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Just bought my ST70!

Started by vince31 · 5 replies · 3350 views

vince31Standard MemberPosts: 19
Joined: Jun 2011
Just bought my ST70!
Now to get her back to tip top condition! Got any restoration tips anyone?

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WaynusModeratorPosts: 1108
Joined: Feb 2009
Re: Just bought my ST70!
Congratulations!
She looks to be in pretty good shape?!
If I were you, I'd keep the original paint.
Good luck!
vince31Standard MemberPosts: 19
Joined: Jun 2011
Re: Just bought my ST70!
Going to replace old matt black painted exhaust and badly cracked chrome trim as well as a badly cracked chain guard, already got new parts to fit this weekend so looking forward to that. She also needs a new seat cover so I'm looking out for one of those or even a new seat if its the right price. Also going to replace the matt black painted headlight and speedo housing with a new red one from David Silver. Someone has fitted a cable choke to the carb and mounted it on the steering head but I dont like it, I think I will remove it and revert back to the choke lever on the carb itself. Its already taxed and MOT'd till next April so I'm keen to get out and ride whilst its still summer. I dont think the neutral light is working either so whats the usual problem with this anyone?
WaynusModeratorPosts: 1108
Joined: Feb 2009
Re: Just bought my ST70!
Most of the times, the bulb for the neutral indicator in the speedo has to be replaced.
Also, check if the green/red wire above the flywheel is still in it's place and clean the contact.

On some bikes, the neutral indicator isn't used at all.
arnyStandard MemberPosts: 121
Joined: Jul 2011
Re: Just bought my ST70!
Nice good luck with her !!!!
i have a brand new original candy red chain guard if u want ? bought never used, got mine chromed.
give us a text if interested07516477453.
arny.
leeandalyStandard MemberPosts: 185
Joined: Nov 2009
Re: Just bought my ST70!
Looks a nice little bike i still love candy ruby red it the dogs!! :D :D lee

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