locoR1
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| posted on 1/3/12 at 10:25 PM |
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Still waiting for my shiny new wheel rims to arrive so spent the last week or so doing a few bits and refurnishing the carbs.
Fitted them tonight and also knocked up a temporary fuel supply ready for an attempt to start it tomorrow 
From this
To this
Temporary fuel supply made out of a bit of 2 1/2" pipe
 
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locoR1
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| posted on 2/3/12 at 08:33 PM |
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Fired it up today So here's the obligatory first start video couldn't figure out how to embed the video so a link will have to
do "FIRST START"
Started on the second kick! That's if you dont include the first try when it nearly fell of the bike lift 
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ragindave
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| posted on 2/3/12 at 09:43 PM |
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Thats great.
A couple of questions.
Was that with or with out the exhaust on? it does not really matter as it sounds superb...
And was it you who actually invented the dyson in the back ground.
Was that your daughter who entered the garage and was she aware you was filming.
Dave.
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locoR1
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| posted on 2/3/12 at 09:57 PM |
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Yup exhaust on, its a bit loud but that's how its staying, Dyson what are you on about 
And yes it was my daughter who came in the garage in here pyjamas and no she wasn't aware i was filming.... she is now though after i posted the
video on Facebook and tagged her in it, shes not happy
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franky
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| posted on 2/3/12 at 10:04 PM |
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Great job, you're not hanging around
Are you keeping the standard size wheels or having 17" rim's laced to the hubs?
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dlatch
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| posted on 2/3/12 at 10:09 PM |
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lol at the vid and that's just cruel tagging the daughter in it
fantastic progress its looking great.
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ragindave
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| posted on 2/3/12 at 10:15 PM |
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So you just a take a picture of the old carb then go and buy a new one i see!
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locoR1
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| posted on 2/3/12 at 10:20 PM |
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Im staying with the standard diameter 18" rear and 19" front but next size up on the width for the rear......think it looks cool with the
bigger front wheel.
Have a pair of Morad Flanged Alloy Rims on order looking forward to having a go at lacing and truing them should be fun
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locoR1
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| posted on 6/3/12 at 10:01 PM |
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Wheel rims arrived today they are very  made a start on the first one its now all together loosely, only had to start again once so not to
bad so far considering ive never laced a wheel before so reckon this is going to keep me occupied for a few days
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gulf zxr
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| posted on 6/3/12 at 10:05 PM |
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Thats a job I've got to tackle soon!!!!
Your build is rocketing now compared to mine
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 6/3/12 at 10:44 PM |
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That sounds as good as it looks. Talk about galloping nostalgia. . .
Who'd have thought that something from the rising sun could be made into a proper bike.
I might even pinch the engine sound for my ring tone.
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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Peteff
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| posted on 7/3/12 at 11:50 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by locoR1
Yup exhaust on, its a bit loud but that's how its staying
Has it got road legal stamped on it ? The MOT stations are a bit keen on loud pipes nowadays even if they are stamped legal but with the baffles
removed.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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locoR1
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| posted on 8/3/12 at 07:20 AM |
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No markings on the can as its an aftermarket straight through type,
Wasn't sure if the older bikes were exempt or not anyone know? I intend to take it for mot as it is and if it fails make up a temporary modern
can just for mot.
It will also have a side mounted number plate and back light again I'm not sure if that's ok or not.
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locoR1
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| posted on 8/3/12 at 07:39 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by gulf zxr
Thats a job I've got to tackle soon!!!!
Your build is rocketing now compared to mine
Come on Jason pull you finger out soon be summer Any updates on yours?
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locoR1
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| posted on 11/3/12 at 10:15 PM |
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Put in a big effort this week after the rims turned up, wheels built trued and tyres fitted and balanced.
Haven't stopped all weekend so will let the pictures do the talking then add some details in the week
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Steve Hignett
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| posted on 12/3/12 at 09:02 AM |
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Looking very, very nice Dave...
Any chance it will be at Stoneleigh?
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locoR1
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| posted on 12/3/12 at 09:40 AM |
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Thanks m8 won't be done in time but weather permitting it will be at Newark.
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gulf zxr
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| posted on 20/3/12 at 10:27 AM |
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Looking fantastic Dave, mines slowed right down due to another project and house build!!
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locoR1
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| posted on 1/4/12 at 06:23 AM |
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Right time for another up date been busy... busy.... busy
Few jobs done headlamp filled and blended into the dash tube that was welded in, then painted and fitted also finished of the wiring and speed sensor
so that's done and dusted now.
Then made up the mountings for the side mounted number plate and rear light plate i had made a few weeks ago, put a nice curve in it along with the
number plate, it follows the curve of the rear sprocket and also acts as a rear chain guard, not sure how Mr MOT man will see this though.
Paint work!!! This is one of the things i have bean looking forward to doing for a while although with a little dread if you know what i mean. as you
can see it turned out great infact way better than i ever thought i could do so well chuffed Will look even better once the paints go hard so
i can that and polish it.
His and Hers Picked the other bike up yesterday for the wife to learn on, Now i have a buddy to go for a ride with happy days
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RichardK
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| posted on 1/4/12 at 07:46 AM |
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That's looking fantastic,I've started a little gpz250 cafe and hope it turns out half as good as yours and I'll still be well
chuffed.
Cheers
Rich
Gallery updated 11/01/2011
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tul214
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| posted on 1/4/12 at 07:48 AM |
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Looks fantastic....I have been looking for a donor for a while but 70's Jap bikes seem to be very popular and they all seem to bring strong
money. I will keep looking and hope to stumble on a bargain so I can try to have a go at a cafe bike too.
1.6 Raw Super6 sold
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ReMan
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| posted on 1/4/12 at 08:25 AM |
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Superb, I think you've got the "look" spot on.
Will be interestesd to hear it through that pipe, i'm sure that will brnig me back some memoriies
www.plusnine.co.uk
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afj
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| posted on 1/4/12 at 09:04 AM |
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Saw it in the flesh (metal) last night all I can say woooooooow it is spot on it even started first time
All of the tiny details are top notch and the paint and design are top stuff
eerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
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gulf zxr
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 posted on 1/4/12 at 09:10 AM |
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Fantastic
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big_wasa
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| posted on 1/4/12 at 09:11 AM |
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Wow.
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