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    What to do restore or sell?

    not my best paint a few runs had to wet and dry them out but still massive improvement! Re-spoking next I'm using the same hub and new spokes an nipples waiting for some new toolz
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    What to do restore or sell?

    Remember the cracked wheel? I had to resort to welding it because in a market of demand and supply, I couldn't justify spending a Zinlizan dollars on a 40 year old wheel! I still need to wet, sand, polish, primer yop coat paint and clear coat. But I do have plan B also! Shame buying a new...
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    What to do restore or sell?

    Re: Hello Peachy! Thanks for the observation Tibet was cold by the way! I'm going to try and post a picture this might end bad though LOL! 17.7MB was too large I'm guessing :facepalm: Jay https://imgur.com/a/7DSYAkI
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    What to do restore or sell?

    Re: Hello Folks Hope everyone has been safe! I got the bug to finally fix the Raleigh Night Burner, and didn't realise how I had left it for so long. It was my bro's 48 birthday and come October 49th this year. Talk about dragging my feet only took 7 years to get going again! I find I have too...
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    I might be going mad but can you tell me?

    Shaun there used to be a bike pump you can see the tip in picture two where it hooks onto I'm trying to work out the length of bike pump that would fit that space where the kick stand starts or where the other place it would sit is on the two frame bars near the crank?
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    I might be going mad but can you tell me?

    Hi guys I'm not usually stumped, but I need a guide to where this bike pump would start and finish? Would it sit on the two lower bars and just hook at that tip end because I'm struggling to work out the size and diameter that will fit correctly the question is 11" or 12" bike pump its 11" from...
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    Restoring my old Gitane racer from 1982

    Re: Hey Shaun Problem solved she just reaches the brakes on the drop bar must be all the greens she likes to eat! The Gitane just came back and he said I could have sold your bike 20 times since its been on display! I think he was happy to see a classic in the shop for once! All is good the...
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    What to do restore or sell?

    Hey Matt hows this looking now? Still a wheel missing and a decent MK1 seat post would be nice!
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    Restoring my old Gitane racer from 1982

    I think there is a compromise with modern and old I recently rode my kids BMX built for him its around 2003 Hoffman and the crank and wheels are so smooth compared to my 1984 BMX fully restored. But I do love classic lines from my point of view I love classic looks of retro bikes, but I love the...
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    Poor quality work?

    I don't think you have to worry about inflammatory comments it seems there is an obligation to other people wanting spray jobs and they should be aware of what to expect from a professional and technical point of view. I was personally commenting my own opinion and help you to decide what to...
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    Poor quality work?

    Right I've seen reactions like that and something was either not cleaned properly or the powder coat or paint got contaminated by thinners or a pre coat that was not wiped off or was too wet before the finish went on. That is not delivery damage that's a paint reaction which in theory you have...
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    Restoring my old Gitane racer from 1982

    Thanks buddy I've tried my best and taken it as far as I could with the limited knowledge I've got :oops:
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    Restoring my old Gitane racer from 1982

    I did lower the brake further down before and she has issues with finger reach. Hence I thought the suicide levers would be a better choice? She has to wear boots for her to tippy toe already with the seat at lowest position! I recon another six months she will be fine. I've consulted a friend...
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    Restoring my old Gitane racer from 1982

    She rides very well on the Gitane, but she can't stop! I did over adjust the levers so she could use the dual levers, and as she rode she said she prefers the drop bars bellow. I'm going back to basics to see how to position the brake levers, but I fear that I might end up buying some newer...
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