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The F2 Restoration

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Spitfire:
Hi Peter, yes I am restoring an F2, luckily when I was collecting parts for the F1 I also picked up a lot of F2 parts as well ready for this one. There's no hurry on this one but it will not be to the same standard as the F1 as I am not 100% sure about the motor, if necessary I will swop it for an F1 motor, which will simplifify the spare part situation at least. I did pick up a complete spare F2 top end as "insurance" as well.

Cheers

Den

Bryanj:
What you need is a "Contact" in the US that Buzz can send them too so that they can be re-directed as "Second Hand Part" with a value of $20 so no import duty, tax or courier fee.

Should any HMRC people be reading i would never advocate stopping the money hitting Mr Browns pocket instead of staying in mine HONEST!!!

SteveD CB500K0:
Plenty of people on .net site will do this for you (Bob Wessner did it for me...)  :)

mick:
Uncle Ernie did it for me :D ;), had my parts sent to him & he even took the time to repackage it so it made it over here without any damage  8), on a nuther note just got stung

UK Pete:
Well I am progressing the F2 restoration at a reasonable speed, the frame, swing arm, battery box top yolk , side stand center stand , engine brackets, and rear brake arm have just been picked up from the powder coaters, the finish at first glance is very good , but on closer examination I have noticed some  rough spots, which happen to be right there on show on the RH main front down tubes, it looks like they have coated over a  patch of grit, I suppose it is my fault in a way because this place does mainly commercial gates and railings, they do not seem to take a pride in the finish of pride and joy things like my frame it is all treated in the same way.Oh yes and they also lost my rear brake light switch bracket , F--- knows where i will find another one of them.
To be honest I could repair the rough areas using my 2k spray, and then all would be good, but I will probably leave it and just get on with the rebuild as its not as if I will be entering shows, all I hope to achieve is a good looking usable classic bike which will retain some of its patina.
Anyway having these parts back means I can assemble the bike as a rolling chassis, which  always gets the enthusiasm going, its a shame that its so bloody cold at the moment because that really puts me off getting cold hands and feet.

Pete

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