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Bikes needed is always N+1, N being the number you currently admit to owning, not counting the ones stashed in mates garages.
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Here we go..
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93 3VD
96 3VD
GSXR 750 K1
GSXR 750 Y
Kawasaki Z650 caff racer
    "      "   street scrambler x 2
Yamaha SRX 400 customised
    "   SRX 600...project
TDR 205 project..
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Apart from those
1997 Chevy Astro van ...customised (project)
1960 Ford Consul hot rod....soon to be back from the paint shop..
1952 Ford Pop hot rod.....far from even started....
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Great if i was 40 something but i'm 62 this year....
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Hope i get to finish all the projects... :good:
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Jeez Peter you have a lot of work on
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My second bike is Yamaha GTS 1000, a real classic bike
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My second bike is a 1978 Honda CB 550 K3, but I donât want to talk about it........
The Blue One : 2004 model owned 2010-2018 much loved, much missed and now living with a man in Scotland Spain.
The Black One : 2010 Model Registered 2013 owned 2018 - present .Beowulf Cans. Renthal 755s Grip Puppies,15w fork oil,DL650 handguards ,givi engine bars ,led spotlights,gipro gear indicator, shortened dogbones, LeeHenty CSM kit and stainless bits, Topsellerie seat,MRA Xcreen,.PC III (dynoed). K&N airfilter,Fenda extenda. Lots of stainless/titanium.
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My second bike is a 103 year old Raleigh.....I'm a pensioner !
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Doin valve clearances? Use dappers valve shim exchange program and the job will be carroty - Free (other than you postin me yer shims) for sporting members.
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- with very long legs by the look of that rear triangle.
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Quote: My second bike is a 103 year old Raleigh.....I'm a pensioner !
 Did you buy that new ?
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That's a nice looking bike. I've heard stories about reliability issues, poor quality etc but having sold my Ducati and with some dosh in my pocket I quite like the idea of a Bullet. Any tips on what to look for?
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I found this MCN NEWS page where owners of older Royal Enfield Bullets give real world reviews of their bike. As an owner myself, along with member Riggers and Leehenty, I am in agreement with what most say.
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Yes I took mine all to bits to investigate a slipping kickstart pawl and its fairly well made. EFI cases are CNC machined. Some smaller threads are not the best but I helicoiled all mine.
There are real oddities like on front downtube engine mount M8 x1.25 and 9/16 BSF on the same bracket. Rear shocks had M10x1.25 on swinger but 3/8 BSF on frame mounts causing much swearing in the workshop. They builds it you finish it off. Reliability has been 100% even before I rebuilt engine with decent bearings and a German primary chain. Lots of whats called character also an old man magnet if you visit a café.
Get big bottles of Loctiite 243 and 270 you will need it. Most of the fasteners are not of high quality but easy to replace.
You need to be master of the spanners with one of these. Fun to ride though.
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Being a Raleigh it will see you out. Being that age don't let it be scrapped.
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Hi, first post on here for years. TDM900 53 plate that I have had from new, and a K1300GT. Both different enough to justify having.
Fuel Cans, PCIII USB, Oxford Heated Grips, K&N Air Filter, Air Box Mod, Michelin Pilot Road 3, MRA Vario Screen, Scotoiler HRC, Givi Wingrack, Givi E52 Maxia Top Box, Givi E41 Panniers, Hagon Progressive Forks, Centre Stand, Bagster Tank Cover + Bags