Strangerover
03-10-2016, 09:04 PM
After buying a Beat that was last on the road 8 years ago.... its now a runner...
It had a few issues....
Fuel gauge not working, window switched not working, roof not good,
But after some work. its passed the MOT
Window switch works now, took apart and cleaned
used Dynax 50 on the box sections at rear to protect against rust after checking they where solid to start with
Fuel gauge came to life
Heater control knobs on order from Honda
Horn has packed in.... not sure why yet
AC still needs fixing
Timing Belt likely get done by Honda £225 fitted, but 3 months back order on belt) includes belt and gasket) (don't fancy working in such a small space myself)
Standard radio seems to have a lot of interference... think its seen too much water in storage (anyone got a standard one about ??)
Also still need an ashtray but may have found a steering wheel
New wheels and tyres on order (will keep originals)
Looking at quotes for new roof.... does anyone know about the mohair with glass rear window ??? (any pics ?? )
Hope to meet other UK owners at some point ... anyone on here in the North West ? / North ? perhaps a meet up of Beat owners at Blackpool for the illuminations ?
New pics when new wheels arrive
It had a few issues....
Fuel gauge not working, window switched not working, roof not good,
But after some work. its passed the MOT
Window switch works now, took apart and cleaned
used Dynax 50 on the box sections at rear to protect against rust after checking they where solid to start with
Fuel gauge came to life
Heater control knobs on order from Honda
Horn has packed in.... not sure why yet
AC still needs fixing
Timing Belt likely get done by Honda £225 fitted, but 3 months back order on belt) includes belt and gasket) (don't fancy working in such a small space myself)
Standard radio seems to have a lot of interference... think its seen too much water in storage (anyone got a standard one about ??)
Also still need an ashtray but may have found a steering wheel
New wheels and tyres on order (will keep originals)
Looking at quotes for new roof.... does anyone know about the mohair with glass rear window ??? (any pics ?? )
Hope to meet other UK owners at some point ... anyone on here in the North West ? / North ? perhaps a meet up of Beat owners at Blackpool for the illuminations ?
New pics when new wheels arrive