Have done more on my resto, fitted front &rear wheels made spacers to align wheels & brake drum assy. All fitted up ok now n starting to look good .more photo's in album, :thumb:
Not quite redy 4 dyno , waiting 4 more parts, new tyres, new high performance coils n ignition module, front forks, n new exhausts. Then gentle engine run in about 400 km . bike is on table in my work shop. :thumb:
Finally got my new bridgestone tyres n fitted them @ added reflective tape to sides of wheels . Is now sitting on wheels nearly redy to start.More photos in album . :thumb:
When I have my first flat, I'm gonna wish I had ponied up the money, but that's a little too much for me, especially considering the "little bit of work to make them fit the rebel" business. Just out of curiosity, how much work are we talking about? Do they have to be turned on a lathe or what?
hi flight u need 2 use honda steed 400 rear brake assy, make sleeve/spacer to addapt brake assy, machine down wheel spacers to centralise wheel n same on front wheel l spacer to machine to fitt. :thumb:
No problem if you later change your mind just let me know , I'm going to draw up all bits needed 4 this conversion so can easily get them made, the seller of the wheels has no idea how to make them fitt properly so i will have to make up a kit to fit the wheels. :thumb:. the wheels are actually off a johny page bike [a chinese rebel coppy]
Just fitted night running lights to bike 1 yellow led strip under bike n 1 led high intensety white flashing on side of swing arm, have 2 more sets to fitt white flashing ones faceing front & rear of bike, cages won't miss me at night now . :lol2:
Not much done on my resto lately. 1 month in thailand slowed me down with time & money lol .am i process of re wireing my new adjustable ignition box, have fitted new high energy coils. Am waiting 4 my new front forks & silvertail exhaust system to arrive ,then i can start her up, can't happen quick enough. :thumb:
Done some more work on bike ,fitted new forks, braided covers on cables & wireing, fitted new led indicators to forks. & fitted gear shift indicator to dash, now only waiting 4 my silvertail exhausts & graphics to tank n fenders ,then can start to ride again. :thumb: added some photos to album
Have done more work on my resto. finished all rear led lights n fitted my screen, n fitted my new crash bar, very close to finished, just tank graphics to do & clear coat on tank n f & r guards. & fitt my new saddle bags when they arrive from usa. more photos in album. :thumb:
Wow that's a long time. I would be missing it also. It looks like you're doing a thorough job rebuilding it though.
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