steve1953 Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 She's coming along nicely 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondy Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 nice bike only thing i can see is the rear brake torque Arm should be on the inside off the S/Arm nice 199b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laird387 Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 (edited) hi, Professional tip for photographing machines. To minimise risk of slightly egg-shaped wheels, etc., set the lens on the camera, level and directly opposite the spark plug on the bike, use the fastest shutter speed you can - that will open the aperture and tend to put the background slightly out of sharp focus. Nice bike, enjoy. Edited April 8, 2015 by laird387 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1953 Posted April 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 cheers bondy for your keen eye all sorted and had to sort that side panel bad fit.also thanks laird 387 for the photo tips but im no David bailey . Thanks guys .Steve 1953 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scot taco Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Very nicely done Steve!! Looks like you have put a lot of time and effort into it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axulsuv Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Beautiful bike ! now go throw it at some rocks and muddy climbs and enjoy your hard work !!!! you can always wash it . Glenn 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabber Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 Another one preserved for posterity. Not 100% finished, but not far off! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pschrauber Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 hi, and#160; Professional tip for photographing machines. and#160;To minimise risk of slightly egg-shaped wheels, etc., set the lens on the camera, level and directly opposite the spark plug on the bike, use the fastest shutter speed you can - that will open the aperture and tend to put the background slightly out of sharp focus. and#160; Nice bike, enjoy. Very good tip's, some more from my personal view of taking photos. You might take the photo while sitting on the floor. the bikes looks much better if the height of the camera is at the same level as the bike itself. A background that is much farer away or if not neutral this is less intrusive. Best photos can be done in the country site or inside a photo atelier. Best hint ever: Take photos if possible in sun light, if not possible and you are using a digital camera the exposure should be a little bit darker then needed you can then digital fade in using Photoshop which gives mostly a better color range. To the bike: Very good restauration looks awesome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 (edited) Another one preserved for posterity. Not 100% finished, but not far off! big rear sprocket should be 39, worth alot in spain. Edited November 21, 2015 by nigel dabster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pschrauber Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 big rear sprocket should be 39, worth alot in spain. Original sprockets are worth their weight in money (as gold would be a little bit too much?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabber Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Sprocket does make it look dumpy at the back end. Will photograph it properly once it's fully sorted. I'm after another tank so that I don't ruin the new one on it. Doesn't matter if it is tatty. Anyone got a spare they want rid of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 Original sprockets are worth their weight in money (as gold would be a little bit too much?) These 250's are worth alot in Spain. The sprocket is wrong size by look of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondy Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 (edited) I had 1 and got a good price for it i also have a spare 198b frame S/Arm and forks and yokes. There nice bikes but nothing special about them just that they didn't make alot off them however i do have it's big brother the 340 witch is curantly under going major restoration. nice bike tho. Edited November 22, 2015 by bondy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted November 23, 2015 Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 ..and only 5 speed! Why was that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabber Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 Just refreshing this again to see if anyone has a spare tank - I wantto keep the new one for best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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