Bushpig
Pack Dog
- Joined
- Mar 8, 2007
- Messages
- 477
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- Location
- Gauteng - Jhb South
- Bike
- BMW R1200GS Adventure
I suppose I need to come out of the garage/closet on this little project.
I bought the bike looking pretty much how I wanted her to and the mods will be minimal... just up to my technical capabilities level.
as for the various models mentioned in the subject? Well those are the models involved in the bike.
R50 frame whats been adjusted to be a hard tail, R65 motor and front forks, R28 spring mounted seat... oh yes and 1960 Vespa handlebar switches with a Honda petrol tank.
Project plan was to get her running and then replace the handlebars with something a little more cafe racer looking.. and thats about it.
Jokes on me... wiring issue and dead solenoid started the challenge.
So solenoid replaced. Cooked relays replaced. wiring nest..well I would like to say removed but at best reduced, a fuse installed, a filter made to fit and a few other minor things.
Currently on the hunt for a carb rebuild kit (Bing 32mm if you really want to know) and then its almost complete.
A few of the cosmetics have been powder coated and it is looking 'new'.
G
PS and many thanks to Half Daft - he is, cos he is spending so much time assisting this mechanically challenged family member.
I bought the bike looking pretty much how I wanted her to and the mods will be minimal... just up to my technical capabilities level.
as for the various models mentioned in the subject? Well those are the models involved in the bike.
R50 frame whats been adjusted to be a hard tail, R65 motor and front forks, R28 spring mounted seat... oh yes and 1960 Vespa handlebar switches with a Honda petrol tank.
Project plan was to get her running and then replace the handlebars with something a little more cafe racer looking.. and thats about it.
Jokes on me... wiring issue and dead solenoid started the challenge.
So solenoid replaced. Cooked relays replaced. wiring nest..well I would like to say removed but at best reduced, a fuse installed, a filter made to fit and a few other minor things.
Currently on the hunt for a carb rebuild kit (Bing 32mm if you really want to know) and then its almost complete.
A few of the cosmetics have been powder coated and it is looking 'new'.
G
PS and many thanks to Half Daft - he is, cos he is spending so much time assisting this mechanically challenged family member.
