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Hello,
Just a brief introduction...
I've been riding an original Street Triple for a few years before swapping for a new model STR last year. I've recently a customising itch and thought a Bonneville would the ideal base. One has recently been acquired and it is currently in many bits awaiting painting, reassembly, 'customisation' and hopefully long rides in the 'sunshine'.
I've been a visiting the forum for a while so I thought I would join up and join in.
Cheers,
REDFRED
 
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#5 · (Edited)
Apologies for the delay in replying. I've been out biking or in the garage. I've attached a picture of the Bonneville as I bought it and the STR. There are also a couple of the bike painting in progress. You can't see from the pictures but the bonneville had a 'half painted' engine case and a lot of paint/powder coat was corroded and flaking off. Without an engine stand I decided (perhaps unwisely) to use the frame as an engine stand and removed all I could to get around and improve the look of the frame and engine as much as I could with a can. The bike is going back together slowly now but I have lost a few frame bolts and brackets which I am having to replace. The tank is being custom painted and hopefully with come back looking better. It was a big dinged and chipped (although you can't see from the pictures). I've got a new seat on order and considering a set of custom handlebars. I've relocated the horn and am considering and under the seat ignition relocation whilst the bike is in bits. I'll keep trying to post updates and pictures as the bike comes together. Cheers.
 

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