what have you done to your "bike" today
- lloydie
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Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Had new tyres fitted yesterday,
Also found my front spindle is bent , new one ordered
Also found my front spindle is bent , new one ordered
Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Fitted Micron silencers with link pipes. Bought them for £100 off eBay. The seller said he was selling because they were too noisy for his neighbours. I love the sound of them and if my neighbours think they are too loud then they have no soul.
- lloydie
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Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Got it even dirtier:-)
Got to have loud pipes on a twin
Got to have loud pipes on a twin
- bigtwinthing
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Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
checked the VFR wheel fits and has the same offset. All peachy. tyre off tomorrow then off to the sprayers.
missing the noise, not the vibes. However never say never!
- lloydie
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Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
But which one is lighter ?bigtwinthing wrote:checked the VFR wheel fits and has the same offset. All peachy. tyre off tomorrow then off to the sprayers.
Might be a good idea to weigh them
- bigtwinthing
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lloydie wrote:But which one is lighter ?bigtwinthing wrote:checked the VFR wheel fits and has the same offset. All peachy. tyre off tomorrow then off to the sprayers.
Might be a good idea to weigh them
you are well aware iam not bothered by .2 kg. The original looks pap. I like the 5 spoke but apparently a Honda civic wheel fits !!!! too.
8 spoke is nice but £300 each for a 5.5 rim.
it will look great sprayed up.
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missing the noise, not the vibes. However never say never!
- lloydie
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! 2 kg deck I would be as it'll make it much slower on the throttle and handling
- bigtwinthing
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lloydie wrote:! 2 kg deck I would be as it'll make it much slower on the throttle and handling
.2 not 2kg
missing the noise, not the vibes. However never say never!
Re: what have you done to your
He's missed the point againbigtwinthing wrote:lloydie wrote:! 2 kg deck I would be as it'll make it much slower on the throttle and handling
.2 not 2kg
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
- bigtwinthing
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tony.mon wrote:He's missed the point againbigtwinthing wrote:lloydie wrote:! 2 kg deck I would be as it'll make it much slower on the throttle and handling
.2 not 2kg
sh1t have I
missing the noise, not the vibes. However never say never!
- agentpineapple
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Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
did a little bit more on the blue bike. i'm trying to return it back to standard(apart from the front mudguard and a few other things), I have nearly all the parts I need to complete the job.
so far I've painted the forks and yokes, also painted the bar ends. fitted new head bearings, tidied up lots of bolts, i'm in the process of painting the wheels gloss black.
i'm just waiting for the last few parts to turn up, then I can finish it
once i'm done it'll be going up for sale. 10.000 miles on the clock, 2004, with all new fluids, new front pads, new filters and sparkplugs, recon starter motor. the exhaust has been removed and cleaned. it has had new mcct's fitted, stick coil conversion, the pairs emission system has been removed. the carbs have been thru the heated ultrasonic cleaner, as have the brake and clutch m/c's, the rear caliper has been serviced with new seals. it even has the original tool kit.
it's going to make someone a great bike that's for sure.
so far I've painted the forks and yokes, also painted the bar ends. fitted new head bearings, tidied up lots of bolts, i'm in the process of painting the wheels gloss black.
i'm just waiting for the last few parts to turn up, then I can finish it
once i'm done it'll be going up for sale. 10.000 miles on the clock, 2004, with all new fluids, new front pads, new filters and sparkplugs, recon starter motor. the exhaust has been removed and cleaned. it has had new mcct's fitted, stick coil conversion, the pairs emission system has been removed. the carbs have been thru the heated ultrasonic cleaner, as have the brake and clutch m/c's, the rear caliper has been serviced with new seals. it even has the original tool kit.
it's going to make someone a great bike that's for sure.
HEY YOU GUYS!!!!!!
- lloydie
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Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
So if your yellow one is in Spain and your selling the blue uk bike , what are you replacing it with ?
Or are you giving up on the uk roads ?
Or are you giving up on the uk roads ?
Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Is that the 66bhp model marty ?
Making up since 2007, sometimes it's true...Honest...
Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Looking good Marty
Duffy1964
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Yellow 1997 Storm R.I.P. Orange 2000 Streetfighter (Rufus), Red & Silver 1968 Triumph Trophy 650, Blue 2003 Storm Project, Red 2007 Montesa Cota Trials 250 & 1959 BSA D7 175cc Bantam Trials Project
- agentpineapple
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Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
i'm giving up the uk roads until the yellow bike comes back to the uk in spring, that 66bhp bike turned into a 111bhp bike once the timing was corrected....
and no it isn't the same bike, as I know you just wanted to post up that picture again mac.....
and no it isn't the same bike, as I know you just wanted to post up that picture again mac.....
HEY YOU GUYS!!!!!!