Its amazing what a polishing mop can do!

[mudcow007]

from this

to this

just starting to strip bits off the frame

apologise for the shocking quality of finished picture (its from my ipod) none of the detail in the badge has been worn away - which i was worried about

 

[1988_Ben]

That's a nice badge alright !

Are you going to paint any of it to make it like new again, or leave it gold ?

 

[Rich34]

I would love a Royal Enfield bike...

Look forward to seeing the rest of it get cleaned up. What's the story with this bike?

 

[mudcow007]

hello all

i think i will repaint it as it should be, the paint on the frame is too far gone to leave it, the metal doesnt seem to be corroded much, im just worried about the brazes etc

i have a sandblaster in work so i can "hopefully" get the frame really smooth for some new paint

i was thinking very pale green, brown leather bar tape to match the Brookes saddle i have

i picked the bike up, from a fello who said he had, had the bike from new. after speaking to the cycling museum they think the bike dates from around 1963