Project: Superfour TLC

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Project: Superfour TLC

Post by craigs23 » Mon Aug 10, 2009 7:03 am

Bought my bike a couple of weeks back. It's in pretty good condition, but does need a bit of a tidy here and there. I've got next week off work, so if there's any interest, I'll update this thread a little with a few work in progress pics.

For the time being, how the bike is now, showing what work needs doing:

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It won't be restored to the same extent as some of the other bikes I've had, as I intend to use my Superfour daily. But hopefully it'll look and go a little smarter once I've finished.

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Post by Mansie » Tue Aug 11, 2009 12:40 pm

Not sure I can see what needs doing. Are you going to repaint the engine covers and brake calipers?
Polish the exhaust downpipes with a bit of autosol?
Good luck with your project!
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Post by craigs23 » Tue Aug 11, 2009 6:48 pm

I've already replaced the rear shocks for Hagon items - but I'm thinking of getting the standard rear shocks reconditioned in the meantime.

Quite a bit of TLC needed - overall, and not a lot's been caught on camera. Just a lick of paint here and there, new calipers, pads, powdercoated wheels, clock and headlight chrome work, new handlebars, switchgear....

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Post by superfourben » Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:03 pm

The original rear shocks can be reconditioned, a guy up at Bury Hill got his SF rear shocks sorted but he had to send them away. Can't remember who does it but I can find out if you want?

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Post by superfourben » Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:49 pm

Here you go..

TEL: 01535 606200
DPS Racing Ltd
Grafton Works
Waddington Street
Keighley
West Yorkshire
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Post by craigs23 » Wed Aug 12, 2009 6:40 am

Much obliged Ben, that's a great help, cheers. :up:

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Post by craigs23 » Mon Aug 24, 2009 5:37 pm

Well, as the site's been down, and I've had some time off work, here's a few pics of the progress. The camera masks some imperfections - this is no where near to the level of my NC30, but I hope to tidy up the bike somewhat. It's going to be used daily after all, so it'll be pointless aiming for a constantly spotless finish.

A few marks before:

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Looking better now:

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Nearly there now...

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Re: Project: Superfour TLC

Post by craigs23 » Tue Aug 25, 2009 1:41 pm

Pretty much there now, couple of finishing touches today - hopefully I can ride in to work tomorrow on the new steed. Looking forward to scrubbing in the tyres in rush hour traffic...

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Re: Project: Superfour TLC

Post by CMSMJ1 » Tue Aug 25, 2009 3:28 pm

A nice looking bike there Craig.

I suppose some of our superfour brothers might not be aware of your acute OCD issues...

It looked clean enough to me in the first pictures...but having seen your other bikes cleaning threads I am quie impressed already with this one!

nice shiny bezels on the clocks..a great touch
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The V4 is the law..

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Re: Project: Superfour TLC

Post by mattUKNC » Tue Aug 25, 2009 5:24 pm

Looking good Craig, well done. :up:
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