Bikers

[matchless]

Hi,
I am in the process of restoring my (Late) dads 1979 T140E , which he owned
from new.
Its only done 8k miles, but due to poor storage,and lack of use, it was in a bad way. The tax disc is from 1994!.
Still a long way to go, and I am trying to keep as many original parts as poss,
which isnt easy.
Most of the braking system has had to be changed (both master cylinders were
shot) , new tyres, new headlight case ,carbs rebuilt etc,etc.
It runs (not well yet), maybe by the new year it will be on the road.
Here is a picture after a fews hours (and a big tin of Solvol Autosol ) of work.

[COLVERT]

Originally Posted by matchless

Hi,
I am in the process of restoring my (Late) dads 1979 T140E , which he owned
from new.
Its only done 8k miles, but due to poor storage,and lack of use, it was in a bad way. The tax disc is from 1994!.
Still a long way to go, and I am trying to keep as many original parts as poss,
which isnt easy.
Most of the braking system has had to be changed (both master cylinders were
shot) , new tyres, new headlight case ,carbs rebuilt etc,etc.
It runs (not well yet), maybe by the new year it will be on the road.
Here is a picture after a fews hours (and a big tin of Solvol Autosol ) of work.

That's starting to look good already. Will be interesting to see the finished job. Good luck with it. A collectable bike that one.---

[stevestrat]

Originally Posted by matchless

Here is a picture after a fews hours (and a big tin of Solvol Autosol ) of work.

When I picked up a Norton Commando a few years ago one of the best things I did was get a polishing kit, three different grade mops that fit into a drill and two soaps, course and fine. It was similar to this, could get a mirror finish on the engine casings.

[MSS]

Originally Posted by trikey

Currently a 750 Virago Trike.

Photos?

[matchless]

Originally Posted by stevestrat

When I picked up a Norton Commando a few years ago one of the best things I did was get a polishing kit, three different grade mops that fit into a drill and two soaps, course and fine. It was similar to this, could get a mirror finish on the engine casings.

That may just get ordered this weekend,thanks for the heads up.
Paul

[Blackrose]

Triumph Rocket 3
Triumph Trophy 900
Triumph Thunderbird 900
Royal Enfield 500
Royal Enfield 350
BSA 350 B40
Norman Nippy
Raleigh RM9
YBR125
PGO 50

Nortons Commando 750 650 Mercury and air cooled Rotary have long gone, along with all the others.

Oh and a Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan over in Spain.

And yes I'm a SOG. lol.

Blackrose

And yes I know I can only ride one at a time.

[thomas 75 connie]

I passed my test in June this year and have a kawasaki zzr600
My dad has the kawasaki zzr1100 both great bikes love them to bits.
I'm 30 so am bringing the average age down a bit.

[Jim Jamieson]

I’ve never been keen on bikes but my eldest is daft on them.
He currently has a Fireblade in full Repsol livery and it’s like new. He’s got an older Yamaha thing plus a couple of trail bikes.

Tomorrow I’m accompanying him down to Wigan to purchase a six month old R1 so he’s going to sell his Blade or he tells me.

[COLVERT]

When I really want to get a move on I go out on this below--------

[trikey]

Originally Posted by mss

Photos?

Not the best pic due to my jacket being hung on it! but you get the idea