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Offline Bfellows

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First attempt at black skyway tuff 2 revival.........
« on: September 20, 2013, 08:51 PM »
Bought a pair of black tuff 2s off ebay........ seller wasn't kidding when they said they'd found them in the back of their shed.  Thought I'd have a bash at a minor resto.......

Stripped the axles and bearings out.  Couldn't be arsed to remove the bearing cups so I just gave them a shake and everything fell out anyway......  ;D blasted the worst of the crud and spiders eggs away with the garden hose.  Chucked one in the dishwasher - hot cycle, two tabs.  Not bad I thought and chucked them in again, but this time threw in a pair of Ame tri as well out of curiosity.  Surprisingly everything survived. :LolLolLolLol:

Had a rummage in the back of the garage and attacked them with much gusto....... 2 minutes with the brasso to tidy up the centre caps followed by a couple of generous coats of bumper black and a quick hows your father with one of the mrs tea towels.  I think they turned out quite well for a first effort?

Tools of the trade.



As they arrived.



Side by side before and after.





Finished!



The axles are currently hiding somewhere in a gallon of diesel and if I can get the bloody freewheel off the rear i'll do that one as well.......... I might even scrape of the brake rub and sand some of the crustier bits back........
You always need a cheese option......

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Re: First attempt at black skyway tuff 2 revival.........
« Reply #1 on: September 20, 2013, 09:01 PM »
What a difference - you must be well pleased with how it's come out  :daumenhoch:

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Re: First attempt at black skyway tuff 2 revival.........
« Reply #2 on: September 20, 2013, 09:03 PM »
Excellent work sir.


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Re: First attempt at black skyway tuff 2 revival.........
« Reply #3 on: September 20, 2013, 09:37 PM »
Cracking job fella, look great  :daumenhoch:
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« Reply #4 on: September 20, 2013, 10:22 PM »
 :4_17_5: they look brilliant

It's great to see the things that people manage to use their dishwashers for, apart form just washing dishes  :daumenhoch:

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Re: First attempt at black skyway tuff 2 revival.........
« Reply #5 on: September 20, 2013, 10:27 PM »
:4_17_5: they look brilliant

It's great to see the things that people manage to use their dishwashers for, apart form just washing dishes  :daumenhoch:

Indeed...let's not go into what yours is used for... I'm still surprised you haven't had a visit from the RSPCA.

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Re: First attempt at black skyway tuff 2 revival.........
« Reply #6 on: September 20, 2013, 10:28 PM »
That's a great idea, I've just got today a 1999 performer with GT mags, guess where their going before she gets up in the morning?

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Re: First attempt at black skyway tuff 2 revival.........
« Reply #7 on: September 20, 2013, 10:32 PM »
Cracking bit of resto there fella  :4_17_5:
I might actually build a bike this year instead of just hoarding parts :)

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Re: First attempt at black skyway tuff 2 revival.........
« Reply #8 on: September 20, 2013, 10:37 PM »
:4_17_5: they look brilliant

It's great to see the things that people manage to use their dishwashers for, apart form just washing dishes  :daumenhoch:

Indeed...let's not go into what yours is used for... I'm still surprised you haven't had a visit from the RSPCA.

Alas, I have no dishwasher
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Re: First attempt at black skyway tuff 2 revival.........
« Reply #9 on: September 20, 2013, 10:46 PM »
Turned out better than I could have hoped, I almost regret not spending more time prepping them....... The bumper black works a treat though!  Cheap and cheerful, no cocking about with dylon and not a hint of WD40 in sight.  You should see how autoglym vinyl care brings your rubber bits up and softens your sidewalls......
You always need a cheese option......

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Re: First attempt at black skyway tuff 2 revival.........
« Reply #10 on: September 20, 2013, 10:47 PM »
top bit of work :daumenhoch:

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« Reply #11 on: September 20, 2013, 11:02 PM »
:4_17_5: they look brilliant

It's great to see the things that people manage to use their dishwashers for, apart form just washing dishes  :daumenhoch:

Indeed...let's not go into what yours is used for... I'm still surprised you haven't had a visit from the RSPCA.

Alas, I have no dishwasher
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That's it just ruin it....!

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« Reply #12 on: September 20, 2013, 11:08 PM »
they can be used for cooking too (but don't use the Finish tabs if trying this kids)
http://allrecipes.co.uk/recipe/2191/salmon-in-the-dishwasher.aspx

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« Reply #13 on: September 20, 2013, 11:58 PM »
nice work, bert - no fuss, gleaming tuffs nonetheless :slayer:

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« Reply #14 on: September 21, 2013, 10:35 AM »
They came out great Bert, that ale looks pretty tasty too  :daumenhoch:
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« Reply #15 on: September 21, 2013, 12:00 PM »
Top result!  Nice little resto there!  :daumenhoch:

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Re: First attempt at black skyway tuff 2 revival.........
« Reply #16 on: September 21, 2013, 03:08 PM »
Good work Bert. If you want I can send you a freewbeel removal tool but by the time you've posted it you could have bought a new one or nip down to your lbs or even halfrauds to get it removed safely :daumenhoch:
Still limping......

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« Reply #17 on: September 21, 2013, 03:17 PM »
Cheers for the offer Spen.  I have a freewheel removal tool, its just bloody tight that's all.  Its soaked in WD40 as I type this.  I've managed to loosen it, but its locking up on an accumulation of crap and believe it or not dog hairs....... (previous owner must have kept a dog in the same shed......?)  I'll attack it again later on as i'm trying to sort out the derailleur gears on my lads bike and it has to be said, failing miserably :LolLolLolLol:
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« Reply #18 on: September 22, 2013, 09:26 PM »
Great work  8)

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« Reply #19 on: September 23, 2013, 09:31 PM »
Nice bit of resto fella  ;)

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« Reply #20 on: September 23, 2013, 11:05 PM »
youv done a top job there mate  :daumenhoch: might pop round with a shabby set of skys , see if you can do me some magic  ;D

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« Reply #21 on: September 23, 2013, 11:14 PM »
youv done a top job there mate  :daumenhoch: might pop round with a shabby set of skys , see if you can do me some magic  ;D

More the merrier, I reckon if I take the top rack out the dishwasher i can get at least 4 wheels in  and Makro have knocked a fiver off dishwasher tabs :LolLolLolLol:  I've even started sticking my grips in with the best crockery........
You always need a cheese option......

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« Reply #22 on: September 24, 2013, 12:18 AM »
Nice one Bert, just don't try serving your dinner on them though...

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« Reply #23 on: September 24, 2013, 08:41 AM »

Nice work there  ;) , good to see you've not polished the sh1t outta the hubs too  :)
« Last Edit: September 24, 2013, 08:43 AM by Mattdub »

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« Reply #24 on: October 13, 2013, 11:32 AM »
Awesome job  :daumenhoch:

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