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  1. pezza

    Engine Id Plate

    Thanks for that Red, some great tips there. I hadn't thought about cutting a slot across the head of the rivet. I just need to work up the nerve to have a go now....!
  2. pezza

    Engine Id Plate

    Yes, I'm really not that daft, that was the first place I asked the question. I didn't think it would do any harm to ask here also, whilst awaiting a reply. I'm guessing there are members here that have experience of this and maybe a few others who would also be interested in the answer.....
  3. pezza

    Engine Id Plate

    Hi all, I have just seen that Cambs trials centre are selling replacement engine casing ID plates for Fantics and although they are rather expensive I am considering one as mine has been painted over! My question really is how are they attached? The ad for the plates say they come with self-tapping rivets, but are these just screwed or tapped into place? Also how would I remove the old ones - do they have to be drilled out? I don't want to do more harm than good and end up with big holes in my casing! - Cheers guys.
  4. I've not tried it myself, but one idea I've heard used is to put a baby monitor in your shed or garage! Could help at night if you wouldn't hear the thieves otherwise...
  5. Wish I had time to ride more

  6. Finally got my new rear mudguard, side panels and sticker kit fitted last weekend. She's getting there now!
  7. Thanks so much for the kind offer of the mudguard mate, but I have just had a new one arrive from In-Motion so will be fitting that shortly. Any tips on getting positioning right, as there are no holes in the new guard, or is it pretty obvious? The current one(s) seems to be fixed from underneath up into the rear frame loop, though I notice some bikes have small tabs welded on and some are just bolted right through the loop. From your pics it looks like you have one of each. I'm a terrible welder, so will just use the current set-up if possible... As I also hope to get a new seat before too long, I am wondering whether that will affect the positioning of the mudguard (so-as not to leave a gap between the seat base and guard) and therefore should not fit it until the seat arrives, or whether that will not make any difference? Once again, thanks for the advice!
  8. Brilliant, thanks mate, I'm going to replace and repair anything obvious, and just enjoy riding it for now. It will probably be a compromise between keeping it original and making it suit me and how I ride - nothing too extreme! Just out of interest, do those nice looking, old style front mudguard brackets fit the mounting points for the newer style ones without any modification? I'd love to do a full strip-down, paint and rebuild on her, but having too much fun on it for the moment...maybe next winter...?! Ps, if anyone re-made the little tool-box cap, I reckon they'd sell heaps, I've yet to see a bike with one still on it!
  9. Hi samwise, nice bike! I love the super-shiny fuel tank, is that a shedworks plastic cover by any chance, or whole new tank? If it's the cover, how is it? Does it fit well and not add too much weight? I am weighing-up whether to get one as the dull pink colour my tank has become, really lets the whole bike down, so would be interested in your opinion.
  10. Thanks Maggar, I love your bikes and personally think the white frames look great, they are still unmistakeably Fantic, but with a twist! I am not sure how far I want to take mine, as I'd like to keep it as original as possible but just tidy and update one or two things.....I say that now, but looking on here, people just can't stop tinkering can they?! The mudguards are the first on my list as neither are original (the rear one is made up of two separate ones overlapping each other....!) Probably just a cheap fix at the time! Also the side panels and seat are tatty and will be replaced. Any top tips on the best place to source these? I've seen seats (brand new from Italy) on the bay for £125....is that about right? Thanks again for the help and I'm sure those wont be the last questions I have to ask!
  11. Thanks for all the replies and positive comments guys. No doubt I will have many questions as I go along.....! When I first decided I wanted a twin-shock trials bike, I had my heart set on a TY250 or 175, but after reading several articles and reviews (and comparing prices!) I realised I was missing a trick by overlooking the Fantic. It is a brilliant bike and far more capable than I will ever be.
  12. Hi all, I'm new here, so thought I would start by attaching some pics of my first Fantic....It's a 200, rear kick model in brilliant mechanical condition. The engine sounds tight and crisp with no rattles and starts second kick every time...I am not sure of the age, but would guess and#39;79-and#39;80...? Is there any way of identifying the agae of these bikes from the engine or frame no's? I love the bike as it is, and just intend to tidy it up really.....
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