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« Reply #750 on: August 15, 2015, 09:34:43 PM » |
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Thursday the 19th of November. We catch the overnight ferry from Harwich to Rotterdam.
Been at the workshop this evening, putting the bike together for the Popham Megameet bike show tomorrow. Not running, just mocked up, but I'm quite pleased with it. Looks totally different with the frame coated. Built it up in the back of the hire van I'm sharing with Tom & his XS. I'll fit the tank in the morning, but maybe leave the engraved engine casings off until we get there!
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« Reply #751 on: August 17, 2015, 10:50:06 PM » |
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Just as well I decided to fit the engine casings before we left -had to take one of the exhaust pipes off to get the left one on.
A very busy day on Sunday, starting at the workshop at 7am, fitting the tank, cases & a few odds & ends, before Tom arrived at 8 to load his XS in the van. Then we were off at a very sedate pace, listening for the clatter of bikes falling over in the back, to Popham airfield. Only 6 miles away, so we were there in plenty of time for the 9.0.clock meet up with Terry T & his Portsmouth Trike Club guys.
We parked the bikes on his pitch, but ended up pushing them across the field later to display them on a stall specialising in XS650 parts. The stall owner said they really pulled the punters in & he could've sold mine 15 times over. I was curious to know what people thought it was worth & every time we came back past, the theoretical asking price had crept up a bit more. 2 1/2 grand by the end of the day, which is about what it's cost me, (1 1/2 for the donor bike & parts, plus a grand's worth of engraving). Bizarrely, there was another bike at the show with engraving by the same guy, (he lives in Spain).
I blew the petrol tank over in the same green I painted my truck, just in aerosol paint, scrubbed to a satin finish with a Scotchbrite pad. Suprising what a difference a bit of colour makes. It suddenly looks like a proper bike.
Tom & I agreed, it really boosts your enthusiasm to show the bikes & get some feedback from other bikers. Seemed to go down well.
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« Reply #752 on: August 17, 2015, 10:54:16 PM » |
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I really like it without the mudguards. Think I might shorten the rear one a little & curve the mounting struts. Also wondering if the side panels should be green or black?
The bike's now safely stowed in the lock-up garage again. Need to crack on with my truck, ready for the Dutch hotrod show in November. I'd really like to take the bike too, to display alongside it, so can see me renting a van yet again. Looking forward to riding this now.
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« Reply #753 on: August 17, 2015, 10:58:46 PM » |
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« Reply #754 on: August 17, 2015, 11:00:26 PM » |
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« Reply #755 on: August 17, 2015, 11:03:04 PM » |
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My last 2 projects. No more after these. I just want to get out & enjoy what I've got now instead of spending my life building things. Keeping them forever  |
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« Reply #756 on: August 17, 2015, 11:27:22 PM » |
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The latest issue of Duro Rider Gazette.
That's my lefthand casing on the righthand page.
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« Reply #757 on: August 18, 2015, 06:32:18 PM » |
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Paint the side panels green Andy.
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« Reply #758 on: August 18, 2015, 07:25:14 PM » |
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Paint the side panels green Andy.
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« Reply #759 on: August 18, 2015, 07:46:55 PM » |
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Great looking pair Andy, as for being the last, I think you need a matching Trike  |
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« Reply #760 on: August 18, 2015, 08:06:19 PM » |
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bike looks fab MM and yes green side panels for me too,coppersmith's right i think you should too!!
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« Reply #761 on: August 18, 2015, 09:29:47 PM » |
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I think those two are a fine display of the culmination a lifetimes learning and creativity. Well done, you should be proud.
You need a trike in the collection tho...
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« Reply #762 on: August 18, 2015, 11:06:44 PM » |
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You just gota build something..it's in the blood  |
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« Reply #763 on: August 19, 2015, 08:23:48 AM » |
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N-o-o-o. No, no, no. Maybe.  |
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« Reply #764 on: August 19, 2015, 08:34:25 AM » |
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Well I built the trike(s) as a lower cost way to build a hotrod/chop and the missus can ride it too ? Plus it's a hobby..I don't let a piece of metal get me down..but it's defo a passion..always will be..trouble is my illness stops me riding..so count your blessings Andy ..get out an about..throomm.. |
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