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z900guy
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Posted: Sun Sep 28th, 2008 05:19 pm |
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Triplet is having a few pc probs so hes asked me to post a few pics of his gorgeous new bike for you guys to have a gander at .....................
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nala
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Posted: Sun Sep 28th, 2008 06:03 pm |
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Nice bike 
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Greenbat
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Posted: Sun Sep 28th, 2008 06:24 pm |
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That is nice. The side view makes it look really solid. I want!
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ClassicMCnut
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Posted: Sun Sep 28th, 2008 06:27 pm |
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Yeah you're right it IS gorgeous.
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Velton
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Posted: Mon Sep 29th, 2008 02:15 am |
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| Very cool looking bike!
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TRIPLET
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Posted: Mon Sep 29th, 2008 09:56 am |
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| thanks for the comments guys,i have only had it about four weeks,when i bought it it was a non runner and hadnt been run for a few years.the clutch was stuck so had to dismantle and clean the plates,had to make a new dowel pin for the kickstart return spring and the air slides were stuck,amongst many other things.slowly working my way through it(and enjoying it!),now been on the road for two weeks and went for my first shakedown ride to Skipton yesterday and it went like a rocket!.it was built in 1966 and has never been restored so a bit grotty in places but getting better.the engine is a 59 bonnie and the frame a 56 wideline.my first British bike since 1977(a Commando),and now the only type of bike i would want.it is a bit of a wrist/neck/back killer but as i am 57 years old i suppose this is to be expected!
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Velton
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Posted: Mon Sep 29th, 2008 01:01 pm |
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I'm 58 and ride a Guzzi sportster with clip-ons, rearests etc.
You will get used to it!
Anything else just feels weird to me now.
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TRIPLET
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Posted: Mon Sep 29th, 2008 01:11 pm |
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Velton wrote: I'm 58 and ride a Guzzi sportster with clip-ons, rearests etc.
You will get used to it!
Anything else just feels weird to me now.
yes,i think i will get used to it Velton,i dont think its just an age thing either as i remember suffering the same on my Goldie clubmans when i was 16!,what doesnt help though is that i have a frozen shoulder,being my right one makes it worse because of the twistgrip!!!!!!!
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Greenbat
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Posted: Mon Sep 29th, 2008 04:54 pm |
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TRIPLET wrote: Velton wrote: I'm 58 and ride a Guzzi sportster with clip-ons, rearests etc.
You will get used to it!
Anything else just feels weird to me now.
yes,i think i will get used to it Velton,i dont think its just an age thing either as i remember suffering the same on my Goldie clubmans when i was 16!,what doesnt help though is that i have a frozen shoulder,being my right one makes it worse because of the twistgrip!!!!!!!
Tried swapping the controls over? Right hand clutch, left hand throttle & brake? Though that may cause greater trouble of course. Be a good anti theft mechanism though!
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SMIFFY R
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Posted: Mon Sep 29th, 2008 08:44 pm |
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Velton wrote: I'm 58 and ride a Guzzi sportster with clip-ons, rearests etc.
You will get used to it!
Anything else just feels weird to me now.
Hey Velt,same age as me you old tart!no wonder we like the same music!
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Velton
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Posted: Mon Sep 29th, 2008 11:41 pm |
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1950 was a very good year, Smiffy!
Triplet, you have mail/ Personal Message.
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Posted: Tue Sep 30th, 2008 08:54 pm |
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| great machine Triplet,a real cafe racer,i,ve got a modern fake, Thruxton 900 which has the same uncomfortable riding position,i,ve found that the best remedy is speed and lots of it,above 70mph and the wind supports your weight,cruises all day at 90 to a ton in perfect comfort,only downside is crick in neck looking out for the fuzz!proper Ogri bike you have there, nice one. Attachment: ogri film.jpg (Downloaded 48 times)
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TRIPLET
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Posted: Wed Oct 1st, 2008 10:13 am |
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thanks,yes it is an "Ogri" machine,never thought of that!.i really like the Thruxton as well,especially the Norman Hyde one
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