Darrin is right, but for me, stripping old parts and refinishing them is like therapy man.
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| Author: | ChrisKawi [ Fri Feb 02, 2018 5:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Replacing parts vs restoring |
Been gradually taking various parts off my 74 H1E and trying to return them to like new condition. So far most are recoverable but lot are not. Since they are mostly cosmetic it's not ctitical to the ride (besides it's winter and have some time). So the trick so far seems to be take off parts, check if available new/repro and assign $ risk. For example: NOS headlight with chrome trim ring $30.00. Try to fix one I have-no good burned off chrome. Buy NOS and it is different but looks good but missing 1 wire that original had. Take original to chrome bandit, he says $100.00. I fold, go ahead. Get back and looks fantastick. Should have just had chrome bandit done in first place. Have to use new method to assertain whether replace or restore. |
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| Author: | kawi3cyl [ Sat Feb 03, 2018 11:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Replacing parts vs restoring |
I think you pretty much have the right approach and mindset. Rescue/restore what parts you can if the budget suits you, especially for hard to find parts, and for the rest if NOS is just plainly too overpriced, then you may have to just exercise even more patience and wait until someone is selling a decent condition used part that you need (at a reasonable or hopefully cheap price). Also just keep an eye out for a decent and reasonably priced parts bike/roller that has many of the parts you need. Even if it seems a bit pricey initially, you can take (or switch out) the parts you need, and then part out and sell the rest to help recoup your initial cost. But you are right, oftentimes these obsolete parts are just way overpriced, and in certain cases you will just have to bite the bullet and shell out the green backs. Good luck on the project! |
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| Author: | III [ Sat Feb 03, 2018 4:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Replacing parts vs restoring |
Darrin is right, but for me, stripping old parts and refinishing them is like therapy man.
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| Author: | Hollister56 [ Wed Feb 07, 2018 9:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Replacing parts vs restoring |
I agree with III.................it's like therapy. Not to mention there is an amount of satisfaction bringing a part back to it's original glory. |
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