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Offline andy_sheff

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« on: January 01, 2013, 03:51:48 PM »
Well, thought I'd put a few pics on of the build upto where I am at the min! Started life as a standard bike which had been sat for 9 years unused in an old mans garage, or so the eBay seller told me 😄

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« Reply #1 on: January 01, 2013, 03:54:30 PM »
That was how it came but with the headlight on there too, then for the choping block
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« Reply #2 on: January 01, 2013, 03:58:06 PM »
It didn't come with the side covers so I had to get those, reproduction but very good quality, I also bought a frame loop as its a nightmare to make such things, 20 quid and I knew it would fit
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« Reply #3 on: January 01, 2013, 03:59:47 PM »
Painted the covers and the speedo up, need a good buff
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« Reply #4 on: January 01, 2013, 04:01:50 PM »
Time to fettle the forks, nice seal!
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« Reply #5 on: January 01, 2013, 04:05:35 PM »
Painted up the front disk while I was at it. The next step was to paint the wheels which turned out to be not very successful, I keyed them up ad etch primed them but it didn't stick well enough, shame as it looks good. Gonna take the wheels to the powder coasters instead
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« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2013, 04:07:56 PM »
This is how she stands today, half painted frame, wheels swing arm etc going to powder coasters later in the week
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Re: Cb750 f1 cafe build
« Reply #7 on: January 01, 2013, 05:02:50 PM »
Great progress, thanks for taking the time to post up pictures
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« Reply #8 on: January 03, 2013, 01:30:21 PM »
Just having my wheels blasted
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« Reply #9 on: January 03, 2013, 02:01:04 PM »
Looking good mate !!!

What tyres are you using are they the Maxxis ones from David Silvers

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« Reply #10 on: January 03, 2013, 05:03:17 PM »
My new tyres arrived today, there Avon safety milage and Avon speed master
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« Reply #11 on: January 03, 2013, 05:04:43 PM »
The ones that were on before bad been on for ten years sat not moving, they were like concrete. Bit of an error really painting the wheels. The powder coater will have them done for me in the morning
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« Reply #12 on: January 03, 2013, 05:57:04 PM »
Cheers Andy where did you get your tyres from ??

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« Reply #13 on: January 03, 2013, 08:42:48 PM »
I got them from an eBay shop, was about the cheapest around.
I've been having a nightmare with the tank, it had a liner in it which was peeling off in sheets so I've had a good go at it with the acetone etc its not perfect but I think it will be ok as the fuel cock has a filter on it anyway
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« Reply #14 on: January 03, 2013, 08:49:26 PM »
The tank was the very first thing I looked at when I bought the bike lucky for me its pretty much pristine inside
Will you need to line it again whats under the liner ??

Good luck !!!
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