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[freeridenick]

It should do Tony. The spec is good enough.

Initially it'll be dressed as a 'Storm Fabio, but I have a plan for that.

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[fabiostar]

It should do Tony. The spec is good enough.

Initially it'll be dressed as a 'Storm Fabio, but I have a plan for that.

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i do love a man with a plan

[freeridenick]

Finally the wheels are back. In the meantime I've spent about 15hours sanding and polishing the Harris rear sets. They're not even close to mirror finish but it's the best I can do. If they look crap when they go on I'll whip them off and send them to the guy who did the covers.

I've also made a rod for my own back, probably literally, by fitting the frame and swing arm to the engine on the bench. Hopefully a neighbour or two will be able to help me lift it off so I can set to fitting the forks and wheels once tyres are on.

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[sirch345]

It's starting to look more like a bike now Nick

I hope that worktop is well supported underneath

Chris.

[AMCQ46]

That looks trick Nick.

I was thinking the same about the weight of that assembly and how the hell you are going to get it back onto the floor.

[tony.mon]

An engine hoist crane will do it without risking your back.
Ask around, anyone working in old cars will have one in the back of the garage.
Or do what I did. Find a hoist normally used for personal care...

[freeridenick]

Great idea. Thanks Tony.

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[freeridenick]

After enlisting the help of a couple of neighbors the bike is now on wheels. The pic is from a few days ago so the loom, front subframe and clocks, and clutch line are now in.
Stupidly I coated everything with ACF 50 which brought the matt finishes up a bit shinny and dulled the polished stuff. When it's completely dry I'll give it a good rub and see what it looks like, but I can see it'll end up with a good wash and a quick repolish.
Next job is to paint the rads and covers then the plumbing can go in, then the carbs etc.

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[lloydie]

Looking good

[fabiostar]

Thats looking proper nice Nick

[sirch345]

I'm glad the bike came down off the bench okay

It's looking amazing Nick

Chris.

[Kev L]

Looking good mate

[Jamoi]

Wow, you're making a super job of that

[freeridenick]

It's starting to look like a bike now. Still loads to do, nothing is connected up. I stuck the tank on yesterday just for somewhere to store it and then shoved the subframe and seat on so I saw a bike today. Bit of psychology to con myself into thinking it's nearly there.

Subframe painting next, and oil cooler unless I can find a better one, and then I can start connecting stuff up. Electrics are the next headache. From reading the MOT guidelines it's just the headlight and taillight that need to be E-marked. So I can cover that easily enough. I need winkers too and to wire up the brake light pressure switches. And work out how to attach a tail tidy. All easy jobs but they always take longer than I think.

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[sirch345]

Even more looking like a bike now

Chris.