Back together after a few improvements and thanks to Duffer
May 31, 2022 20:25:53 GMT
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Post by tonyrec on May 31, 2022 20:25:53 GMT
When I bought the bike back in October last year, it was in a very good condition to start with but there were a few things to do.
After speaking to a few guys, Dave 'Firestorm' (its his old bike) and a recommendation by 'Lord Beer', I contacted Duffer (Steve) and we discussed a timeline for the proposed repainting in the warmer weather.
The Tank, Side Panels and rear Tailpiece were sent off a couple of months ago to Steve who spent a fair bit of his time preparing/repainting them in their original Tanzanite Blue. He also applied the decal kit that I had supplied via 'Imageworks". He then went above, (literally), and beyond and flew the freshly painted bits up to my local airfield for my collection. Truly impressed and a thoroughly nice guy. Thanks again.
During the time that the tank etc were away, I had the handlebars and front original mudguard rechromed (after first buying what i thought was an original good condition mudguard which sadly turned out to be for a CX500) as well as buying a few really good condition bits such as original indicator lenses, Headlight Brackets (ears) and a brand new correct model Brake Master Cylinder complete kit. Expensive but worth it.
Still a couple of bits to do but will wait until winter time as I want to enjoy the bike on a few sunny days beforehand.
Thank you for all the advice that you guys have given me so far, I certainly wouldn't be this far with the bike if it wasn't for you guys.
After speaking to a few guys, Dave 'Firestorm' (its his old bike) and a recommendation by 'Lord Beer', I contacted Duffer (Steve) and we discussed a timeline for the proposed repainting in the warmer weather.
The Tank, Side Panels and rear Tailpiece were sent off a couple of months ago to Steve who spent a fair bit of his time preparing/repainting them in their original Tanzanite Blue. He also applied the decal kit that I had supplied via 'Imageworks". He then went above, (literally), and beyond and flew the freshly painted bits up to my local airfield for my collection. Truly impressed and a thoroughly nice guy. Thanks again.
During the time that the tank etc were away, I had the handlebars and front original mudguard rechromed (after first buying what i thought was an original good condition mudguard which sadly turned out to be for a CX500) as well as buying a few really good condition bits such as original indicator lenses, Headlight Brackets (ears) and a brand new correct model Brake Master Cylinder complete kit. Expensive but worth it.
Still a couple of bits to do but will wait until winter time as I want to enjoy the bike on a few sunny days beforehand.
Thank you for all the advice that you guys have given me so far, I certainly wouldn't be this far with the bike if it wasn't for you guys.
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