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New Member Introductions / Re: Hello, good to be here! Old new bloke incoming
« on: June 17, 2025, 07:26:32 PM »
Thanks for the welcome. I'll get it running but probably needs a loom, some broken fins on the head.....anyone recommend fin welding in or around Devon?
not sure if it's dropped a valve following the top end work. I know the valve collets can be a bitch. if the valve's dropped has it damaged the piston etc etc. all thoughts from 25 years ago when i didn't have time or finances!
I've promised it as a gift to my daughter if she passes her A2. it'll be 50 yrs old by the time she does, so a fitting time to aim for. now where's me wallet?

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New Member Introductions / Hello, good to be here! Old new bloke incoming
« on: June 17, 2025, 02:31:49 PM »
How do?
I'm down in Exeter, Devon.
I've owned my '76 550k since 1987 but it's been locked in the shed since 1999. I know, what a waste! last MOT mileage was 24358, current mileage is 24444.
Short story is it broke down after a top end rebuild and as it was my only transport I bought a (cough!) '78 Suzuki GS1000. That's also now in the shed since I got my Harley in 2018 as a treat after being made redundant. I needed the fix, don't judge me.
My ADHD works this way: I really want to keep them and fix them, but that's never been anywhere near the top of my 'to do' list. I'll get 'round to it, unless I don't. I'm in my late 50's and will need to keep me busy if I ever get to retire.
Anyway. Hello.

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