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Oddjob:
I've said this before, don't leave a key in the seat lock, you walk past, catch the key and it either bends or breaks in the lock OR it digs into your leg and ends up cutting you. Either way it's a bugger.
Been there, done that, hence why I keep saying it, lesson learned.
Coming on though.
magpie114:
Good point. I’d been checking the seat fit and forgot about it.
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Johnny4428:
Gazebo would be good too Gareth maybe better because you could hang lights from the inner frame.😜
magpie114:
I’ve finally been able to paint the cases now the cold spell has gone, the garage daytime temperature had been around 0°C for a quite a few days.
I was going to buy a cheap tent to use as a warm paint enclosure but thought I’d first try building one out of a cardboard flat screen tv box and part of a large mountain bike box I had. Once assembled, although a bit Heath Robinson, it warmed up quickly with a fan heater and held the heat very well. So first I ran the garage dehumidifier for a few hours together with a fan heater before warming the enclosure and cases. I gave both cases a mist coat of Simoniz VHT paint followed by 3 coats to give good finish.
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The barrel is currently with Julie and Graham for a rebore and I must get cracking with the head.
Meanwhile I’ve just received my front wheel from Full Circle Wheel Building. Had the hub polished and fitted with stainless steel butted spokes and rim. I’m happy with the service and fast turnaround of 10 days. I’m undecided about tyres but leaning towards a pair of K82s. I’ll be sending the rear hub in a month or so.
Looking ahead I’m undecided about paint. Can’t say I like Candy Bacchus Olive and I much prefer Flake Matador Red and Glory Blue Black Metallic colours. I think Glory Blue Black is the most attractive but I’ll probably keep changing my mind and may even keep the original Bacchus Olive (which I feel I should do). First I need to find a decent R/H headlamp bracket. I’ve been looking out for one for some time but strangely all the right hand ones I’ve seen have been damaged.
Laverda Dave:
Looking very good 👍.
A tip I was given about choosing a colour was lay the colours out and take away those you really didn't like until you are down to just two remaining where you can't decide. You then toss a coin to decide between them. If for example the choice was between red and blue and heads won the green but you wish it had been the blue that won then blue is the right colour. It has to be an instant reaction not a few seconds later otherwise you are back to square one! Best tip I was given and it works........ usually until someone else gives you their opinion ::)
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