Featured First Project Bike

Discussion in 'Builds & Projects' started by Streetgirl675, Nov 6, 2020.

  1. Streetgirl675

    Streetgirl675 ...otherwise known as Streetgirl765

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    That was in Wales :joy::joy:
     
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  2. feckless

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    Looks like the extance day out. Great fun
     
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  3. Streetgirl675

    Streetgirl675 ...otherwise known as Streetgirl765

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    Spot on :grinning:
     
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  4. Streetgirl675

    Streetgirl675 ...otherwise known as Streetgirl765

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    So she is starting to get naked. Looks like there is lots to be done. Note to self - when choosing a project bike - jap crap is easier and cheaper to get parts for. Most of the bits needed are in the USA and shipping charges are horrendous!

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  5. Octoberon

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    Can we have just one thread where we don't mention Trump? ;)
     
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  6. JtC

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    Two-stroke for first rebuild! That’s courage! But, when you get it done, you should on tight!:p
     
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  7. Bad Billy

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    They all look worse when you get their clothes off eh @Streetgirl675 o_O:worried::joy:

    A bit of elbow grease & time will have that looking good again, seems weird you got to send to the USA for a bike built in Austria? I will ask a couple of mates who are still into Moto-X racing the classic stuff i they know where else you can source parts, what are you have trouble sourcing? :cool:
     
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  8. Streetgirl675

    Streetgirl675 ...otherwise known as Streetgirl765

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    Have you been looking @Bad Billy ??????o_Oo_O We’ve ordered quite a few bits so far , around 70% from US. Like you I had assumed we would be sourcing from Austria. Thanks for the offer :grinning: Need payday to come around again :confused: before I can get anymore. My OH is on a KTM forum and it looks like it is a standard issue in trying to get parts.
     
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  9. Bad Billy

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    I had a chat with my mate & he said he has to source parts from the States as well, even for a Yamaha YZ125 from the 80’s, don’t get that? But there you have it!
     
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  10. feckless

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    i had the same bike Streetgirl and it ripped :D:D, not quite as scary as a 400 Maico which i had in my youth. that left me in AE with a couple of knees being cleaned with a scrubbing brush and sterile liquid LOL. that learnt me not to wheelie in 3rd gear on the approach to a crest :joy::joy::joy:
     
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  11. feckless

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    actually it brings a meaning to crest fallen :joy::joy:
     
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  12. Wessa

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    Only just seen the thread @Streetgirl675 so catching up. Good luck with your project and don’t kill your OH he won’t deserve it what ever he does :confused:
     
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  13. Streetgirl675

    Streetgirl675 ...otherwise known as Streetgirl765

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    Not sure about that.....
     
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  14. Streetgirl675

    Streetgirl675 ...otherwise known as Streetgirl765

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    Have been having quite a bit of fun with this, but its already broken the bank o_Oo_Oo_O
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    Had to grind out a few of the bearings as we couldn’t press them out. He even let me have a go at making sparks :relieved: pretty pretty :grinning:
    Need to get the frame either shot or vapour blasted and repainted.
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    Stator pack is rusted so not surprised there wasn’t very strong spark.

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  15. joe mc donald

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    Go for it you are a real hero.
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  16. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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  17. Pegscraper

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    Oooooooo! Some oily bits, you're after my own heart Streetgirl. Nothing more satisfying than an engine rebuild, just sayin'. Just about the only thing guaranteed about a restoration/rebuild is it costs more than you expect, as you're probably finding! Stick with it, it'll be worth it. :)
     
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  18. Streetgirl675

    Streetgirl675 ...otherwise known as Streetgirl765

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    Lets just say I don’t have long finger nails :joy::joy::joy:
     
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  19. Streetgirl675

    Streetgirl675 ...otherwise known as Streetgirl765

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    Him in the garage let me play with one of his tools today ;):grinning: Cleaned up loads of nuts and bolts and other bits on his wire brish wheel thingy ( i am guessing it hasxa more technical name than that) o_O Actually found it really cathartic and satisfying seeing the dirty rusty bits turn into nice shiny clean bits.
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    Think I might of lost a couple of fingerprints along the way o_Oo_O
    Also I am worried about doing to turkey with 5FC91625-B1EB-4896-9E4B-613BDE274BB7.jpeg these :confused::joy::joy::joy:
     
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  20. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    :joy::joy: No long fingernails for me either, @Streetgirl675. I'd rather spend money on motorcycle parts and gear than on manicures. ;):grinning: Good luck dealing with that Christmas turkey with those hands. :eek:
     
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