Binny74
Dirt Disciple
Hi,
I thought its about time I started a build thread for my recently acquired 1997 San Andreas.
(Please forgive me as I plan build it using some modern components
)
I've fond memories of owning and racing my previous 97 SanAn so this model year is quite special to me, this one could be described as in 'very well used condition' when I purchased it a few months ago as the pictures show.
Frame and fork purchased from forum user mynameiscasper (thanks again for everthing Casper )
I'd decided on a coloured main frame and forks with a polished swingarm and seat unit so my first job was to crack open the nitromors.
While I set about with the emery the main frame went for powder coat, looking around for inspiration I came across an early magazine picture which showed the first model SanAn with a white main frame, although not in keeping with the colours for the 97 model year I decided white was the way to go.....
Swingarm stripped.
Initial polishing finished, still a bit more to do, FSA orbit headset fitted, going with a green component theme.
I didn't plan to use the Z1 forks but once stripped and cleaned I changed my mind, I have no plan to run 'v' brakes so the bosses were removed before painting to give a cleaner look, not a bad finish for a rattle can if I do say so myself
Etch primed, top coat and clear coated.
These last few pic's bring the build up to date, I'll continue to add comments and pictures over the coming weeks.
cheers
Rich
I thought its about time I started a build thread for my recently acquired 1997 San Andreas.
(Please forgive me as I plan build it using some modern components
)I've fond memories of owning and racing my previous 97 SanAn so this model year is quite special to me, this one could be described as in 'very well used condition' when I purchased it a few months ago as the pictures show.
Frame and fork purchased from forum user mynameiscasper (thanks again for everthing Casper
)
I'd decided on a coloured main frame and forks with a polished swingarm and seat unit so my first job was to crack open the nitromors.
While I set about with the emery the main frame went for powder coat, looking around for inspiration I came across an early magazine picture which showed the first model SanAn with a white main frame, although not in keeping with the colours for the 97 model year I decided white was the way to go.....
Swingarm stripped.
Initial polishing finished, still a bit more to do, FSA orbit headset fitted, going with a green component theme.
I didn't plan to use the Z1 forks but once stripped and cleaned I changed my mind, I have no plan to run 'v' brakes so the bosses were removed before painting to give a cleaner look, not a bad finish for a rattle can if I do say so myself
Etch primed, top coat and clear coated.
These last few pic's bring the build up to date, I'll continue to add comments and pictures over the coming weeks.
cheers
Rich
