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by Martinz
Tue Jan 23, 2018 6:19 pm
Forum: Pimp Your Ride
Topic: Sprocket cover
Replies: 10
Views: 3362

Re: Sprocket cover

Looks good that. Post pics of it when its installed would ya !
by Martinz
Tue Jan 23, 2018 6:15 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: I think its about time....
Replies: 9
Views: 2220

I think its about time....

Hello All I think its about time I introduced myself, mainly because there's a couple members on here that i'm desperate to get hold of ! :D :D Id say I was one of the younger generation of bikes ( kids of today eh ? ) cut my teeth on a Honda bros 650, ended up owning 3 at one time and building on o...
by Martinz
Sat Jan 20, 2018 10:31 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Frame Brace
Replies: 26
Views: 3882

Re: Frame Brace

Bloody hell Rob. Thats Full on !! Thank you very much for the photos, exactly what i needed. Al pretty much the bracing that Rob has on his frame.. the spondon version i dont think you will get because it has the ears on it as they are called. tho a man on here has a spondon chassis for sale. heres...
by Martinz
Thu Jan 18, 2018 10:29 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Frame Brace
Replies: 26
Views: 3882

Re: Frame Brace

Bloody hell Rob. Thats Full on !! Thank you very much for the photos, exactly what i needed.

Al
by Martinz
Thu Jan 18, 2018 10:28 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Frame Brace
Replies: 26
Views: 3882

Re: Frame Brace

i think hawk summed it up with frame bracing. for the road good yokes.forks and rear shock are the best call, or at least the first call.. i have standard frame with good front end and by the time you get it outa shape, you are doing really silly things.. on the flip side i have one with enough bra...
by Martinz
Tue Jan 16, 2018 8:14 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Frame Brace
Replies: 26
Views: 3882

Re: Frame Brace

I’ve just read a thread about forks and how Roger rebuilds them. It was quite an old thread though, anyone know if he is still in the business? He is Care to share.. lol I’ve had a look on the old google box and can’t see anything that looks like a business. Do you know the name of his company plea...
by Martinz
Tue Jan 16, 2018 4:41 pm
Forum: Pimp Your Ride
Topic: My vtr
Replies: 13
Views: 4225

Re: My vtr

Nice, standard VTR radiator just mounted sideways ? Been looking at doing this recently..
by Martinz
Tue Jan 16, 2018 4:40 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Frame Brace
Replies: 26
Views: 3882

Re: Frame Brace

I have one of these done by Roger Ditchfield. Can add a few pics tomorrow if you wish Yea mate if you can. Why did you have it done if you dont mind me asking ? I didnt have it done myself. I managed to get it several years after it was done. 1 of less than 10 done by roger Lucky you. Whos Roger ?
by Martinz
Tue Jan 16, 2018 1:06 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Frame Brace
Replies: 26
Views: 3882

Re: Frame Brace

StormyRob wrote: Mon Jan 15, 2018 11:21 pm I have one of these done by Roger Ditchfield. Can add a few pics tomorrow if you wish
Yea mate if you can. Why did you have it done if you dont mind me asking ?
by Martinz
Tue Jan 16, 2018 1:02 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Frame Brace
Replies: 26
Views: 3882

Re: Frame Brace

Wicky wrote: Mon Jan 15, 2018 10:19 pm Re: New bike - Moriwaki race vtr > viewtopic.php?f=7&t=27111&hilit=moriwak ... 45#p243530
Nice wicky . Thanks for that :thumbup:
by Martinz
Mon Jan 15, 2018 10:07 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Frame Brace
Replies: 26
Views: 3882

Re: Frame Brace

Thanks mate :thumbup:

Im more just after information on the frame brace to take in to option when the frame goes off next month to the engineer.
by Martinz
Mon Jan 15, 2018 9:52 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Frame Brace
Replies: 26
Views: 3882

Frame Brace

Hi all.

New year means I can Finally start building the Special... first of many questions

Ive tried a search but am after information on the frame brace up the front end of the frame, just above the radiators.

Thanks. Al
by Martinz
Fri Aug 25, 2017 10:13 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: VTR R1 Bodywork
Replies: 9
Views: 1460

Re: VTR R1 Bodywork

This would look brilliant with a decent paint job, removal of the "Yamaha" stickers ( why ?? ) and a USD front end
by Martinz
Wed Aug 23, 2017 9:26 am
Forum: The Workshop Knowledgebase
Topic: Powder coating wheels, new bearings.
Replies: 23
Views: 7425

Re: Powder coating wheels, new bearings.

Koyo Bearings Are all good, been using them for years with no issues
by Martinz
Wed Aug 23, 2017 9:25 am
Forum: The Workshop Knowledgebase
Topic: Powder coating wheels, new bearings.
Replies: 23
Views: 7425

Re: Powder coating wheels, new bearings.

I used Impact Coatings for a shock spring - they were pretty disorganised. The day I was was due to collect it it was still in the corner of the office untouched where I'd left it. Though when they eventually did it they did a good job. Ater that experience I used Wheel Worx http://www.wheelworxref...