Hi all, My name is Enrique (you must've guessed that already). I live in Bogotá, Colombia.
I own a beige '81 R4. Paint is not very nice, but rust is under control (well, sort of). The frame I had to change for a new one two years ago, when rust started to show in too many parts.
Mechanically it runs very well, it's got a C2L engine I'm currently breaking in and an HA1 (354 type) gearbox. A double body brake pump (original was single) I decided to change that one after a leak in a rear cylinder let the pedal go straight to the floor, I didn't like that feeling.
Rest is stock.
Original lamps have become yellowish and lost their shine, so I bought some aftermarket produced in Argentina. Definitely not the same, they just don't focus right. Had to attach extra lamps for travel. Originals I just haven't been able to find here. I wrote the guys at Whitehouse (took that advice from this forum). Very very nice people indeed, but 50GBP (plus VAT and shipment) a piece is quite a bit for my pocket. If any of you know of another alternative, I'd be very thankful.
I used to do many things to it myself, but now I don't have so much spare time, so I have it done by someone else, but I try to get involved as much as I can. It's not much, but some knowledge I have and it's at your service I it helps.
I'm planning to paint it (some day) and improve it's performance a little bit (some parts are on their way already)
Many people, including my wife (she hates it), tell me I'm throwing money away keeping this "piece of junk" runnin, but I think otherwise. I think "some" of you may understand that.
Now I see I'm not alone, that gives me a nice warm feeling... :wink:
I have no pictures at the moment, but I'll take some and post them If you like.
Enrique
I own a beige '81 R4. Paint is not very nice, but rust is under control (well, sort of). The frame I had to change for a new one two years ago, when rust started to show in too many parts.
Mechanically it runs very well, it's got a C2L engine I'm currently breaking in and an HA1 (354 type) gearbox. A double body brake pump (original was single) I decided to change that one after a leak in a rear cylinder let the pedal go straight to the floor, I didn't like that feeling.
Rest is stock.
Original lamps have become yellowish and lost their shine, so I bought some aftermarket produced in Argentina. Definitely not the same, they just don't focus right. Had to attach extra lamps for travel. Originals I just haven't been able to find here. I wrote the guys at Whitehouse (took that advice from this forum). Very very nice people indeed, but 50GBP (plus VAT and shipment) a piece is quite a bit for my pocket. If any of you know of another alternative, I'd be very thankful.
I used to do many things to it myself, but now I don't have so much spare time, so I have it done by someone else, but I try to get involved as much as I can. It's not much, but some knowledge I have and it's at your service I it helps.
I'm planning to paint it (some day) and improve it's performance a little bit (some parts are on their way already)
Many people, including my wife (she hates it), tell me I'm throwing money away keeping this "piece of junk" runnin, but I think otherwise. I think "some" of you may understand that.
Now I see I'm not alone, that gives me a nice warm feeling... :wink:
I have no pictures at the moment, but I'll take some and post them If you like.
Enrique