Post by Jem on Aug 5, 2013 19:03:44 GMT
Here's a few shots of the Aerospace Sport I picked up in the autumn of 2012. I found it on eBay and it was down in the Swindon area I think.
The condition was ok and as you see in this first picture, there was just a lot of built up dirt over the years, but it was mechanically ok and in decent shape. Front chromed forks however are in need to work.
Shimano 600 front and rear,Shimano Tourney brakes and levers, rat trap pedals.
IMG_2725 by Sooper 8, on Flickr
IMG_2730 by Sooper 8, on Flickr
It wasn't long before I was out on the road on it, but it wasn't until Bustaste did an amazing job on the BB and re-greased and changed the bearings that it really flew. Man this bike is quick and the action is as smooth as butter.
I will post up in the tech area the sealed bearings I used and a link to Bustste's tool that he used. He managed to keep the original spindle intact. He is the master where this is concerned (well, all things Viscount to be honest)
It's my 'go to' bike if I need to do a few miles and it's the one I took to the Rally in June.
IMG_2832 by Sooper 8, on Flickr
IMG_2834 by Sooper 8, on Flickr
IMG_4125 by Sooper 8, on Flickr
The whole Flickr set, if you're interested are here, but it's more of the same really
www.flickr.com/photos/21449750@N00/sets/72157632108823570/with/9428481841/
I will post up some more pics of the other Viscount bikes I have found over the last year.
The condition was ok and as you see in this first picture, there was just a lot of built up dirt over the years, but it was mechanically ok and in decent shape. Front chromed forks however are in need to work.
Shimano 600 front and rear,Shimano Tourney brakes and levers, rat trap pedals.
IMG_2725 by Sooper 8, on Flickr
IMG_2730 by Sooper 8, on Flickr
It wasn't long before I was out on the road on it, but it wasn't until Bustaste did an amazing job on the BB and re-greased and changed the bearings that it really flew. Man this bike is quick and the action is as smooth as butter.
I will post up in the tech area the sealed bearings I used and a link to Bustste's tool that he used. He managed to keep the original spindle intact. He is the master where this is concerned (well, all things Viscount to be honest)
It's my 'go to' bike if I need to do a few miles and it's the one I took to the Rally in June.
IMG_2832 by Sooper 8, on Flickr
IMG_2834 by Sooper 8, on Flickr
IMG_4125 by Sooper 8, on Flickr
The whole Flickr set, if you're interested are here, but it's more of the same really
www.flickr.com/photos/21449750@N00/sets/72157632108823570/with/9428481841/
I will post up some more pics of the other Viscount bikes I have found over the last year.
