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jimmynomates
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First Rebuild

Post by jimmynomates » Tue Jun 28, 2011 7:08 am

Well what a difference a few days in the sun can make
I have started my rebuild and to save on the bad back am doing as much as I can on the bench
Here are a couple of B4 and after pics
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First Rebuild

Post by Thumper » Tue Jun 28, 2011 7:18 am

Looks really nice.

Are you powder coating or painting?

If paint, I'd be interested in knowing what make you're using and what you'll be using on the plastic parts?
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Re: First Rebuild

Post by Abdallah » Tue Jun 28, 2011 3:14 pm

Excellent job mate.

Armstrongs just look great with the tank off ( first pic).

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Re: First Rebuild

Post by jimmynomates » Tue Jul 19, 2011 8:46 am

Just a couple more pics as it's comming along well
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Need to test it on the road before I put any more bits on but I am quite pleased so far with my first rebuild :D :D
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Re: First Rebuild

Post by fredd » Tue Jul 19, 2011 9:14 am

Ha, looks stunning in Urban too... I would call this "original". Keep uself safe: do only drive green lanes, no quickies to the shops and commuting :D
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Re: First Rebuild

Post by Mr Shiney » Tue Jul 19, 2011 9:27 am

Ooooh! I like that colour scheme. Might do my next one like that.

What tyres are those?
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Re: First Rebuild

Post by MarkW » Tue Jul 19, 2011 10:00 am

That camo looks amazing! Bloody good job, can't wait to see ths completed!!!
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Re: First Rebuild

Post by jimmynomates » Tue Jul 19, 2011 12:15 pm

Hi Shiney
Tyres are Avon Distanzia's used them last year for about 1500 miles and like them a lot I do intend changing the front one from the 90-80 to 90-90 I didn't realise they done the 90 when I bought them

got them here

http://www.nationalbiketyres.co.uk/moto ... d_161.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


Mr Shiney wrote:Ooooh! I like that colour scheme. Might do my next one like that.

What tyres are those?
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Re: First Rebuild

Post by ZIP TIE » Tue Jul 19, 2011 12:31 pm

Yeah that's looking REALLY good! :) MORE pics please.
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