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75 CB400 "Dad's old bike" project
Pops400:
OK, I thought I'd better update where I'm at, I've had a few messages behind the scenes and not been able to answer properly as my head wasnt right on it.
The reality has hit home and there has been a lot of soul searching over the last week and a bit. I stood in the unit surrounded by all this decrepit old crap and a bent, split frame and reality really sank in. This thing has been destroyed by butchery, ravaged by time and bent by bastard thieves. It is in a shocking state and way beyond my talent level. Every single part is corroded to :-X or broken. It hit me really hard and I had to walk away.
I simply can't afford the repairs to the frame and I won't accept a bodge for the sake of safety, so it is game over for moving on with that. I appreciate all the thoughts on PM about replacing the frame, but I have had to ask myself what is important about the build to me, because it sure as hell isnt value once it is done. This is 100% sentimental and without the original frame, it simply isnt my Dads bike.
So with pure out and out common sense sitting on my shoulder... F :-X it, I'm wet already, I might as well get soaked ;D. Game on!!!
I have decided to park the frame and think about how I get round that and get on with trying to restore what parts I can in the meantime. I have managed to persuade someone to let me use their blasting booth, so will be taking the frame there to get a true appraisal of the damage and get some other bits blasted off. That will keep Jess and I busy whilst I work everything else out and if all else fails, I've learned something and you lot will get some (hopefully) nice shiny parts to buy.
A set back. A big one, but just a set back. As a wise man once said to me, Never give up.
We are back in business, the girl and I.I shall recommence boring you sensless shortly.
Green1:
Chin up could be worse ;)
I still think it could be worth tracking down another frame to splice yours.
One without a v5 wont be worth much.
Nurse Julie:
Well done Pops, a good decision I reckon. Hopefully you realise just how much help and advice is available on this forum from people who genuinely want to keep, or get, these old girl's on the road for many a reason, be it sentimental, egotistical or just sheer madness. It will all be worth it in the end, even if it's just spending quality time with Jess. There's no rush or time limit, it's been sitting around for a long time so a bit longer won't matter at all. Good luck.
Pops400:
Thanks Both
Yes, V5'less frame is the current strategy, but will see what happens.
And yes, madness it is. But thanks to some friendly forum members I am back in the foolish plight. 25 years I've waited to ride the damn thing. Another few won't hurt. Just needed a head clear.
Rozabikes Tim:
I think your attitude is admirable. Sure I am like most here - if it ain't economical to repair, chuck it and buy a replacement.... In your case you can't replace your dad's history. Stick at it, credit to you! Your girl will be so proud of you! (should read even prouder I'm sure!)
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