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Re: My next restoration a RED C5
« Reply #15 on: 18, October, 2011 - 19:11:13 »
Thanks Here is what I have done to it .


Here is what has been done and fitted 

Stripped down completely
Frame + forks +back bar + front brakes have been sanded down rust treated and sprayed .
New front brake blocks + bearings + brake cables
All bearings renewed and greased
New chain + chain tensioner
New tyres + inner tubes (Schwalbes on the back)
New mudflaps  (not original)
New stickers  all round
New LED bulbs 
Indicators and Mirrors
Horn also fitted
Safety cable fitted (Will not damage your pod/ control box if connected to the battery the wrong way round )
Hazard warning kit
High viz mast also included .
The motor has the longer teeth version and  in very good condition ,It has been striped down cleaned and regreased
New 18mm drive belt
New battery support strap
There is no battery with it but I do have one for testing it
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Re: My next restoration a RED C5
« Reply #16 on: 20, October, 2011 - 10:12:47 »
..looks nice  :)

I quite like the "themed" C5's  8) It helps to have a bit of variety ! 

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Re: My next restoration a RED C5
« Reply #17 on: 20, October, 2011 - 13:33:36 »
Thanks Karl . I will be putting it on EBay later today .And will put the C5ALIVE SITE in the write up if that's OK ...Karl  ....bye Chas

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Re: My next restoration a RED C5
« Reply #18 on: 22, October, 2011 - 09:38:27 »
Like normal Chas nice restore........................

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Re: My next restoration a RED C5
« Reply #19 on: 22, October, 2011 - 16:22:52 »
Thanks Karl and lance ....
Hi there Karl  used this web site to have some duplicate keys cut for the C5 £3.00 + £1.50 postage and that`s  cheap and great  no problems ... If you have a few done he will combine the postage .....
 If you could keep the web site for others it may help ...

http://www.postkeys.co.uk/online-key-cutting.htm

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Re: My next restoration a RED C5
« Reply #20 on: 29, October, 2011 - 20:55:26 »
Awesome Chas

Looks a right bit of fun

Neil

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Re: My next restoration a RED C5
« Reply #21 on: 29, October, 2011 - 21:16:41 »
Thanks .Just finished my next restoration .Photo`s to follow ..

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Re: My next restoration a RED C5
« Reply #22 on: 29, October, 2011 - 21:57:08 »
I think you churn 'em out faster than Hoover did! :D