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eccy79
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Posts : 46
Join date : 2015-07-05
Age : 44
Location : Stoke-on-Trent
|  Subject: Insurance write-off?  Sat Aug 06, 2016 11:55 pm | |
| Evening guys, I managed to get hold of a possible write-off, the guys and I are hoping to 'do it up', as it has a damaged front mount and handlebars (as seen in the pictures). Has anyone got any hints to fix 'er up or any spares they could offer up for sale to make the boys happy? Cheers in advance    | |
| | | | ak615
Action Pilot
Posts : 434
Join date : 2012-11-12
Location : Off the shoulder of orion in the dark near the tanhauser gate
| | Subject: Re: Insurance write-off? Sun Aug 07, 2016 8:03 am | |
| I used 4mm brass rod bent into shape. I also made them slightly longer than the original so that the figure sits more upright on the bike. _________________ There is pleasure in recognising old things from a new viewpoint.  Richard Feynman | |
| | | | ak615
Action Pilot
Posts : 434
Join date : 2012-11-12
Location : Off the shoulder of orion in the dark near the tanhauser gate
| | Subject: Re: Insurance write-off? Sun Aug 07, 2016 8:06 am | |
| _________________ There is pleasure in recognising old things from a new viewpoint. Richard Feynman | |
| | | | Rossini
Red Devil
Posts : 909
Join date : 2012-11-11
Age : 45
Location : My house
| | Subject: Re: Insurance write-off? Sun Aug 07, 2016 8:44 am | |
| Nice fix up Andy!! Karl very few things are a write of if you don't mind using miscellaneous bits and bobs to do repairs, too much stuff has gone in the bin over the years because some people have to have perfection!  _________________  | |
| | | | eccy79
New Recruit
Posts : 46
Join date : 2015-07-05
Age : 44
Location : Stoke-on-Trent
| | Subject: Re: Insurance write-off? Sun Aug 07, 2016 5:34 pm | |
| Nice repairs, how have you fastened them back on again? I agree with you Ross, too many people are too quick to throw things away and replace them. I had a Scuba Diver AM as a kid who's leg fell off at then knee and my mum was insistent that he went in the bin, but me and my grandad fashioned him a crutch!! I had no intention of scrapping the bike, its just that my imagination won't let me think outside the box, so I continually have to ask for ideas  cheers guys | |
| | | | ak615
Action Pilot
Posts : 434
Join date : 2012-11-12
Location : Off the shoulder of orion in the dark near the tanhauser gate
| | Subject: Re: Insurance write-off? Sun Aug 07, 2016 7:09 pm | |
| I fixed them to a small plate using m2 nuts and bolts,if you look closely at the first pic you can see what I mean. _________________ There is pleasure in recognising old things from a new viewpoint. Richard Feynman | |
| | | | BAMComix
Admin
Posts : 14878
Join date : 2012-11-07
Age : 51
Location : Birmingham, England
| | Subject: Re: Insurance write-off? Sun Aug 07, 2016 7:12 pm | |
| Nice repair job Andy!  | |
| | | | eccy79
New Recruit
Posts : 46
Join date : 2015-07-05
Age : 44
Location : Stoke-on-Trent
| | Subject: Re: Insurance write-off? Sun Aug 07, 2016 7:21 pm | |
| - ak615 wrote:
- I fixed them to a small plate using m2 nuts and bolts,if you look closely at the first pic you can see what I mean.
Yeah I did notice them, wasn't 100% on them being bolts if I'm honest, looks like I have some fine detailing to do then. Cheers bud | |
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