Next project .

[skyrider]

3 hours ago, fastbob said:

Bit of an update . I've told the owner that it needs new valve guides that cost £45 and he's not interested . He's basically asked me to put it together anyway . To say that this goes against everything I stand for would be an understatement . Turns out that he just wants to sell it on . I'll do the job but my heart is no longer in it . 

well thats bad form no wonder you have lost interest in the job, you dont fancy buying it off him Bob ?

[gymwitch]

Thats a pity maybe make an offer yourself as others have mentioned.

Glad to hear your health is on the up. 

[Bender]

That's a shame, bet it's taken the shine right off it

 

[Six30]

what a twat  , for the sake of £45 ... how much will he want for bike when it s running

or will he sell it as it is @fastbob

Edited January 1, 2021 by Six30

[skyrider]

15 minutes ago, Six30 said:

what a twat  , for the sake of £45 ... how much will he want for bike when it s running @fastbob

 

15 minutes ago, Six30 said:

what a twat  , for the sake of £45 ... how much will he want for bike when it s running @fastbob

just dont know where the guy is coming from from for 45 notes the job is worth doing 

Edited January 1, 2021 by skyrider

[fastbob]

2 hours ago, Old-codger said:

I see your point Bob if he is not willing to pay a small amount to get the job done properly I would walk away and let him try and sell it as a non runner and see where it gets him. Or you could make him a cheeky offer to take it off his hands and do it to your usual standard Bob. 

Both of these options have crossed my mind but without going into detail it's a little more complicated than that . Let's just say that I have a vested interest in remaining in favour with the owner . I'll just stick to the brief and get it out of my workspace and see what comes along next . 

[skyrider]

1 minute ago, fastbob said:

Both of these options have crossed my mind but without going into detail it's a little more complicated than that . Let's just say that I have a vested interest in remaining in favour with the owner . I'll just stick to the brief and get it out of my workspace and see what comes along next . 

we know exactly what you mean 

[fastbob]

Several options have crossed my mind but without going into detail it's a little more complicated than that . Let's just say that I have a vested interest in remaining in favour with the owner . I'll just stick to the brief and get it out of my workspace and see what comes along next . 

[James in Brum]

Maybe @Stu can buy it or go halves with me on the part so the job is done right? 

[fastbob]

So , I got stuck in today . I've assembled the cylinder head to see where everything goes and to make sure all the bolts are there which they are . I've lapped the valves and installed the springs and split cotters , stripped out and fettled the rockers and shafts , checked out the oil passages and installed all the new studs that hold the intake manifold . It's all got to come apart again to fit it to the barrels . Considering this thing is nearly sixty years old it's nice to find that there are no stripped threads anywhere . 

Edited January 2, 2021 by fastbob

[fastbob]

Who spotted those ridiculous finned tappet covers ? A real 70's trinket . I have to keep reminding myself that it's not my bike or else they would be straight into the bin . 

[geofferz]

9 hours ago, fastbob said:

Who spotted those ridiculous finned tappet covers ?

Not be tbh, don't even know if I'm looking at an engine or the inside of a the suspension. 

[fastbob]

Right then . A preliminary gentle bolt together to make sure everything fits . I haven't put the pushrods in yet but it's got compression and the oil pump works . But that's not the point right now . Dosen't it look pretty ? 

[Ian Frog]

Very nice indeed!!!!

I would like slightly lower bars and if carrying a passenger have a good look at the exhaust/ footrest interface.

But overall what a lovely little thing.

Shame he wont let you loose with less budget restraint.

Any chance he might reconsider once he sees these pics?

Cheers

Ian

 

[fastbob]

12 minutes ago, Ian Frog said:

Very nice indeed!!!!

I would like slightly lower bars and if carrying a passenger have a good look at the exhaust/ footrest interface.

But overall what a lovely little thing.

Shame he wont let you loose with less budget restraint.

Any chance he might reconsider once he sees these pics?

Cheers

Ian

 

I'm not too bothered . I'm enjoying myself and I'm refreshing my Brit Bike skills and knowledge . I can better appreciate the " Jap crap " tag . This thing is in a different league as far as materials go . 

[Ian Frog]

1 minute ago, fastbob said:

I'm not too bothered . I'm enjoying myself and I'm refreshing my Brit Bike skills and knowledge . I can better appreciate the " Jap crap " tag . This thing is in a different league as far as materials go . 

Oh how very true! I occasionally get called on to look after a friends Bonneville and the quality of the fastenings and the general metal/ machining is quite refreshing.

Mind you when you find some previous twat has bodged something it is quite often harder to repair I find.

Good luck with it as it looks sweet.

Cheers

Ian

[Six30]

55 minutes ago, fastbob said:

Right then . A preliminary gentle bolt together to make sure everything fits . I haven't put the pushrods in yet but it's got compression and the oil pump works . But that's not the point right now . Dosen't it look pretty ? 

are they original bars for it Bob ?

[fastbob]

21 minutes ago, Six30 said:

are they original bars for it Bob ?

Probably not . This is what it should look like . I think someone took off the nacelle and fitted a Tacho . 

Edited January 3, 2021 by fastbob

[Mickly]

1 hour ago, fastbob said:

Right then . A preliminary gentle bolt together to make sure everything fits . I haven't put the pushrods in yet but it's got compression and the oil pump works . But that's not the point right now . Dosen't it look pretty ? 

Yes, very pretty...and I’m sure that the next owner will think that .... until they find out the mechanical truth !!

[fastbob]

3 minutes ago, Mickly said:

Yes, very pretty...and I’m sure that the next owner will think that .... until they find out the mechanical truth !!

Well they can always sort it out . It's only a few hours work with a hammer . 

[Ian Frog]

2 minutes ago, fastbob said:

Well they can always sort it out . It's only a few hours work with a hammer . 

Hee Hee and the knowledge to use a percussive implement and not just "Twat it in !" Lol

You may get to see this little puppy again if a sympathetic owner appears to rescue it.

Cheers Ian

[Mickly]

5 minutes ago, fastbob said:

Well they can always sort it out . It's only a few hours work with a hammer . 

As long as they know what they are getting into and not duped by the shiney appearance!!

[James in Brum]

Put a sticker on with your number saying reassembled by Rob, can restore this, call on 6388473783838

[Ian Frog]

4 minutes ago, James in Brum said:

Put a sticker on with your number saying reassembled by Rob, can restore this, call on 6388473783838

Don`t be daft that would almost be the same as saying I agree with the owner who decided to sell knowing there was still work to do !

After all Bob has already said he has other reasons to go along with this I am pretty certain he wont want to be associated with it when it goes "home".

I think keeping ones head down is the safer policy on this.

Cheers

Ian

[dynax]

Don't know what to say really, some people just don't deserve nice things.

I don't know how much it would sell for but £45 for some peace of mind is nothing, he sounds like a complete w@nker tbh