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Project Progress / Re: NEW PROJECT (BUT NOT A THUMPER)
« Last post by xbally on June 12, 2026, 01:46:35 PM »
Damn predictive text....you have to double check everything...

Weather is now better so I've ventured out. It's very quick for a 400 or it might be down to my age?

Seems faster than my CBR600?

No fuel leaks anyway...but temperature gauge issues now. I did 15 miles and it was creeping up to the red zone. Coolant level is ok so further investigation is needed.
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Project Progress / Re: NEW PROJECT (BUT NOT A THUMPER)
« Last post by iansoady on June 12, 2026, 11:18:50 AM »
Read test better than road test in yesterday's weather......
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Project Progress / Re: NEW PROJECT (BUT NOT A THUMPER)
« Last post by xbally on June 12, 2026, 11:08:56 AM »
Gaskets arrived. Stripped and re-assembled yet again.
Rain stopped play.....again...all good so far. Awaiting read test...
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Chatter / Re: Single again.....
« Last post by iansoady on June 11, 2026, 09:08:37 AM »
It is light at 130kg or so which is a major reason for going for it. As well as its theoretical value it feels light moving it around which suits me. Knee seems to have improved over the last few days after being pretty static for weeks so am optimistic. No doubt foolishly......
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Chatter / Re: Single again.....
« Last post by Moto63 on June 10, 2026, 07:55:29 PM »
Quote from: Itsme on June 10, 2026, 06:32:56 PM
Looks so much better with a black seat,
Ian
Yes. Looks like a nice little machine, especially with a black seat. Enjoy it Ian when you can get out again 👍
Cheers. Michael
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Chatter / Re: Single again.....
« Last post by Itsme on June 10, 2026, 06:32:56 PM »
Looks so much better with a black seat, I don't like the modern fad for brown seats. If the suspension units from the YBR 125 work well the Herald must be a lovely, light bike. Looking forward to riding impressions, but don't be tempted to rush Ian. I have a permanently torn supraspinatus muscle in my shoulder because I continued lifting weights instead of giving it time to heal. I'm sure you're more sensible than I am!

Ian
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Chatter / Re: Single again.....
« Last post by iansoady on June 10, 2026, 11:24:58 AM »
While I can't ride I've done a fw tidying up jobs. New DID chain, rear suspension units from a Yam 125 - recommended by people who seem to know a few things - and dyed the seat black. Total cost about £120.....

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Humour / Re: Not guilty ya honour
« Last post by Itsme on June 09, 2026, 03:08:32 PM »
I would groan, but I just know that I'm going to repeat that one as I think its a good one.

Ian
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Chatter / Re: Single again.....
« Last post by iansoady on June 09, 2026, 09:22:36 AM »
Not at all it's good to know I'm not alone. Recovery is very slow and I think it may be a month or two yet till I'm back on a bike. Apparently the older you get the slower..... Very annoying when the sun's shining, less so when it's pouring.......
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Chatter / Re: Single again.....
« Last post by Ian on June 08, 2026, 05:11:37 PM »
Going back to your first entry. I too have a torn meniscus in my knee but mine is in the Left one....we could make a good one between us. Sorry for the semi hijack 😉
Ian
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