tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post4950562395593519269..comments2024-03-28T09:37:38.059-05:00Comments on Coop's Corner: Scooter UpdateCoop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-14332836877231020432020-04-25T01:39:42.526-05:002020-04-25T01:39:42.526-05:00This bike looks classic. Frozen brakes seem to be ...This bike looks classic. Frozen brakes seem to be a common problem. In my <a href="https://www.vasanthmusic.com/" rel="nofollow">Music class in Coimbatore</a> , I have seen a bike similar to the one posted above. Your post would help people to try repairing their own bikes.VasanthMusicCoimbatorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13713530535434736895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-26980109118952639772020-03-13T10:31:17.100-05:002020-03-13T10:31:17.100-05:00Thanks Andrea, I've actually got more than eno...Thanks Andrea, I've actually got more than enough confidence in the scooter's ability to go my distance. My first rides have gone well, now I can't wait for real Spring to get here.<br /><br />I fully expect that this will be my ride to the local BMW Rally at the end of May.Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-64078055315507251642020-03-12T06:06:43.431-05:002020-03-12T06:06:43.431-05:00Hey Coop, this is indeed a 100% dedicated Restorat...Hey Coop, this is indeed a 100% dedicated Restoration project that you had to look after just like raising a child. I could imagine the difficulty in finding those front brake cables as well as the clutches. How the new belt drive mechanism stays for the long. Other band that I don't see any reason why it should not run another 45k. Happy riding, ride safe!Andrea Charleshttps://www.bloghasting.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-83650671872820312512020-02-28T20:17:42.676-06:002020-02-28T20:17:42.676-06:00If there's a better way to make that point, I ...If there's a better way to make that point, I should learn it.Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-26068317741691387322020-02-28T10:27:36.924-06:002020-02-28T10:27:36.924-06:00The capital letters concept, as on Met Expectation...The capital letters concept, as on Met Expectations. I get that. I do it too!mohessianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14101569642000302077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-78110807901199729412020-02-27T18:38:07.927-06:002020-02-27T18:38:07.927-06:00Richard, you've got it. Yes it was a bit tong...Richard, you've got it. Yes it was a bit tongue in cheek but in my mind at least, restoration means as close to 100% and I just don't have it in me. I'm confident in my ability, time spent and the minimal costs required for "Serviceable". Cleaning I could do more of but then once painting starts, powder coating, re-chroming, etc. etc. the this scooter and anything else I've touched would end up being worth 25% or less of Inputs. This one doesn't have to run another 45k miles. At my pace, if it gets me to a rally or two and lasts another 5k miles, it will have Met Expectations.<br /><br />This is another one I stumbled upon that I saw some more life potential in. I had an '86 in much nicer, fresher shape and am now sorry that I let it go.<br /><br />And, this a project size and scope within my ability.Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-15329565934358371652020-02-27T18:31:42.215-06:002020-02-27T18:31:42.215-06:00There appears to be true improvement as things get...There appears to be true improvement as things get buttoned up but the acid test will be out on the open road. I'd have noticed, the old bushings were very sloppy.Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-61181275204679195862020-02-27T08:54:44.312-06:002020-02-27T08:54:44.312-06:00“I don't want there to be a single ounce of co...“I don't want there to be a single ounce of confusion about this possibly being a poorly executed Restoration”.<br /><br />So the goal is to get the bikes to the point of being mechanically sound and reliable and no concern about appearance? RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-88843741263100313332020-02-27T06:54:04.113-06:002020-02-27T06:54:04.113-06:00Worn hanger bushings that would have created probl...Worn hanger bushings that would have created problems on the Daytona banking....good thing you replaced THOSE babies! whoo! Don't need wobbles THERE!mohessianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14101569642000302077noreply@blogger.com