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I have been hunting for one of these for about 4years, they have become increasingly valuable, more than anyone other than a bearded collector would want to pay..
One for sale currently.. More than the price of a Brand new MSX125/ Grom
They are slow, small and it’s very unlikely to ever get ridden, but I had one as a kid and I always wish I’d kept it.
So I got one..
Just what I needed another Project..
It will keep me busy on winter evenings when I’m not working on the Midget or TR7, or when I need a change of scenery from them both..
Turns out to be pretty complete, didn’t think black was it’s factory colour as I hadn’t seen one before, but it is according to the Chassis number..
First hurdle was to get keys sourced to suit the ignition, they are long gone and a V5 as it Doesn’t seem to exists according to DVLA..
Ordered a Plug, Oil, a new Battery, Engine Gasket kit, & New keys..
Total cost £30 lol I need to stick with bikes!!
The frame will be getting painted, not sure whether to keep it black or paint it blue like the one I had as a boy!
I think keeping it original might be better but the black doesn't do it any favours!
Any tips on cleaning heavily oxidised main crank cases? Ideally vapour blasting but hoping to not have to pull the full engine down.
Oven cleaner & Brass wire brush any good?
One for sale currently.. More than the price of a Brand new MSX125/ Grom
They are slow, small and it’s very unlikely to ever get ridden, but I had one as a kid and I always wish I’d kept it.
So I got one..
Just what I needed another Project..
It will keep me busy on winter evenings when I’m not working on the Midget or TR7, or when I need a change of scenery from them both..
Turns out to be pretty complete, didn’t think black was it’s factory colour as I hadn’t seen one before, but it is according to the Chassis number..
First hurdle was to get keys sourced to suit the ignition, they are long gone and a V5 as it Doesn’t seem to exists according to DVLA..
Ordered a Plug, Oil, a new Battery, Engine Gasket kit, & New keys..
Total cost £30 lol I need to stick with bikes!!
The frame will be getting painted, not sure whether to keep it black or paint it blue like the one I had as a boy!
I think keeping it original might be better but the black doesn't do it any favours!
Any tips on cleaning heavily oxidised main crank cases? Ideally vapour blasting but hoping to not have to pull the full engine down.
Oven cleaner & Brass wire brush any good?
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