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Offline Matt_Harrington

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At long last....
« on: May 18, 2023, 03:38:04 PM »
Well, I managed the 1st quick run out on the open road today for my 400. I was surprised how well everything was. A few tweaks are required and then hopefully take her out at the weekend.

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Now onto the Yellow 400 and it's engine rebuild!
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Offline Oddjob

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Re: At long last....
« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2023, 03:54:45 PM »
You could have polished it Matt  :P :P :P :P :P :P
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Offline Nurse Julie

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Re: At long last....
« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2023, 04:00:17 PM »
Looks lovely Matt.
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Offline Matt_Harrington

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Re: At long last....
« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2023, 04:01:14 PM »
Quote from: Oddjob on May 18, 2023, 03:54:45 PM
You could have polished it Matt  :P :P :P :P :P :P
;D ;D Actually the rear does need a bit of polish!!
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Moto Guzzi Le Mans 2 - 1981 (undergoing a spruce up)
CD175 - To be restored
Triumph Speed 400
BMW F800GT

Offline Matt_Harrington

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Re: At long last....
« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2023, 04:02:27 PM »
Quote from: Nurse Julie on May 18, 2023, 04:00:17 PM
Looks lovely Matt.
Thanks, Now it's ready, it'll probably p8$s down for the mext few months!
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Moto Guzzi Le Mans 2 - 1981 (undergoing a spruce up)
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Triumph Speed 400
BMW F800GT

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Re: At long last....
« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2023, 04:42:34 PM »
Quote from: Oddjob on May 18, 2023, 03:54:45 PM
You could have polished it Matt  :P :P :P :P :P :P

I think that is an accidental Oxymoron Ken. ;D ;D ;D

Bike looks nice with trendy holes in the disc. 8) 8) 8)
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Offline Multiman

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Re: At long last....
« Reply #6 on: May 18, 2023, 05:03:03 PM »
Look great mate
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Offline Johnny4428

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Re: At long last....
« Reply #7 on: May 18, 2023, 06:58:09 PM »
Could do with a run out on a rainy day, might stop it dazzling other motorists!🤣🤣 that’s a very nice looking bike.👍👍
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Re: At long last....
« Reply #8 on: May 18, 2023, 07:29:59 PM »
Great looker isn’t it, I’ve only seen her in the bench, she scrubs up well in the sunshine Matt

Great looking thing but I always did like red bikes


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Offline Sesman

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Re: At long last....
« Reply #9 on: May 18, 2023, 07:43:35 PM »
Very nice. I had one just like that in 1978….then I crashed it🫣
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Re: At long last....
« Reply #10 on: May 18, 2023, 08:29:29 PM »
Fab
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Re: At long last....
« Reply #11 on: May 18, 2023, 08:57:48 PM »
Shinier than a shiny thing in Shine City! Great job. 👍
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Offline philward

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Re: At long last....
« Reply #12 on: May 18, 2023, 09:00:55 PM »
Looks great Matt
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Offline Matt_Harrington

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Re: At long last....
« Reply #13 on: May 19, 2023, 09:10:55 AM »
Thanks guys - always a bit of trepidation on the first run but it all seemed OK - chain needs adjusting as do the brakes but not much else.

Quote from: Sesman on May 18, 2023, 07:43:35 PM
Very nice. I had one just like that in 1978….then I crashed it🫣

I',m glad you are here to tell the tale!

Quote from: Laverdaroo on May 18, 2023, 07:29:59 PM
Great looker isn’t it, I’ve only seen her in the bench, she scrubs up well in the sunshine Matt

Great looking thing but I always did like red bikes


Red is faster, as you know!
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Triumph Speed 400
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Offline Laverda Dave

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Re: At long last....
« Reply #14 on: May 19, 2023, 07:44:30 PM »
Great result Matt, well done for getting another 400/4 back on the road. You'll notice how much quicker the yellow ones are when you finish it 😄.
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