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Dec 23, 2014 20:32:46 GMT
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I did do a big introduction to this. But then the computer froze  Ive just bought my latest project, after not messing with cars for the last couple of years appart from building my TDI T4 and some conversion work on my T5. This is a bit different for me. Ive had alot of different bikes over the years but never had the urge to build anything brat/bobber styled... So thats what this is.... A first year (1980) GSX250 DOHC 8V TWIN  Got it cheap, With a free rust hole in the tank, Gonna go the vintage/brat look, with firestone deluxe tyres and banana grips and tuck n roll flat seat., Bob the back end with a rolled kicked up bar and see if i can get the forks a little lower.. here it is..~  |
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Last Edit: Feb 26, 2015 22:40:54 GMT by Deleted
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Dec 23, 2014 20:38:47 GMT
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And this is where ive got to so far... Stripped it down, got some oil down the bores and rocked it back and forward in gear and its all free supprisingly (off the road near the sea since 1999) Hooked up a battery and hotwired it and the electrics seemed to work (since ripped it all off so not sure why i checked) But the starter also works, and spins it over great. , was a worry as they are hard to get working ones, and this doesnt have a kickstart...  |
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Dec 23, 2014 20:42:01 GMT
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Need to buy : *honda tank *seat pan or chinese ready made seat *Enfield vintage bars *banana grips *5.5 inch headlight (the 7 is too big and stupid looking) * chrome wire wheels from a GS250 *4inch and 3.5 inch firestone deluxe vintage piecrust style tyres  |
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Dec 23, 2014 20:46:41 GMT
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Good luck I do enjoy a good brat, something I'd never even heard of until a few months ago.
Its something I would like to have a go at building myself but having recently passed my test I would like a few miles under my belt before I risk a styled bike.
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Some days you just need to take a grinder to an inanimate object, just to make your day a tiny bit better!!
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Dec 24, 2014 18:30:39 GMT
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Cut two inches off the bars and layed them back, Only did this as i was toying with the idea of a set of Triumph T100 bars which i could cut, But didnt like the idea of cheap indian chrome, when the original bars on this are mint and lovely and shiny... Also primed all the areas and tabs that need cutting off   |
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Dec 24, 2014 18:32:43 GMT
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Oh i also lowered it an inch via the tripple trees, but ill probably cut the coils a couple of inches once ive got the tyres...
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Jan 11, 2015 20:28:06 GMT
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I haz spares Quick trip to near enough the same place the main bike came from, Got me this big haul of parts. Its an entire 81 GS250 in parts. Someone already started a caferacer style conversion on it... I'm going to use the hubs to lace up some spoked rims, Probably use the tank too. But not only that, It has an entire gasket set with it, a good solid engine (runs) good carbs, brakes etc... Basically most of the parts i needed.. Got it all mega cheap too  |
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Feb 21, 2015 22:04:06 GMT
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awesome stuff!! good luck with it !!
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Feb 26, 2015 22:40:18 GMT
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awesome stuff!! good luck with it !! Cheers, But they are actually both going up for sale this weekend. Just got myself a car shaped project that ive been wanting for a while so couldnt pass it up. These are now in the back of the garage... £200 takes the pair... |
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Feb 26, 2015 23:35:25 GMT
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come on keep it
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