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Post by wayne on Oct 10, 2018 3:21:48 GMT -5
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Post by HGH 770N on Oct 10, 2018 9:35:36 GMT -5
Many thanks Wayne.
I currently have no Pc and no way of adding photos via my phone.
The story goes.
There was yet another parted bike frame for sale earlier this year with title papers and cheap money.
I bought it and set about on May 1st to build and save another bike from history.
I had 95% of the parts needed to build up a bike from “Nothing but a frame” to a bike that is going on show 13/14 October at Carrol Nash Classic Bike Show.
The frame and other steel parts were all lightly powder coated, I had done 3 frame previously this way with good results.
Fork were sent for hard chroming
Guards / indicators/ etc sent for chroming .
I picked out a primary housing with a 14k number to be close to frame number (14522)
Rebuild gearbox and installed into frame.
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Post by HGH 770N on Oct 10, 2018 9:59:34 GMT -5
The Propper Unit took longer that usual as i had to “Mix &Match” measure up some good used Apex and corner seals and replace all Viton rubbers .
I stripped polished and rebuilt the wheels and sat back awaiting chrome parts to be returned.
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FC Zach
3rd Gear
Eagleville, TN
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Post by FC Zach on Oct 10, 2018 11:56:52 GMT -5
Nice work! Good looking bike!
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Post by Jess on Oct 10, 2018 13:54:55 GMT -5
Proper Job!
Folks don't understand what it takes to do that kind of a build.
Respect.
Best,
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Post by timpa136 on Oct 10, 2018 14:20:07 GMT -5
“Nothing but a frame” to a bike that is going on show 13/14 October at Carrol Nash Classic Bike Show. Roger.
Beautiful show stopper for sure.
Tim
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Post by HGH 770N on Oct 10, 2018 15:40:48 GMT -5
I rebuild the Speedo/Tacho unit using a tinted flip cover that someone may recognise ( Thanks )
The satin brush chrome looks great on there and the rear light .
The wireing loom had to be altered slightly as the European switch gear doesn’t match with the US loom I had. But all fine now.
I will get some photos from the show and maybe even a Trophy 🏆.
Either way I have saved another RE5.
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Post by h2e Al In Aus on Oct 10, 2018 17:19:37 GMT -5
great work and a lot of it !!!!
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Post by don07tncav on Oct 10, 2018 19:33:34 GMT -5
Looking great! You did an excellent job bringing another RE back.
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ap951
2nd Gear
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Post by ap951 on Oct 10, 2018 20:36:05 GMT -5
well done Rodger, a lot of work, dedication & perseverance.
LOVE the color!
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Post by re5martin on Oct 12, 2018 9:24:27 GMT -5
another fine job roger will see you at show saturday and will bring that sales poster for you . martin .
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Post by HGH 770N on Oct 12, 2018 10:27:36 GMT -5
The bike is on display in the main hall #48
See some of you guys there for a coffee.
Saturday or Sunday.
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t140v
3rd Gear
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Post by t140v on Oct 14, 2018 15:49:47 GMT -5
Nice looking bike Roger, and thanks for the hospitality Saturday.
Regards Stuart.
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Post by pmcburney on Oct 14, 2018 18:10:52 GMT -5
The colour is not my thing, but the project itself is superb!
Congrats!
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Post by jm0406 on Oct 15, 2018 10:07:44 GMT -5
Certainly a nice solid build you can take pride it. No guessing whats in that bike!
Jeff
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