Rolling restoration of a 850L

[jdion81]

That is an awesome restore. Would you be able to do a video of it running in its current state?

[Cyrano]

That is an awesome restore. Would you be able to do a video of it running in its current state?

I have a few videos taken while out on a run, but none showing the bike itself. I'll get that sorted soon.

Finally got the grab rail fitted today. The seat makes it redundant functionally, but aesthetically I think it looks much better.

[Cyrano]

Last Piece of the Jigsaw.

The only item still missing from the bike was the tool tray holder thing under the seat. There's plenty of the about and cheap enough but they are all in the US and international shipping through ebay's system was ridiculous. So when I spotted one on ebay I got my sister (who lives in Houston) to buy it for pennies and only pay for domestic postage. The she sent it over via snail mail so I saved a couple of buck overall and now I can stop looking for parts.

It does make thing look better and it polished up nicely.





Apart from that piece I've only been doing maintenance on forks seals, regreasing the rear brake livot and cleaning the gear indicator switch.

Still lovin' it.

[nvr2old]

With some (or many) disparaging comments on L models aside, you have taken one and really made a nice bike out of it with determination and a sense of stick-to-it-ness that should be applauded. I really like what you've done, and you should be very proud of that bike. I love the color scheme, and the seat blends into the theme really well.

[Cyrano]

With some (or many) disparaging comments on L models aside, you have taken one and really made a nice bike out of it with determination and a sense of stick-to-it-ness that should be applauded. I really like what you've done, and you should be very proud of that bike. I love the color scheme, and the seat blends into the theme really well.

Thanks dude, that's really nice of you to say so. I do love it and it's a keeper, possibly my last bike too. One things for sure... it's always easy to spot it in the car park on bike night!