Title: Have not been on board for while been busy
Post by: gsxbobber on December 18, 2012, 11:12:12 PM
(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h438/gsxbobber/ImportedPhotos00025.jpg) changing my mongrel rat back to old skool bare bones no lights no frills bobber.(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h438/gsxbobber/DSCN0024-1.jpg)(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h438/gsxbobber/Picture014.jpg)(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h438/gsxbobber/DSCN0031.jpg)(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h438/gsxbobber/DSCN0032.jpg)(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h438/gsxbobber/DSCN0043.jpg)(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h438/gsxbobber/DSCN0044.jpg)(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h438/gsxbobber/DSCN0046_zps9cb7c5b3.jpg)Still long way to go petrol tank to finish next .
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Post by: Manky Monkey on December 18, 2012, 11:18:46 PM
Hiya. That's a bit of a transformation isn't it! Love the knobbly front tyre. Not seen exhaust wrap used on handlebars before. It's quite effective.
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Post by: panthershaun on December 19, 2012, 10:00:08 AM
howdo mate, glad you are still with us mate...
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Post by: gsxbobber on December 19, 2012, 07:23:11 PM
howdo mate, glad you are still with us mate...
Hi shaun hope all is well with you have you still got the cat .Title: Re: Have not been on board for while been busy
Post by: panthershaun on December 19, 2012, 11:16:52 PM
I have mate, even though I've done my best to wear her out :D :D
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Post by: Manky Monkey on December 20, 2012, 10:43:51 AM
Do the RSPCA know of this?!
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Post by: gsxbobber on December 22, 2012, 10:05:46 PM
Should have bought better petrol tank lots of dents and rusted inside but after second attempt at painting with rattle cans, ended up like this five coats paint and two of laquer just make sure i park in the shade. :)(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h438/gsxbobber/DSCN0048_zps29bc5533.jpg)
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Post by: Manky Monkey on December 22, 2012, 10:58:12 PM
Unusual choice.
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Post by: gsxbobber on December 23, 2012, 04:26:19 PM
Tank is now on bike love or hate ,might lower rear mudguard bit more work to do onward and upward as they say.(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h438/gsxbobber/DSCN0049_zps520aa994.jpg)
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Post by: slippery on December 23, 2012, 08:03:50 PM
that's looking good my man :o
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Post by: trev on December 24, 2012, 11:25:11 AM
nice to see something different for a change.
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Post by: gsxbobber on December 28, 2012, 03:45:06 PM
Lowered the rear mudguard so it now follows frame lines.(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h438/gsxbobber/DSCN0077_zpsf4631d85.jpg)
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Post by: fifer on December 28, 2012, 04:11:54 PM
I likey , Likey Lots ;D
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Post by: BikerGran on December 28, 2012, 10:44:26 PM
Love that short chunky look - you made something different!
Title: Re: Have not been on board for while been busy short update
Post by: gsxbobber on December 29, 2012, 08:30:11 PM
Thanks for the feedback folks i am not building show bike just trying to be bit different on a strict budget thought might let you no so far ,mz petrol tank bought for tenner,yamaha custom front mudguard cut and shut on the back,honda gl500 front forks,homemade riser top brackets,seat base is plywood covered in bit of foam and material,seat springs are cut up shock springs,cx500 engine has done 150,000 miles still on original bottom end and pistons,but have changed stator ,camchain,oil seals,etc rear wheel is cx500 hub on a goldwing gl1100 rim 2.5" 17" diameter ,basic re-wire no lights going to be fitted daytime only did not hardtail because my 57 year old backside needs a bit off comfort.Rear shocks are shortend honda cbx 550 nighthawk.ps monkey the colour is wine red and the bike seems to be starting to look alien not intended.
Title: Re: Have not been on board for while been busy short update tank woes
Post by: gsxbobber on January 06, 2013, 03:09:06 PM
(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h438/gsxbobber/DSCN0079_zps29db1a84.jpg)(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h438/gsxbobber/DSCN0078_zpsd4071f89.jpg)I have got fed up with trying to get a decent finish on the petrol tank there just to much previous filler and various paints that i have given up ,so i have flatted it off with wet and dry and this is how its going to stay. ??? :)
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Post by: gsxbobber on January 07, 2013, 04:13:26 PM
Have polished my acid house petrol tank now so its going to stay.(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h438/gsxbobber/DSCN0081_zps197b4676.jpg)
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Post by: Manky Monkey on January 07, 2013, 08:10:06 PM
I like this. No idea why, just do.
Title: Re: its finished
Post by: gsxbobber on January 10, 2013, 02:34:00 PM
Apart from some more carb jetting and tuning thats it .(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h438/gsxbobber/DSCN0083_zps33617b46.jpg)(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h438/gsxbobber/DSCN0084_zpsb1c3fda7.jpg)
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Post by: panthershaun on January 16, 2013, 09:48:29 AM
perversely I love CX's :-[ especially stripped down one's..
