Question on my 1970 450 scrambler
Question on my 1970 450 scrambler
I've been restoring my 450 Scrambler for some time now.
My next update is to add new rims and stainless steel spokes. My question is who make the original rims? Can't read logo on mine. And is it possible to get similar rims , same profile, etc?
Also, I thought the 450 scrambler had a rubber strap holding the battery in place. Mine has seems to need a metal strip with a wingnut holding it on place. Is this correct?
Thanks,
David
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Re: Question on my 1970 450 scrambler
Hi David,
In the States, try Buchanan's Spoke & Rim, Inc. They seem to get generally good write-ups. http://www.buchananspokes.net/contact/contact_us.asp
But if that's what you've got ...
Ciao
Craig
Most likely Radaelli, altho' another possibility is Pietro Beretta (from Baranzate, Milan). Radaelli was a major supplier at the time, and my bike has Radaellis. The company is still in business, and it's Radaelli rims that the Amici dello Scrambler supply.droy wrote:My question is, who made the original rims? Can't read logo on mine. And, is it possible to get similar rims, same profile, etc?
In the States, try Buchanan's Spoke & Rim, Inc. They seem to get generally good write-ups. http://www.buchananspokes.net/contact/contact_us.asp
It was for the early 250 and 350 SCRs, but I'm not so sure about the 450s.droy wrote:Also, I thought the 450 scrambler had a rubber strap holding the battery in place. Mine seems to need a metal strip with a wingnut holding it on place. Is this correct?
But if that's what you've got ...
Ciao
Craig
Re: Question on my 1970 450 scrambler
Finally found the make: Pietro Beretta, now the hunt for replacements. Not going to be easy I feel.
Re: Question on my 1970 450 scrambler
Anyone have ideas or advice on getting the rims repaired and rechromed?
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Re: Question on my 1970 450 scrambler
Probably right, altho' there's this on eBay right now. Unfortunately, the seller doesn't say what size it is ...droy wrote:Finally found the make: Pietro Beretta, now the hunt for replacements. Not going to be easy I feel.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Triumph ... ceRpt=true