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Offline Matt_Harrington

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Defies Belief!
« on: March 17, 2023, 10:16:33 AM »
I have nothing to say! except you wouldn't get me on it!!
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Re: Defies Belief!
« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2023, 10:17:26 AM »
I suppose you could strap a pair of wings on it!  :o
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CD175 - To be restored
Triumph Speed 400

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Re: Defies Belief!
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2023, 10:20:57 AM »
WTF!!😳😳 why would you? Dont suppose it’s even got a kick start!🤣🤣
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Re: Defies Belief!
« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2023, 10:44:26 AM »
Can't see anywhere suitable to hang my handbag 😁😁😁😁
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Re: Defies Belief!
« Reply #4 on: March 17, 2023, 11:04:55 AM »
Can't see anywhere suitable to hang my handbag 😁😁😁😁
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1952 Cymoto on Triumph bicycle.
1961 Matchless G3
1974 Honda CB550K1. Running resto,
1978 Honda CB550K3.
1999 ST1100 Pan European 50th Anniversary.
1975,1980,1984,1986 Honda C90’s
1973 Honda CB750K3

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Re: Defies Belief!
« Reply #5 on: March 17, 2023, 11:18:21 AM »
That’s not real is it.?

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Re: Defies Belief!
« Reply #6 on: March 17, 2023, 11:36:21 AM »
If it was built by a Sherman, it probably is!

Johnny, I wouldn’t fancy kicking that over, would you?

Proper ankle snapper


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Re: Defies Belief!
« Reply #7 on: March 17, 2023, 11:38:49 AM »
At least it can’t roll over. Just roll round.😀😳

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Re: Defies Belief!
« Reply #8 on: March 17, 2023, 11:45:31 AM »
If it was built by a Sherman, it probably is!

Johnny, I wouldn’t fancy kicking that over, would you?

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I think I would be happy watching somebody else try Roo!
What about fuel? Would you get it out of the end of the drive before it ran dry? 🤨
1952 Cymoto on Triumph bicycle.
1961 Matchless G3
1974 Honda CB550K1. Running resto,
1978 Honda CB550K3.
1999 ST1100 Pan European 50th Anniversary.
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Re: Defies Belief!
« Reply #9 on: March 17, 2023, 11:58:57 AM »
Wheres the integral fan?

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Re: Defies Belief!
« Reply #10 on: March 17, 2023, 12:15:09 PM »
Seems there are quite a few anyone recognize the lady in leathers.
https://www.rotecaerosport.com/motorcycles?lightbox=dataItem-kyl78eg2


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Re: Defies Belief!
« Reply #11 on: March 17, 2023, 01:58:25 PM »
Don’t really see the point if I’m honest. Great engineering but unridable dust catchers really!
Bragging rights build really.


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Mornings are the invention of the devil!

1977 CB550F (current money pit!!)
2002 VFR800 VTEC (The Beloved)
1977 CB400F (the last money pit!)
1998 Ducati 748\853 conversion(sold :()
1980 ish CB750KZ in a billion bits (need to get rid, anybody want one?))

Offline Matt_Harrington

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Re: Defies Belief!
« Reply #12 on: March 17, 2023, 02:05:25 PM »
Don’t really see the point if I’m honest. Great engineering but unridable dust catchers really!
Bragging rights build really.


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My thoughts entirely!
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CB400F 1976 -  Almost finished
CB400F 1977 - On the road!
Moto Guzzi Le Mans 2 - 1981 (undergoing a spruce up)
CD175 - To be restored
Triumph Speed 400

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Re: Defies Belief!
« Reply #13 on: March 17, 2023, 02:36:11 PM »
Seems there are quite a few anyone recognize the lady in leathers.
https://www.rotecaerosport.com/motorcycles?lightbox=dataItem-kyl78eg2


It's the wife. She is such an exhibitionist.
One day I'll have the time to restore it, not just talk and dream....

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Re: Defies Belief!
« Reply #14 on: March 17, 2023, 03:17:46 PM »
 ;D ;D ;D

Didn't know you were married to Carine Roitfeld   :)

 

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