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Post by: BikerGran on January 16, 2013, 08:25:15 PM
In my 2 wheel days I borrowed a CX for a while when my bike was off the road and I loved riding it! I would have seriously considered replacing the GT with a CX but it was too top heavy for me when pushing it about.
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Post by: gsxbobber on January 16, 2013, 10:09:52 PM
In my 2 wheel days I borrowed a CX for a while when my bike was off the road and I loved riding it! I would have seriously considered replacing the GT with a CX but it was too top heavy for me when pushing it about.
Yes they are a bit top heavy but you do get used to it and with a sporty exhaust they have a sound of there own due to the shorter stroke and most people do not realise they are overhead valve motors.Title: Re: Have not been on board for while been busy
Post by: panthershaun on January 17, 2013, 09:13:16 AM
Once I'm sorted with all the s**t at the moment might look for a cheap CX to use as a winter/work hack...
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Post by: gsxbobber on January 18, 2013, 12:20:52 AM
Once I'm sorted with all the s**t at the moment might look for a cheap CX to use as a winter/work hack...
When your feeling better in the spring shaun perhaps we can meet at the pub in eridge and have a pint .Title: Re: Have not been on board for while been busy
Post by: panthershaun on January 18, 2013, 12:19:47 PM
you got a deal mate, was going to say date but considering my "New" single status thought better of it :D ;)
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Post by: gsxbobber on January 21, 2013, 08:45:45 PM
I use anything thats lying around on my bike ;D ;D(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h438/gsxbobber/DSCN0089_zps17b588b0.jpg)
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Post by: Manky Monkey on January 21, 2013, 09:07:32 PM
???
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Post by: panthershaun on January 22, 2013, 09:04:19 AM
that looks like a flask to me ....
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Post by: gsxbobber on January 22, 2013, 12:01:21 PM
that looks like a flask to me ....
Spot on ,i can not afford brass plating so going to have a go at some bits with the air brush as well ;) ;)Title: Re: Have not been on board for while been busy
Post by: dave 67 on January 22, 2013, 02:08:21 PM
I use anything thats lying around on my bike ;D ;D(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h438/gsxbobber/DSCN0089_zps17b588b0.jpg)
Cool Title: Re: Its finished now as off feb 6th 2013
Post by: gsxbobber on February 06, 2013, 04:20:29 PM
i am now happy with the bike and i do not think there are to many maggots like this all in its cost about £250 so real bargain basement stuff might see you around some shows (http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h438/gsxbobber/DSCN0093_zpsdce228fa.jpg)(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h438/gsxbobber/DSCN0095_zpsf8f3740c.jpg)(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h438/gsxbobber/b27824af-b0b0-4712-a013-8bbce09c81e9_zps17f2b6f4.jpg)
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Post by: Manky Monkey on February 06, 2013, 07:38:19 PM
Is that a door handle on the fuel filler cap? ;D
I'm sure I really shouldn't like this ...but I do.
I'm sure I really shouldn't like this ...but I do.
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Post by: panthershaun on February 07, 2013, 11:22:49 AM
dare to be different, nice one.. see you at the Huntsman in the spring??
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Post by: Olds on February 07, 2013, 01:21:33 PM
Looks to be a fun bike to ride :)
That filler cap alone would give Mr MSVA an apoplectic siezure ;D
That filler cap alone would give Mr MSVA an apoplectic siezure ;D
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Post by: spanners on February 07, 2013, 01:31:08 PM
Quote from: Old Newbie link=topic=12215.msg168417#msg168417 date=136024329
That filler cap alone would give Mr MSVA an apoplectic siezure
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That filler cap alone would give Mr MSVA an apoplectic siezure
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nut ripper ,,OUCH,,, ::) ::) :D
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Post by: BikerGran on February 08, 2013, 08:23:33 PM
Dunno where you are gsxb - will we see you at Basingstoke?
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Post by: gsxbobber on February 08, 2013, 11:44:23 PM
Yes shaun i should be at the huntsman good bash ,i would pop down to basingstoke if invited .
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Post by: BikerGran on February 09, 2013, 12:32:05 PM
You're a member of the forum, everybody's invited! I spose the thread doesn't actually say that, prolly cos it's been happening for several years now!
http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=12349.0 (http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=12349.0)
http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=12349.0 (http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=12349.0)
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Post by: Manky Monkey on February 09, 2013, 09:14:04 PM
As the lady says, bung your name on the list & come on down!
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Post by: one arm bandit on February 09, 2013, 09:46:29 PM
may be bargain basement but with a better suiting tank i think she'd look a tidy little chop ;)
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Post by: spanners on February 09, 2013, 10:47:48 PM
shame that ,chine,/prism, tank i,v got wont fit
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Post by: gsxbobber on April 09, 2013, 09:54:55 PM
I decided to have another go at petrol tank and after a day of filling and sanding finally got reasonable ultra flat black finish. ???(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h438/gsxbobber/DSCN0098_zps2b6253ec.jpg)
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Post by: BikerGran on April 09, 2013, 10:50:34 PM
looks good to me!
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Post by: merv on April 10, 2013, 08:10:52 AM
that looks a lot better