Author Topic: Harry Leary Turbo (Read 9221 times)

kevin rettie · « **on:** July 24, 2007, 12:40 PM »

Finally managed to get some pics of my trusty old steed that I have rescued from the old mans garage. Been hanging on the rafters for 20 years so not bed nick considering....

Keen to hear everyones comments. Will post a bit more history later today.

Frosty · « **Reply #1 on:** July 24, 2007, 12:48 PM »

very nice bike and mix of quality components, horrid decals mind

If you sell can I have first dib dobs??

kevin rettie · « **Reply #2 on:** July 24, 2007, 12:55 PM »

Not for sale I'm afraid Frosty...too much history. Decals looked good in '86, not so clever now though!

brass monkey! · « **Reply #3 on:** July 24, 2007, 01:00 PM »

you really need to get that restored,.....

are they original Star Bars......

DR VINOAH · « **Reply #4 on:** July 24, 2007, 01:05 PM »

looks purdey to me

plenty sentimentals there

i know ya said you was keeping her

but them profile cranks

Frosty · « **Reply #5 on:** July 24, 2007, 01:30 PM »

Kevin,

I'm not surprised mate, but certainly worth an ask for 1st dib dobs.

The bars and cranks are especially nice to see on an HL, that little bit different from the pack. The decals, have certainly aged but as you say in mid 80's would have looked good along with mullets and farah's

get the bars dropped into the oxalic acid bath and they will come up nice and sweet (it is also safe for the decals - just eats the rust).

Paul

pickle · « **Reply #6 on:** July 24, 2007, 01:33 PM »

Looks very tastey!! but come on guys! no comments on the height of that seat post?? tut tut tut!

GREMLIN · « **Reply #7 on:** July 24, 2007, 02:53 PM »

Very nice Kev m8

G.

Stodgy · « **Reply #8 on:** July 24, 2007, 05:05 PM »

Nice! Good to see you still have your original bike!

Loving those cranks...

kevin rettie · « **Reply #9 on:** July 24, 2007, 06:21 PM »

Thanks for all the positive comments, thought you all might like a bit more history and why I changed certain things (and an explanation for the high seat and rubbish decals)

Got the bike brand new in '85 (ish) and raced it to Scottish No1 in seasons '85 (15 y/0) and '86 (16 y/0) so am a wee bit attached to it.
The original turbo cranks snapped within 6 weeks of getting the bike. All it took was jumping off a kerb and the crank side cracked at the pedal weld. No probs with the profiles though, I think they look better than the turbo cranks anyway (oooo, controversial- I am sure that purists will disagree!) The cranks are 181mm length and I preferred a 45T chainring, pretty stiff to pedal but once you got going....

The original bars were very wide and I preferred the feel and control of the star bars so the learys had to go!
The rear tyre was switched for a Grippa, again persanal preference, seemed to give more grip and has a great MX look!
It came with a Renthal seatpost, not sure why but it stayed. Also it is extra long for that Tim March look! Nah, the post is set at that height 'cause it makes it easier to hook onto the rafters in the garage.
As for the decals, they looked cool in the 80's, and yes they did go with the mullet!!

I have plans to refurd as seen and not to source the original parts, I want to keep it as true to the day I hung it in the old boys garage.
Not sure what to do with the F&F though - Strip and re-finish or keep as a survivor? The smoked chrome is great in places but pretty rough in others. Not sure if it would do the new decals justice!! What do you all think?

Thats all folks, I'll keep you all posted with pics and news as the build progresses. Might call on some expert help from time to time also.

Finally, and before you all doze off, thought you all might like to see my original Zeroinine moto control number plate with T&C stickers...not seen any on here....

Ta Ta

jT Racing · « **Reply #10 on:** July 24, 2007, 06:36 PM »

you need to leave that as it is and ride it. looks cool

ok the decals suck arse but who cares, there will be a dodgey shadow on the coating if you take them off. survivor A1

jT Racing · « **Reply #11 on:** July 24, 2007, 06:36 PM »

not saying a wash and a polish would go amiss.

Steve P · « **Reply #12 on:** July 24, 2007, 07:29 PM »

Great bike and apart from a quick clean and dropping the seat I wouldn't change a thing

Steve

danny silverstreak · « **Reply #13 on:** July 24, 2007, 07:57 PM »

if the decals would come off without taking of the smoked chrome you should get some stickers from monkeyboy

Stodgy · « **Reply #14 on:** July 24, 2007, 08:13 PM »

A tube of Autosol on those cranks and bars and clean the rest - it'll come up a treat. It's amazing what it'll do!

lazychubs · « **Reply #15 on:** July 24, 2007, 08:16 PM »

very nice and leave as is mate just a nice clean
and regrease

ron burgundy · « **Reply #16 on:** July 24, 2007, 10:54 PM »

Very nice!!! now get the polish out

Mattdub · « **Reply #17 on:** July 24, 2007, 11:04 PM »

Likin' that , clean and keep as

Dingobmxer · « **Reply #18 on:** July 24, 2007, 11:11 PM »

sweet

keep it as is, loverleee survivor

DINGO

jT Racing · « **Reply #19 on:** July 24, 2007, 11:12 PM »

it's your survivor and you built it, that's different. keep it mate.

FuNMoNsTeR · « **Reply #20 on:** July 25, 2007, 01:23 AM »

Blimey...what a gem

Profiles, Star Bars all that Leary goodness...

I can feel the envy of fellow members already...me included

Good luck with the resto/cleanup m8...it will be a beaut when its tarted up

kevin rettie · « **Reply #21 on:** July 25, 2007, 02:09 AM »

Great response guys, thanks very much. Might start with refurbing the components first and see how I feel about the F&F...Got a funny feeling the bugs gonna hit big time!!!

Funmonster, can you give me a bit more info on the HLT F&F you supplied Gremlin?...finish looks pretty cool and might be tempted if the blinged up components make the F&F look rubbish.

FuNMoNsTeR · « **Reply #22 on:** July 25, 2007, 02:17 AM »

PM sent m8

kevin rettie · « **Reply #23 on:** July 26, 2007, 09:23 PM »

Can anyone help out?

Serial No 4c0041 with a baseball symbol - is this '84?, what does the c mean? What does baseball mean? $:-\$

While I am on, whats the best way to clean up the chrome Araya rims? They are badly tarnished but the chrome is intact and not flaking, hoping to salvage and not have to buy new ones...any suggestions. Might give it a crack at the weekend, probably raining anyway!

lazychubs · « **Reply #24 on:** July 26, 2007, 09:29 PM »

oxalic acid for the chrome
app

Author Topic: Harry Leary Turbo (Read 9221 times)

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Frosty

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DR VINOAH

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GREMLIN

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FuNMoNsTeR

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