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1989 Mecatecno Skywalker restoration by Jose Catena
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Jose is singing the blues with his Mecatecno guitar
If you measure a new bike, the length is all same. The older bikes like . Bultaco, Montesa were shorter and the same as Mecatecno). First test. If i like the Beta swning arm as it is longer or the Mecatecno swing arm which is shorter Do you like my guitar? Jajajajajajaja . The Mecatecno frame is only 3.1 lilograms!!!!! I'm going to modify the rear swing arm Beta to be used in Mecatecno. If I don't like this do i put the original Mecatecno always already that nothing would be changed in bike.I think it will work better with swing arm twenty milimeters longer..... |
Here you can see the Mecatecno frame with the Beta swinging arm in place. The original Mecatecno frame is nearest the photographer.
Hi James, today worked very hard!!!
Repair Mecatecno frame. Beta is dissabled and check is possible to instal some Beta parts in Mecatecno.
Rear Beta swing arm instal in Mecatecno frame perfectly. Is 20 milímeter long bigger. (Same to modern bikes).I think others after bikes be copy Mecatecno bikes...
Betatecno
Hi James, today worked very hard!!!
Repair Mecatecno frame. Beta is dissabled and check is possible to instal some Beta parts in Mecatecno.
Rear Beta swing arm instal in Mecatecno frame perfectly. Is 20 milímeter long bigger. (Same to modern bikes).I think others after bikes be copy Mecatecno bikes...
Betatecno
1989 Mecatecno Skywalker restoration by Jose Catena
Now for a good look at the frame
In this moment only is my idea.
I can change front fork i mix. ( change only bars ) and use clamps original Mecatecno. Rear Beta shock fits perfectly. Rear swing arm is possible to change but i'm no sure for change. I'm check this ( is possible to use two parts)
In this moment only is my idea.
I can change front fork i mix. ( change only bars ) and use clamps original Mecatecno. Rear Beta shock fits perfectly. Rear swing arm is possible to change but i'm no sure for change. I'm check this ( is possible to use two parts)
1989 Mecatecno Skywalker restoration by Jose Catena
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1989 Mecatecno Skywalker restoration by Jose Catena
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You can see an example which proves the hard life this motorcycle has had. The frame is entirely twisted and Jose has to beat it hard to get it to behave and go back into shape :)Hi James, yesterday have discovered the chassis is disfigured and out of shape.
Also, the chassis in the bottom right due to a fall, is bent inward by foot support.
This is extra works for me. je je je...
Also, the chassis in the bottom right due to a fall, is bent inward by foot support.
This is extra works for me. je je je...
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Badly bent by the footrest
1989 Mecatecno Skywalker restoration by Jose Catena
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Making some minor adjustments with a hammer and lump of wood
1989 Mecatecno Skywalker restoration by Jose Catena
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The foot rest mountings are all bent and weak , so Jose cuts them off to will mount new ones
1989 Mecatecno Skywalker restoration by Jose Catena
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1989 Mecatecno Skywalker restoration by Jose Catena
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Jose prepares a template for
1989 Mecatecno Skywalker restoration by Jose Catena
This old Beta have broken crankshaft. It is a gift from my friend.
The forks are, and work in excellent condition but bars and bottles are more one millimeter in diameter. For this reason I must fit the entire steering system complete( fastening straps). Mecatecno shaft weel is identical in diameter. Just need only new spacers so wheel is in the center fork.
This will serve me a few time. After, their original fork mount repaired( Machined and chromed)
If repaired fork Foral first, not install on the motorcycle Beta fork and no worker free.
I prefer original bike but the economy is not very good
Hi James, here have located Beta Zero fork in very good condition. The measures is exactly to Foral fork. I can use this unit instead which will give me time to repair the original Foral. The rear shock is in Madrid a new unit.
The original Foral front fork work good but chromed is scratched and oxidated.
The forks are, and work in excellent condition but bars and bottles are more one millimeter in diameter. For this reason I must fit the entire steering system complete( fastening straps). Mecatecno shaft weel is identical in diameter. Just need only new spacers so wheel is in the center fork.
This will serve me a few time. After, their original fork mount repaired( Machined and chromed)
If repaired fork Foral first, not install on the motorcycle Beta fork and no worker free.
I prefer original bike but the economy is not very good
Hi James, here have located Beta Zero fork in very good condition. The measures is exactly to Foral fork. I can use this unit instead which will give me time to repair the original Foral. The rear shock is in Madrid a new unit.
The original Foral front fork work good but chromed is scratched and oxidated.
1989 Mecatecno Skywalker restoration by Jose Catena
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1989 Mecatecno Skywalker restoration by Jose Catena
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Jose discovers that "IDEAL" the company that made the orinal suspension are still in business and decides to buy a shock from them.
When remove the rear shock and identify the exact model, I called the factory to ask for the price. (calculate 100€ per unit)
When remove the rear shock and identify the exact model, I called the factory to ask for the price. (calculate 100€ per unit)
1989 Mecatecno Skywalker restoration by Jose Catena
1989 Mecatecno Skywalker restoration by Jose Catena
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1989 Mecatecno Skywalker restoration by Jose Catena
1989 Mecatecno Skywalker restoration by Jose Catena
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