Thread: Show us your bodgy DIY

Originally Posted by Edmond

Nice wee project bike.

Was looking at picking up the feisty lil' SP version with the single swingarm a few years ago, but then decided it really isn't a good idea to be going 200kph on something that weighs 50kg and has been bodged together by yours truly.

I get almost 180kph from mine, with me on it. She has the RC valve on her.

Thirsty bitch.

Originally Posted by malmomike77

i'd say so too, you need about an 3/4 to 1 inch deflection in the middle of the chain

Job for tomorrow, need to run some errands in town, which is handy, cos I'm also incredibly thirsty.

My Old Boy bought this one brand new from the showroom in Scotland.

It was the first model to be released with an electric start.

He removed it the same day he got it and sold it for a spliff.

^ Are you going to be able to get a book for it in Thailand?

It was imported in bits in 2 shipments, 1 got hit by tax. So if the transport office have any kind of record of that that it would be the place to start.

**If Mods wanna move this Norton posts to a new thread that might be best. This project will take years.

This morning I've reset the back wheel with the right amount of slack on the chain. Soon as I tighten it up it goes stiff again.

I've come to the conclusion that I've put the wheel collars on the wrong sides.



So basically, Parts 4 and 5 are not the same, one is longer. When I tighten up the wheel it is pulling the wheel against the brake pad and calipers.

What an absolute cnut I am.

Ah well good practice, bodge on.

Originally Posted by Latinodancer

And off ?

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I must go, my people need me!

Originally Posted by dirk diggler

I've come to the conclusion that I've put the wheel collars on the wrong sides.

25 mins later, problem solved.

Thank fk for that.

I’m failing to see the problem here, any takers?

Rode me ol' 650 on a 2000km ride a month or so ago, and just noticed today it's missing it's belly pan.





Don't suppose anyone has a face mask bodge for it.


For that and rusty cruddy downpipes.

You can get Brasso in Tesco, that'll sort it right out.

Otherwise, there's also this:

Top man.

That's the kid's weekend job sorted.



Should have the engine running while they wrap it or not?

I got myself some spare hose from Somchai’s repair shop along the road for 20b



Bish, bash, bodge:



Fairings back on:





Down the pub 15mins later.

Job’d a goodun.

Originally Posted by Edmond

Top man.

That's the kid's weekend job sorted.



Should have the engine running while they wrap it or not?

No but give it a good run first.

Shall do Sir.

Originally Posted by Edmond

missing it's belly pan.

not the sump then

I'll have the kid check.

How's your weekend at the burns ward?

Well dip me in batter and deep-fry me golden brown, it only fookin' works.





And it only cost me my favourite t-shirt.


Now that I know it works I'll push the kid off and actually do it properly.

Or somewhat properly at least.

The vinegar or the Brasso?

Originally Posted by dirk diggler

Brasso

I'm not made of money, buddy.

Originally Posted by dirk diggler

vinegar

Good to know if I ever let my pipes go rusty...

...it's all about the vinegar strokes.

Yes, though it's always good to have yer pipes cleaned by someone else.