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Offline mickwinf

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I have done it again
« on: October 27, 2021, 09:46:42 PM »
well the devil came and made me do it. I prefer the look of the 500 rather than the 550 f2 that i already own but cant afford to buy a good example, soooo here it is......
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Offline mickwinf

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Re: I have done it again
« Reply #1 on: October 27, 2021, 09:51:06 PM »
horrible isnt it, but fairly original with what looks like a piper exhaust, engine is seized and really rusty so will be a long term project. oh well will keep me busy well into my retirement!
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Offline Nurse Julie

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Re: I have done it again
« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2021, 10:08:21 PM »
Are you going to make it look like my 500/4 Mick? 😁😁😁😁😁 Is it a K1 or K2?
« Last Edit: October 27, 2021, 10:10:55 PM by Nurse Julie »
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Offline SumpMagnet

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Re: I have done it again
« Reply #3 on: October 27, 2021, 10:10:10 PM »
plenty of tread on that rear tyre. Bit of WD40, and I reckon that would pass an MOT
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Offline Laverdaroo

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Re: I have done it again
« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2021, 11:03:20 PM »
oosh, thats had a hard one hasn't it? :o

get cracking, only a few bits to sort and she'll be singing. Besides, hat else would you be doing? I'd invest in a swear jar though :D
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Offline nairb

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Re: I have done it again
« Reply #5 on: October 27, 2021, 11:57:48 PM »
Brave
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Offline Sesman

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Re: I have done it again
« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2021, 06:27:28 AM »
Project Lazarus  ::)
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Offline paul G

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Re: I have done it again
« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2021, 07:46:01 AM »
It can be done Mick just time and of course MONEY  ;) ;D
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Offline Bryanj

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Re: I have done it again
« Reply #8 on: October 28, 2021, 07:55:06 AM »
How much were you paid to remove it?

I dont think even i have enough stash to resurect that one!
« Last Edit: October 28, 2021, 08:03:53 AM by Bryanj »
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Offline Sesman

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Re: I have done it again
« Reply #9 on: October 28, 2021, 08:27:55 AM »
I jut heard David Silver has bought a Yacht on the strength of this one :-\
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Offline Nurse Julie

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Re: I have done it again
« Reply #10 on: October 28, 2021, 08:29:41 AM »
Quote from: Sesman on October 28, 2021, 08:27:55 AM
I jut heard David Silver has bought a Yacht on the strength of this one :-\
🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 Love it.
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Offline McCabe-Thiele (Ted)

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Re: I have done it again
« Reply #11 on: October 28, 2021, 09:16:03 AM »
In another 50 years that would be a great barn find. ;D ;D ;D
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Offline Laverda Dave

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Re: I have done it again
« Reply #12 on: October 28, 2021, 09:38:54 AM »
I saw that being used only last week.........
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Offline Bryanj

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Re: I have done it again
« Reply #13 on: October 28, 2021, 09:41:31 AM »
I could be unkind and ask if it was being used as an anchour
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Offline Spitfire

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Re: I have done it again
« Reply #14 on: October 28, 2021, 09:47:18 AM »
Poor bike, it used to be someone's pride and joy, it would be great if it can be resurrected.

Cheers

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