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Post by johnlyn on Dec 22, 2016 13:48:44 GMT
Hi everyone a merry festive Christmas to you all. I'm 66 and have been riding since 1968 and have had a few bikes. One of these was the CB400N that I bought new in 1979. I only kept it for about 3 years but for me at that time it was the best of the best. Well I have had to stop riding (hopefully this will be reversed after a operation I'm due in January), so I'm looking to buy another Superdream so I can work on. I'm by no means a mechanic but over all the years I have had bikes have done quite a few jobs, a clutch on a scooter, new pistons on others, but I have never done the lot all at once. I think I can do it! It's going to take a while but time's not a problem. I'm sure I will be posting a lot of questions on this site. If anyone knows of a bike that is in need of a lot of work it would be great. Thanks for letting me join your group.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 22, 2016 13:57:13 GMT
Welcome John. Great introduction. Good luck in your search for a suitable bike. Happy Christmas.  |
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Post by stevegbr on Dec 22, 2016 13:58:32 GMT
hello and welcome johnlyn, looking forward to your further post and your progress.
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Post by bojer on Dec 22, 2016 14:41:10 GMT
Welcome along John , I guess it's a 400 you're looking for ?, bit harder to find than the 250s but ghood luck in your search .
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Post by dod39 on Dec 22, 2016 16:14:21 GMT
Hi and welcome to the forum,
Good luck on your search
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Post by Somersetdreamer on Dec 22, 2016 18:50:00 GMT
Welcome 66 is not to old - middle aged in my book so let's hope your soon able to cock your leg over a nice Superdream & there are a few more in South Wales to welcome you Good luck finding the right bike  |
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Post by wazzbo on Dec 22, 2016 20:43:10 GMT
welcome along John, hope you`re soon riding again  |
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Post by ian on Dec 22, 2016 21:26:52 GMT
Hi John, welcome to the forum from another 66 year old! Good luck with the op, and the search.
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Post by johnlyn on Dec 23, 2016 10:28:58 GMT
Thank you for your welcome words. I'm not too bothered about whether the bike is a 250 or 400. I do have to wait until I have had the op.
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Post by terryc on Dec 23, 2016 12:22:27 GMT
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Post by mike on Dec 23, 2016 14:49:15 GMT
Welcome John where in S Wales are you?
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Post by kickstart on Dec 23, 2016 17:57:39 GMT
Welcome , hope all,s well with the Op and your in a position to get yourself another bike , great choice the superdream , let us know how your doing and have great Christmas 👍
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Post by Fordy on Jan 2, 2017 19:38:45 GMT
Welcome John, what part of South Wales are you from? I know of a 400 coming up for sale soon in Barry but I don't think it needs a lot of work doing, I'll keep my eyes open for you.
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Post by johnlyn on Jan 3, 2017 19:39:49 GMT
Hi again and sorry for taking time in replying. I live in Llanelli just west of the DVLA centre. I'm due for my op on the 5th of Jan and I'm told that I'll be in for about 2 weeks and I should be back to normal in 8 weeks. That's great to know because I'm 66 now and have never been normal. Amazing what a hospital stay can do for you. Whenever I'm asked how long I'm going to be in hospital I'm reminded of Rodney Dangerfield (American comedian) who was asked the same question before he went into hospital for an op. "If I'm lucky about a week if I'm not 90 min". Makes me laugh. Fordy the 400 sounds what I'm looking for if the timing is right I will be very interested. Thanks again for all your kind welcomes.
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Post by srx600 on Jan 10, 2017 13:49:33 GMT
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