1992 Kona Explosif - aka Kelly

[widowmaker]

Re:

Tonight I am feeling brave, dinners gone down so I have packed my lucky rabbits foot and decided to go for a ride on Kelly tonight

Ooer don't tell my Wife

 

[The History Man]

Will be praying for you.

 

[widowmaker]

Will be praying for you.

Appreciated, maybe its time for an exorcism :shock:

 

[widowmaker]

My Kona Explosif is at a crossroads

It's had a rough life, do I pass on to someone else who has younger bones and is able to recover quicker or get the old girl powder coated and use for high days and holidays

 

[The History Man]

Looks more like a gate than a crossroads. Padlock gave it away.

Looks good as is. Careworn. I’d pass it on or ride it. Buyer can see warts and all that way. I’m always wondering about refinished frames unless their on here or somebody I know.

 

[widowmaker]

If I remember I've had this since 2016, oh how time flies

Its the only bike I have in the stable that I feel a connection with, which is why it's had more stays of execution that Sean Penn.

Maybe a £100 powdercoat is what the old girl deserves ?

 

[MattiThundrrr]

I'll say what you came to hear: Keep on riding her. No reason to stop until you get caught

 

[jonthefish]

I wouldn't coat that. Paint looks good as is and covering it over would be a shame. Keep it. Spend a few quid on some upgrades that you like the look of.

 

[Lucidone]

My two pennies worth...

It might be hard(ish) to replace and it's not the best time to sell. Doesn't look too shabby to me.

 

[Jimbothejetsetter]

My Kona Explosif is at a crossroads

It's had a rough life, do I pass on to someone else who has younger bones and is able to recover quicker or get the old girl powder coated and use for high days and holidays

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People will be queuing up to buy it. Keep it, I think you’ll regret letting it go.