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Author:  618F1 [ Tue Jan 31, 2012 4:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Next bike project

Well, I pulled out this ex-racer F1 frame (part of another Reno Leoni bike, now scattered to the winds on eBay), and started putting parts on a shelf for the build. But I have always thought that I would not be a MAN (like the British Man/Boy Journeyman/Apprentice system) until I learned to use a lathe. Besides, for the No. 8 Pantah project I got introduced to welding and painting. So I am now side-tracked with this vintage bottom-barrel South Bend 9-inch lathe; it is in good condition, but filthy from sitting uncovered. It was easy to take down from the bench and put on the trailer, but I am concerned about putting it UP on the bench. Soon I will be turning out fancy things, like axle spacers and bearing spacers and sliding fairing brakets, that will rival the parts from Carlo L in Italy. MikeV
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Author:  graeme [ Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Next bike project

A good sturdy "level" bench or frame, lathe tools, various pieces of turnable material, and more red wine!
Enjoy.
Graeme

Author:  archimedes [ Fri Feb 03, 2012 6:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Next bike project

hey Mike,

congrats on the lathe purchase.
it won't be long before you go hunting for
the vertical mill . . . . . ;)

Author:  flapjack [ Sun Feb 12, 2012 7:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Next bike project

Mike,
You are a sick individual, I may have to visit you and take away all the stuff that drives you mad.
Guzzi Jack

Author:  618F1 [ Sun Mar 11, 2012 2:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Next bike project

Just noted your post Jack! Will take me decades to learn what you know. PS: I got the funny little data devise, and finally figured out how to open it, and put it in the computer; I miss those funny little multi-colored floppy discs of old. Great photos of those bikes and events. And I like the stripe added to the Guzzi tank (and a few other changes, I see). Take care, MikeV

OK. I know this is a Ducati site, and I promise to never do this again, but here is the Guzzi cafe Jack was brave enough to buy from me about six years ago (has it been that long?). A 1041cc locomotive.
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