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Post by davids on Aug 7, 2013 9:41:50 GMT 1
Hi all, I was wondering just how difficult is it to completely strip and re-build an NTV. My old bike was used all-year round by previous owners and is covered with rust. The subframe is flaking with rust and needs welded up, even the main stand has rotted away it is that bad. Could a newby restore it or is it easier to break for spares and replace with another bike?
Cheers
David
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slug
Bad ass biker
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Post by slug on Aug 8, 2013 5:40:28 GMT 1
hi david, you can go down the restore road as lots of guys have done here.can work out quite expensive. with the rust you mention,can be awkward to strip down. seized bolts etc.unless your a real enthusiast. my advice would be would be you would be opening a can of worms.. would be inclined to put this bike on ebay as project non runner spares. give some one else the challenge to restore. use any money you get to put towards. a decent running ntv with mot. can get some decent ones between 500 to 700. have restored a few different bikes over the years. its the time and effort it takes you, plus costs run away with you.. hope this helps all the best the slug..
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Post by davids on Aug 8, 2013 9:20:33 GMT 1
Thanks for the wise words. I look at the bike fondly and think how good it would be to "clean" it up. But common sense prevails and I think I will just either keep it for spares or sell it on ebay or gumtree. Cheers
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Post by toysoldier on Aug 12, 2013 2:29:07 GMT 1
buy a new frame? i got one of ebay cheap it still in my shed unused if your interested aparently came with a logbook but i have not checked this myself its still boxed up haha
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numpty
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Post by numpty on Aug 12, 2013 19:18:07 GMT 1
Hi all, I was wondering just how difficult is it to completely strip and re-build an NTV. My old bike was used all-year round by previous owners and is covered with rust. The subframe is flaking with rust and needs welded up, even the main stand has rotted away it is that bad. Could a newby restore it or is it easier to break for spares and replace with another bike? Cheers David Yes, it can be expensive to do, but not too bad if you keep a close eye on evilbay for the bits you need or a bike with a knackered engine can be picked up for under £200 and then you`ve got every spare you need. Unless the same bits are shot!! If you`re not in any great panic to get the bike on the road there is one huge bonus to doing a restoration. The knowledge and experience you gain while doing it is priceless, you have the satisfaction of looking at the finished bike knowing it`s all your own work and you know every nut and bolt on it and you know that you could do it all over again on any bike you fancied. An NTV is no harder to do than any other bike, just get yourself a Haynes manual, follow it carefully and take your time. If you get stuck with something , there are plenty of folk on here who will happily point you in the right direction. As the Nike advert says........JUST DO IT!!!
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deedee
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Post by deedee on Aug 13, 2013 4:35:43 GMT 1
If you`re not in any great panic to get the bike on the road there is one huge bonus to doing a restoration. The knowledge and experience you gain while doing it is priceless, you have the satisfaction of looking at the finished bike knowing it`s all your own work and you know every nut and bolt on it and you know that you could do it all over again on any bike you fancied. An NTV is no harder to do than any other bike, just get yourself a Haynes manual, follow it carefully and take your time. If you get stuck with something , there are plenty of folk on here who will happily point you in the right direction. Couldn't have put that any better myself Numpty... BUT, if I may add; Plenty of patience & a BIG bottle of penetrating oil!!! (From my experience of 'my' rusted on ancillaries, lol!)
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Post by davids on Aug 13, 2013 8:48:04 GMT 1
Thanks guys for all the good advice. I like the idea of getting a bike with a knackered engine for a cheap price. I would then swap the engine over.
David
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Post by davids on Aug 13, 2013 9:14:51 GMT 1
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undercover
All Weather Rider, well hard
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Post by undercover on May 1, 2014 21:29:43 GMT 1
i dont know what ever happened with davids ntv but i feel his pain the money i have spent on my old rotter and it still amazes me the things that go wrong. i had to replace the brake switch so hey ho the screw rounded i slotted it with my dremmel still no joy easy job. no the brakes will be bled to get anywhere near that screw.
and the centrestand on davids bike is rotting dont try taking it off like i did with mine. once you turn the exhaust studs bolts you will strip them and i know from experience. the only tool you nead is a wire brush and ebay to sell the bike honestly]
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