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Messages - florence
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« on: March 26, 2024, 09:52:21 AM »
Thanks all, great advice as always. I am now on the horns of a dilemma between, Triumph Trident 900 and VFR800. Will see if I can find some to try.
It's 29 years since I bought a bike and that was in boxes. Do people allow potential buyers to test ride or is it considered a no no?
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« on: March 25, 2024, 04:30:49 PM »
I hope people here might be able to advise. My wife and I would like to do some touring in Europe but although we used to go everywhere on my CB500, we were a lot younger then and so was the bike. Nowadays we probably need something more modern and a bit more comfortable. Bearing in mind that the newest bike I've ever ridden is a 1978 CX500, I would appreciate some advice. My initial investigations have brought me to Triumph Sprint 900 perhaps....
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« on: January 12, 2024, 10:30:22 AM »
My observation about brake squeal on these bikes would be that it is just the way things are and we just put up with it. I like to think it is just an indication that something is actually happening.
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« on: October 19, 2023, 09:22:28 AM »
wow, they are so clean, quite astonishing. Also, your workshop looks very smart too. i think it would take me about a hundred years to get mine anywhere near as tidy.
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« on: October 18, 2023, 02:29:05 PM »
I've got a new universal one I cut down that should be going on soon, i.e. before the other one falls off!
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« on: October 18, 2023, 11:49:21 AM »
yes, will do. It has seen plenty of salt before, the bike is pretty ratty. I've got 'special' holes in the rear mudguard that let the salt out
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« on: October 18, 2023, 09:52:46 AM »
There's definitely a storm brewing, just putting the bikes inside for the winter, I can't believe that's another riding season over 😭😭😭😭
Having spent the entire summer trying to get my bike working properly following a winter rest, and having only ridden about 20 miles altogether during summer, I have decided I'm keeping mine going this winter.
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« on: October 13, 2023, 03:53:05 PM »
CB500 four, continually used since rebuild in 1995. I'm pretty sure the forum was text only in those days and my computer was Windows for Workgroups 3.11. Bought my bike for £150 in some boxes.
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« on: October 11, 2023, 10:46:30 AM »
On mine, I have the needles in the standard position but I have larger main jets. I also have individual filters. Runs perfectly.
To determine if your needle position is correct you will need to look at the colour of the spark plugs.
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« on: October 10, 2023, 10:00:57 AM »
I've got one and I think it is OK. It's still on a wheel. Not chrome plated.
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« on: October 10, 2023, 09:45:22 AM »
I agree with John, don't do it too tight, you can always give it an extra nip later if it leaks. I have a spare filter bolt in my toolbox which I kept from years ago so wouldn't have to wait for a replacement if ever it gets stuck. Haven't needed it yet.
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« on: October 09, 2023, 09:45:09 PM »
I like that, what a great expression. I only ride it to the shops or to work.
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« on: October 09, 2023, 09:36:00 PM »
It’s a barn find. Each day I go to the barn and there it is, next to my tractor.
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« on: October 09, 2023, 09:32:51 PM »
Here I am out and about today posting Ted’s carb parts 🤣. I should get out more.
Blimey Steve how many decibels does your silencer put out - would amplifier be a better description.👍👍👍
Haha, yes, pretty loud above 6k revs 🤣
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« on: October 09, 2023, 02:37:30 PM »
I like that!
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