SP2 Refurb

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SP2 Refurb

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Hi all, as some of you know i picked up an SP2 about a month ago that had been a bit neglected and need of some TLC, well here are some pictures of the work done so far, this is after about 50 hours of bloody hard work and some very sore fingers.

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got to love that OCD, great attention to detail :lol: I would buy a used bike off you :thumbup:
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you've missed a bit lol! :lol:
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benny hedges wrote:you've missed a bit lol! :lol:



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That is looking mint. Bloody good effort. Keep it up :thumbup:
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looking great have you not thought about replacing all the crappy bolts with stainless one ?
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lloydiecbr wrote:looking great have you not thought about replacing all the crappy bolts with stainless one ?
sssshh ffs, you've done it now. he'll be in a foul mood all day now cos you've said that lol.
they will have to be new original bolts tho :biggrin
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Keep up the good work Kev, it's looking great :cool2

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benny hedges wrote:
lloydiecbr wrote:looking great have you not thought about replacing all the crappy bolts with stainless one ?
sssshh ffs, you've done it now. he'll be in a foul mood all day now cos you've said that lol.
they will have to be new original bolts tho :biggrin
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Great work mate, another SP that will last for ever :clap:
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Hi Guys,
Yes done some more polising today, my bloody fingers are killing me and i've got to go drumming tonight, hope i don't keep dropping my sticks.

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it will be a shame to take it out into all that dirt .
can you do mine when you have finished :oops:
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u missed a bit under the footrest
i wish i was capable of cleaning my bike like that
i get half way near to cleaning her up and i go riding
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Top work Kev,
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But no paddock stand bobbins fitted?
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