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Post by ContourMac on Oct 10, 2010 14:33:16 GMT
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Post by cam7777 on Oct 10, 2010 16:58:46 GMT
Ahhh, looks like an A model to me.
I have done many miles on one of these, what a great project!
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Post by knight on Oct 10, 2010 19:11:39 GMT
I had a 1966 T20 super six. which I bought on the 12.8.1966 for the grand sum of £219. Those were the days I was 44 years younger for a start   |
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Post by speighty on Oct 10, 2010 19:15:03 GMT
What happened to your previous project Mac? the 250?
Excellent project though !!!!
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Post by ContourMac on Oct 10, 2010 20:00:05 GMT
What happened to your previous project Mac? the 250? Excellent project though !!!! Was fully restored and sold to Kevin Schwantz's ex mechanic    |
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Post by HRHpenfold on Oct 10, 2010 20:38:09 GMT
very nice.  |
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Post by billywhizz on Oct 10, 2010 20:39:56 GMT
well, I didn't have a one of these, ( wished i could of though)
would love to have a ride on when finished though.... rode a few back then. friends had them, I had me yammy...
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Post by speighty on Oct 11, 2010 12:18:20 GMT
Awesome job Mac...
Im sure you'll do an equally good job on the next one?
Unlike me, did you actually manage to break even on the restore?
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Post by ContourMac on Oct 11, 2010 12:22:03 GMT
Awesome job Mac... Im sure you'll do an equally good job on the next one? Unlike me, did you actually manage to break even on the restore? Just about broke even but I just wanted to gain the experience. This one will be a real test though  |
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Post by beeblemaster on Oct 11, 2010 12:50:34 GMT
 Is that additional pedal/lever some sort of handbrake?  Keep you quiet won't it. I might try and restore the TDM ;D |
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Post by cam7777 on Oct 11, 2010 13:03:55 GMT
Awesome job Mac... Im sure you'll do an equally good job on the next one? Unlike me, did you actually manage to break even on the restore? Just about broke even but I just wanted to gain the experience. This one will be a real test though These sort of restorations are not about making money, you very rarely get your money back and your time is free. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2010 7:07:08 GMT
Im sure one of my dads stories of "when i was a lad" involves coming off one of these and ending up with gravel in the skin of his A**e (ouch!). Good luck with the resto
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2010 7:15:44 GMT
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Post by mikestrong on Oct 12, 2010 18:56:18 GMT
Well Mac, certainly looks interesting....... Reckon you just need to get a new everything & it'll be nearly concourse  . |
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Post by ContourMac on Jan 30, 2011 11:38:42 GMT
Just an update on the project. Now temperatures in the garage have risen above zero I've made a bit of a start. Already realising just what an effort this is going to be. Rear end has been stripped and years of teenage bodges is coming to light.  Looks like it could be a long job. |
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Post by teejayexc on Jan 30, 2011 11:45:07 GMT
Looks like it could be a long job. Looks more like it's M40man ready Good luck with it Mac, think you'll need it , I take it spares are readily available? |
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Post by ContourMac on Jan 30, 2011 11:49:41 GMT
I take it spares are readily available? I really hope so |
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Post by m40man on Jan 30, 2011 12:31:35 GMT
At least all the electrics look sound ;D! ..... let me know if you want a hand with the brakes, won't you ? |
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Post by cam7777 on Jan 30, 2011 15:15:01 GMT
Nice project Mac, I am sure she will look brand new once you have finished.
Disclaimer:
Please ignore any advice given as it may turn out to be wrong.
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Post by ContourMac on Apr 5, 2014 16:08:08 GMT
In an unashamed attempt to gain the award for the longest time between posts I thought I'd update my "2011" winter project.
The frame has been repaired and repainted and the fork legs were replaced as they were heavily pitted
The engine was stripped, blasted and steam cleaned
The bike is now in the first stages of reassembly with the hope I can complete it in time for The Classic Bike Show at Donington Park in August
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2014 16:14:03 GMT
Looking great  ( note to self- take your own plates and eating irons to Macs  ) |
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Post by charlietbird on Apr 5, 2014 17:12:28 GMT
That's coming along really nicely! I'm one of the few who have not owned one!
Used the oven for a few jobs, but never used the dishwasher!
Charlie
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2014 18:24:08 GMT
Looking good. I guess Debs was not in when you took that dishwasher photo. |
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Post by ContourMac on Apr 5, 2014 18:53:38 GMT
Debs had gone up to visit friends that day: |
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Post by pilgrim on Apr 5, 2014 19:09:11 GMT
Just read the title, you didn't say which year then Mac....!
Nice work on the bike, hope you get the result for later in the year.
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Post by johnthebowman on Apr 5, 2014 21:42:05 GMT
That's very nice Mac |
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Post by neilmud Lord Protector on Apr 5, 2014 23:00:47 GMT
Like it Never had one my self but one mate had a Super Six & another a Hustler I had the dirt bikes so exchanges were common. Remember the "Rider Policy" that was available then 1970s lots of bike swapping then one insurance many bikes yours or other peoples. Too generous for today's insurance industry they want their pound of flesh. Neil |
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Post by CD on Apr 6, 2014 12:08:31 GMT
Norwich Union still do them don't they?
Sent from my phone with mangled spelling
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Post by m40man on Apr 6, 2014 19:58:40 GMT
This is coming along nicely, Mac . It doesn't pay to rush things . |
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Post by peterbonneville on Apr 6, 2014 20:55:17 GMT
I had one of those, the Hustler. Rode it for quite a few years, crashed it , re-built front end, rode it again and eventually chopped it in for a Ducati Desmo 250, which was like sitting on a spin drier when giving it some stick. Chopped the Ducati in for a Honda CB 750 K6 single cam, which was a lovely bike to ride, if a bit sluggish by todays standards.
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Can't be many of our over 50 membership that didn't have one of these at one time or another 
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