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Offline 350Simon

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Hello!
« on: July 01, 2022, 04:55:08 PM »
Good afternoon,

Just thought I'd say hello! I'm new to motorcycling but not new to classic vehicles, been in and around them for a living and for fun for many years. Last year I bought a 1973 125s to learn on, blew it up twice and rebuilt it twice but had many happy miles of riding! I've passed my MOD1 and have my MOD2 test booked for 2 weeks from now so last week I part exchanged my 125s for this lovely 350 Four at a dealer near me.

I've got a few bits to sort on it over the next couple of weeks and then hopefully if I pass my test first go, plenty of happy miles to be had!

Cheers
Simon
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Re: Hello!
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2022, 05:00:51 PM »
Welcome to the forum Simon.
LINK TO MY EBAY PAGE. As many of you know already, I give 10% discount and do post at cost to forum members if you PM me direct.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/julies9731/m.html?item=165142672569&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2562

LINK TO MY CB400/4 ENGINE STRIP / ASSESSMENT AND REBUILD...NOW COMPLETE
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Re: Hello!
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2022, 05:05:39 PM »
Got a picture of the 125?

My first bike


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« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2022, 05:57:45 PM »
Welcome -tidy looking bike you have there!
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Re: Hello!
« Reply #4 on: July 01, 2022, 06:01:25 PM »
Welcome to this most useful and informative forum. That’s a tidy looking 350 four. Good luck with test!
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Re: Hello!
« Reply #5 on: July 01, 2022, 07:21:56 PM »
That's a very nice looking 3½ and quite rare too.
Where's that 10mm socket got to?

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Re: Hello!
« Reply #6 on: July 01, 2022, 07:36:41 PM »
Got a picture of the 125?

My first bike


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This was my 125, a lovely bike to learn on. Was a bit too loud though as had an aftermarket exhaust
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« Reply #7 on: July 01, 2022, 07:48:45 PM »
OMG!

Mine was blue too.


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Re: Hello!
« Reply #8 on: July 01, 2022, 07:58:49 PM »
Welcome.

Where abouts in Bucks are you?
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« Reply #9 on: July 01, 2022, 08:02:43 PM »


This is the only photo I have. Taken in my girlfriends driveway in 1976.

We celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary last August.

After this, we graduated to a CB175 and a 500/4 (one of many…)


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« Reply #10 on: July 01, 2022, 08:03:30 PM »
I still have that Wrangler waistcoat.

It doesn’t fit anymore though


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Re: Hello!
« Reply #11 on: July 01, 2022, 08:47:35 PM »
Mine was blue as well, YJA 8L. Most likely scrapped now.
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« Reply #12 on: July 01, 2022, 09:14:12 PM »
Welcome.

Where abouts in Bucks are you?

About 15 mins from aylesbury towards thame
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« Reply #13 on: July 01, 2022, 09:34:51 PM »
Welcome Simon - 2 great bikes to introduce you to classic Jap bikes. Enjoy the forum
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Re: Hello!
« Reply #14 on: July 01, 2022, 10:50:02 PM »
Welcome.

Where abouts in Bucks are you?

About 15 mins from aylesbury towards thame

Just down the road from me, I’m in Stokenchurch.
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