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I took both wheels to Buchanan's (30 mins from here). I knew the front was buckled and the offset was off. Last owner relaced using standard 19" rims and stainless spokes. Buchanan's can reuse the SS spokes. They cut and re-threaded the spokes for rear as I am going 18. Theyy said originally spokes came from them.
On my MK2 I have wm3 19 on front and wm4 18 and use BT45's. That bike handles really well so I am fine with the setup. I am using the shouldered excel rims and I asked them to remove the anodizing and polish them. Should get them back next week. It was going to be a budget rebuilt, but I have now officially gone overboard. Today got starter motor , hydraulic clutch (TNX Jim), front and rear brakes and more from Matt
. Brent emailed me earlier to say my tank and side panels are painted too. A good day Now I got to earn some money
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On my MK2 I have wm3 19 on front and wm4 18 and use BT45's. That bike handles really well so I am fine with the setup. I am using the shouldered excel rims and I asked them to remove the anodizing and polish them. Should get them back next week. It was going to be a budget rebuilt, but I have now officially gone overboard. Today got starter motor , hydraulic clutch (TNX Jim), front and rear brakes and more from Matt
. Brent emailed me earlier to say my tank and side panels are painted too. A good day Now I got to earn some money cheers
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I don't think the Excels are anodized, I think its a clear coat?
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Like a comment I made in another thread regarding the Sullivan Triumph collection being a reliable "known quantity", the same applies to Buchanan's; definitely THE shop for wheel building.
That is one nice batch of Christmas presents there, Jerry!
That is one nice batch of Christmas presents there, Jerry!
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pvisseriii said:
I'm obviously not a metallurgist nor did I play one on tv or stay at a Holiday Inn last night but apparently you can clear anodize aluminum. But I think you have to apply a seal.
BillT said:Beautiful-looking parts, Jerry.
Only critical comment is that the beer should be darker - like an Anchor Porter. :wink:
Bill,
I'm a fan of Anchor Steam, Never tried Anchor Porter. Is that their winter brew?
BTW, have you tried Chimay? I bought a bottle the other day. Saving it for a special occasion. Thirteen bucks for a 25oz. bottle.
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JimC said:
Anchor Porter is a limited-run, but worth getting if you can find it.
Yes, I've tried Chimay, but my favorite belgian-style are Val Dieu's Triple
Gulden Draak
or Trois Pistoles
These are deceptively drinkable. If you make the mistake of having three, don't get up for a while - you'll find yourself on the floor!
Val Dieu and Gulden Draak are real abbey beers. Trois Pistoles is from Unibroue, a microbrewery in Quebec. They've got a range of world-class beers
I could go on for hours...
Ok guys NO more pictures of such quality beers! I'm trying to not drink much so I can get more done. I have sold/lost my house & have 30 days to move so no Fing around. That said, Jerry you know I'm a mile away & would be happy to help if you ever need a third hand. Let me know. Glenn.
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