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This is what I will be working on soon!

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This is what I will be working on soon!

#1 PostAuthor: scott reid » Sat Feb 21, 2009 9:12 pm

This is a bike I picked up 2 and a half years ago but have been too busy to do anything with. It still looks the same (maybe slightly cleaner). It is a 1973 bike although I have been told it is a later motor. Probably american import.

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#2 PostAuthor: bedlow1 » Sat Feb 21, 2009 9:24 pm

Christ youve got a job on your hands there mate
If it came from the States it must have been towed here behind a ship, under the sea!!!!
I trust you have deep pockets
good luck look forward to seeing it progress
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#3 PostAuthor: Davy Doherty » Sat Feb 21, 2009 9:29 pm

Hello to you too.

You are going to have your hands full for a while ?
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#4 PostAuthor: tlc » Sat Feb 21, 2009 9:59 pm

Eeeeeek :shock:

Good luck :!:
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#5 PostAuthor: mikey » Sat Feb 21, 2009 10:08 pm

Welcome scott good luck with the rebuild.
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#6 PostAuthor: mick znone » Sat Feb 21, 2009 10:26 pm

hello and booldy hell.
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#7 PostAuthor: paul doran » Sat Feb 21, 2009 10:27 pm

good luck with this mate :lol: :lol: :lol:
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#8 PostAuthor: zed1015 » Sat Feb 21, 2009 10:36 pm

At least its complete bar the clocks maybe get away with lots of elbow grease and not too much expense . Mmm! oil cooler , taylor leads ,pressure gauge ?. Could have a nice surprise inside when you open it up. Good luck.
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#9 PostAuthor: phil churchett » Sat Feb 21, 2009 10:41 pm

Good luck with the re-build Scott. Look forward to seeing the progress.
I am always amazed that some people aren't fazed by the enormous task in front of them. :shock:
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#10 PostAuthor: Steve R » Sat Feb 21, 2009 10:54 pm

Hi Scott, Good project I reckon as long as the engine is ok, mine looked worse than that once, doesnt now!
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#11 PostAuthor: ROZZER » Sun Feb 22, 2009 11:32 am

Hi Scott, good luck with that one mate, gonna be a wallet buster depending on what route you take, Standard or modded. Modded will be cheaper and as the frame and motor are from different years I would go the non standard/modded route. Just remember they can all be brought back, just takes time, effort and cash.
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#12 PostAuthor: Ginger Bear » Sun Feb 22, 2009 11:57 am

Hi Scott,
That bike look's great, plenty to get your teeth into :!: :!: :!:
I agree with Zed1015, plenty of tuning goodies on there, hopefully there will be more inside. I would be interested to know what coils & ignition you've inherited (Dyna if your lucky). But it's obvious, that, that bike was certainly 'loved' once & I look forward to seeing it 'loved' again.
Good luck, you will find all the advice you need (and a bit more) on here :ed
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#13 PostAuthor: Padders » Sun Feb 22, 2009 12:59 pm

These old zeds just need a bit of TLC most can be sorted and back on the road no problem. The amount you spend depends on the size of your wallet.

Good luck and keep the pictures coming.
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#14 PostAuthor: compo z1r » Sun Feb 22, 2009 7:28 pm

PADDERS wrote:These old zeds just need a bit of TLC most can be sorted and back on the road no problem. The amount you spend depends on the size of your wallet.

Good luck and keep the pictures coming.


we'll see the size of your's when you come to rufforth IAN :drool :cl :cl
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#15 PostAuthor: ted1r » Sun Feb 22, 2009 7:35 pm

There is hope for the Titanic yet then :lol: good luck with the rebuild mate.


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