i sent the frame to First Choice Finishes' in Exeter. I got the swinging arm done there in the summer and had the wheels done there about 18 months ago.
Talking with the blokes there when i dropped the frame off they said they were confused as to why there were so few projects going on this winter. Apparently this time of year there are normally bike bits all over the unit, they have put it down to the summer going on and on and people riding later into the winter. I could of had the frasme back within a week but didn't need it so fast as i was on holiday.
To get the frame done they charged me £80. The finish was really good, i went for the satin instead of gloss.
Well today the project started and the fingers got dirty. Most of the next post will just be picks as i am knackered but will update it over the next couple of days.
ok, so while the frame was away i had time to clean some bits and do some servicing.
Firstly the rear shock got a bit of tlc
before
after
After that i changed the oil in the forks, then the fun began...
Engine in, head stock in, loom half in.
Next stage was the undertray and electrics. No major dramas so far, still waiting for the swinging arm bearings to arrive, that's why it's missing before you ask
Tomorrow i hope to get the front end back together and then pick up the bearings to get the rear end together.
More pics to follow.......
