Kiwizook's resto

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Re: Kiwizook's resto

Post by donkeychomp » Sun May 03, 2015 6:56 pm

Cool colour. Love the little bike but not so sure about the enclosed chain..
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Re: Kiwizook's resto

Post by kiwizook » Sun May 03, 2015 8:25 pm

they've been building these bikes since 1979, and still sell them today, without any design changes whatsoever, so I am assuming the enclosed chain is no trouble, I've driven them before without any problems whatsoever
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Re: Kiwizook's resto

Post by RickUK » Sun May 03, 2015 8:30 pm

Chain guards dont look cool on a bike i will admit,but in some situations they can help prolong the life of a normal chain many times over,they certainly do keep all the grinding paste sand out from stretching it.

Not cool but very practical.
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Re: Kiwizook's resto

Post by donkeychomp » Sun May 03, 2015 9:09 pm

I'd be wary if using it on a farm...it'll soon get full up with mud and crud and ruin the chain in no time. I'd junk the bottom part of it.
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Re: Kiwizook's resto

Post by kiwizook » Mon May 04, 2015 6:34 am

there are literally thousand here in new zealand, all running the chain guard, and no one I know of has any problems with it, they are properly sealed with rubber gaskets etc mind you, so I'm not at all worried about it :D
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Re: Kiwizook's resto

Post by Fwb2700 » Mon May 04, 2015 9:50 am

I absolutely love the color might have to steal it.
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Re: Kiwizook's resto

Post by kiwizook » Mon May 04, 2015 8:26 pm

I can give you the color code if you want, we could make it a scuk NZ color :D
if you're really interested, I could possibly even organize the paint for you, I know the guy that owns the paint shop, so can probably get you a good deal
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Re: Kiwizook's resto

Post by dan_2k_uk » Mon May 04, 2015 8:44 pm

Wow that's vibrant!
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Re: Kiwizook's resto

Post by Jordi » Mon May 04, 2015 8:53 pm

That is a potent green. Although i have a feeling the inside may make you like you're driving on acid.
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Re: Kiwizook's resto

Post by donkeychomp » Mon May 04, 2015 10:30 pm

ahh...didn't realise the chain was sealed inside. Good idea then!
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