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Post by mrcool on Nov 30, 2008 15:54:29 GMT
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Post by willspeed on Nov 30, 2008 16:09:05 GMT
very nice hazel i think PKs are making a comeback.  take it easy Will.  |
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Post by mrcool on Nov 30, 2008 16:12:09 GMT
Thanks.... ;D
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Post by willspeed on Nov 30, 2008 16:15:25 GMT
no worries. think you have done a awesome job, especially seeing how rusty the frame was. what did you do to it engine wise ?
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Post by vinrouge on Nov 30, 2008 16:19:22 GMT
I am so impressed, BTW how long did it take from start to finish?
I agree with Will, I think the PK's are on their way back ;D
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Post by mrcool on Nov 30, 2008 16:19:22 GMT
The engine was siezed and the bearings wanted replacing, and theres some casing work done aswell ;D (that bit i diddnt do) my dad did that bit, because i am only learning. But it runs fine now. Ive had a few carb problems but thats all
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Post by mrcool on Nov 30, 2008 16:22:22 GMT
I am so impressed, BTW how long did it take from start to finish? I agree with Will, I think the PK's are on their way back ;D It took about 4months, with problems on the way including a rotten floor and non scooter related problems.  |
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Post by willspeed on Nov 30, 2008 16:23:27 GMT
I am so impressed, BTW how long did it take from start to finish? I agree with Will, I think the PK's are on their way back ;D why did you get rid of yours then vin ? ;D |
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Post by willspeed on Nov 30, 2008 16:27:03 GMT
I am so impressed, BTW how long did it take from start to finish? I agree with Will, I think the PK's are on their way back ;D It took about 4months, with problems on the way including a rotten floor and non scooter related problems. 4 months  mine took 2 years and my floor wasnt as bad as that, i ended up re-frameing though. |
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Post by mrcool on Nov 30, 2008 16:34:19 GMT
4 months mine took 2 years and my floor wasnt as bad as that, i ended up re-frameing though. Honestly it only took about 4months because my dads a engineer so he did the welding and we sprayed it in the shed ourselves we didnt have to get a sprayer to do any of the prep or paint work 100% home made lol..thats why i'am soo proud of my scooter |
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Post by willspeed on Nov 30, 2008 16:40:24 GMT
cool what line of engineering is you dad in, ive just started my apprenticeship in engineering.
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Post by 225worb on Nov 30, 2008 16:42:47 GMT
Thats a cracker Hazel .....What is it 125 ? Love the colour pretty retro .. |
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Post by hank on Nov 30, 2008 16:44:37 GMT
yeah, nice work Hazel.
welcome to the PK owners club ;D
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Post by mrcool on Nov 30, 2008 16:46:03 GMT
He is a trained mechanic and aircraft engineer i think i know he works for airbus haha  but i know hes deffo a mechanic lol i was ment to be starting a engineering apprenticeship, but iam not, iam a parts assistant instead, abit gutted really but ahh well all the lads who work there, are a good laugh and help me out i was gunna go back to school but noo wayy! lol who you doin your apprenticeship with? ;D |
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Post by mrcool on Nov 30, 2008 16:47:57 GMT
Thats a cracker Hazel .....What is it 125 ? Love the colour pretty retro .. Thanks ;D I like your orange one! Its boss And its a 50 My boyfriends doing a high vis orange one too |
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Post by mrcool on Nov 30, 2008 16:49:23 GMT
yeah, nice work Hazel. welcome to the PK owners club ;D Thanks ;D haha |
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Post by willspeed on Nov 30, 2008 16:52:14 GMT
He is a trained mechanic and aircraft engineer i think i know he works for airbus haha but i know hes deffo a mechanic lol i was ment to be starting a engineering apprenticeship, but iam not, iam a parts assistant instead, abit gutted really but ahh well all the lads who work there, are a good laugh and help me out i was gunna go back to school but noo wayy! lol who you doin your apprenticeship with? ;D doing it with a local company called HETA, training to be a instrument technician i do a year at the training center going up to NVQ lvl 2 and VRQ then go to my sponsoring company called bluestar fibers 3 years later im qualified. |
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Post by mrcool on Nov 30, 2008 17:01:11 GMT
He is a trained mechanic and aircraft engineer i think i know he works for airbus haha but i know hes deffo a mechanic lol i was ment to be starting a engineering apprenticeship, but iam not, iam a parts assistant instead, abit gutted really but ahh well all the lads who work there, are a good laugh and help me out i was gunna go back to school but noo wayy! lol who you doin your apprenticeship with? ;D doing it with a local company called HETA, training to be a instrument technician i do a year at the training center going up to NVQ lvl 2 and VRQ then go to my sponsoring company called bluestar fibers 3 years later im qualified. That sounds really good |
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Post by willspeed on Nov 30, 2008 17:08:57 GMT
doing it with a local company called HETA, training to be a instrument technician i do a year at the training center going up to NVQ lvl 2 and VRQ then go to my sponsoring company called bluestar fibers 3 years later im qualified. That sounds really good cheers most people don't like going to work but strangely i do. ;D oh and you forgot this pic  |
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Post by madmax on Nov 30, 2008 17:09:24 GMT
Hey Hazel, welcome and well done. That frame and engine looked really bad (nearly as bad as mine :  . |
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this is my PK50, i did most the work including the paint and engine (with some help)haha hope you like it ;D...
but i know hes deffo a mechanic 
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