Bionic man Posted May 6, 2009 Posted May 6, 2009 Hi Guys and Gals, not too sure about what to do restoration wise. Am thinking of modernising components (except for the Sturmey Archer gearing), higher seatback, different rims, maybe disc brake on the front(change the fork) or just keep it stock standard and restore as per OE. Suggestions please, not that I will take them seriously. I like the idea of a subtle modern touch. Mmmmmm, A nice off white and plenty of chrome, white rims with red nipples, red nuts and bolts, white seat with black pin striping etc etc
Willehond Posted May 6, 2009 Posted May 6, 2009 I just told my wife I wanted this. Badly... She was not amused... KEEP IT ORIGINAL. Restore it, fix the leather. Do the Argus. Well, that's my dream.
Bionic man Posted May 6, 2009 Author Posted May 6, 2009 I just told my wife I wanted this. Badly... She was not amused... KEEP IT ORIGINAL. Restore it' date=' fix the leather. Do the Argus. Well, that's my dream.[/quote'] Not too sure about 100+kms, 10km enough for me with this one
singletrackmind Posted May 6, 2009 Posted May 6, 2009 I would bling that baby up!! Send it to cycle art and chrome the wheels and bars, recover the seat etc... thats an awesum lil thing
Willehond Posted May 6, 2009 Posted May 6, 2009 Come on, a bit of TLC, some lube and fresh bakes and Chappies is a breeze! I know you're up for a challange
Bionic man Posted May 6, 2009 Author Posted May 6, 2009 Come on' date=' a bit of TLC, some lube and fresh bakes and Chappies is a breeze! I know you're up for a challange[/quote'] You eating toooo many cookies over there,thinking of baking.
Bionic man Posted May 7, 2009 Author Posted May 7, 2009 Going to strip her completely tonight, seriously thinking the white/chrome/red route.
Mutt Posted May 7, 2009 Posted May 7, 2009 i want one too. Years ago a kid down the road got one and all i had was some dhc or whatever it was. I remember trying to persuede my dad to get me a chopper - alas - no go.
Moab Posted May 7, 2009 Posted May 7, 2009 Keep her standard with the exeception of a bit of bling in perhaps a cool gold chain and some bling kcnc skewers.
markStockton Posted May 7, 2009 Posted May 7, 2009 I just told my wife I wanted this. Badly... She was not amused... KEEP IT ORIGINAL. Restore it' date=' fix the leather. Do the Argus. Well, that's my dream.[/quote'] I agree with everything but the Argus, or sell it to me, I'll restore it to original spec. This is the first bike I can remember owning.
Bionic man Posted May 7, 2009 Author Posted May 7, 2009 I just told my wife I wanted this. Badly... She was not amused... KEEP IT ORIGINAL. Restore it' date=' fix the leather. Do the Argus. Well, that's my dream.[/quote']I agree with everything but the Argus, or sell it to me, I'll restore it to original spec. This is the first bike I can remember owning. Almost did the Argus on it this year.Not for sale.(Will let you touch it though)I have pics of me and my Raleigh Mk1, now that's giving my age away.
Sammajoor Posted May 7, 2009 Posted May 7, 2009 I do not want to go down Chappies on that................ If you get a wobble......you are going to hospital
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