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Another newb
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2015 6:55 pm
by straightspeed
Hi, another new boy. The wrong side of 50, on and off bikes most of my life.
A rather horrible 650 found its way to my garage recently, after an eBay click or two, some help of my two sons, Europcar and a VW van.
Its all there, well, most of it, it runs albeit with a bit of a rattle and will be given a cosmetic makeover before I use it. I'd like it to be as stock as possible, or at least resemble stock.
When done, my current ride will go, and I hope a second Katana will keep it company.
Re: Another newb
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2015 7:01 pm
by spondonchris
welcome aboard straightspeed
Re: Another newb
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2015 7:02 pm
by straightspeed
No photo's yet, other than the eBay listing
Re: Another newb
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2015 7:07 pm
by Nicky Dodds
Welcome aboard, where are you based?
Re: Another newb
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2015 7:14 pm
by straightspeed
Ampthill, Bedfordshire
Re: Another newb
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2015 7:20 pm
by fossie
Well hello this is the spirit get a Kat then another......
This rattle on the 650 is it on tick over and quite rythmithical? If so it's fine, cam end float no need to worry .
Any other rattle, balance the carbs before you rip anything off.
Bike looks fine as is just ride and enjoy.
Again hello.
Re: Another newb
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2015 7:36 pm
by straightspeed
Thank you. The rattle is on tick over, so that's good news. I'll get a few more photo's soon. The tank was treated to a rattle can job by the previous keeper, and he didn't use a petrol resistant clear coat. Its a mess. I only intend to paint the tank and side panels, the seat has two rips, so I'm after a replacement or cover, the other bits will be done as and when I feel the urge.
Re: Another newb
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2015 9:33 pm
by callyboy
Welcome to the club.
Pete
Re: Another newb
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2015 6:35 pm
by Pedda
callyboy wrote:Welcome to the club.
Pete
shhh, stupid
... he's not in the club yet - we just got to talk him into it...
Re: Another newb
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2015 7:07 pm
by straightspeed
Pedda wrote:callyboy wrote:Welcome to the club.
Pete
shhh, stupid
... he's not in the club yet - we just got to talk him into it...
Actually, and possibly a rarity, I joined the club as soon as admin let me in here
