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Other Interests, Hobbies and Sinclair Products => Other interests and hobbies => Topic started by: kamilb1998 on 22, July, 2012 - 16:02:41
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On Friday I won an eBay auction for a 1980 Honda C70ZZ Cub ;D
(http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/zz311/kamilb1998/Honda%20Cub/Honda.jpg)
According to howmanyleft.co.uk there are only 3 left and are all SORNd. This one was cheap (£112) as the description lacked any detail whatsoever. All I know is that it's been stood since 1995 and that it has no paperwork. Look forward to collecting it and starting work.
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I remember when these were everywhere - nice project for the school hols :) :)
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Going to collect it tomorrow morning - looking forward to it! :D
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Top result mate. That brings back memories of my old Honda c90 8) They are superb for cheap commuting and the lack of power makes for some fun riding ;D
Didn't realise they were getting so scarce now :(.
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Finally collected it this morning. I've given it a good going over and think I have a definitive list of things that need doing;
MoT;
Exhaust
Rear mudguard and two small (2"x2") patches
Mirrors
Battery
Front Inner Tube
To a presentable condition;
MoT list +
Front mudguard
Honda badge for front legshield
A fair bit of paint
Wheel spokes re-chroming
Rear rack re-chroming
I carried out an oil change today, bought a new front inner tube and purchased the ignition key from keysinthepost.com, unfortunately they are closed until the 30th of July so I'm expecting the key to arrive mid-week next week.
Some pictures;
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Looks like the tin worms have been having a nibble , but not too bad. I reckon it will scrub up quite nice :)
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I have started to rub down the rust on the wheelarch and it was only surface, in the two below pictures you can see the only two rot holes that are on the frame itself and the rubbed down parts of the wheelarch in primer.
(http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/zz311/kamilb1998/Honda%20Cub/DSCF0002-1.jpg)
(http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/zz311/kamilb1998/Honda%20Cub/DSCF0001-1.jpg)
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A little progress today, I really want it running first before I become properly stuck in.
Gave the wheels a quick go over with some metal polish - the front one came up very well but the rear still needs a little more work;
(http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/zz311/kamilb1998/Honda%20Cub/DSCF0003-1.jpg)
I also wire brushed the rear luggage rack and that came up OK-ish;
(http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/zz311/kamilb1998/Honda%20Cub/DSCF0001-2.jpg)
I then ordered a new battery fitted a new battery, run a new battery overflow pipe as the original was missing & cleaned up the battery bay and the part of the main frame tube you can see through the hole in the below picture;
(http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/zz311/kamilb1998/Honda%20Cub/DSCF0002-2.jpg)
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I put together a website about it this evening - it can be viewed here (http://www.projectcub.weebly.com)
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Yesterday, I fitted the new front inner tube and my battery arrived today so I got that fitted too. I'm hoping the ignition key will arrive tomorrow.
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It runs!!!!!
The key arrived this morning and after 5 kicks the bike fired up! A couple of minutes later saw it idling on it's own too.
A video of the bike starting & idling has uploaded and it can be viewed here (http://youtu.be/ip_u8yiIkKE)
I will post the video of me riding it once it's finished uploading.
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The video of me riding it has just uploaded and can be viewed here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZFpORBaSj0&feature=plcp)
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That's great news bud - but as a Dad here - short sleeves and no crash helmet !!!!!
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Suggest changing engine & gearbox oil, lubricate chain, before driving it again.And wear protective clothing!
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Suggest changing engine & gearbox oil, lubricate chain, before driving it again.And wear protective clothing!
The oils were done the day I got it, the chain was lubricated yesterday.
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I ordered a new exhaust yesterday and cleaned up the rear wheel rim and painted the spokes on both wheels - this really transformed the overall look of the 'bike. I also wire brushed and painted the centre & kick stands as they were also quite rusty.
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It's starting to come together nicely mate :)
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A video of the new exhaust can be viewed here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZ8wRQbtyWk&feature=youtu.be)
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Ordered a new rear mudguard earlier today, managed to find a UK company selling them for £30 incl. P&P. Once that arrives I'll look into booking it into the bodyshop for welding and, if I can afford it, painting.
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If you need parts try David Silver honda specialist for as long as I can remember.
