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Offline JustcallmeMrT

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It lives!
« on: October 10, 2014, 06:47:57 PM »
A note of success: today, after finally figuring out where my electrics were going wrong, the bike came back to life!  A few kicks, a cough, sputter, and life again after being parked in a shed for 13 years!  Now it starts first kick, I'm amazed! 
Having never owned a bike, and having bought this as a non runner, this is one of the most satisfying moments I've had in a very long time. 

Thanks to everyone who has helped up to this point, I couldn't have done it alone!
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Offline Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP)

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Re: It lives!
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2014, 06:59:39 PM »
Feels good dont it?
Best of luck
Bitsa
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Re: It lives!
« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2014, 07:00:44 PM »
Quote from: Bitsa on October 10, 2014, 06:59:39 PM
Feels good dont it?
Best of luck
Bitsa
Indeed it does.  Thanks for the wiring tip Bitsa!
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Offline JamesH

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Re: It lives!
« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2014, 07:05:17 PM »
Nice one Mr T. One of the absolute best feelings is bringing one of these old Hondas back to life after a slumber...
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Re: It lives!
« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2014, 07:09:08 PM »
Great stuff, I love that feeling. Just to know it runs. After that the rest is so much more encouraging.
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Offline Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP)

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Re: It lives!
« Reply #5 on: October 10, 2014, 07:27:03 PM »
Your welcome MrT glad to be of help
Cheers
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Offline mickwinf

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Re: It lives!
« Reply #6 on: October 10, 2014, 08:17:45 PM »
great news well done mate!
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Re: It lives!
« Reply #7 on: October 10, 2014, 08:49:17 PM »
great news MrT,but,the motor is just the thing that makes it go,don't forget the brakes,forks,and general suspension,
you want your pride and joy to be a pleasure to ride,

 well done,


 
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Offline JustcallmeMrT

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Re: It lives!
« Reply #8 on: October 10, 2014, 08:50:46 PM »
Quote from: Johnwebley on October 10, 2014, 08:49:17 PM
great news MrT,but,the motor is just the thing that makes it go,don't forget the brakes,forks,and general suspension,
you want your pride and joy to be a pleasure to ride,

 well done,
Definitely not forgotten.  I just wanted to know it'd run before really tearing in and getting it up to the task of being a safe and reliable runner.
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Offline Liam

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Re: It lives!
« Reply #9 on: October 10, 2014, 09:27:26 PM »
Good effort Mr T!!!
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Offline tom400f

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Re: It lives!
« Reply #10 on: October 11, 2014, 10:39:30 PM »
Video or we don't believe you  ;)

Great news. Heart and soul is what you're giving it. Your SOHC bike is rewarding you in return
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Offline JustcallmeMrT

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Re: It lives!
« Reply #11 on: October 11, 2014, 11:28:37 PM »
Quote from: tom400f on October 11, 2014, 10:39:30 PM
Video or we don't believe you  ;)

Great news. Heart and soul is what you're giving it. Your SOHC bike is rewarding you in return

As you wish.  :)  I had enough forethought to set up the camera!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/mjtq3qz4la7z1l9/It%20lives%21%20short_001.mp4?dl=0
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Re: It lives!
« Reply #12 on: October 12, 2014, 09:36:32 AM »
Fantastic!

I remember those days.
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Re: It lives!
« Reply #13 on: October 12, 2014, 10:01:48 AM »
Great sound. You don't need to be so violent on the kick start ;)
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Offline Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP)

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Re: It lives!
« Reply #14 on: October 12, 2014, 10:02:05 AM »
Nice one well done
Cheers
Bitsa
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