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Offline LesterPiglet

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Betty Bloo Slideshow.
« on: March 30, 2012, 08:15:45 AM »
Work still in progress.

New parts I bought 10 years ago to get this baby roadworthy again.

Frame...old was crablike.
Swinging arm I got somewhere..can't remember.
Triple trees used from somewhere. A friend of my bro's gave me a box of CB500 bits, maybe they were in there.
Fork tubes from an F1 which were different to mine(F2 weren't available). A friend modified them to fit.
Hagon shocks.
Grab rail.
Points cover.
Alternator Honda cover.
Front rim and spokes
A used rear wheel.
Speedo/Tacho chrome bottoms.
Throttle tube
Motad 4-1
Tappet covers
Chain
Chainguard
Tyres
Carb rubbers complete with the part of the airbox they attach to.
Front fender
Heavy duty clutch springs/plates
Seat
Flake Sapphire Blue Side panels





clicky

Click the link for slideshow or to browse my albums.
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Re: Betty Bloo Slideshow.
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2012, 07:21:28 AM »
Thats it? Just ONE partial photo?

What about a before shot of the bike?
Did you just buy the bike or have you owned it a long time.
Give us more info.
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Re: Betty Bloo Slideshow.
« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2012, 08:10:07 AM »
If you click the bottom link it takes you to a slideshow with some info.
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Re: Betty Bloo Slideshow.
« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2012, 08:37:41 AM »
very very cool.  That is a great color.  just blow the dust off and you're good to go!
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Re: Betty Bloo Slideshow.
« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2012, 08:57:55 AM »
Nice work!  A long time coming!

The color is Candy Sapphire Blue, available from Don the Dirt Biker.  His paints are very good, and a nice match for stock.

http://www.vintagehondapaint.com/SITE/PAINT_COLORS.html

Keep it up!
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Re: Betty Bloo Slideshow.
« Reply #5 on: March 31, 2012, 09:25:57 AM »
Quote from: dagersh on March 31, 2012, 08:57:55 AM
Nice work!  A long time coming!

The color is Candy Sapphire Blue, available from Don the Dirt Biker.  His paints are very good, and a nice match for stock.

http://www.vintagehondapaint.com/SITE/PAINT_COLORS.html

Keep it up!

I've been through this. I found out it's flake and I can't get the paint in the UK.  :(
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Re: Betty Bloo Slideshow.
« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2012, 10:09:12 AM »
Looking great!..nice project!
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Re: Betty Bloo Slideshow.
« Reply #7 on: March 31, 2012, 11:36:10 AM »
Thanks guys. It's coming on slow due to lack of finances. And now another problem. The threads in the fork bottoms that hold the fender don't exist anymore. Hopefully a friend of mine who knows a guy may be able to fit inserts or possibly weld.
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Re: Betty Bloo Slideshow.
« Reply #8 on: March 31, 2012, 12:01:40 PM »
Nice!
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Re: Betty Bloo Slideshow.
« Reply #9 on: April 23, 2012, 11:00:51 AM »
Got the forks sorted and on....
Got her running for the first time in twenty years.

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Re: Betty Bloo Slideshow.
« Reply #10 on: April 23, 2012, 12:35:18 PM »
Nice work!  Make sure to open a window/door, we wouldn't want you to asphyxiate any time soon  ;)
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Re: Betty Bloo Slideshow.
« Reply #11 on: April 23, 2012, 12:37:21 PM »
Thanks. A door was open. I didn't stay there long. Had to celebrate with a cup of tea.  :D
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Re: Betty Bloo Slideshow.
« Reply #12 on: July 30, 2012, 03:03:08 AM »
Some more progress. She rides.



Hondaman ignition fitted.



And the smaller battery that fits beside the ignition module. This fits in on it's side.



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Re: Betty Bloo Slideshow.
« Reply #13 on: July 31, 2012, 02:27:41 AM »
Subscribed!

Well done, she sounds so very 550!! and healthy. When God made time He made plenty of it, so don't rush it now.

Love the colour of the panels. I would have thought a good paint supplier could match the colour/flake?

I really thought you were joking when you said she hadn't run for 20 years.

Great work. Better still to keep all the parts together through two house moves and such a time span.

Keep it up.

Cheers,

Mick.
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Re: Betty Bloo Slideshow.
« Reply #14 on: May 02, 2013, 11:20:04 AM »
Took a couple of pics today because the sun nearly shone. :)



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Re: Betty Bloo Slideshow.
« Reply #15 on: May 03, 2013, 01:00:39 AM »
Nice!  8)
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Re: Betty Bloo Slideshow.
« Reply #16 on: May 03, 2013, 09:30:46 AM »
Wow, what an improvement. Enjoy.
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