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Offline Allington (Steve)

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Bike finally arrived!
« on: October 04, 2018, 08:25:14 PM »


It will be in a thousand pieces by the weekend  ;D
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Re: Bike finally arrived!
« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2018, 08:49:33 PM »
Yes it looks like you've got your work cut out with that old knacker.  :)

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Re: Bike finally arrived!
« Reply #2 on: October 04, 2018, 08:50:45 PM »
That’s a rider


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Re: Bike finally arrived!
« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2018, 08:54:37 PM »
That's lovely, we saw it advertised, if its the same one, at M&P, are you sure you're going to take it apart just for fun ☺☺☺
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Re: Bike finally arrived!
« Reply #4 on: October 04, 2018, 09:00:17 PM »
Thats beautiful - my first new Honda Four in 1972
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Offline Allington (Steve)

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Re: Bike finally arrived!
« Reply #5 on: October 04, 2018, 09:12:53 PM »
Yes it looks like you've got your work cut out with that old knacker.  :)

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Re: Bike finally arrived!
« Reply #6 on: October 04, 2018, 09:18:43 PM »
That's lovely, we saw it advertised, if its the same one, at M&P, are you sure you're going to take it apart just for fun ☺☺☺

Yes it’s from M&P. Took them about two weeks to deliver it but it’s here now. Yes it needs work and as with most bikes it looks better in photos than it does up close. I need to have a word with Trig actually about the engine at some point.
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« Reply #7 on: October 04, 2018, 09:20:55 PM »
Thats beautiful - my first new Honda Four in 1972

Thank you. It’s the same age and colour as the one I had back in the 70’s too. Just wish it was in the same nick but not too bad for forty odd years later.
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« Reply #8 on: October 04, 2018, 09:32:05 PM »
That's lovely, we saw it advertised, if its the same one, at M&P, are you sure you're going to take it apart just for fun ☺☺☺

Yes it’s from M&P. Took them about two weeks to deliver it but it’s here now. Yes it needs work and as with most bikes it looks better in photos than it does up close. I need to have a word with Trig actually about the engine at some point.
I would have a word with M&P as they still have it advertised but thats modern day sales techniques for youi suppose 😕😕😕. Nice to have something to fettle with over the winter.
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Re: Bike finally arrived!
« Reply #9 on: October 04, 2018, 09:34:17 PM »
Nice workshop ! When can i move in  ;D ;D ;D

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« Reply #10 on: October 04, 2018, 09:38:10 PM »
That's lovely, we saw it advertised, if its the same one, at M&P, are you sure you're going to take it apart just for fun ☺☺☺

Yes it’s from M&P. Took them about two weeks to deliver it but it’s here now. Yes it needs work and as with most bikes it looks better in photos than it does up close. I need to have a word with Trig actually about the engine at some point.
I would have a word with M&P as they still have it advertised but thats modern day sales techniques for youi suppose 😕😕😕. Nice to have something to fettle with over the winter.

Yes was talking to them about that today actually. It’s certainly going to need some fettling so it should keep my busy for a while.
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Re: Bike finally arrived!
« Reply #11 on: October 04, 2018, 09:39:23 PM »
Nice workshop ! When can i move in  ;D ;D ;D

Tomorrow if you like. It comes with an engine that needs some TLC  ;)
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Re: Bike finally arrived!
« Reply #12 on: October 04, 2018, 09:44:47 PM »
Why is the back end sitting up so high ? I did notice it at M&P.

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« Reply #13 on: October 04, 2018, 09:45:50 PM »
Very nice bike ;D

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« Reply #14 on: October 04, 2018, 09:48:54 PM »
Why is the back end sitting up so high ? I did notice it at M&P.

It’s something with the back springs/shocks. I could barely get my feet on the floor when I sat on it actually.
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