terryc
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Post by terryc on Jan 20, 2017 9:07:06 GMT
I don't think bikes were much better, I had to replace both cans & the front muddy on my '76 CB250G5 by 1979, they'd rusted out. By '82 I was having trouble with the fuel tank filter clogging up with rust from the tank seams & the forks were pitted. The first owner used it for commuting for 2 years,then I just used it for occaisional ride outs on dry days. Honda's cars were no better - my dad bought a new Civic in '76. I replaced the rusty front wings 3 years later I think we have to take into account how bad winters were back then proper cold ,weeks of frost and the dreaded salt didn't help are motors, some winters you might see salt down 2 or 3 times a winter, in the 80's the mountain road could be closed for two weeks at a time ,as far as new stuff goes I was delivering post to a garage the other day and was lookin under a focus and commented on the state it was in and graham said it wasn't 4 years old I thought it was 15.as far as bikes go I was 16 in 1981 and got a CB200 '75 road it every day for the next 3 years and never replaced a thing and the frame came up like new and I only used sparkle  I too had a CB 200 all it ever got was a swipe with an oily rag, took me everywhere and never let me down |
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Post by stevegbr on Jan 20, 2017 11:51:00 GMT
sorry for the delay on this, there are still nine members who have not paid as yet, till its all paid i
cannot place the order, thanks for your patience.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2017 12:02:20 GMT
Maybe a list of names as a gentle reminder? These mugs need to start ageing to enhance the already considerable value!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2017 12:13:40 GMT
sorry for the delay on this, there are still nine members who have not paid as yet, till its all paid i cannot place the order, thanks for your patience. Will there be a "reserve" list for those who were waiting for their pension payment before they could afford one ?..........  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2017 13:04:23 GMT
Come on guys. I'm getting tired or drinking out of an old plant pot. I need a mug.
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Post by bodie on Jan 20, 2017 18:59:13 GMT
Come on guys. I'm getting tired or drinking out of an old plant pot. I need a mug. yes please a soon as poss!! I am drinking out a mug with a willy as a handle which my mother in law got as a secret santa prezzy this xmas |
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Post by bodie on Jan 21, 2017 18:27:13 GMT
how is it looking on the payment front? has every one coughed up or do we have to sent the heavy mob round!lol  |
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Post by stevegbr on Jan 21, 2017 18:41:09 GMT
sorry no,, still waiting for 9 members to pay.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2017 18:58:52 GMT
That's poor TBH.....
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Post by stevegbr on Jan 21, 2017 19:01:15 GMT
the offer i was given will only last so long, if we are not careful we will loose it,
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Post by stevegbr on Jan 21, 2017 19:09:00 GMT
sorry we have seven left, if they dont buy soon, may have to offer them again for sale.
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Post by stevegbr on Jan 21, 2017 21:34:44 GMT
three left to pay, getting nearer to order.
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Post by wazzbo on Jan 21, 2017 21:37:11 GMT
Good, c`mon lads/lasses get your money paid so steve can get the order in |
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Post by bodie on Jan 21, 2017 21:43:38 GMT
three left to pay, getting nearer to order. was going to say what about T shirts!!! but lets get mugs sorted first!  |
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Post by stevegbr on Jan 21, 2017 21:47:22 GMT
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