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Offline LesterPiglet

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Betty Bloo Slideshow.
« on: March 30, 2012, 04:28:33 PM »
Work still in progress.

New parts I bought 10 years ago to get this baby roadworthy again.

Frame...old was crablike.
Swinging arm I got somewhere..can't remember.
Triple trees used from somewhere. A friend of my bro's gave me a box of CB500 bits, maybe they were in there.
Fork tubes from an F1 which were different to mine(F2 weren't available). A friend modified them to fit.
Hagon shocks.
Grab rail.
Points cover.
Alternator Honda cover.
Front rim and spokes
A used rear wheel.
Speedo/Tacho chrome bottoms.
Throttle tube
Motad 4-1
Tappet covers
Chain
Tyres
Carb rubbers complete with the part of the airbox they attach to.
Front fender
Heavy duty clutch springs/plates
Seat
Flake Sapphire Blue Side panels

It's a slideshow...click on the link.



http://smg.photobucket.com/user/LesterPiglet/slideshow/Betty%20Bloos%20Mum/Project%20Betty%20Bloo
« Last Edit: September 10, 2013, 10:48:46 AM by LesterPiglet »
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Re: Betty Bloo Slideshow.
« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2012, 02:04:16 PM »
Looking good, and progressing nearly as quickly as my 500/4!

I agree about the Flake Saphire Blue: so much nicer than the candy.   ;D
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Re: Betty Bloo Slideshow.
« Reply #2 on: April 07, 2012, 11:36:26 AM »
Wow, that's a big project you've got! Looks like she's coming on really well though, well done to you! ;D She'll be stunning when finished. 8)

Good luck!
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Re: Betty Bloo Slideshow.
« Reply #3 on: April 23, 2012, 07:05:54 PM »
Got it all sorted bar the wiring and some cosmetic stuff. And now the biggy. She's running for the first time in twenty years.

Click for video
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Re: Betty Bloo Slideshow.
« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2012, 10:34:06 PM »
Bl**dy marvellous to see another old girl getting all fired up again!
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Re: Betty Bloo Slideshow.
« Reply #5 on: April 24, 2012, 11:56:49 PM »
Thanks. I'm very happy.
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Re: Betty Bloo Slideshow.
« Reply #6 on: April 25, 2012, 09:49:34 AM »
Just watched your slide show very entertaining well done for all your effort, surprised to hear your still alive though i watched the video and you  were in that smokey exhaust fume filled room for some time,
Pete
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Re: Betty Bloo Slideshow.
« Reply #7 on: April 25, 2012, 09:51:42 AM »
As I've said before, I've smoked worse.  ;)
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Re: Betty Bloo Slideshow.
« Reply #8 on: May 23, 2012, 09:52:12 PM »
Latest update. Just getting around to doing a carb sync. Took me a while doing the electrics as all the wiring insulation is brittle.

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Re: Betty Bloo Slideshow.
« Reply #9 on: June 12, 2012, 03:28:40 PM »
New steering bearings and master cylinder and a test ride. It actually behaves like a motorcycle now.
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Re: Betty Bloo Slideshow.
« Reply #10 on: July 07, 2012, 11:05:58 AM »
Hi Les: good to see it moving again.

Have you had any luck in finding a match for the paint?

I like the Flake Saphire Blue paint color too, but need a couple of side panels to match the tank I've got.

My local paint shop is having difficulty finding a paint supply from the Honda paint name and colour code?

I may have to paint a couple of spare ones elephant grey, like on the CB750F1 to get the tank on the bike: it looks awful with pearl saphire blue panel! ;D ;D
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Re: Betty Bloo Slideshow.
« Reply #11 on: July 07, 2012, 12:55:17 PM »
I have sourced some paint that I'm going to try, once the RBS/Ulster Bank let me at my account.  ::)

http://www.internationalcolours.com/index.php

I'll use their sparkling basecoat, get some flake as well just in case . The blue doesn't quite match but I'm going to get some concentrate and see what I can do with it.
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Re: Betty Bloo Slideshow.
« Reply #12 on: July 09, 2012, 03:24:31 PM »
Good luck, and don't forget to post some photos!

If it doesn't quite match your side panels I'll make a good offer for them! :D :D
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Re: Betty Bloo Slideshow.
« Reply #13 on: July 09, 2012, 09:09:02 PM »
I have an extra identical panel you could make a good offer on. Shoot me a PM.
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Re: Betty Bloo Slideshow.
« Reply #14 on: July 21, 2012, 07:19:01 PM »
Paint ordered, it should be here this week. Flake silver basecoat, blue concentrate and clear topcoat.
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