Author Topic: HERE THEY ARE! 8 weeks later! - the AFTER pics :) (Read 7062 times)

Tim. · « **on:** June 09, 2005, 04:13:58 PM »

The Before - 1 year (July 2004) and $2,000 ago - paid CAD$450 for the bike non-running

Tim. · « **Reply #1 on:** June 09, 2005, 04:14:47 PM »

During - August 2004 and $1,000 into it

Tim. · « **Reply #2 on:** June 09, 2005, 04:20:00 PM »

During - some of the new bits going on now...

Tim. · « **Reply #3 on:** June 09, 2005, 04:21:10 PM »

And with ANY luck, tomorrow night (Friday the 10th) - the AFTER pics

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #4 on:** June 10, 2005, 03:53:06 PM »

Hurry up Tit Tin we're all waiting.

Tim. · « **Reply #5 on:** June 10, 2005, 04:35:13 PM »

ARGH!!!! My mechanics are working VERY slowly in the oppressive heat up here. They are working towards firing it up tonight, and will have it ready for me to pick up tomorrow. Then I just need to transfer the petcock and lock to the new tank and pop on the sidecovers. The new Eastwood finished caliper (impervious to brake fluid!) is on the way from the US. So hopefully that last bit will be on next week.

So, a 24 hour delay - after 6 weeks in the shop, what's another day.

cben750f0 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 10, 2005, 06:06:02 PM »

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah you are killing me here!!!!

Tim. · « **Reply #7 on:** June 10, 2005, 07:21:03 PM »

Yeah, and I'm reaaaaaly enjoying waiting for my bike to come home... ARGH!!! I keep going into my workshop to look at my 100 times polished tank and sidecovers. At least the POR-15 coating has had 2 weeks to cure

Tim. · « **Reply #8 on:** June 13, 2005, 03:49:32 PM »

Update: Tuesday is the day

Just some final tweaking - it poured rain here today anyhow - I would've ridden in it, but even a 2 minute walk soaked me through, so I'm fine with not having to have had my inaugural ride in that mess.

Pics tomorrow night all going as it should.

pmpski_1 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 14, 2005, 10:29:00 PM »

I hope you're out riding or taking pics.

cben750f0 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 15, 2005, 04:56:26 AM »

agreed, there are no pics... and i am all out of patience...

.......

... common man it s killin us!!!...peace

Tim. · « **Reply #11 on:** June 15, 2005, 06:12:15 AM »

Me too

Long story short - bike is still in the shop - my friendly mechanic is a bit of a perfectionist. He's insisting on a new set of pilot jets - should be arriving this morning, and I should take the bike home tonight. I need to sort out exactly what has happened, and will provide a lengthy update.

More importantly, within a couple of hours of my arrival at home, I should have the orange tank/sidecovers on and a couple of other bits. I'll take some pics and post immediately!!!

Tim. · « **Reply #12 on:** June 17, 2005, 07:10:36 PM »

Well, some 8 weeks later, I finally got my bike back today! I rode it home and set immediately upon the task of getting the Sunrise Orange bits on it and a few other bits and pieces.

Uncle Ernie · « **Reply #13 on:** June 17, 2005, 07:22:14 PM »

Amazing that you could pack 8 weeks into one nights postings. I know so little about computers.

To the point, however- is that it? ONE stinky little picture? No sidecover detail? No shimmering clouds reflected off the new tank? No detail of the handstitched seat covered with Corinthian leather?
Couldn't eat for some time from worry and only had the strength for one picture? Man, I applaud your bravery. I was only thinking of myself- I apologize. Where do we send flowers?

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #14 on:** June 17, 2005, 07:40:04 PM »

Nice one Tin Tin, well worth the wait (long), just need some good weather now.

Sam.

Uncle Ernie · « **Reply #15 on:** June 17, 2005, 07:46:58 PM »

Nice one TinTin is right. How did you sneak those other pictures in? Lovely contraption you have there, however. I know all that takes a ton of work. Making the end result look simple is the work of an artist.

78 k550 · « **Reply #16 on:** June 17, 2005, 07:53:23 PM »

very nice.

chippyfive50 · « **Reply #17 on:** June 17, 2005, 07:54:42 PM »

Good show....beautiful ressurection...

MRieck · « **Reply #18 on:** June 17, 2005, 08:04:12 PM »

Nice job sir.

Tim. · « **Reply #19 on:** June 17, 2005, 08:18:49 PM »

Not to brag or anything, but the bike isn't the only thing that got restored over the past year. These two pics were taken in the same spot in my now-rebuilt garage.

Tim. · « **Reply #20 on:** June 17, 2005, 08:22:11 PM »

This winter I think I'm going to take the bike completely apart

I'll leave the engine in one piece, but will take it and everything else off the frame. Get the frame blasted and painted and put it all back together clean and polished.

Nothing better to do over a winter, and a good excuse to insulate my garage and get a heater

mcpuffett · « **Reply #21 on:** June 18, 2005, 03:50:25 AM »

nice looking bike tintin

you have done a great job on it

mick.

6pkrunner · « **Reply #22 on:** June 18, 2005, 04:36:05 AM »

Excellent job! That turned out very nice for saure. Now the fun time to rack up the miles on her.

74cb750 · « **Reply #23 on:** June 18, 2005, 05:48:29 AM »

looks god tintin....at least you got it going before the snow flies right?

brownb56 · « **Reply #24 on:** June 19, 2005, 06:27:34 AM »

Nice bike, one question though. Where did you get your engine kit.

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