So I had an idea of buying an old mini to do up in my spare time (not that I have much) but the thought was that I have the space and hopefully most of the skills / contacts I'd need to make a semi good job of something to play around in / with!
The missus bought me back down to earth when she reminded me that I have 2x non-running bikes in the garage already :( Party pooper!
So this morning I dug the Fireblade out of the corner of the garage and made contact with a friend that is going to weld the part of the engine block that broke off during my small accident almost 2 years ago... It's going there tomorrow to have the welding done.
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During the accident the bike came off lightly and there was absolutely no damage other than a crack behind the generator cover on the engine... So all the panels are intact and in good condition.
Whilst I like the bike (929 RRY) and have both options of keeping it as standard and tarting it up a bit, back to good condition and selling (registered as Cat C so wont be worth a lot), I also have always liked the Erion Racing shceme...
so the thought also is about changing it to something i might keep long term...
(http://www.cosportbikeclub.org/club/members/images/ZachNikonBergstromCBR929RR.jpg)
Good bikes and a nice paint scheme.
Like you say the write off would hurt the value if you sell it, but not to you as you know the full story.
Does the 929 have fuelling issues? I thought the 954 was the better model.
The highlight of my biking at the moment is my daly commute on an X-max 400...
Currently don't have the biking bug I used to, so dont want to spend a fortune doing it or investing in a new bike when it will probably only venture out a dozen or so times a year.
Plus I still have the trackbike which will get used on track (possiblly, if ever again), so this is for the odd blast every now and again.
fuelling is sorted thanks to a PCIII :)
Oh no, and now my eBay watch list is full again...
After seeing a few frames powdercoated, I think I'm going to get the bike running again and get the powdercoating done to make it look a little more modern!
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STREETFIGHTER IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :afro:
Quote from: Coxy on February 26, 2014, 10:48:34 AM
STREETFIGHTER IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :afro:
you could be onto something there wee man
http://www.customfighters.com/792/929-1/#more-792
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Mean as fook!
eBaying the family and house right now!
Just remember that for every one streetfighter that looks awesome, there are 100 that look like crap crashed bikes.
make sure the attention to detail is immaculate!
I just start fightered my Daytona track bike
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Do it!
ooooo...... now that looks nice!!!
Quote from: 0luke0 on February 26, 2014, 12:52:02 PM
I just start fightered my Daytona track bike
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I like that :cool:
I wanted to ride the track bike on the road but without the full fairing.
Sorry for the picture whoring hijack
a mini can be a fun project...
t'misses' is almost finished :)
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almost done :)
For those interested... of which I suspect probably none!
I started it tonight for the first time in 2 years--
It came back from the welders I put the new genny cover, filled with oil and water, turned it over on the starter a few times before connecting the fuel pump and tank.
The added new fuel and went for it! Turned over for about 10seconds and then spluttered into life! :D
I took some footage which I'll host later but needless to say I'm impressed with the honda reliability.
What are your plans for it?
Quote from: 0luke0 on February 27, 2014, 08:20:21 PM
What are your plans for it?
Magpies are circling....
;)
Unsure as yet, just wanted to get it running first!
Would like to powdercoat the frame, keep it pretty standard and clean and keep it for the odd occasion I get to go out on it as it stands me in at very little to sell it!
Still sat in the corner of the garage :(
Started again tonight, so it's either put up or sell up.
The underneath is pretty solid 27,000 miles good service history. Doesn't really need anything other than a few bolts cleaning or renewing.
Wonder what I'd get on ebay for it? Perhaps sell this and drag the GSXR out of the other garage and make that road legal instead?
Streetfighter it!
Not really any reason to streetfighter it as it's pretty good condition everywhere else other than it being cat c.
Cheaper for me to keep it standard and spotless.
It's always good to hear a project start for the first time.
I'll keep an eye open for when you post a video.
Quote from: Jonesy on September 13, 2015, 07:16:33 PM
Not really any reason to streetfighter it as it's pretty good condition everywhere else other than it being cat c.
Cheaper for me to keep it standard and spotless.
Well it needs restoring and using
If it's not costing you any money whilst it's sat in the corner Mark, why sell now when it's been sat there for however long it's been sat there?
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how much £?
;)
Quote from: Wallace12R on September 13, 2015, 08:43:19 PM
If it's not costing you any money whilst it's sat in the corner Mark, why sell now when it's been sat there for however long it's been sat there?
True that Wallace, but it just takes up space-
What with 6 bicycles, 1 maxi-scooter thing, and lots of other shite in the garage
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Its gone to a new home last night, went on eBay and fetched a decent enough price.
Apparently he has big plans something about a rotary engine in it? I've asked the guy to keep in touch :)