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Post by comstar on Jan 9, 2023 23:10:21 GMT
At blimmin last.
Cost breakdown (£):Repairs: £130 Re-chroming & painting of tank: £625 Painting and lacquering of the side panels: £200 UK carriage: £20 Total : £975 |
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Post by comstar on Jan 10, 2023 2:13:42 GMT
As you know, I'm not a rich man. But I had these funds put aside from last year from flipping a bike or two. I have heard about many guys having to pay a grand alone to restore this type of fuel tank. I've also heard many stories of guys buying an Indian made example off ebay,, only to have to put around £600 worth of repairs into them meaning that even those can cost a grand all told....and they are not as heavy gauge as the originals. If you get a good A65 tank from India without having to put anything more in it - you are in the minority. Bonus also is that I can offset the cost of this job by selling the existing green tank and panels that are currently on the bike. Naturally I'll get better pictures when the tank and panels get to my folks place, hopefully later this week. Happy.  |
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Post by BritPete on Jan 10, 2023 9:40:37 GMT
IMHO that is not expensive
The tank is effectively a NOS tank, the last Red SD NOS on eBay went for £500
You have the side panels and chrome tank for £1k completely refurbished
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Post by BritPete on Jan 10, 2023 9:41:46 GMT
PS picture upload down again
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Post by CTB on Jan 10, 2023 13:03:01 GMT
Wow they look fantastic, love the colour scheme. Don’t worry about the cost just enjoy the end result 👌
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Post by davefirestorm on Jan 10, 2023 18:54:23 GMT
Better than new,beautiful Nick
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Post by comstar on Jan 10, 2023 20:40:38 GMT
Thanks Chaps. My cosmetic goal has always been clear for this one. Nearest I can find on google images is this, although this one is wearing the bigger side panel emblems from the previous year and the smaller US tank. Question is......do I fit a grannie slicer?  |
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Post by davefirestorm on Jan 10, 2023 20:53:00 GMT
No to the slicer if it was mine
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Post by comstar on Jan 10, 2023 20:53:37 GMT
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Post by comstar on Jan 10, 2023 20:54:40 GMT
No to the slicer if it was mine Not safe but they look so iconic. What about if I promise to ride the bike responsibly?  |
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Post by BritPete on Jan 10, 2023 20:55:12 GMT
Kilometre Clock ?!!!
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Post by comstar on Jan 10, 2023 22:02:42 GMT
Dang. You know how to ruin a guy's party, Pete.   |
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Post by comstar on Jan 10, 2023 22:08:19 GMT
Okay, messing aside this clock is a direct NOS replacement for what is already on the Beeza, it was imported from Denmark about six years ago. Repatriated if you like.
Hence for that reason I think it was very cheap for what it is. Came from the legendary Vale Onslow (ebay shop). Bet it smells wonderful in the box.
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Post by BritPete on Jan 10, 2023 23:03:10 GMT
Okay, messing aside this clock is a direct NOS replacement for what is already on there, it was imported from Denmark about six years ago. Repatriated if you like. Hence for that reason I think it was very cheap for what it is. Came from the legendary Vale Onslow (ebay shop). Bet it smells wonderful in the box. Those triumph bezels screw off are you thinking of replacing the clock face or putting an EU sticker on the back of the bike 🏍️ |
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Post by BritPete on Jan 10, 2023 23:05:49 GMT
Ps both my brits have pressed metal B&W plates - 100% approve
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