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.
Another newb
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straightspeed
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Another newb
1985 GX650, the latest drain on my meagre resources, a fleabay buy in need of much love (joins a T*M850)
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Re: Another newb
No photo's yet, other than the eBay listing
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Nicky Dodds
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Re: Another newb
Welcome aboard, where are you based?
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Ampthill, Bedfordshire
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Re: Another newb
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.
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.
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Re: Another newb
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.
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Re: Another newb
callyboy wrote:Welcome to the club.
Pete
shhh, stupid
... he's not in the club yet - we just got to talk him into it... 
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Re: Another newb
Actually, and possibly a rarity, I joined the club as soon as admin let me in herePedda wrote:callyboy wrote:Welcome to the club.
Pete
shhh, stupid
1985 GX650, the latest drain on my meagre resources, a fleabay buy in need of much love (joins a T*M850)
