Boxer Bolshie's '84 Restoration and Rant

[wilcom]

Actually she kinda said something like, "My bike, do I need one?"  

Bolshie...........

If I'd spent a ton of Money on my bike I better come better armed than with a rusty Honda, more like dinner, flowers and $500 for her purse for "carry around " money.

I showed up with something like that a long time ago. That's when I realized just how lonely it can get at night!!!! LOLO

Joe

[Boxer_Bolshie]

Thanks Joe but I gave her my back and balls already (not to mention my monthly pay cheque)!  [smiley=beehive.gif]

[Boxer_Bolshie]

Finally got the frame and most of the other parts back from the powder coater

[Boxer_Bolshie]

A little later today

[Boxer_Bolshie]

A rough dry mockup

[clonmore1]

Looking good Carl!!!

[Boxer_Bolshie]

Thanks AC!

Can anyone tell me what this is and where it goes?

[montmil]

It's a splash guard. Fits under the steering head and in front of the down tubes. The two holes are where the OEM zip tie holds it on. Orientation can be confusing. IIFC, the round bump is a clearance for the factory horn.

I have both of mine off the R65s due to the loud dual horns mounted.

[Boxer_Bolshie]

Awesome!  Thanks Monte!

I might have to fabricate something more effective and less plasticky...

[montmil]

... I might have to fabricate something more effective and less plasticky...

I believe the original intent was to offer some protection to the under-tank electrical and ignition components. Don't know how well it actually worked- certainly didn't do anything for my Bosch Crack-O-Matic coil.

[MR.E]

What's the rail on you swing arm??
Bike is looking brilliant now

Also, what's your front tyre?
Looks meaty like a TKC80

Well done

[Boxer_Bolshie]

Tanks Mr E!

The rail is a brace "weldon" for added strength done by San Jose BMW (http://www.sjbmw.com).  I got lucky and picked it up used off of eBay for a pittance.  A bit heavier than the OEM but maybe it'll offset the dual front calipers...  

The tires are a Korean company called Shinko (www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/motorcycle-tyres/SHINKO).  After the Japan earthquake destroyed much of Yokohama's motorcycle tire plant, they sold all of their motorcycle tire technology and moulds to Shinko.  

Because they're new a lot of people who see their cheap prices are hesitant to buy them but by all accounts by those who've actually ridden on them love them!  They're Yokohama just with a different name.

The Shinkos I have are the Trail Masters.

[Boxer_Bolshie]

Today, in spite of having pertussis (aka whooping cough), I got the rest of my bike parts back and then spent the day sanding, cleaning, and painting them.  I also continued to work on glassing the seat pan and hopefully tomorrow I can have it ready to upholster and also finish the parts with clear coat.

Oh and I was vaccinated when I was a kid AND had a booster just 6 years ago!

[ira_ryan_cycles]

bolshie,

i don't know if you have already found muffler guards but i have a set that i would be happy to trade for your footpeg rubbers if you are willing.

also, i have some bits for a r65ls that i don't need. front fairing (lower, wedge) and a rear seat cowling if you in need. i don't want them and i need the space.

let me know.

[Boxer_Bolshie]

Damn Ira, I just sold the foot peg covers on eBay for cheap!  Would have traded you for the muffler guards in a heart attack!  Any chance you would sell them to me?