Technical & Reference Section > Tech and Restoration

They are still out there... (time capsule Californian)

<< < (3/5) > >>

Mikku:
Great find!! Knowing the standard of your mid-school bikes, this is going to look the dog’s danglies! :daumenhoch:

Out of curiosity, how did you get it back from the States? Don’t worry, I don’t work for or have any connection with the thieving bar stewards at HM Customs & Excise! :2gunsfiring_v1:

midschooljon:

--- Quote from: Mikku on December 20, 2017, 04:24 AM ---Great find!! Knowing the standard of your mid-school bikes, this is going to look the dog’s danglies! :daumenhoch:

Out of curiosity, how did you get it back from the States? Don’t worry, I don’t work for or have any connection with the thieving bar stewards at HM Customs & Excise! :2gunsfiring_v1:

--- End quote ---

I travel to the USA every month for work meetings, so just brought it back in my bag.  :daumenhoch:

griff:
ace - nice find Jon  :daumenhoch:

thebigdog:
I love it!  will it be getting a little buff up? I wouldn't be able to help myself! :LolLolLolLol:

midschooljon:

--- Quote from: thebigdog on December 20, 2017, 10:56 AM ---I love it!  will it be getting a little buff up? I wouldn't be able to help myself! :LolLolLolLol:

--- End quote ---

It has been stripped, bathed, had a light buff, Pro Class bars fitted, and is just waiting on the new cables. The whole thing came up amazingly well considering how rough it was. There is still loads of pitting in the chrome, and the decals etc are rough, but Im really pleased with its overall finish.





The only disappointment is that when cleaning the chain I discovered all of the outer plates are full of hairline cracks. I have put it back on the bike for now, but before I ride it I will have to fit one that wont kill me. Other than that and the cables that needed replacing its all ready for another 35 years of life.

Navigation

[0] Message Index

[#] Next page

[*] Previous page