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Post by SteveM on Mar 6, 2024 21:27:34 GMT
Things are getting serious now by the looks of that lift! I'm sure you'll be back at the modelling bench once the restoration is completed Boots. Kit bashing takes more concentration than one might think! I deffo haven't got the mental capacity for both  |
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Post by Boots on Mar 6, 2024 21:39:37 GMT
Thanks Steve  I reckon the resto is gonna take quite a while but the mojo has not been right for ages now if i`m honest Steve, it`s been so hit and miss and i`m just accumulating a shed load of shelf queens which is just a total waste of money.............especially at the price kits are nowdays. |
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Post by Boots on Mar 7, 2024 17:59:03 GMT
Well i`ve done a bit more today mainly cleaning with Gunk de-greaser, the head set is now entirely empty and all parts clean, including brackets/linkage etc (although i will probably replace the linkage stuff anyway due to some slight wear/movement).............the downside of todays little venture is i`ve discovered the cast alu mag housing is cracked!!  ............no real biggie just annoyance of having to buy somat i didn`t need to buy, i might be able to do some alu braising on it but being Mr picky i`ll probably out it, i reckon it`s been dropped at some point. |
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Post by The Kernel on Mar 7, 2024 18:18:57 GMT
i had to replace the mag housing on my SX, seems to be a problem. These scoots were never intended to be around after all these years, wont be the first hidden expense mate!!!
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Post by Boots on Mar 7, 2024 18:25:54 GMT
............not short of a few unhidden expenses either  I`ve priced up a new mag housing and they`re not too bad..........would rather have invested it into somat else tho |
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Post by Boots on Mar 8, 2024 16:07:40 GMT
Oh well.................looks like a cheap welding machine is required now!! Ok a brief update for any interested party........pretty much down to basics now, all cables, electrics, carb and a few other nik-naks removed so she is looking pretty sparce now, all thats left to do is drop the forks out (when me tools arrive ) and then drop the engine out. Photo`s for any one interested..
  
The only wires left are from the stator plate which is inside the broken magneto housing i was talking about, to get that off..............guess what!!............i need a special tool |
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Post by Paul B on Mar 8, 2024 16:16:01 GMT
That is pretty much butt naked  . |
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Post by Boots on Mar 8, 2024 16:18:43 GMT
LOL.......i just gotta remember how it all goes back together yet ...........and......i`m gonna end up with the biggest selection of `special tools` at this rate  ................including a feckin` welder it seems |
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Post by JEFF on Mar 8, 2024 16:25:20 GMT
Perfect example of Onwards and Sideways, Buddy. Hang in there.  |
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Post by Boots on Mar 8, 2024 16:30:03 GMT
Might have to include upwards and backwards in the mix |
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Post by JEFF on Mar 8, 2024 16:33:45 GMT
Sounds normal to me. |
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Post by Boots on Mar 8, 2024 16:36:43 GMT
So between onwards,sidewards, backwards and upwards we`re pretty much on course then |
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Post by The Kernel on Mar 8, 2024 16:43:33 GMT
A welder is something I could have done with, but a guy a few doors along did the job. The body was cracked between those 4 large hoes above the tail light, behind the seat. They had a rack which was loose causing the problem.also the footboards were cracked and that was tricky to weld cos it is very thin........oh and the front mudguard was cracked...... and.......only kidding no more welds.😁
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Post by Boots on Mar 8, 2024 18:44:18 GMT
LOL I need to replace the floorboard strut that holds the stand, it`s well pi$$ed!!, i`ve found a replacement off of E Bay.........i`ve spent most of the afternoon checking frame alignment as i thought i was gonna have some frame issues..............thankfully all seems ok in thats dept but there is a slight crack where it attaches to the tubular frame, the only option is to cut it away and weld in a new one..............to be honest the front two singular struts are wonky as well but if i re-align the new one that will give me a guide to straighten them.................should be fun as i`ve never welded before ............i`m willing to try anything so live and learn
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Post by nito74 on Mar 8, 2024 20:13:46 GMT
I hope this helps Boots !!
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Post by Boots on Mar 8, 2024 23:25:52 GMT
Wow!!............strange guy tho but very talented, that would have cost thousands to do what he`s done............having all the equipment helps as well.................mine ain`t going that far |
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Post by nito74 on Mar 8, 2024 23:43:09 GMT
Wow!!............strange guy tho but very talented, that would have cost thousands to do what he`s done............having all the equipment helps as well.................mine ain`t going that far You get some tips along the way, but he's very talented. |
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Post by SteveM on Mar 11, 2024 17:36:35 GMT
Never welded before..! Practice on something less valuable is the key there matey
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Post by Boots on Mar 11, 2024 18:46:50 GMT
I will do Steve 
Ok............my lift finally arrived today and i`m hoping this will make life easier
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Post by Armorguy on Mar 11, 2024 18:56:03 GMT
That lift is a nice piece of equipment Boots bro.
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............no real biggie just annoyance of having to buy somat i didn`t need to buy, i might be able to do some alu braising on it but being Mr picky i`ll probably out it, i reckon it`s been dropped at some point.
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