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Title: 1969 Starfire
Post by: Beesy on 28 Jun, 2021, 16:50
Here is my Starfire. Got it as a barn find in 2012. Chap I got it from had had it since the 80s but done nothing with it. Rebuild took 2 years.

You'll notice the colour is that of the B44 Roadster, which I think is much better than the standard Blue & Black.

Title: Re: 1969 Starfire
Post by: DAVE BRADY on 29 Jun, 2021, 21:10
Hi,

A tidy looking bike and the colour looks good.  Is the front mudguard  stainless steel or chrome?

Dave.
Title: Re: 1969 Starfire
Post by: Beesy on 29 Jun, 2021, 22:15
Thanks. I am proud of it.

Mudguards are Chrome. Looked everywhere for stainless. Couldn't find them anywhere.

I bought them from Burton Bike bits. For about £150 - £170 for the pair. Quality is OK. I have underseal them and dry them off immediately if they get wet. I doubt it would take much to spoil them. I have the originals but the chromers I took them to wanted £380 plus vat. Budget wouldn't stretch.

Time for another project really. I'd love a 1971 A65. Orange and white with the thin petrol tank. I think they are beautiful.
Title: Re: 1969 Starfire
Post by: Laker on 03 Jan, 2022, 09:31
Lovely looking bike love the colour especially. I am just comparing it to a photo of my own one ....so many things wrong yours is a beaut though. gonna go tinker a bit more cheers.