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Dug D



Joined: 18 Dec 2016
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Location: SHEFFIELD

PostPosted: Sun Dec 18, 2016 5:44 pm    Post subject: new kid on the block Reply with quote

Razz Well i was looking for a bike for going to work on and this bike turned up on E-Bay the right price it needs a bit of work as its been stood for 2 years or so it will be used for going to work and some longer trips in summer.
Well a bit about me my dad motor bikes and sidecar in about 1947 ish is last bike was a Vincent well me i got my 1st bike 55 years ago perhaps i shroud have put old git .
Beware when you pass a coach it mite be me looking down on you
pig jealous me working and you out on your bike

Dug D
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kbmwrs
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Joined: 08 Apr 2003
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Location: Morgan Hill, CA

PostPosted: Sun Dec 25, 2016 12:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

well welcome. Folks here should be able to help with any questions about YOUR new bike.
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Joined: 10 Oct 2007
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 25, 2016 6:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Welcome.

Post some pictures when you are able.

Good group of friendly folks here.

John
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Dug D



Joined: 18 Dec 2016
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Location: SHEFFIELD

PostPosted: Sun Dec 25, 2016 7:11 pm    Post subject: Thanks for the welcome Reply with quote

There is a small problem with it but Christmas is getting in the way of fixing it.
The front callipers are stuck but I have picked up a good 2nd hand pair.
When the MOT is done I will give it a few short runs.
As I live on the edge of good biking country the Pennine's and I am looking forwards to the 1st run out on it
Very Happy .... Thank you for the welcome ... Very Happy
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N41EF
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Joined: 23 Mar 2014
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 25, 2016 8:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Welcome to the gang. The sticking front brakes may be a brake hose instead. in would not release clean when you got on the brake hard. Turned out to be the brake hose breaking down inside.
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Dug D



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PostPosted: Tue Dec 27, 2016 6:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

After putting on the fresh callipers there is a problem with one of the brake pipes.
Well as long as its OK for the start of the Round Britain Rally on the 2nd of April and the start event.
But I think I will use my 2nd Bike on the Welsh road rally
I would like to wish all the people a good New Year and safe riding

John D
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Dug D



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PostPosted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 5:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Up date
The brake pipe was braking down in side so a new set of braided hoses now fitted

Now got a brake but not too good and hard to bleed and abs light still on

After a short run the Master cylinder was leaking on the strip down the brake fluid had crystallize

All cleaned up and new sealed fitted now it needs fitted and testing

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Dug D



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PostPosted: Sun Jan 22, 2017 11:36 am    Post subject: sorted Reply with quote

Sorted :- New seal in master cylinder and all new brake lines ABS light sorted out just needs its MOT looking forwards to a long ride out Very Happy
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Dug D



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PostPosted: Fri May 12, 2017 5:16 am    Post subject: running well Reply with quote

Now 2000 mile later a silver on the welsh Nat road rally and a start to the Round Britain ( Photo ) rally.
thanks for the help john
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PostPosted: Fri May 12, 2017 11:14 am    Post subject: Re: running well Reply with quote

Dug D wrote:
Now 2000 mile later a silver on the welsh Nat road rally and a start to the Round Britain ( Photo ) rally.
thanks for the help john


Congratulations

I picked up one that had been standing for 3 years with sticking brakes last month, going for mot next week Very Happy
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Dug D



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PostPosted: Fri May 12, 2017 5:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just the same as mine had the brakes sticking but the rubber in the brake lines so i put new braided brake lines on it best of luck with the MOT
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