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Messages - Peter_plade
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« on: January 03, 2016, 02:10:47 PM »
3.50 0r 4.00 whichever you can get
Here I go again, what size front tire do you run?
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« on: December 28, 2015, 06:18:39 PM »
What I meant was the metzellers handle way better than originals
If you want best handling use dunlop TT100's, If you want period look with good handling ME11 and ME77 Matzelers
Thank I will go for those. How wide is your rear tire?
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« on: December 28, 2015, 04:45:36 PM »
I would like them to look like they are from the some time era as the bike, mine are way to modern looking.
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« on: December 27, 2015, 07:02:05 PM »
Metzellers look closest to originals but handle better
Don't they handle good? Or did misunderstand you? Could you post a few pics? Looks like we identical bikes :-)
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« on: December 27, 2015, 06:53:44 PM »
Thanks for the replies guys, if any of you have pics of your bikes were I can see the tires I would be great. Still not sure what to buy.
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« on: December 26, 2015, 05:25:29 PM »
Hi which tires would you recommend for my 76 550. They should somehow period correct as the ones I have in it now are to modern looking. Also good handling is preferred. Also how wide a rear tire can I fit? I think it's a bit skinny the one I run now. http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;pic=188
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« on: March 30, 2015, 10:34:29 AM »
I tried to reroute the cables that helped but I'm still not satisfied, so I ordered a set of correct cables. I think my clutch cable might also have a little problem with the lower bars.
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« on: March 29, 2015, 04:31:50 PM »
I have now changed the bars for a euro style. Only problem is that the gas cables seems to be to long so it doesn't let go of the gas quite as good as I want it. Any ideas besides changing the cables?
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« on: February 28, 2015, 07:27:25 PM »
Peter - I'd be interested in your US bars for one of my 550's. I have a brand new set of the lower style DSS repro bars if you fancy a straight swap?
Thanks for the offer, but think I'll keep the og bars until I'm sure which I want to keep on the bike.
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« on: February 27, 2015, 07:28:32 PM »
Thanks but it's a bit to rusty.
What is the height difference between the 2 handlebars?
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« on: February 24, 2015, 08:38:15 PM »
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« on: February 24, 2015, 08:33:14 PM »
I thought about changing the handlebars for the euro one, but don't were I can find one?
I have one, can't remember it's condition but could take a look if you want?
Yes let me know what you have.
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« on: February 24, 2015, 04:56:37 PM »
I thought about changing the handlebars for the euro one, but don't were I can find one?
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« on: February 24, 2015, 03:41:50 PM »
You are right hadn't noticed that, guess I will have to fire up the welder.
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« on: February 24, 2015, 02:29:51 PM »
I bought this 3months ago.
Just under 11.000miles from new, and only 1000miles since 1987.
It was quite nice when I bought it, but the tank was faded as I can see many candy garnet brown are, I got the tank and sides painted, but kept the original decals.
The exhausts had a few holes, I changed the 2 right ones, and the left ones were welded.
Other than that I only gave it a good cleaning/polish and now I'm just waiting for the sprig so I can get it mot'ed and on the road.
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