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Offline Alex_V

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Re: Rebuilding a C14
« Reply #100 on: April 04, 2014, 10:35:19 PM »
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Offline Racer Boy

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Re: Rebuilding a C14
« Reply #101 on: April 04, 2014, 11:06:25 PM »
Not to go off topic, but what kind of Formula Ford was that? It looked vintage. I raced a buddy's Winkleman WDF-1 years ago.
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Offline Alex_V

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Re: Rebuilding a C14
« Reply #102 on: April 05, 2014, 11:43:28 AM »
Quote from: Racer Boy on April 04, 2014, 11:06:25 PM
Not to go off topic, but what kind of Formula Ford was that? It looked vintage. I raced a buddy's Winkleman WDF-1 years ago.

Its a Caldwell D9, needs to be rebuild. I think its from the 70's… I am not much of a car guy, my buddy is
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Offline Racer Boy

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Re: Rebuilding a C14
« Reply #103 on: April 05, 2014, 12:16:25 PM »
Cool! Thanks for the information. That car is from the late 60's or early '70s. Very vintage indeed!
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Offline firehawk618

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Re: Rebuilding a C14
« Reply #104 on: April 08, 2014, 10:44:01 PM »
Good work on the bike.

About the right fork having different oil than the left fork.  Perhaps one of the times it was wrecked one of them was replaced....??

Just a thought.  It's the only way I can see that making any sense.
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Offline Alex_V

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Re: Rebuilding a C14
« Reply #105 on: April 09, 2014, 06:56:14 AM »
Quote from: firehawk618 on April 08, 2014, 10:44:01 PM
Good work on the bike.

About the right fork having different oil than the left fork.  Perhaps one of the times it was wrecked one of them was replaced....??

Just a thought.  It's the only way I can see that making any sense.

That makes sense. Front end is all sorted out and checked.

Just bought a missing lower fairing from one of the forum locals, ordered a few small bits of ebay and bike should be ready for spring / summer commute.

Will post pics when completed.
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Offline Alex_V

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Re: Rebuilding a C14
« Reply #106 on: June 09, 2014, 11:06:22 PM »
Well, after procrastinating a good bit the bike is now road worthy. Tagged titled and did it's first trip to the mountains. Everything is tracking straight. Still need new tires for a piece of mind, and to put the electric windshield motor once i find one. Still have some scuffs on plastic, but its now a solid bike and running like a champ. Will take some pics sooner then later. Overall mission is a success. Thanks for all the help and support.
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Re: Rebuilding a C14
« Reply #107 on: June 09, 2014, 11:36:39 PM »
That is great news! Good job, it was interesting following along.
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Re: Rebuilding a C14
« Reply #108 on: June 10, 2014, 03:20:48 AM »
Quote from: Racer Boy on June 09, 2014, 11:36:39 PM
That is great news! Good job, it was interesting following along.

+1
now... pics?
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Re: Rebuilding a C14
« Reply #109 on: June 10, 2014, 07:53:40 AM »
Fascinating thread!!  Looking forward to seeing a completed restoration and rescuing this bike from the junkyard!
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Re: Rebuilding a C14
« Reply #110 on: June 10, 2014, 08:01:29 AM »
Quote from: mike-s4 on March 05, 2014, 07:09:45 PM
Cheer up Alex........



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Re: Rebuilding a C14
« Reply #111 on: June 10, 2014, 08:28:23 AM »
Quote from: Alex_V on June 09, 2014, 11:06:22 PM
Well, after procrastinating a good bit the bike is now road worthy. Tagged titled and did it's first trip to the mountains. Everything is tracking straight. Still need new tires for a piece of mind, and to put the electric windshield motor once i find one. Still have some scuffs on plastic, but its now a solid bike and running like a champ. Will take some pics sooner then later. Overall mission is a success. Thanks for all the help and support.



PICS!?
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Re: Rebuilding a C14
« Reply #112 on: June 10, 2014, 09:09:35 AM »
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Re: Rebuilding a C14
« Reply #113 on: June 10, 2014, 07:22:49 PM »
Congrats!  :thumbs:
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Offline Alex_V

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Re: Rebuilding a C14
« Reply #114 on: June 11, 2014, 07:37:18 AM »
Sorry, no proper pics yet. Just this one from my morning commute downtown ATL

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Re: Rebuilding a C14
« Reply #115 on: June 11, 2014, 08:38:08 AM »
Sweet! Great job!
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Re: Rebuilding a C14
« Reply #116 on: June 11, 2014, 04:24:05 PM »
Tis the sweetest of all the colors!
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Re: Rebuilding a C14
« Reply #117 on: June 11, 2014, 11:31:01 PM »
Quote from: VirginiaJim on June 11, 2014, 04:24:05 PM
Tis the sweetest of all the colors!

until you look upon it...  ;)
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Offline Alex_V

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Re: Rebuilding a C14
« Reply #118 on: June 24, 2014, 07:18:14 PM »
So, after daily riding the 14 to work for last few weeks and putting maybe 700 miles on it... everything is working top. I am actually impressed with the bike. I had a fear that I will not get along with it. I am #160 and I never was fond of my FJR. For whatever reason I like the 14. Sure keeping her around for lots of commuter and touring miles.
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Re: Rebuilding a C14
« Reply #119 on: June 24, 2014, 07:33:11 PM »
Alex, after all that work to bring it back I sure hope you can enjoy it for awhile.
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