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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2017 22:10:20 GMT
Seem to have bought another Honda twin , is there really no hope for me ? I'd been doing so well too , cleansed my soul , garage and bookshelves of anything SD related and then this happens .............I get caught up with Janis' younger twin disced (Sp?) flashier dressing sister , she's got a few miles on the clock and been around a bit but there's life in the old dog yet .  Pray for me....... |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2017 22:13:54 GMT
Had to evict Mrs Boj from the PC , she wasn't happy as was playing crossword games , she'll be less happy when she finds out why I needed the PC  . Luckily she's gone to bed now , gives me time to be inventive .....trip to the seaside ? , oh shall we go in a van , more room for sandwiches ,ah look an orphaned motorcycle ... think it'd work ? No me neither , oh well , straightforward pleading it is then  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2017 22:57:22 GMT
So so so so so .....what's the score? H-h-have you got another H-h-h-honda......B-Boje?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2017 4:51:01 GMT
Er, yes it seems I have FB , not a true SD it has to be said, a CB350SG . Back in the day after a SD or two I always found them strangely appealing ☺ . Bit more brakes & power than the 250 and nowadays for a fraction of the cost of a genuine SD too .
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2017 8:43:24 GMT
Any pictorials at this juncture ?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2017 9:38:34 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2017 19:42:05 GMT
Nice little bikes - always liked the red frame on these.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2017 20:02:49 GMT
Nice little bikes - always liked the red frame on these. Me too , very "Harris" like ;-) , looks largely original but tired , will have to see what its like in the flesh  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2017 20:06:39 GMT
£200 odd nicker is not a lot though is it? Well done.
How do you plan to get her from Sussex?
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Post by Fordy on Jul 23, 2017 20:26:09 GMT
You just can't help yourself can you, good luck with it.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2017 20:35:36 GMT
There is more than an element of truth in what you say Fordy ..........  Not worked that out yet FB , Land Rover and camping trailer , hire a van or get a courier if the seller would be happy with it ( he says he wants cash on collection) . I usually enjoy the trip out to get a new bike , part of the "buying experience" but just handing over £100 and have it delivered to my door is easy .... |
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Post by carlthebandit on Jul 23, 2017 21:38:07 GMT
There is more than an element of truth in what you say Fordy .......... Not worked that out yet FB , Land Rover and camping trailer , hire a van or get a courier if the seller would be happy with it ( he says he wants cash on collection) . I usually enjoy the trip out to get a new bike , part of the "buying experience" but just handing over £100 and have it delivered to my door is easy .... One of the joys of getting bargains is the journey collecting them, don't go courier get a train and take your Harley D plate for good luck 😜 |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2017 21:48:12 GMT
I love the bringing them back bit. Been to Sunderland and Hull within the past year.
Northern Ireland was a bit far in the end though - annoying when water gets in the way - having my latest acquisition couriered over - it should land on Tue.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2017 19:05:45 GMT
Despite Carls excellent suggestion I picked the CB up today in a hired van - took something like 3 hours each way , M1 , M25 , M23 ,A23 etc slow going , glad I don't have to do that often ! But pleasant enough to be "truckin'" along with no particular schedule to meet . Bike is much as described and as it looked in the Ebay ad , largely original with bodywork apparently in decent condition but showing its age and 40,000 miles of use . Runs smoothly but sounds like it could do with a cam chain ...... Which as with a lot of old bikes is not as simple as it should be and has accounted for a lowering of my initial enthusiasm , it doesn't take much  . The issue is the infamous front engine bolt which has probably not moved in the last 30 years and shows no signs of wanting to now . Then the front discs look a bit thin and are quite pricey new , good chance I underbought here I think , so need to decide what direction to take , bite the bullet and sink more into it than I've bought it for or cut my losses and sell on .  Not a biggie at the price paid but as usual I could have managed quite well without it . Where's Chris AKA SRX600 bet he could do with some spares.........? |
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Post by BritPete on Jul 26, 2017 21:15:19 GMT
But we all know the answer is.......
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. Luckily she's gone to bed now , gives me time to be inventive .....trip to the seaside ? , oh shall we go in a van , more room for sandwiches ,ah look an orphaned motorcycle ... think it'd work ?
. The issue is the infamous front engine bolt which has probably not moved in the last 30 years and shows no signs of wanting to now .
