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Post by srx600 on Mar 19, 2015 12:08:02 GMT
Hi
Any of you guys in northants area?
Want to chat to those that like restoring them especially.
Kind Regards
Chris
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Post by wazzbo on Mar 19, 2015 12:15:04 GMT
Welcome Chris, not sure who is near you but you'll find most of us are avid restorers on here. There are lot of knowledgeable folk who are only too willing to help so enjoy your stay with us. ;  |
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Post by davefirestorm on Mar 19, 2015 13:01:39 GMT
I'm in Northants area,not restoring but improving my SD and looking forward to riding it properly in summer :Dglad to help you out if I can,I'm just getting mobile again after having bit of knee surgery and have few tools(various sized hammers)usefull for fettlin bikes
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Post by srx600 on Mar 19, 2015 13:23:55 GMT
Hi Dave
I've just done the knee thing aswell...
I need to know what
Blast Cleaning Grit/Glass/Abrasive Media/ paint etc to restore the finish on the engine cases..
would also like to chat to guys that like stripping engines..
the cb250 looks easier than a 125 type engine.
does the carbs handle the the E20 petrol?
as this stuff has killed my zx7r lol
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Post by scania on Mar 19, 2015 14:34:46 GMT
What do yous mean by the 'knee thing', is it a bike injury or an old football injury ?
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Post by marktrower on Mar 19, 2015 15:33:33 GMT
Lots of reasons for the knee thing scania age and not wearing knee protection when grovelling
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Post by davefirestorm on Mar 19, 2015 17:38:24 GMT
My knee thing is a total knee replacement was down for 2 but went for just the 1 1/2 hour before op :Dhad problems with me tendons so may take bit longer to get enough bend to ride proper bike like a SD,can ride a little automatic scooter I have and also the Hardley
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Post by scania on Mar 20, 2015 21:49:07 GMT
My knee thing is a total knee replacement was down for 2 but went for just the 1 1/2 hour before op :Dhad problems with me tendons so may take bit longer to get enough bend to ride proper bike like a SD,can ride a little automatic scooter I have and also the Hardley Thanks, the reason why I was curious is because my hips are 'huckle bucked'. |
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Post by davefirestorm on Mar 20, 2015 22:27:00 GMT
Plan is to get me left knee working and right hip replaced next and then the right knee,but if Pain bearable I'll not rush into it,couldn't bend left knee enough to ride bike or walk properly
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Post by mark on Mar 21, 2015 20:09:25 GMT
Hi Any of you guys in northants area? Want to chat to those that like restoring them especially. Kind Regards Chris Hi, I live in Northampton NN5.… But got a 400 .not a macanic,, but have stripped down my bike,, rebuilt and surprised it still works.. Lol |
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