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Offline Drew400

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The moment of truth...
« on: March 29, 2015, 05:53:58 PM »
...captured on video!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6deA9X3ZCE

Thanks all for your considerable involvement in this project!

D.
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Re: The moment of truth...
« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2015, 06:24:50 PM »
Drew, That is sweeeeeet  ;)
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Re: The moment of truth...
« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2015, 06:31:51 PM »
Lovely to see the finished result, it was really worth the journey and hope it carries you on many more.  I've just raised a glass to you and the stunning restoration  8)
Good on yer!
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Re: The moment of truth...
« Reply #3 on: March 29, 2015, 07:44:51 PM »
Hey Drew,

Really neat! Well done - that smile on the first ride is priceless   ;D

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Re: The moment of truth...
« Reply #4 on: March 29, 2015, 07:56:42 PM »
Well done Drew, a fabulous feeling when you've completely rebuilt the bike, and it starts so easily and runs so sweet:)) Take care on it, and dont forget to do oil and filter after 3-500 miles, gives all your hard work a great start in it's new life.
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Offline Drew400

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Re: The moment of truth...
« Reply #5 on: March 29, 2015, 08:16:56 PM »
Thank you all, what lovely sentiments!

Indeed I am planning an oil change (and check timing, cam chain tension, etc.) soon.

Brought the keys in from the garage this afternoon for the first time in ages!

Cheers, D.
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Re: The moment of truth...
« Reply #6 on: March 29, 2015, 09:22:36 PM »
Great looking bike.
If mine turns out half as good as yours I'll be really pleased :)

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Re: The moment of truth...
« Reply #7 on: March 29, 2015, 09:27:53 PM »
Well done Drew, the bike looks lovely. And the smile on your face says it all.

Happy riding
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Re: The moment of truth...
« Reply #8 on: March 29, 2015, 10:36:02 PM »
Thanks Tim & Julie.

Just watched MotoGP too... what a day, what a race!

Cheers, D.
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Offline Mr-Gear

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Re: The moment of truth...
« Reply #9 on: March 30, 2015, 10:21:25 AM »
Congrats! Looks real nice. Hope mine turns out half as nice ;)

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Offline paul G

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Re: The moment of truth...
« Reply #10 on: March 30, 2015, 01:11:52 PM »
Looks fab Drew credit to you.
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Offline Drew400

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Re: The moment of truth...
« Reply #11 on: March 30, 2015, 02:46:44 PM »
Thanks chaps.

Now that the bike's pretty much finished (and let's face it, it's never 'finished') I can look forward to all those household DIY jobs that I've been neglecting. Oh joy!

Cheers,

D.
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Re: The moment of truth...
« Reply #12 on: March 30, 2015, 04:42:50 PM »
Drew,
          What you need now is another project.  ;D
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Offline kenny1059

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Re: The moment of truth...
« Reply #13 on: March 30, 2015, 06:53:33 PM »
After watching that clip,thats just the incentive I needed to re-start my 400/4 project. :)
Well done Drew,nice one. :) :)

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Re: The moment of truth...
« Reply #14 on: March 30, 2015, 07:16:42 PM »
Drew
Bloody good job
Best of luck
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