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I got this for about £300 a couple of years ago as I fancied a cheap old bike to tinker with when time allowed. It had been stood for 6 years or so but I got it running fairly easily and then gradually stripped, rebuilt, replaced pretty much everything except for the engine. It had already been messed about with cosmetically but it had a powdercoated frame and had been stored properly so no gummed up carbs, seized bolts, etc. It's about 99% complete for now, everything including paint (still needs a polish) was done in my dark and dingey garage on a budget of f all. Still got a few jobs to do (seat unit to fit and paint for one) but essentially she's done and just needs tax/mot. Hopefully she's as fun to ride as she looks and I will make it to some shows and meets this year. Cheers all..

When she arrived;





And so far;

That is feckin' LUSH

But I reckon that front muddy needs to be turned round

Yep, agree with Pigford, that is a fecking great look

... and for just a few hundred quid - think I might start looking for an old 750

That looks real good.

Love it but agree with Mark the front mudguard needs turning round.

thanks gents, i will reverse the mudguard, not keen on it either.

Now that does look nice!!!

It is amazing the difference changing them hideous side panels made!!!

I take it the price of these 750 twins are now going to go mental??

jimmock wrote:Now that does look nice!!!

It is amazing the difference changing them hideous side panels made!!!

I take it the price of these 750 twins are now going to go mental??

Thanks Jim, i didn't agree with the side panels either, they are from the later G/ltd model.

Nice one Adam i thought this is where it was all going.

Which do you prefer this, the 900R or the ST???

AL

Cheers Al, took me time but almost have an old zed again. Tough call, I love the simplicity of this, the character and torque of the ST and the speed and good looks of the 9r. I'll see how I get on with this when its on the road, if its hard work then it'll go along with the tl to make way for a ST framed project that i have been acquiring parts for. For now I hope to get out and ride, last year came and went, I barely got out on a bike at all. Maybe I'll finally make it to a sprint or track day eh?

Love it :-)

Loovely job!
That looks the Duck's, you must be happy with that result.
Where do you stow the brick when she's on the road.

Z903 wrote:Loovely job!
That looks the Duck's, you must be happy with that result.
Where do you stow the brick when she's on the road.

Under the seat !!!!

jimmock wrote:

Z903 wrote:Loovely job!
That looks the Duck's, you must be happy with that result.
Where do you stow the brick when she's on the road.

Under the seat !!!!

My old Trumpet needs a brick too - turned on its side tho' When I go to fill it up it's best to wedge the sidestand against the side of the pump so I can get it at least 3/4 full

You can't put the brick under the seat - it'll be classed as an offensive weapon nowadays

Z903 wrote:Loovely job!
That looks the Duck's, you must be happy with that result.
Where do you stow the brick when she's on the road.

Through my neighbours window, if i put a note on it he know's who to return it to.