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The new rear mudguard arrived yesterday and it looks like it will fit with minor fettling required. I've bought a new seat cover for it & a pair of mirrors for it today and will post some pictures when they're fitted.
The total spend on parts has now exceeded the purchase price. ::)
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Wait until you own a Porsche-then you'll know what spending on parts really means!
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Wait until you own a Porsche-then you'll know what spending on parts really means!
My brother has a Boxster convertible, so I know what you mean :o
MGF's on the other hand are quite cheap and cheerful 8)
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Yep but they don't go like Porsches do
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Yep but they don't go like Porsches do
Looking at the fire damage on my mates 911 , probably just as well :D His alternator seized, starting a chain of events that resulted in fuel pouring over the exhaust & catching fire :o. Luckily a passing motorist with a fire extinguisher saved the day, otherwise that would have been a horrific end to a beautiful car.
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It took longer than expected but the seat cover has finally been fitted and I have my new pair of mirrors on.
Also, anyone spot what's different about the back of the 'bike? ;)
(http://projectcub.weebly.com/uploads/4/1/6/7/4167953/3768218.jpg)
(http://projectcub.weebly.com/uploads/4/1/6/7/4167953/8408458.jpg)
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you got rid of the rack off the back ?
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you got rid of the rack off the back ?
Yup. I doubt I'll ever use it to be honest. I'll be looking at getting a new CBF125 or similar for commuting when I'm 17/18.
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Its coming along nicely bud :)
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I've listed it on Shiply with the hope someone can transport the ol' girl to my mechanic for the welding.
In the meantime however, I have bought a new kickstart shaft oil seal as the original one has just started to weep slightly, a new pair of tyres - I went with original style items that would have been fitted when it was new & a footpeg bar with rubbers as the old one was slightly bent.
I will fit these when they arrive & will post pictures on here.
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A bit of an update;
The kickstart oil seal arrived on Saturday along with a bottle of oil so I got it changed - no more leaks! :D I got the new footpegs in the post this morning and it looks like I've made a mistake - they catch on the exhaust and the bolt holes don't line up. SO it looks like they'll have to go back and I'll be getting some from somewhere else.
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The tyres arrived today and I got them fitted when I got home. When I had the rear wheel off I also wire brushed, primered, painted & undersealed the rear inner wheel arch. Judging by the amount of mud I removed, it looks like it was previously an all-weather bike.
Piccies;
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Nothing major done today, but I managed to track down a (UK supplied) replacement for the snapped seat hinge pivot bolt at £7.99 which arrived today.
(http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/zz311/kamilb1998/Honda%20Cub/IMG_0980.jpg)
It also now looks like the welding will be put back another couple of weeks as the Sinclair needs a new battery - at £40 - to keep me mobile over winter.
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I finally received the V5 in the post this morning. It took so long as the first time I sent the application off they got back to me two weeks later saying that they had lost the cheque and therefore I had to apply again. Three weeks later I got a letter telling me that they are dealing with my request but they had spelled my name incorrectly, after calling them to correct this I was told it would have to be re-submitted and therefore will be another 2-3 weeks late.
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WOW! the time delays have been drastically shortened.
6 years ago when I applied for my UK pension it took them over 3 months just to send the application forms, :-\ after another 3 months I was informed they had not received anything, :o so I must reapply. This of course took around another 3 months. >:( All in all it took 51 weeks before the first payment was made. >:( >:(
Standard copy book replies "We are understaffed and overworked". After 8 months I was down to my last penny so I had to apply for assistance, and the German athourities thought I was joking.
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She was finished a few weeks back but I finally got round to collecting her today. Fully welded up and painted, with a new rear panel fitted. Looks pretty good, I think. :D
(http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/zz311/kamilb1998/Honda%20Cub/DSCN0586_zpsa3401418.jpg) (http://s839.photobucket.com/user/kamilb1998/media/Honda%20Cub/DSCN0586_zpsa3401418.jpg.html)
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Very nice job :) It looks fantastic mate 8)
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great looking bike there
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Well done it looks great ......
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Thanks chaps, I'm pretty pleased with it ;D Just a shame it's another 18 months until I'm able to ride it on the road..
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Its frustrating isnt it