Ant Wests 500V

**Mon Mar 05, 2012 9:57 am » Post: #1 » Download Post**

With the work on Barry Venemans 500V coming on so well attention has now turned to its sister bike, Ant West's.

The chassis is in better condition so should take less to bring up to scratch. Its also fitted with a magnesium bodied rear shock compared to the alloy unit in Venemans. Four channel det counter is also fitted. Otherwise the bikes are almost identical.

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**Mon Mar 05, 2012 10:19 am » Post: #2 » Download Post**

I see a well-used, vented rear disc there! Wink

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**Fri Mar 23, 2012 10:19 am » Post: #3 » Download Post**

What have you and Westy got planned?

**Mon Mar 26, 2012 8:22 pm » Post: #4 » Download Post**

She looks very nice! Keep up the good work!

**Mon Mar 26, 2012 8:26 pm » Post: #5 » Download Post**

The West bike looks like this now Scott.

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**Tue Mar 27, 2012 4:08 pm » Post: #6 » Download Post**

Stick some pedals on it and go mountain biking???? Laughing

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**Tue Jul 03, 2012 8:46 pm » Post: #7 » Download Post**

With a rather large sigh I'm pleased to say both are now back up and running. Looking and sounding well. Both myself (Steve) and my cousin Steve (it gets complicated lol) will be running the bikes in July for the first time. So far so good though.

It's taken just over 6 months to restore both bikes and while there are a few very small things to finish this is just about it. I'm over the moon really so thanks to everyone that has helped to restore these bikes back to a usable and ridable condition.

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**Tue Jul 03, 2012 11:41 pm » Post: #8 » Download Post**

I'm glad you said useable and rideable condition Steven, cause it sure would be a shame to hang em on the wall after all that hard work, looking forward to a gander at Donnington.
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**Thu Jul 05, 2012 7:08 pm » Post: #9 » Download Post**

So have you got your wets ready for Donington? It will be interesting first ride if its as damp as the weather forcast is predicting!

Can't wait to hear them as you come flying past me!
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**Thu Jul 05, 2012 9:29 pm » Post: #10 » Download Post**

Steve wont ride his in the wet but I will be riding mine no matter what the weather is like. I'll be bringing wets with me as it looks like we will be having a wet July.
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**Thu Jul 05, 2012 10:24 pm » Post: #11 » Download Post**

It's gonna be lovely! What's the matter with you two?! Cool

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**Sat Jul 07, 2012 7:47 pm » Post: #12 » Download Post**

It'll rain lol I know it.

However I'm happy with that.
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**Sat Jul 07, 2012 8:50 pm » Post: #13 » Download Post**

Rain rain bloody rain! Will fit the wets beforehand!

Take a brave man to ride one of them beasts in the wet mind..
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**Sun Jul 08, 2012 8:04 am » Post: #14 » Download Post**

Stupid rather than brave but there we go.

I know it will be a fantastic day. Andy and myself are bringing the big truck so will have room for the bbq etc, All we'll need is some shelter.
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**Fri Jul 13, 2012 7:12 pm » Post: #15 » Download Post**

Ant West's got run up on the dyno.

Needs setting up but it's getting there.

It's got some grunt to it and needs it as well to pull that top gear!
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