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danny7147:
Hi all, new to C5's, but not new to restoring bicycles.

We've got a collection of various bicycles/motorised bikes that we've restored and taken to shows around the south... our collection's pretty impressive and ranges from a 1915 Humber (did have a 1905 Sunbeam but sold it recently!) to Police bicycles, to midwives, to Raleigh Runabouts and Norman Nippy's!

Well, in the runup to Christmas my wife asked me what I'd like and I said I'd always quite liked the idea of having a C5... well, she found one and it's now my latest project!

I'll admit it's not the prettiest right now, but it'll get there. Within a couple of days I found a pair of mirrors for it  ;) That said, it still needs the indicators, high-viz mast etc etc, but it's a nice project. I picked up a battery today that slides into the recess perfectly! I did my research, read the posts, and found a 40Ah ex-FIAT Panda battery in excellent used condition down the road from me for £22 and for the first ride it certainly seems to give it the right kick!

Anyway, the first two things I REALLY want to sort out are:-

1. It's missing the moulded plastic front wheel surrounds. I guess they have a technical name, maybe not, but I can't seem to find them!
2. It needs a boot lock. I'll do a bit more reading on this to see what other people use...

Anyway, nice to meet you, that's me  :)

Danny.

Luke S:
Hi and welcome to C5Alive. Do you have any photos of your C5 and the collection of bikes  ;) ;)

Luke

Luke S:
Ask Chas for a boot lock I'm sure he has one for sale

http://c5alive.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,1071.0.html

KarlG:
Hi Danny,

welcome to the fold, and nice to see another C5er.

I'm sure you'll find all the help you need as I have done.

As far as your present requirements are concerned try contacting Bobo (Karl of C5Alive) or Chas, or if you have the patience evilBay.  8) 8)

Cheers.   KarlG

danny7147:

--- Quote from: Luke Salsbury on  28, December, 2012  - 17:12:31 ---Hi and welcome to C5Alive. Do you have any photos of your C5 and the collection of bikes  ;) ;)

Luke

--- End quote ---

Lots of photos, but none on my Kindle which I'm using to write this.... but leave that with me!

Thanks for the welcome too... I'm well aware just how vital marque forums can be. I specialise in Norman bicycles and on the Norman club forum I get fairly inundated with questions, which I have to admit is quite nice :) The challenge has gone slightly though which, again, is another reason for learning about C5s!

Quick query though, I already know that mirrors, indicators and high viz masts are the "holy trail items", but what's a ball park figure that they should fetch?

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