harris resto job

baldy brent · #16 PostAuthor: **baldy brent** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 4:23 pm

OK its a 1980 zed thou motor that had an action fours big bore kit fitted many moons ago, i expect lots of u on here remember that they were the things to fit . Unfortunatly after 28 years some neglect and 35000 miles it had a bad smoking habit...the engine had been stripped when i bought it and the bores and pistons were not in good nick SOOO. new barrels and a set of wiseco pistons bottom and top end rebuild as we speak:or type;
Should be ready in a few weeks. frame and wheels back tommorow. s/h monoshock in the post, and i can start putting it back together

but no dought will be needing some odds n sods and a bit of advice from u gents :wink:

Magnum1 · #17 PostAuthor: **Magnum1** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 5:01 pm

Looks like a MK1 seat to me?

Rich · #18 PostAuthor: **Rich** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 5:32 pm

Magnum 1 with 2 fairing

baldy brent · #19 PostAuthor: **baldy brent** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 5:43 pm

ok boys this is the sort of info i need.. i had hoped it was original, but even harris arent sure of whats what... the seat was cut and lengthened by 3 inches i assume to make it more comfy two up,the tail lookes very much modeled on the old cb900?

Magnum1 · #20 PostAuthor: **Magnum1** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 6:32 pm

If it uses 10mm bolts on the chassis it's a MK1, 12mm it's a MK2. Although some were converted to 12mm. I agree with Rich, it's a MK1.
Rod

baldy brent · #21 PostAuthor: **baldy brent** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 7:28 pm

You boys know yer onions! just had a mail from harris mag 1 bike early 83. harris dual seat .and mag2 fairing very original apart from fairing.. me very pleased!!!!!!!! anyone got a cheap mag1 fairing

Rich · #22 PostAuthor: **Rich** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 7:37 pm

Deep intake of breath - how much is cheap?

baldy brent · #23 PostAuthor: **baldy brent** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 7:45 pm

credit crunch! fixed rate mortgage!unemployed! 5 ex wives 18 small children. would i have to sell another kidney?

Pigford · #24 PostAuthor: **Pigford** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 7:51 pm

baldy brent wrote:credit crunch! fixed rate mortgage!unemployed! 5 ex wives 18 small children. would i have to sell another kidney?

B******ks. The bank rate is down to 1.5%.......... Never been cheaper to BORROW :twisted:

tlc · #25 PostAuthor: **tlc** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 7:54 pm

baldy brent wrote:credit crunch! fixed rate mortgage!unemployed! 5 ex wives 18 small children.

Ah but all those happy memories

baldy brent · #26 PostAuthor: **baldy brent** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 8:01 pm

yep being an teenager in the 70s .flares long hair ,led zep , e.l.p, 3 day week, power cuts, fuel rationing, no double glazing or central heating.
on the plus side big yank v8s e types mk2 jags. 750h2s z9s zthous... those were the days :??

anyway how much for a mag1 fairing

Rich · #27 PostAuthor: **Rich** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 5:05 pm

Fairing - email me for photos and I will go rummaging in the loft, but it won't be cheap.
What exhaust are you using?

baldy brent · #28 PostAuthor: **baldy brent** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 9:05 pm

Ok frame back from powdercoat . and fork yolks,swing arm fitted....

Geoff Meager · #29 PostAuthor: **Geoff Meager** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 10:19 pm

what colour you going for on the bodywork BB

baldy brent · #30 PostAuthor: **baldy brent** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 10:23 pm

hi geoff . not a very original idea ,but kwacker lime green and white, late 70s early 80s style. black motor just try to keep it simple

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