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Offline mickwinf

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now bikeless
« on: December 13, 2015, 03:47:16 PM »
well my 500 has gone to a new home so now bikeless. not sure if I will get another or not so might have some spares to sell. Was great meeting Graham and Julie (Trigger and nurse Julie) and I know its in good hands. will still be around the forum though in case I get another!
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Re: now bikeless
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2015, 04:31:15 PM »
Being bikeless is my worst nightmare, Hope you can cope, sans bike. A cb500/4 will be a hard act to follow though I found an Ntv650 to be fun to ride and nearly zero maintenence with that legendary Honda Quality and cheap insurance. Doesn't look half as good though.
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Re: now bikeless
« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2015, 05:31:38 PM »
The bikes I can afford I don't like, the ones I like I cant afford!
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Re: now bikeless
« Reply #3 on: December 13, 2015, 06:21:11 PM »
Quote from: mickwinf on December 13, 2015, 05:31:38 PM
The bikes I can afford I don't like, the ones I like I cant afford!
Know that feeling ....
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Re: now bikeless
« Reply #4 on: December 13, 2015, 08:39:09 PM »
I so know that feeling, but there are the odd cheap gems out there, my NTV was £380 with 4 months of tax and test still on it and has needed only tyres and fuel plus a set of fork seals. Buy ratty, enjoy riding, only bit you can see when riding is the clocks and mirrors.
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Re: now bikeless
« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2015, 12:36:24 PM »
Can always bring my engine for you to work on Mick.
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Offline Nurse Julie

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Re: now bikeless
« Reply #6 on: December 14, 2015, 07:41:51 PM »
Quote from: mickwinf on December 13, 2015, 03:47:16 PM
well my 500 has gone to a new home so now bikeless. not sure if I will get another or not so might have some spares to sell. Was great meeting Graham and Julie (Trigger and nurse Julie) and I know its in good hands. will still be around the forum though in case I get another!

We met two very nice members in one day...Colin from Leeds, who had very kindly gone out of his way to pick up a frame for us many weeks ago and stored it until we moved and Mick from Scunthorpe. The roads up this end of the country are a real pleasure to drive on, not a traffic jam in sight anywhere !!!. Mick, your old bike will be well looked after as you have obviously done in the past. Great meeting you both.
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Offline JamesH

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Re: now bikeless
« Reply #7 on: December 14, 2015, 08:11:26 PM »
Good result all round. Nice roads. Jealous!
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Re: now bikeless
« Reply #8 on: December 14, 2015, 10:01:41 PM »
Quote from: corromant on December 14, 2015, 12:36:24 PM
Can always bring my engine for you to work on Mick.
Any help needed just ask!
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Offline mickwinf

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Re: now bikeless
« Reply #9 on: January 14, 2016, 09:41:58 PM »
well ebay strikes again, bought 2x goldwings plus spares, made a cheeky offer which was accepted. didn't really want a project but could not resist! here we go again!
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Re: now bikeless
« Reply #10 on: January 14, 2016, 09:57:56 PM »
Quote from: mickwinf on January 14, 2016, 09:41:58 PM
well ebay strikes again, bought 2x goldwings plus spares, made a cheeky offer which was accepted. didn't really want a project but could not resist! here we go again!

So how are those Goldwings going to repair your conservatory roof ;D ;D ;D
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Re: now bikeless
« Reply #11 on: January 14, 2016, 10:08:20 PM »
The pull is too strong eh mick..early GL1000's I hope??
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Re: now bikeless
« Reply #12 on: January 15, 2016, 08:52:53 AM »
1976 and 1977 k1 I think James, house repairs can wait Trigg!
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Re: now bikeless
« Reply #13 on: January 15, 2016, 09:03:03 AM »
Quote from: mickwinf on January 15, 2016, 08:52:53 AM
1976 and 1977 k1 I think James, house repairs can wait Trigg!

Good on you Mick. Not on my resto list but I know about 4 people who have restored them and they love 'em. Strong user group too. Plus yours are early. Are you going to do a warts and all resto log on here? I find it really useful and spurs you on to 'get on with it'.
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Re: now bikeless
« Reply #14 on: January 15, 2016, 04:43:00 PM »
haven't decided what to do with them yet, I really wanted a roadworthy cheaper bike as I don't get much free time, so will assess things once I get them home.
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