clearance that it doesn't foul anything. I also have the smallest legal size number plate, so it's quite unobtrusive but still readable by anyone who needs to read it !!

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Re: Bitsa Project
« Reply #18 on: May 04, 2018, 09:39:56 PM »
Very smart  8)
You've got me thinking about doing something interesting with one of mine now.
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Re: Bitsa Project
« Reply #19 on: May 04, 2018, 09:50:10 PM »
Very smart  8)
You've got me thinking about doing something interesting with one of mine now.
You moaned when you found out the price to refurb a set of wheels with new rims, SS spokes, vapour blasted hubs and new tyres, new inner tubes, rim tape and new bearings !!!
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Re: Bitsa Project
« Reply #20 on: May 04, 2018, 10:00:07 PM »
I know but I can dream can't I.
It all seems never ending at the moment keeping the bikes in roadworthy condition.
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Re: Bitsa Project
« Reply #21 on: May 04, 2018, 10:06:17 PM »
I know but I can dream can't I.
It all seems never ending at the moment keeping the bikes in roadworthy condition.
Dreaming is good, achieving is even better. I know what you mean about keeping all the bikes road worthy, it's never ending. Maybe you should cut down on your bike collection a little.
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Re: Bitsa Project
« Reply #22 on: May 04, 2018, 10:11:29 PM »
Cut down I don't think so there the only think keeping me sane.
The few hours a year I get to ride or repair/Fuckup I love.
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Re: Bitsa Project
« Reply #23 on: May 04, 2018, 10:42:57 PM »
Really nice work!
Just noticed the horn and how it looks similar to the engine covers - it's all about those details.

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Re: Bitsa Project
« Reply #24 on: May 05, 2018, 09:02:27 AM »
Really nice work!
Just noticed the horn and how it looks similar to the engine covers - it's all about those details.
The horn looking similar to the fins was a total fluke, it's a car horn, cost £6  I think, or maybe £6 for 2 !!!. I like a bike to look nice but I'm  not really into details as such, its all about functionality, rideability and reliability for me.
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Re: Bitsa Project
« Reply #25 on: May 05, 2018, 06:26:38 PM »
That's really nice, the only thing I don't like is no rear mudguard. Its probably going to be a sunny day bike but you can still get caught in a shower, then you're getting very wet. I know you want the minimalist look but a simple short guard will stop it spraying up your back.

Or is it just me. Really nice bike though ;D
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Re: Bitsa Project
« Reply #26 on: May 05, 2018, 06:41:33 PM »
Lovely bike Julie. You are going to be spoilt for choice over the summer.  Great to get a project finished for the summer months though  ;D 8)
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Re: Bitsa Project
« Reply #27 on: May 05, 2018, 07:07:30 PM »
That's really nice, the only thing I don't like is no rear mudguard. Its probably going to be a sunny day bike but you can still get caught in a shower, then you're getting very wet. I know you want the minimalist look but a simple short guard will stop it spraying up your back.

Or is it just me. Really nice bike though ;D
Thanks Tom. It's got an inner plastic rear mudguard but if I do get caught out in a shower, I'm sure I will still end up with a wet arse   ::)
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Re: Bitsa Project
« Reply #28 on: May 05, 2018, 07:11:20 PM »
Thanks all for your comments. I bloody love it and I will have great fun riding it and that's what it is, a fun bike.
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Re: Bitsa Project
« Reply #29 on: May 05, 2018, 07:41:36 PM »
The reason I mention it is the bike in my avatar pic (Yamaha he whispers) does the same , it even gets in down my neck, its 'orrible. I'm slowly moulding a new rear seat unit to stop it.
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