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Mauser5826 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 02, 2018 3:21 pm Never thought of that for deciding what to do with my wheels... brilliant

an option i hadnt considered either. how tough is it? at much of a risk of damage when tyres fitted - or chain lube cleaned off?

the more threads i look at, the better i see this forum to be. its great

tony.mon wrote: ↑Mon Jul 30, 2018 7:46 pm
It's the oily puddle under me car that I want to see it shift...

on concrete, tarmac, or block paving?

Mr.wolf wrote: ↑Mon Jul 30, 2018 7:29 pm Got the engine out good hour lots of kettles some degreaser later still filthy.. will take the pressure washer to it tomorrow and try get it painted.. more to come

useful looking 'trolley'. theres some castors i kept from an old television. something to sort if it rains later today

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Those old metal coat hangers are worth their weight in Gold, so many uses and something that will eventually disappear from society and replaced with plastic.

still on ebay if theres nothing going to the drycleaners

It was all done with rattle cans, I used Simoniz paint, lots of wet n dry and for polish I used the Menzerna range. http://www.menzerna.com/en/products/polishes/ (:-}) inspirational. amazing what youve achieved. pointing out the difference between wax polish and abrasive polish is helpful. thanks. ...

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for no other reason than i was caught riding around on my brass band. taken from facebook.







wow - just wow. both the rebuild thread and the colour scheme.

jasonbrownett wrote: ↑Sun Aug 12, 2018 1:29 pm blkes on the forum must be photographed with a rubbish bin in the background.

Ok does the no fly tipping sign not count [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]


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blond in the background - isnt she walking past a giant grey wheelie bin?

well done that man, I really like what you've done with the std rearsets, I think they're boring as std, and they look shite when people drill holes in them, so it's nice to see something different..... :thumbup: i agree, a subtle and effective change. all takes time and thought. good choice, well ...

in process of fitting blade 954 forks just mudguard and calipers to fit this week. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk have you posted a thread on fitting the fireblade forks please? a better option than the other upgrages to valving and springs, or with its own compromises and problems to solve? i ...

jasonbrownett wrote: ↑Sun Aug 12, 2018 10:26 am Hi peeps here’s my storm only had her about 6 months and was total stock when I got her.


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comparing with the signature photo, i prefer the effect of the black tail. reds a great colour - but breaking it up with the black is a surprising improvement.

in process of fitting blade 954 forks just mudguard and calipers to fit this week. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk have you posted a thread on fitting the fireblade forks please? a better option than the other upgrages to valving and springs, or with its own compromises and problems to solve?

sirch345 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 14, 2018 9:52 pm I agree they do look awesome

Chris.

any chance of a sound clip on youtube please?

You guys are NuTs.. :lol: Firstly, I took a mind photograph & removed the required line, wrapped a leather welding glove around the shank & slightly tightened it in the vice, 180° was the target. useful tip using the glove. i've put aluminium jaws on the vice - and keep a strip of lead by i...

sniffipn wrote: ↑Sun Aug 26, 2018 9:51 pm thanks for making it easy to find and to use.

excellent quality scan too. the photos are lovely and clear.