Havoc
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3 hours ago, Dezza said:
I remember all those old Ford Capris, Cortinas, and Escorts in the late 70s/80s that were converted to 'harlequins' after one or more body panels had suffered terminal rust
Kind of what I said on a different platform
After being side swiped on both sides during a roundabout faux par in my Renault 4, I scavenged the replacements for the 6 damaged panels off 6 different wrecked R4s in the local scrap yard, all different colours....
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I'm just here, for the beer
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1 hour ago, imago said:
Snug is a good description. It definitely wouldn't go in with the head on, but it's in.
The 1428 was a pain to get in and out of the Mag II. Got the hang of it in the end, empty frame over built motor
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I get that, but those rims with tyres on even old ones that will be replaced, will be much safer in the mean time.
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I'd get tyres on those delicate rims sooner rather than later, give them a bit of protection
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33 minutes ago, Paulm said:
Thought I gave you a pack of new bolts with the rims Tom? I was going to drill the back wheel so it matched the front,before deciding to go another route.
You did, Larry is aware of this
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Front is split rim, rear isn't. Spoke design and rims identical in every other way bar size?? Go figure
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31 minutes ago, Loudpipes said:
Like those wheels but whys the rear wheel got no bolts or holes holding it together or is the front just bolted for looks ?
I also have no idea, I'm going up to work in a bit, I'll check to see if the front is split rim or whether the bolts are just for show. My intention, had I kept them would have been to add bolts to the rear, I don't believe it would compromise rim integrity.
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1 minute ago, imago said:
Indeed, I never know whether it's bad form to say where you're getting things like these, so err on the side of caution and don't.
They're just working their way through the OSS massive
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Ooo, nice wheels
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5 hours ago, Bubba1135 said:
Arrived last night from Grumpy1260, delivered by Moto All couriers.
Next dilemma is stock or tinker with, @HavocTom I might be in touch for a price to do this Blue & White like my other one.
Sure thing boss
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I'm afraid I'll be on that ferry with JB, the mower will have to try pull someone else to sleep with..
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On 2/26/2023 at 1:05 PM, Rossco(Iceman Josros) said:
How long does the “mixture” stay usable for and how many millilitres of MEK to AbS is required….?
I keep mine in a coffee jar with a tight lid. I'm still using the original mix 4 years later. As long as the solvent component can't evaporate, it'll stay useable. I have added a little more MEK perhaps annually, to soften it up a bit. I just kept adding ABS pellets to the MEK until it reached a consistency I thought looked like it'd do the job. I added the pellets slowly over a couple of days.
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18 hours ago, clivegto said:
After reading @Havocpost and chatting with him about fixing abs plastic panels I bought some Mek (let the chemistry begin
) now this stuff dissolves abs plastic especially if you cut it up into little pieces. So that's exactly what I did with the front bit of the side panel I'd cut off. Right hand side panel where the brake reservoir window is was busted and I don't need the window anyway. Filled it in with the Mek and mix and have also started to rebuild a busted tab on the back light surround. I have to say it does work amazingly well if you have the patience.
Chemistry is ace. Be careful of the MEK though, the RAF banned it's use over 20 years ago
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Awesome, going to watch this with interest
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9 hours ago, clivegto said:
Then there were 9
Quality, not quantity round 'ere
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3 hours ago, Captain Chaos said:
How about just riding the things there? They are motorcycles after all
2 or 3 bikes hard to ride with just the 1 arse. Also Newark showground not the sort of place you want to be stuck at for 48 hours without a way of escaping
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4 minutes ago, davecara said:
Dont forget what I do for a living! I can get most parts to you next day!
They've closed for the holidays now with it on their ramp, without telling me if they've found the problem or what it is. They did say they would. He's a mate though, doing me a favor, so it is what it is, no biggy. I reckon I'll be able to find a way of getting a few bikes to Newark, I've got ages
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Paul, looks like I'm vanless until mid Jan, automatic fan belt tensioner on back order. Got the bikes, might not have the means to get them there, it's only 11 miles away, any helpers? 40 minute turn around?
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I'll bring a couple Paul. I hadn't answered like I thought I had. No real surprise there....
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They're as done as they're going to be, see you all Friday evening
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Stafford Classic Bike Show 20/21 April
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Just noticed I'm tagged in that
Nowt to do with me 
I was drunk in an entirely different field....