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freeridenick wrote:Got it running Image. Start-up procedure as per Roger's sheet, carbs balanced and the TPS set. I was shitting myself when I pressed the starter but it started easily so I'm hoping all will be good from now on.

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Pete.L wrote:
freeridenick wrote:Got it running Image. Start-up procedure as per Roger's sheet, carbs balanced and the TPS set. I was shitting myself when I pressed the starter but it started easily so I'm hoping all will be good from now on.

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Excellent
Will you be taking it to Rayadar In September ?


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Pete.L wrote:Excellent Image
Will you be taking it to Rayadar In September ?


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There's one bunk left....
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Well iv still got the silly big boot on my leg but i dragged the Aprilia out, its back together and thought id try it out, the we bike seems straight but i wanted to see if it fired me over the bars again :eek2 . replaced the front master for a yamaha one, brakes dont feel just as strong as before but i can live with that rather than crashing, only done about 3 miles local as i dont just trust it :eek2 . but all seems good,so far :thumbup: :thumbup:
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Nice one Rob, at least it’s back on the road


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Rob, you did well in getting the bike sorted out, just take care of yourself,

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Good progress Rob.

For the master cyl, if you can measure the piston diameter on the original one, you should be able to find a replacement that gives you the same braking performances as before.
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Today I have started it for the first time since basically finding it in a ditch. 6 months later an a full strip down/rebuild and it started on the button.

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AMCQ46 wrote: Sun Aug 27, 2023 10:26 pm Good progress Rob.

For the master cyl, if you can measure the piston diameter on the original one, you should be able to find a replacement that gives you the same braking performances as before.
yeah the new one is a little smaller but it will do until i get up and running proper :thumbup:
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Dragged Dori out today and had a coffee date down by the harbour :clap: . was just lovely to get out for a putter :thumbup: :thumbup:
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fabiostar wrote: Wed Aug 30, 2023 7:21 pm Dragged Dori out today and had a coffee date down by the harbour :clap: . was just lovely to get out for a putter :thumbup: :thumbup:
I can imagine 👍👍

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sirch345 wrote: Wed Aug 30, 2023 7:34 pm
fabiostar wrote: Wed Aug 30, 2023 7:21 pm Dragged Dori out today and had a coffee date down by the harbour :clap: . was just lovely to get out for a putter :thumbup: :thumbup:
I can imagine 👍👍

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iv so missed hearing that quick shifter banging and popping :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Took Nue Red out for a wee spin, just up to the juice bar to fill it up ready for the trip to Wales .

Back at the cave dropped the oil leaving it to drain out, fresh oil & filter, on the morrow.

I'll kick the tyres, check the chain & might even show it some polish in the morning...
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