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DB2 rebirth begins...
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Pompey



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PostPosted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 5:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Finally came up with the best solution to drop the back wheel out when the chain is to tight loop off the rear cog. Take the cog off the wheel while in place and the whole lot drops out quicker then a one legged man in an arse kicking contest.
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Pompey



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PostPosted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 7:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Getting closer to the end of this project chaps. One benefit of some time off work...

To start things off here are a few before shots which is exactly how she was when I first took her clothes off. Bit sad and rusty with all the usual signs of age after miss spent youth. Tomorrow I'll take some after pics.


IMG_0690 by pompstar, on Flickr


IMG_0689 by pompstar, on Flickr


IMG_0688 by pompstar, on Flickr
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Pompey



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PostPosted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 7:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here are a couple more...


IMG_0687 by pompstar, on Flickr


IMG_0686 by pompstar, on Flickr


IMG_0685 by pompstar, on Flickr

watch this space for the next installment!
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oily



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PostPosted: Wed Nov 14, 2012 11:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

...watching...watching...watching..... Laughing

Can't wait till next week when I can get back in the garage, I'm getting withdrawal symptoms Crying or Very sad
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Pompey



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PostPosted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 4:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

here are a few images to show work so far... I stripped, cleaned and resprayed the subframe and swing arm to the same colour as the main frame. It was as you can see from the before shots a much lighter alloy colour. All the nuts and bolts replaced with stainless, polished the rear sets and cleaned up anything I could. I stripped back the engine and resprayed it to without going to far so as to keep it with an appropriate patina as they say...


IMG_0765 by pompstar, on Flickr

The rear shock came out great to. The spring was powder coated by a local firm and I sorted the rest with elbow grease and cleaner.


IMG_0764 by pompstar, on Flickr

I got some fresh cable wrap for the adjuster which helped.

A few things to note. The exhaust system is a Ducati 900ss unit I am experimenting with to make it twin pipes. However I think I may use the old down pipes for the under seat original and have a custom build end can to stay hidden under the seat pointing out directly behind. To be decided. I also mocked up a seat support for the fibre glass body kit.


IMG_0763 by pompstar, on Flickr
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 5:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Oh yes... a glimpse of the hand held production for the paint scheme. Old school of course and waiting for some decals i am having made before the lacquer stage.


IMG_0766 by pompstar, on Flickr

The stripes on the back wont look as bad once the seat and bum stop are in place and the final graphics are on. Hopefully!
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 5:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

...oh yes...that's looking the muts nuts, be even better with the "clothes" on the bike instead of on the floor Wink
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 6:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'll slap it back on the bike tomorrow to give you ( and me ) a better idea of how it will look. If it's not good I can just respray til happy. Once its right i will consider a pro doing it if it needs it. At least that way its just cost me a few spray tins to experiment. Fingers crossed.
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djt77



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PostPosted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 10:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looking good
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 25, 2012 7:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

So, the paint job is almost done. before I put decals on and seat I just want to see what we think... I am not sure...


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IMG_0780 by pompstar, on Flickr
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 25, 2012 8:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

..if i had to criticise something, and I really am nit picking, the number boards...being as it's round on the front, they should maybe round on the sides Wink
....like I say...nit picking........
Looks good, get it lacquered Laughing
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 9:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looking at it, I think I have put the mudguard on back to front? Doh... Laughing
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 10:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I wasn't sure about the light blue before- I thought it should be darker- but now it's all growing on me. A bit 'Gulf' even ?

Overall effect is very attractive and totally different to anything else on the road.

You mean you've stuck the 'agip' sticker on the back of the front mudguard : ))
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 11:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

"GULF"....there's a blast from the past Ian...
Are they still trading? Haven't seen a gulf fuel station for years or is it more...there's none around here?
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 3:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think I may have Cranky... have to have one both ends Shocked I may make the odd change but basically go with it for now.. thanks for feedback chaps.
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