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« on: October 28, 2021, 05:45:01 PM »
I must be odd, I seem to be the only one thinking "ooh great start for a resto" Tank seems (without looking inside) useable/the right shape, as are the side panels, frame and swing arm look good and solid, engine looks externally in good nick, as are the carbs. The whole bike is complete and looked to have been a runner before it was laid up which is always a good start, a lot of bikes laid up for a mechanical problem that wasn't solved and the bike is missing something removed/lost. In fact it looks good enough to free the engine off, oily rag wipe it and use as is for its excellent patina. I've done that with similar bikes. And I've restored much much worse, some needing whole frame sections welding up. Just me then   Enjoy the resto Mick.
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« on: October 03, 2021, 03:47:11 PM »
Where ever you are now- ride on brother
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« on: August 06, 2021, 12:55:15 PM »
I tried the FB service one Julie recommended but they had nothing on it. 
Yes I used them with good results but as said - only if the reg was transferred to the computers back when DVLA went that way, age related plate time which I've also done for a '66 Triumph I built from a frame. In that case your original question is the way to go. I got a dating letter from Honda UK for a CD175 which DVLA accepted.
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« on: August 05, 2021, 10:35:30 PM »
I've used VIN to REG, very good service for little cost. If there is now record - no charge. If there is record you get the reg number and can apply for a replacement V5c
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« on: August 04, 2021, 11:02:56 PM »
It is pretty much a brand new bike for £2K (with two days left to go). Even if it reaches £3K its a bargain and with added bonus of cheap classic bike insurance.
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« on: June 15, 2021, 05:13:22 PM »
I just cut lengths off a thick wall stainless pipe and cut them in half, no need for the lip then.
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« on: June 15, 2021, 05:05:22 PM »
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« on: June 01, 2021, 11:51:23 AM »
Sorry for your loss, sad times that I am going through with an old friend too.
And sad about the frame being butchered, I remember I had offered to sort the frame some time ago, I feel bad now that I was unable to do it in time you needed it.
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« on: April 02, 2021, 09:40:21 AM »
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« on: April 01, 2021, 11:27:47 AM »
My CD175 had the same problem, the switch was well worn so it was easy to slide too far and switch the light off completely, a little frightening to a 17 year old me, until I realised the 6 volt headlight was that dim I could leave it on dipped and get the same illumination.
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« on: March 31, 2021, 06:03:14 PM »
How badly are they sawn off? could the ears be cleaned up and some bolt on indicator stems be fitted in place, hiding the fact the originals are missing?
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« on: March 07, 2021, 01:39:10 PM »
North West??? Scousers are southerners. Anyway, I've just booked my Jab! Whoooohooooo
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« on: March 06, 2021, 11:49:35 AM »
AN UPDATEToday I rang Carole Nash insurers for a quote for my motorhome but they won't insure me because I do not have a car. My girlfriend has a car I'm a named driver on her insurance.
I'm insured with Carole Nash for 8 classic bikes, which are my main transport.
Other insurers I have asked for quotes from are more than happy with my motorhome not being my main vehicle. I will be leaving CN next year.
NOT HAPPY with CN!
I logged a complaint with CN citing discrimination against motorcyclists, a lady phoned me asking the details, I explained and she said she'd look into my complaint and call back, yesterday she rang back saying my complaint was upheld, apologised on behalf of CN, awarded me £100 compensation, and an extra £50 to cover the cost of extra I had to pay for alternative insurance. During our conversations I pointed out that a lot of forums and FB pages had complaints about CN and that people were leaving them, she said they wanted to know all this as feedback. I'd have thought low sales would have pointed that out to them. Conclusion - It pays to complain, rather than moan.
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« on: March 02, 2021, 11:24:41 PM »
I was talking to Principle Insurers when getting a quote, I told them my main vehicle was a bike, he told me Principle was started by CN employees when CN was sold to a US company a few years ago, and that they did bike insurance, and they were cheapest for my camper so I will try them next year.
I'll definitely be trying peter James too, thanks. I had the same with Footman James when using them, prices started to unexpectedly rise out of line with inflation. Having said that my girlfriend is with Footman James who have been brilliant with her and the cheapest, maybe I'll give them another go.
Now I'm unemployed I have time but no money so shopping around will happen.
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