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Ian

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Just about complete now
« on: January 20, 2017, 02:14:07 PM »
Hi all, as the title says....just the odd bit of fettling and touching up to do...

All fuel pipes,overflow pipes etc are now on. Number plate now fitted along with re positioned reflector. I have tried not to "over restore" this one. It will be used regularly,  as soon as I have it MOTd & taxed (already got it insured when my other bikes were due last September, that way it cost me £14 for the SRX fully comp etc etc)
Im sure I will find loads of jobs to do on it once I start running it and the odd bolt, that wasn`t "loctited", decides to loosen. Oops I just looked and found I havent replaced the kickstart and rear brake lever rubbers as yet. I know where they are...just one of "those jobs"

Ian :)

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CrazyFrog

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Re: Just about complete now
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2017, 02:51:32 PM »
Wow, that really looks stunning.

Roll on spring and better riding weather is what I say....
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Re: Just about complete now
« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2017, 03:03:31 PM »
It's sunny - what more do you want?

The SRX does look lovely. I know what you mean about the odd bolts that you left a bit slack so you'd tighten them up last thing.......
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Re: Just about complete now
« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2017, 03:17:13 PM »
Quote from: iansoady on January 20, 2017, 03:03:31 PM
The SRX does look lovely. I know what you mean about the odd bolts that you left a bit slack so you'd tighten them up last thing.......

Yes, we've all been there haven't we, riding along after doing some major surgery, and all of a sudden you find the handlebars revolving round and turning themselves into 'drops', or the petrol tank starts gyrating madly, or there's a tinkling noise and something bounces into the nearest hedge....
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Re: Just about complete now
« Reply #4 on: January 20, 2017, 03:26:49 PM »
It's a "Wow!" from me as well.
You're absolutely right to be worried about loose bolts. I've heard of terrible things happening. Better ride it down my way so I can check the torque on them whilst you sit with your feet up and a cuppa. Course, I'll be happy to do a little test ride after...just to check- belt & braces - you understand!
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Re: Just about complete now
« Reply #5 on: January 20, 2017, 07:33:46 PM »
Quote from: CrazyFrog on January 20, 2017, 02:51:32 PM
Wow, that really looks stunning.

Roll on spring and better riding weather is what I say....

+1 on that, it looks amazing .... well done!!!!!!!   ;)
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Re: Just about complete now
« Reply #6 on: January 20, 2017, 07:43:09 PM »
Great job Ian  :)
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Re: Just about complete now
« Reply #7 on: January 20, 2017, 09:34:00 PM »
Yes...top marks that man on a job well done 👍
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Re: Just about complete now
« Reply #8 on: January 27, 2017, 05:44:59 PM »
Another stunner Ian, and a nice colour this time  ;)
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Ian

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Re: Just about complete now
« Reply #9 on: January 28, 2017, 08:50:30 AM »
Quote from: tj63 on January 27, 2017, 05:44:59 PM
Another stunner Ian, and a nice colour this time  ;)


Trevor....I thought they were ALL nice colours 😉

PS...Took it for MOT yesterday on a bit of a whim as the weather was quite dry. Passed with no advisories ☺...Happy chappy now ...☺
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Re: Just about complete now
« Reply #10 on: January 30, 2017, 05:13:29 PM »
Congratulations Ian.

As for colours, they were mostly very good, but I never could quite persuade myself to like the raspberry ripple, I'm afraid.
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Ian

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Re: Just about complete now
« Reply #11 on: January 31, 2017, 10:14:39 AM »
Oh Trevor, I'm so disappointed you didn't like it.....You'll never forget it tho!
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Mark

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Re: Just about complete now
« Reply #12 on: February 02, 2017, 06:43:33 AM »
Not a bad job done for an old codger.
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