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Ren - The Ed¹ said :-
Oh no! That's a real downer that Glyn, bummer. Is that something you can do yourself or will you have to farm that job out to someone else. I believe ally welding is something of a dark art.
Or as ROD suggests just refit the wooden radiator. I mean after all is is a nasty 'orrible stroker, what's the worst that can happen?
My goodness that Deltabox frame is sexy though.
18/06/2025 08:04:13 UTC
Ian Soady¹ said :-
That looks like a tricky welding job. If it was mine and I was keeping it I'd probably try JB weld.....
18/06/2025 09:55:21 UTC
Glyn said :-
I’ve taken the Radiator to a specialist local chap who felt he would be able to effect a suitable, welded repair. The entire thing weighs nothing though so it might just melt into a ball on the floor. I see that replacements are available from China , scary though that is.
18/06/2025 14:11:41 UTC
Ren - The Ed¹ said :-
I'm sure a man of your calibre Glyn could get one from an old Fiesta or Mini to fit. Few brackets, bit of angle iron and it'll be as right as rain.
18/06/2025 21:46:47 UTC
Glyn said :-
Some of these metal sticking bods are really good. It’s a tricky job welding paper thin alloy. It was ready in 24 hours and cost me a single ten pound note.
19/06/2025 09:24:34 UTC
Ian Soady¹ said :-
That's brilliant. Better than my JB weld suggestion! And great value. We used to have a superb welder locally but sadly he's packed it in so now I have nowhere to go.
19/06/2025 10:04:21 UTC
Ren - The Ed¹ said :-
Holy moly! I'm surprised a good welder would even LOOK at it for a tenner let alone actually weld it up for you. You're a scabby son of a gun ain't ya Glyn.
I'ma guessing he's a friend of some description...
19/06/2025 11:32:06 UTC
Glyn said :-
I am indeed a scabby son of a gun Renn, tis true. The artisan in question is not exactly a friend, I met him when he welded that alloy Fantic clutch basket for me ( that was a single £10 note as well). He is however, a biker, and gets very enthusiastic about motorcycle things being brought into his workshop so I have a good foundation for an illustrious relationship building there. I must say something further about being a most fortunate person though; The TZR is almost finished so I ran the engine and started to put the fairings back on the bike. I got the R/H side on before reading that the L/H side must go on first or you can’t get to the screws. So, R/H side back off and try to fit L/H side only to find that I’ve omitted to put the top coat of lacquer on it. “Oh bother” say I as I’ve only got a few drops left in the last can and is it enough? So I grab the side fairing and flatten it with 800 wet and dry for a key. Imagine my horror when I find I’ve flattened the good panel that was completely finished. The non lacquered panel still needs a rub down and I’m going to need more cans of clear coat! He giveth and he Taketh away! (Sorry Rev Mick if I’ve blasphemed here as I’m sure the almighty has more to do than to assist me in the renovation of a horrible, smelly, noisy 2stroke).
19/06/2025 20:37:56 UTC
Ren - The Ed¹ said :-
Oh Glyn than made me laugh!!
When I see the images of the work you're doing I inadvertently build up this image of a craftsman working in an idealised world whereby he achieves perfection. It is good to know you're just as much of a muppet as the rest of us from time to time. We are but humans, doomed to make mistakes.
20/06/2025 08:01:30 UTC
Ian Soady¹ said :-
Gave me a smile as well. Been there (or adjacent) many times. My favourite trick is to put everything back together - eg gearbox end cover - all sealed with wellseal and filled with oil. Then to wonder whether I'd tightened up the mainshaft nut or whatever so have to take it all off again. Up to now all good but I daren't trust to luck.
20/06/2025 10:04:21 UTC
Ren - The Ed¹ said :-
This reminds me of a saying.
"We do things right here because we do them twice"
20/06/2025 13:25:14 UTC
Upt'North ¹ said :-
Glyn, sorry I chuckled at your expense. Sorry Lord.
Upt.
22/06/2025 13:46:36 UTC
Glyn said :-
Well fellow BAT’s it’s finished at last. I’m rather pleased with this one as it is very photogenic. I think I shall be on the lookout for a Honda CMX to ride more comfortably with the other more mature riders out there.
22/06/2025 15:29:31 UTC
Upt'North ¹ said :-
Nice, you're a blummin artiste.
22/06/2025 17:06:55 UTC
Ren - The Ed¹ said :-
Yeah I agree Upt', that's lovely Glyn. As long as you never actually start it.
Look at his bloody garden!!! I swear to goodness he lives in a blummin' stately home.
23/06/2025 08:47:32 UTC
ROD¹ said :-
Very good job Glyn, and as you say very photogenic.
I noticed the mention of the Honda CMX as an attempt to keep off of the naughty step.
You need a matching helmet and leathers now and the image will be complete.
23/06/2025 09:23:34 UTC
Glyn said :-
Thank you for your kind comments gents. The bloody garden is a right PITA. It’s a half acre field that Mrs Glyn is trying (admirably)to turn into a proper garden. And, She’s always wanting me to do stuff that needs a bit of muscle. It takes up 2 hours every 5 days just to mow the lawns, now that is a waste of motorcycle time! The house is not a stately mansion but a comfortable 2 bed cottage. I’ve currently got an offer in for a Yam Fazer FZR 250, that should get me clear of the naughty step and back in REN’s good books; 4 cylinder 4 stroke. The Honda CMX bikes are few and far between, I can find one anywhere.
23/06/2025 19:01:35 UTC
Glyn said :-
Sorry misspelled that, Honda CMX, I CANT find one anywhere!
23/06/2025 19:03:19 UTC
Ren - The Ed¹ said :-
Mrs Glyn and Sharon would get along like a house on fire Glyn. Sharon LOVES her bloody garden and loves to put stupid pot plants and green things right in the path of where motorcycles should be. Can I suggest the installation of a LARGE workshop, resplendent with lathes, milling machines, lifts, hoists, paint booth, welding area, and kitchen/bathroom facilities? I estimate this would require the best part of that half acre. This would immediately solve the problem of having to "mow the lawn" as well as provide a more fitting location for you to continue your craft.
Mrs Glyn would probably divorce you which might impact on your finances somewhat, but you'd have a lovely workshop to console yourself with.
FZR250? Smashing. Be a revvy little screamer that will. Complex too, 4 carbs, 4 pistons, 16 valves, not sure about the ignition system - it *might* be digital?
24/06/2025 08:23:13 UTC
Occasional Lurker said :-
Hello folks, Honda CMX rarity..? I may be wrong... but, may I ask of you Glyn, do you refer to the recent sad example of a "Rebel" lying in a hedge, recently pictured..? And a further one, a gorgeous, pristine example in an American contributor's home..?
If so, there is one for sale, described as a Rebel 250... Seven Seas Motors, Morley, Leeds. These are importers of Japanese market machines. The majority of their inventory seems to be "tiddlers", ie. C50's & C90's, and derivatives for postal/pizza/noodle deliveries.
I check every now and again, reeling in disbelief at the asking price of dusty, tired example of a Honda CD250U.I bought one, (brand new), in 1989. For £1989 .... They are asking £15 short of £3K for their'
s..!! Yes, it hasn't sold in many,many months.
The rest of their stock seems to be priced similarly,and I fear I may not be keeping up with "the times", or I'm just becoming an "old-skinflint" ... Hope this may be of use to you, or others ... Regards, Tony
24/06/2025 08:57:03 UTC
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