This is the frame (bought on evilbay, checked and painted):
I will keep posting pictured as it goes... There is even a professional photographer next door who wants to make a website of the rebuilding....
Philippe
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First step
First step
by prmurat » Wed May 19, 2010 11:49 am
7 months after a nasty accident I am finally at the reconstruction stage of my beloved Commando... I've been buying parts for months and now it begins!
This is the frame (bought on evilbay, checked and painted):
I will keep posting pictured as it goes... There is even a professional photographer next door who wants to make a website of the rebuilding....
Philippe
This is the frame (bought on evilbay, checked and painted):
I will keep posting pictured as it goes... There is even a professional photographer next door who wants to make a website of the rebuilding....
Philippe
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Re: First step
by grandpaul » Wed May 19, 2010 12:53 pm
AHA! Good starting spot - paint the frame similar to the $75,000 Commando!
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Re: First step
by prmurat » Fri Jun 11, 2010 7:10 pm
Slowly... CNW triple tree , disc and Brembo; kitted fork; Exel rim; nickel engine plate & Ikon...new swing arm bushings..
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Re: First step
by hobot » Fri Jun 11, 2010 7:31 pm
Yum, frame strikes me like saloon backdrop picture of golden naked gal reclining
and inviting. Yum.
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and inviting. Yum.
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Re: First step
by grandpaul » Sat Jun 12, 2010 8:42 am
Make sure to install the tranny before the engine!
Good looking build.
Good looking build.
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Re: First step
by pelican » Sat Jun 12, 2010 10:54 am
Nice! That green is wild. Think it looks great so far.
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Re: First step
by prmurat » Wed Jun 16, 2010 3:59 pm
Looks like my pictures are gone... so from last year to today:
June 09
Oct 09
Today (6/16/10)
Philippe
June 09
Oct 09
Today (6/16/10)
Philippe
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Re: First step
by MichaelB » Wed Jun 16, 2010 4:31 pm
Ouch................Glad your OK.
I like green. What kind of front brake did you have?
Is that a master cylinder on the left? Hydraulic clutch?
I like green. What kind of front brake did you have?
Is that a master cylinder on the left? Hydraulic clutch?
Never teach a pig to sing,
It's a waste of time, and it annoy's the pig.
Ride hard, or stay home.
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It's a waste of time, and it annoy's the pig.
Ride hard, or stay home.
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Re: First step
by MEHAVEY » Wed Jun 16, 2010 4:38 pm
Ouch......
What kind of accident caused that damage?
What kind of accident caused that damage?
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Re: First step
by prmurat » Wed Jun 16, 2010 4:57 pm
MichaelB wrote:Ouch................Glad your OK.
I like green. What kind of front brake did you have?
Is that a master cylinder on the left? Hydraulic clutch?
the brake was a French, small production, double inside disk, like a clutch, airplane brake principal...exploded on impact (cast iron) yes the clutch is hydraulic : Magura kit for a CR Honda.
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Re: First step
by prmurat » Wed Jun 16, 2010 5:02 pm
MEHAVEY wrote:Ouch......
What kind of accident caused that damage?
A young squid (22 years old) on his brand new 1198 missed a turn and Tboned me in between the frame and the front wheel...never saw him (or do not remember...): compound femur and broken humerus with nerves damages: despite 3 surgeries I still cannot use my right arm...too bad with a garage full of bikes!
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Re: First step
by britbike220 » Wed Jun 16, 2010 5:09 pm
I had similar damage to my beloved from an accident. Took a lot longer for me to get fixed than it did the bike, but that was years ago. Will love to see your progress and glad your ok.
Tim
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Re: First step
by hobot » Wed Jun 16, 2010 6:01 pm
There is a book about the fates of early flyers, called Fate Is The Hunter.
Applies to us all ever time we sit on a bike.
Deer that matter hit from the sides unseen too.
I've over come some duzies by DIY methods. Maybe Tim can give
ya clue what to do. Or ping me private.
Got to get on with those recovery projects to enjoy a long time.
hobot
Applies to us all ever time we sit on a bike.
Deer that matter hit from the sides unseen too.
I've over come some duzies by DIY methods. Maybe Tim can give
ya clue what to do. Or ping me private.
Got to get on with those recovery projects to enjoy a long time.
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