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Ian

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Re: Lockdown resto.
« Reply #15 on: March 12, 2021, 08:02:19 AM »
Good morning Bill, thank you for your kind comments. I did say colour may be a bit controversial 😉.
Although the photos don't show, the black is pearl  with a gold fleck (with "Nissan gold" stripes). I kept the swing arm "Yamaha Silver" or as near as I could but my wife said I should have had it the same colour as the frame. Ah well it's done now....🙄
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« Reply #16 on: March 12, 2021, 10:32:50 AM »
Aye Ian,

Don't give a toss, the pearl black certainly looks good and the darker gold rather than 'brass' adds to the combo. But it's your bike! As I've said to others "Sky blue pink, with yellow elephants and orange palm trees is fine by me!"  ;)  OH! My mono swingarm is bare clear anodised alloy and just gets a wipe over with a bit of wax after a scoosh.  ;)

I'm off to play with an AMAL MKII' jetting and multi-coloured spaghetti with a black corroded copper centre!  >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(  Sodding 1980's Italian electrics!

Good health, Bill

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« Reply #17 on: March 12, 2021, 12:49:52 PM »
That's a beautiful job in every respect, Ian, design, colour and execution 😎
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« Reply #18 on: March 12, 2021, 01:15:53 PM »
PS Managed to get a pair of Bridgestone S22 radial tyres (fitted and balanced) for less than the cost of a pair of some crossplies. I'm pleased with that "bargain".
As Mr Tesco says "every little helps"! 😉
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« Reply #19 on: March 12, 2021, 06:47:27 PM »
Ian... as usual your finish looks brilliant. Can’t wait to see it on the stand at the Stafford show 🤞🤞
Cheers, Michael
Ps.. who does your painting? I still need my tracker tank re doing at some point

Ian

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« Reply #20 on: March 12, 2021, 08:04:31 PM »
Thanks Michael. Def hope Stafford goes ahead. It's been far too long.
Painter lives in Wednesfield near Wolverhampton. I had to wait 2 months this time as he said he was so busy. Let me know when you want your tank doing and we can sort it out between us. 👍
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« Reply #21 on: March 15, 2021, 09:24:47 PM »
That would be great Ian, and much appreciated too 👍👍

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« Reply #22 on: March 15, 2021, 09:25:39 PM »
Oh... I assume he works for a big bag of jelly babies 👶

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« Reply #23 on: March 18, 2021, 02:49:05 PM »
Oh... I assume he works for a big bag of jelly babies 👶

It's got to be one helluva bag Michael!!!

P S  Rolling Chassis now

https://photos.app.goo.gl/bFDvMGAHmQrbjC956
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« Reply #24 on: March 18, 2021, 10:39:03 PM »
OOOOOOer! Plush!  :)

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« Reply #25 on: March 19, 2021, 07:37:04 AM »
Unfortunately I can’t seem to open up the pic 😢

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« Reply #26 on: March 19, 2021, 08:05:59 AM »
Hope you can view it now Michael 🙂
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« Reply #27 on: March 19, 2021, 08:58:21 AM »
Woo ooo..... yes I can Ian thanks. It looks great, loving the contrast between the gold frame and the black tank. As usual the finish looks brilliant. 👍👍
Cheers, Michael

mthee

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« Reply #28 on: March 19, 2021, 10:20:56 AM »
Looks like you pinched it off a production line! I didn't think I'd like the frame in gold, but so far, so impressive!
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« Reply #29 on: March 19, 2021, 01:09:48 PM »
Looks like a lovely build - should be the dogs doodahs when finished!👍
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