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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2014 17:31:44 GMT
they are called period modification,s . well that,s what i did with my first 11j [god my she rest in pieces] i have wrote this one off twice ? if your not living life on the edge your taking up to much space ha ha............ smiley-sick030
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Post by bigkenx on Nov 23, 2014 17:34:00 GMT
Do you do period modifications once a month and eat chocolate then cry when you've done them
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2014 17:39:23 GMT
that,s right.  |
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Post by bigkenx on Nov 23, 2014 18:09:25 GMT
It's a dogs life , cool dog dave
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Post by Eternal_Renegade on Nov 24, 2014 15:27:59 GMT
I've tried not to do anything TOO obvious, it takes people a while to realise anythings done at all and then a while to figure how much. It's obviously a lot easier if you're just looking at a photo but when it's just in front of you not so obvious.
The swingarm was of that period, USD's weren't. Wheels were one reason for wobbles, they were flexible so replacements for these and the not astounding callipers were acceptable.
I never had a problem with forks. I put 10wt oil in on mis-advice and it's actually much better on fast 'B' roads so I'm happy now.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2014 18:29:08 GMT
we all do different thing,s too our bike,s your,s look.s good ........ as i say too people it,s my bike and i do want i want... me and ken are having a laugh. we have the same sense of humor life is short ............. signbot
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Post by rusty on Nov 24, 2014 21:36:34 GMT
Did you write in to a bike mag fairly recently as I'm sure I've seen a pic of your bike going over the mountain at cadwell before:-/
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Post by Eternal_Renegade on Nov 25, 2014 9:20:17 GMT
I quite agree Rusty - we do to it what makes it ours.
I loved the original when I first saw it so that's what I want to keep.
Obviously I try to improve it, but not visually.
I do sometimes wish I'd kept the 18" CMA's on it 'cos I'm decking the 'zorst and leading edge of the gairing now.
With 18"s I was wearing the toes out of my boots on the pegs, but they weren't wide enough for the 1100 power
and wide 18"s would slow the steering.
Life is a compromise!
(and I'm geting old!)
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Post by Eternal_Renegade on Nov 25, 2014 12:26:10 GMT
Did you write in to a bike mag fairly recently as I'm sure I've seen a pic of your bike going over the mountain at cadwell before:-/ Yes, which mag? Actually I would be interested to know 'cos I have written a couple of times but never seen anything in print? |
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Post by rusty on Nov 25, 2014 12:59:03 GMT
I'll have a look through my mags at home as I know I've still got it...it was either performance bikes or practical sportsbike
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Post by Eternal_Renegade on Nov 26, 2014 11:13:21 GMT
Any luck? I did write to PB but I don't get it every month.
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Post by rusty on Nov 26, 2014 11:41:29 GMT
Any luck? I did write to PB but I don't get it every month. yeah I sent you a pm about it...least I'm sure it was you I sent it to:-/ Found the mag and yes it was pb Can send it to you if ya like |
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Post by Eternal_Renegade on Nov 27, 2014 16:32:38 GMT
they are called period modification,s . well that,s what i did with my first 11j [god my she rest in pieces] i have wrote this one off twice ? if your not living life on the edge your taking up to much space ha ha............ smiley-sick030 Actually mines been written off twice but only on cost of replacement bodywork, nothing major. Actually I have the same philosophy - if you're frightened of coming off don't get on! Me and my mates had the attitude when dirt biking in the forestry and gravel pits that if you don't come off occassionally you're not trying hard enough! |
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Post by Eternal_Renegade on Mar 14, 2015 8:38:48 GMT
In case anyones interested we should be featured in Classic Motorcycle Mechanics out this week I believe!
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Post by Eternal_Renegade on Mar 20, 2015 6:47:49 GMT
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