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Technically Speaking => Modifications => Topic started by: Del on Tuesday, 24 January 2017, 04:54 AM

Title: Winter Fettling
Post by: Del on Tuesday, 24 January 2017, 04:54 AM
Bikes been on the road for 2 solid years and needed some TLC - the rear subframe was rusting and I had collected a few parts to go on

Repainted
Rear subframe
Swing Arm
Rocker cover and all casings

Stainless
rear wheel spacers
luggage bungs
gear change rod

and a fair few other parts I wont bore you with so here are some photos of where I am so far

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Title: Re: Winter Fettling
Post by: Mrg on Tuesday, 24 January 2017, 08:53 AM
I'd love to do that to my bike, but I have to use it everyday to get to work, I do clean it every four days to keep on top. But I'd love to strip it and revamp it top to bottom great work
Title: Re: Winter Fettling
Post by: gsxbarmy on Tuesday, 24 January 2017, 09:06 AM
Looking good Del, some nice work on the revamp there buddy
Title: Re: Winter Fettling
Post by: VladTepes on Tuesday, 24 January 2017, 09:10 AM
You have been busy !
Title: Re: Winter Fettling
Post by: ARH on Monday, 30 January 2017, 04:55 AM
Are the calipers new or painted?   Looks good tho....
Title: Re: Winter Fettling
Post by: seth on Monday, 30 January 2017, 04:59 AM
looking great
you can see the hard work :notworthy:
Title: Re: Winter Fettling
Post by: coldhands on Monday, 30 January 2017, 05:13 AM
Nice work done there,I like to see the 1400 with the proper rear mudguard  ;) (Not cut down)
Title: Re: Winter Fettling
Post by: Mrg on Monday, 30 January 2017, 07:22 AM
Ops don't look at mine then ,,,,,,
But to be fair my bike  blue bitch said to me ,,,,, does my ass look
Title: Re: Winter Fettling
Post by: Del on Sunday, 12 February 2017, 10:45 PM
Finished - a bit more work than I initially envisaged but overall it turned out nice - didnt know what I thought of the wheels but with all the new black on the bike they fit in well

thanks to our Barmy for all the parts I got from him  :onya:

oh and note to self - when youre taking bit off your bike make sure you note the way they go back on - bloody stupid tilt sensor  :angry: :rolleyes: :grin:

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Title: Re: Winter Fettling
Post by: Blubber on Monday, 13 February 2017, 12:26 AM
Just in time for the crap weather  :happy1:

Looks great btw
Title: Re: Winter Fettling
Post by: gsxbarmy on Monday, 13 February 2017, 01:25 AM
Looks very nice Del, a credit to all the time you've put into it buddy  :onya: :clapping: :clapping:
Title: Re: Winter Fettling
Post by: Notty on Monday, 13 February 2017, 03:10 AM
Looks good Del - Only wish I was able to do those sort of jobs  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Winter Fettling
Post by: gsxbarmy on Monday, 13 February 2017, 03:22 AM
Quote from: Notty on Monday, 13 February  2017, 03:10 AM
Looks good Del - Only wish I was able to do those sort of jobs  :rolleyes:

Of course you can notty - bit if confidence and help from us here, you can do anything on the mighty 14. We all had to start somewhere once....

Plenty of guides and help on here buddy!!  :onya:
Title: Re: Winter Fettling
Post by: Red Biker on Monday, 13 February 2017, 06:18 AM
Loving your use of Colours del, those B&W's need a helping hand  :imrgreen:
Title: Re: Winter Fettling
Post by: Del on Monday, 13 February 2017, 06:32 AM
Quote from: Red Biker on Monday, 13 February  2017, 06:18 AM
Loving your use of Colours del, those B&W's need a helping hand  :imrgreen:

:rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

If I can find a decent tank at decent monies itll all be anthracite black pearl but tanks at decent money are like rear wheels for the 14 rare as  :cheers:
Title: Re: Winter Fettling
Post by: Red Biker on Monday, 13 February 2017, 06:38 AM
Spookily I was browsing e Bay last night and spooted there are a couple on there right now, there was one at £250 I think and one at £550.

Red
Title: Re: Winter Fettling
Post by: Del on Monday, 13 February 2017, 06:56 AM
there is one about 50 miles from me its got a few dents and at £150.00 might be worth sticking a cheeky offer - tanks been listed about 5 times and not sold