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Offline taysidedragon

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On the road at last!
« on: April 08, 2019, 06:46:56 PM »
A few years ago I bought a 400/4 in bits and have carried out a slow rebuild/restomod as and when time and
money allowed. A lot of the standard parts I got in the collection of boxes were rusted beyond saving. I decided to build a cafe racer, but without cutting the frame or any other mods which would prevent the bike being put back to standard.
I've had lots of help from this forum and I'm sure that I couldn't have finished the rebuild without that help.  Thanks guys!
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Re: On the road at last!
« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2019, 06:52:25 PM »
Looking smart.  8)
Mine may be going in the same direction as I Fancy something a little different but not to keen on choping the frame.
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Re: On the road at last!
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2019, 07:12:41 PM »
Nice work,  looks pretty sweet.

What a background too  :)
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Re: On the road at last!
« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2019, 07:13:55 PM »
That is really nice 👍👍👍👍👍
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Re: On the road at last!
« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2019, 07:14:05 PM »
Looks great!! Well done  8)
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Offline Johnwebley

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Re: On the road at last!
« Reply #5 on: April 08, 2019, 07:49:57 PM »
Really nice result. Hope you're pleased

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Re: On the road at last!
« Reply #6 on: April 08, 2019, 07:52:02 PM »
You've made a good job of that.  Enjoy riding it.
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Re: On the road at last!
« Reply #7 on: April 08, 2019, 08:12:12 PM »
Tasteful mods. Well done. Bet that pipe sounds sweet! ;)
« Last Edit: April 08, 2019, 08:33:50 PM by rozabikes »
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Offline Moorey

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Re: On the road at last!
« Reply #8 on: April 08, 2019, 08:29:55 PM »
Nice. Anyone should be happy with that.
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Re: On the road at last!
« Reply #9 on: April 08, 2019, 09:06:16 PM »
Very nice ,simple clean lines .

Where did you get the seat from and I'm looking for one in that style  for my special
 
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Re: On the road at last!
« Reply #10 on: April 08, 2019, 09:48:05 PM »
Looks great , i really like that   ;D
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Re: On the road at last!
« Reply #11 on: April 08, 2019, 10:21:07 PM »
Looking great smart job 8)
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Offline taysidedragon

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Re: On the road at last!
« Reply #12 on: April 08, 2019, 11:50:39 PM »
Quote from: Northy on April 08, 2019, 09:06:16 PM
Very nice ,simple clean lines .

Where did you get the seat from and I'm looking for one in that style  for my special
 
Northy

It was a pretty ropey Guiliari seat with a rusty base and torn cover.
I shortened it a little at the back and reshaped it then got a local coach trimmer to recover it with a foam hump. I think it looks a bit too big overall but it might grow on me.
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Re: On the road at last!
« Reply #13 on: April 09, 2019, 08:56:38 AM »
That looks great, one to be proud of

Cheers

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Re: On the road at last!
« Reply #14 on: April 09, 2019, 09:30:56 AM »
Lovely job, well done 👍. Another one back on the road.
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