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Dave
15-07-2009, 02:58 PM
Hi all, just thought Id share my build.
Any comments, help, criticism(constructive or otherwise), ideas, suggestions hugely appreciated.


http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1247682061.jpg



My bike went down over the weekend, just been trying to get my head around where to start. Im stripping it down to get everything sourced.
Dave
15-07-2009, 03:00 PM
Frame is beyond repair. Front wheel is the same

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1247710435.jpg


In process of sourcing replacements
Fight_fan
15-07-2009, 04:19 PM
Dang! U didnt bin that did ya Dave? BIG frame crack hey.
Dave
15-07-2009, 05:20 PM
quote:Originally posted by Fight_fan

Dang! U didnt bin that did ya Dave? BIG frame crack hey.


My brother was on it at the time.
The crack is huge, she has opened up 9mm.
Jay_G
16-07-2009, 04:14 PM
your brother ok?? if he is smack him around a bit for fucking your bike if it was his fault.
Dave
16-07-2009, 08:23 PM
looks like ive got a frame and wheel sourced.

Front stand turned up as well so time to strip everything down.

Anyone got any leads on a workshop manual??
Dave
16-07-2009, 08:29 PM
http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1247794577.jpg


http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1247834385.jpg
Dave
18-07-2009, 05:42 PM
Engine is out and frame stripped.
Waitin on replacement frame to start rebuilding
customfighterer
30-07-2009, 12:35 PM
how do you plan to work with the ugly frame and radiator spiggot??
fimpBIKES
30-07-2009, 07:51 PM
custom rad would only be about 3-400 bucks

im keen to see how it turns out, how much wiring is in that mother?
Dave
07-08-2009, 12:32 PM
quote:Originally posted by customfighterer

how do you plan to work with the ugly frame and radiator spiggot??


Im looking at painting the frame.
As for the spiggot??? Thinking of turning it into a mount for a camera or something
Dave
07-08-2009, 12:37 PM
quote:Originally posted by fimpBIKES

custom rad would only be about 3-400 bucks

im keen to see how it turns out, how much wiring is in that mother?


Im going to get a custom made up and try to run the plumbing inside the frame. Tidy up the front as much as I can

Im not thinking that the wiring will be much of an issue, re-route everything I can under the seat, maybe use heat shrink on the rest, something to keep it tidy.