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Very interesting read, thanks for the update. It looks like you definitely have a game plan. I would definitely like to contribute, to the project. Let us know what needs done or parts needed. Such as, maybe a member could rebuild the carburetors or brake system... So all you have to do is assemble the reworked parts. Another thought, take up a collection for tires, brake pads, nuts&bolts.... I'm glad to see this project moving forward. One step at a time.
 
Thanks for the info. Yes, I will definitely be needing parts especially nuts and bolts. The looks of the final product are pretty important and most are rusty. The tougher things will be the luggage racks and the exhausts. I am keeping track of what needs to be replaced, rechromed, etc. and I'll put that out once I get it all apart.

Frank
 
Interesting read. I miss being able to comment on it, though. I guess I could post here. Now what was I going to say?
 
Don
Was this the yellow bike you rode up here to Moosehead about 10 years ago?
That's alot of history involved with this bike if it is
As in Frank will need to ride it up here.........you know following in it's foot prints? Or tracks.....
 
KGB said:
Don
Was this the yellow bike you rode up here to Moosehead about 10 years ago?
That's alot of history involved with this bike if it is
As in Frank will need to ride it up here.........you know following in it's foot prints? Or tracks.....
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I hope he will, Keith.


Whenever that happens I will make it a point to board the Bandit and be there, too.
 
KGB said:
Don
Was this the yellow bike you rode up here to Moosehead about 10 years ago?
That's alot of history involved with this bike if it is
As in Frank will need to ride it up here.........you know following in it's foot prints? Or tracks.....
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No, Keith. That was my yellow 850. This bike was not yellow until a couple of weeks ago. I just left the pieces off after I picked them up at the paint shop. There is a good bit of the history on one of the other threads here.

Now I did ride this bike to upstate NY to the first GS Ride that Miss Fabulous had. That was after the crash and I rode it up to transfer the brackets and bags from a parts bike that I had purchased from her. There is a good tale or two associated with that trip as well.
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At this point I have the bike partially dismantled. It's going to be a bit of work but I know that we can do it!

Frank
 
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I am just finishing up a MUCH smaller rebuild of a 750t where I decided to paint the engine black. Not sure what it will be like with the fairings in the mix but the black engine with polished covers is a real nice look IMO. I imagine the yellow would really pop with the black engine too!

I look forward to following the process. Judging from the comments, this bike sure does seem to have a history and its always great to see another one brought back to glory!
 
(My engine is black....top end anyway...)
You guys are doing a fantastic thing, by bringing her back to life. So good to see the co-operation going on here... And GREAT to see your faces. You make Gramma proud... :cool: :o
 
Just read the Mr. Ratly page. Great Story. Sorry I called him a her...
 
Where did this project go? Is it still in the works? I'm intrigued... And subscribed!
 
Gumbo76 said:
Where did this project go? Is it still in the works? I'm intrigued... And subscribed!
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Welcome to GSR. Do introduce yourself in "Owners" section.

Mr Frank Administrator reports being busy with rewriting entire webpage and dealing with other things in life.
And other folks (me) who said they were going to send some parts have yet to do so.

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Yes it has been too long. Some of it may be that Frank is posting what he is doing and what he needs on a page off the GSR Home Page which a lot of us do not frequent. I am going to make sure that anything which appears there gets copied over here on the forum as well. Or maybe Frank will want to just post both places. I am next updating the Parts Needed thread here to see if we can get some movement.
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Don, after the initial teardown I got tied up for the past few months with working 2 jobs and building a chicken coop. Needless tosay, not a lot has happened in several months with the bike. I hope to get things moving shortly now that the coop is done and things are settling down a little. And yes, I am now a chicken farmer...

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Frank, you should have or very soon be receiving some 'seed' money from YellowFrank. Post what you need in the other thread.
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administrator said:
Don, after the initial teardown I got tied up for the past few months with working 2 jobs and building a chicken coop. Needless tosay, not a lot has happened in several months with the bike. I hope to get things moving shortly now that the coop is done and things are settling down a little. And yes, I am now a chicken farmer...

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Lucky chickens. Can you train them to poop directly into the compostor barrel?
 
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