Author Topic: Hedgetrimmer 3 rebuild (Read 3525 times)

devilsyam · « **on:** 04 August 2015, 08:04:43 pm »

So holiday out the way so heres the update

well it was decided that nicks frame was dented not to the point of non use but more a cosmetic choice dents in frame rails are not nice looking
it was also discovered that nick had been riding artound without a exup i guess since he had it as there just wansnt one there

so a newer frame was sourced and duly sent to powder cosaters engine was removed but 3 of the studs bust this was handed over to steve aka bristol banger for extraction this turned out to be bloody epic

new body work was sourced from various parts of the uk via ebay and sent to my painter for a retro speed block paint scheme in memory of hedgetrimmer 3

the offending stud removed and new stainless ones fitted it down to the cleaning and painting following previous post on the subject

if you are expecting some sorta mega modded bike its not going to be this one im afraid

seat was dispatched to diggers for resculpturing and recovering

newer headers with working exup sourced for 50 quid bargin

wheel were naff on nicks bike and rear had a dent so a spare set esetest had were put to good use and a deal done
these were stripped and also made there way to the powder coaters

the swinging arm was also replaced as there was a gauge in it from the exhaust or summat

i have 2 spare upper fairings one ready for primers one has small cracks and will need bit fiddling happy to sell trade

i need double bub screen
hugger
mirrors

more updates to follow
good l/h and r/h casings

Frosties · « **Reply #1 on:** 04 August 2015, 09:30:15 pm »

So is it going to look like this......aaaaaaaaand will it be up for sale? Gollam could have his precious

devilsyam · « **Reply #2 on:** 04 August 2015, 09:56:38 pm »

Frosties · « **Reply #3 on:** 04 August 2015, 10:08:39 pm »

Nope not like this. Nope not for sale or nope to both

noggythenog · « **Reply #4 on:** 04 August 2015, 10:16:54 pm »

Nick was displaying his "hedgetrimmer" plate with pride the other day.......nice big font too

Frosties · « **Reply #5 on:** 04 August 2015, 10:25:25 pm »

Quote from: noggythenog on 04 August 2015, 10:16:54 pm

Nick was displaying his "hedgetrimmer" plate with pride the other day.......nice big font too

devilsyam · « **Reply #6 on:** 05 August 2015, 07:24:33 am »

Yep a reminder if ever needed that trip into the undergrowth can b painfull lol

midden · « **Reply #7 on:** 05 August 2015, 09:44:20 pm »

Sounds like hedgetrimmer3 has similarities to Trigger's broom

devilsyam · « **Reply #8 on:** 09 August 2015, 07:12:10 pm »

well powder coated wheel look lush and yes i know they will be a pain to keep clean

devilsyam · « **Reply #9 on:** 22 August 2015, 07:55:34 am »

been bit slow weith america getting in the way but all parts back from powder coaters so crack on
steve sorted the front os the engine out and looks like new
new oil filter yet to go on

engine in frame today well thats the plan

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #10 on:** 22 August 2015, 10:54:41 am »

Hmmmm, white wheels...are you sure?

devilsyam · « **Reply #11 on:** 22 August 2015, 07:53:26 pm »

ok so spot the stupid mistake lol

slimwilly · « **Reply #12 on:** 23 August 2015, 08:13:38 am »

Have you put the bike the wrong way round on the front wheel ? hahahaha lol

Chris · « **Reply #13 on:** 23 August 2015, 08:31:50 am »

no chain? swing arm is silver instead of matching the frame?

Chris

unfazed · « **Reply #14 on:** 23 August 2015, 09:27:53 am »

Forgot to paint the Swinging arm black

bristol banger · « **Reply #15 on:** 23 August 2015, 12:37:39 pm »

Nice powder coated frame+shiny engine+too much enthusiasm=engine in the frame and running gear on before airbox has been fitted dope.

fazersharp · « **Reply #16 on:** 23 August 2015, 12:46:07 pm »

I like the white wheels, I had a suzuki GS 500e with them and they are very easy to clean --- only you have to do it all the while--- which I like to do. Unfortunately the bike was red so no very fast.

Red Ceri · « **Reply #17 on:** 23 August 2015, 06:20:47 pm »

left out the coolant tank???

devilsyam · « **Reply #18 on:** 13 September 2015, 05:38:38 pm »

further progress mr banger worked his magic wiring in rebuild done and fired up errr very lumpy quick rearrangment leads and purrs lovely

just waiting on pant now

stevie-g1968 · « **Reply #19 on:** 13 September 2015, 08:46:49 pm »

Y fronts or boxers

... like the white wheels, had them on myGSX1400... easy to clean