Perils of buying 2nd hand and goings on in my garage

[biggs682]

Oh superman

 

[biggs682]

Had a session in the garage this morning moving things around .
So Woody the woodrup needs de dusting and fitting of pedals etc etc before it can be ridden.

Dawes Jaguar will be accessed and then crack on getting that rideable.

 

[cyberknight]

Had a session in the garage this morning moving things around .
So Woody the woodrup needs de dusting and fitting of pedals etc etc before it can be ridden.

Dawes Jaguar will be accessed and then crack on getting that rideable.

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i would put a saddle rather than your crack on that seat post ; )

 

[biggs682]

i would put a saddle rather than your crack on that seat post ; )

And I might turn the bars around

 

[biggs682]

Woody is ready to ride was tonight's mission so once all ready I thought I ought to give it a quick mile and half spin .

 

[biggs682]

Had a bit of time tonight looking at the Dawes Jaguar and what I hoped was air bubbles under the transfers was not it was in/under the paint so a quick rub down and the tubing looks good so no to decide what to do?

For what it would cost me to have it blasted and powder coated I could easily pick up another bike in good condition.

 

[Andy in Germany]

Had a bit of time tonight looking at the Dawes Jaguar and what I hoped was air bubbles under the transfers was not it was in/under the paint so a quick rub down and the tubing looks good so no to decide what to do?

For what it would cost me to have it blasted and powder coated I could easily pick up another bike in good condition.

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Spray.Bike paint advertises as "Powder coat in a can" and on one bike I've painted it has held up to the promise after several years.

 

[biggs682]

Spray.Bike paint advertises as "Powder coat in a can" and on one bike I've painted it has held up to the promise after several years.

Must admit I have looked at that , need to clean/check up the top tube first

 

[biggs682]

Had to nip up the headset on the Woodrup tonight as I had started to get a bit of sloppy feeling and noise from it.

 

[biggs682]

Project Galaxy gate has been collected.
A quick fettling session sorting out front tyre puncture, removal of carriers and a bit of a drive line de gunk .

And also gave the front hub a clean and some fresh grease.

De rusted some of the front wheel spokes where required.

Hubs are dated 86 and 87 so guessing 1987 ISH

 

[biggs682]

Just back from inaugural mile end half test ride and it rides well ok still needs a bit of fettling but it's useable.

 

[si_c]

Just back from inaugural mile end half test ride and it rides well ok still needs a bit of fettling but it's useable.

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That's a decent sized frame - how big is it?

 

[biggs682]

That's a decent sized frame - how big is it?

25" I was told but not measured it myself, just about got clearance for the crown jewels

 

[ColinJ]

Maybe @si_c size then?!

 

[si_c]

Maybe @si_c size then?!

Yeah, just about, currently riding a 63cm Kinesis, and that's a nice looking bike.... Still waiting for the right moment to get my Pug repaired so not got a vintage steel atm...