Project DR is underway

**cheese** · 6th December 2006, 17:01

That really sucks!!! what is needed to finish it? Wouldn't you'd get more for it complete?

**kro** · 6th December 2006, 17:32

"Complete" is not something I have the money for unfortunately. I think I may have under-estimated the costs involved, and being a one income family, this new situation has effected me on a larger scale than I anticipated.

**Ghost Lemur** · 6th December 2006, 18:35

Originally Posted by kro

As unfortunate as it is for me to say, Project DR looks to be dying before it's completion. Due to circumstances outside of my control, I no longer have the ability to fund the completion of it, and am therefore negotiating the sale of the completed rolling frame, and parts.

Sad day indeed.

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Worst case senario, put a cover over it and revisit it in a year or so when conditions are better.

What bits are you missing? With all the engines that have gone through your hands you must have salvaged most bits needed.

**far queue** · 6th December 2006, 18:52

Originally Posted by kro

As unfortunate as it is for me to say, Project DR looks to be dying before it's completion. Due to circumstances outside of my control, I no longer have the ability to fund the completion of it, and am therefore negotiating the sale of the completed rolling frame, and parts.

Nah, you can't do that, not after all the work you've put in, and the anticipation you've had of getting this finished. Easy for me to say, I know, when I'm not in your situation.

Originally Posted by Ghost Lemur

Worst case senario, put a cover over it and revisit it in a year or so when conditions are better.

What he said. Push it off to one side, until you can find the time and money to finish it, even if it takes a couple of years. This thread will still be here, so you can come back and have a read from time to time to remind yourself of the work you've put in, and the goals you've had.

Good luck with whatever you decide.

**kro** · 6th December 2006, 20:18

Originally Posted by Ghost Lemur

What bits are you missing? With all the engines that have gone through your hands you must have salvaged most bits needed.

A working DR 250 top end, second hand, is a rare find, one I am yet to make.

Realistically, if I wanted to do it right, we're talking about 750 to finish it. I may have enough spares among the wrecks I have to do it, but then I'll be in the same place in 6 months time when it goes pop again. It's not all doom and gloom, I have proven I can do something like this, so even if I sell it, I can just do it to another bike once I have some money again.

**barty5** · 6th December 2006, 20:27

dude i reakon that at $750 you got enough support here if everyone put in a few bucks $5 $10 youd get it done id be supprised if most people wouldnt help out a bit to see it finished ( and yes i know your response will proberly be i dont want to be a charity case ) but come on to come so far and not see it finished is a crime garanteed the person you sell to would see it for what it is and it'll be back were it started but up an account number youll get there .

**Wellyman** · 6th December 2006, 21:20

Kro, I think I may have somebody that could help you....
he is selling his bike a DR of somekind I think, in CHCH.
I shall talk to him and see whats going down, because i think it broke something and aint running....
but shall give him a call and get back to you.
WM

**kro** · 7th December 2006, 04:55

Originally Posted by barty5

dude i reakon that at $750 you got enough support here if everyone put in a few bucks $5 $10 youd get it done id be supprised if most people wouldnt help out a bit to see it finished ( and yes i know your response will proberly be i dont want to be a charity case ) but come on to come so far and not see it finished is a crime garanteed the person you sell to would see it for what it is and it'll be back were it started but up an account number youll get there .

Mate, I'm humbled that people would even consider this, but yes you are right, I couldn't accept it anyway. Being the small one income family that we are, we do take some of Helens money back off her by way of family assistance payments, so any additional funds that show in our bank account, will reduce what we get, quite considerably, so thats really out of the question.

To be honest, I would feel more than awkward taking other peoples hard earned cash to fund my past time, I know I wouldn't feel right about it. I wouldn't see it as charity, but I still wouldn't be all that comfortable about it all the same.

I'll try and hold off for another week, and see how it goes.

**kro** · 7th December 2006, 04:58

Originally Posted by Wellyman

Kro, I think I may have somebody that could help you....
he is selling his bike a DR of somekind I think, in CHCH.
I shall talk to him and see whats going down, because i think it broke something and aint running....
but shall give him a call and get back to you.
WM

Thanks Welly, just remember, it has to be 1982-1985, I can't use anything outside those years that I know of, other than GN 250 gear (any year). If it is the right year, and he doesn't want the earth for it, I can get it to Nelson free of charge (thank goodness).

**Ghost Lemur** · 7th December 2006, 07:28

Good to hear you're reconsidering kro.

There's a few wreckers down here that I've got to touch base with in the search of CRM bits (and knowledge). Will keep my eyes peeled for a DR top end while I'm at it.