Hi,from redcar
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Hi,from redcar
Hello,im Rik and live in the warm sunny north east town of Redcar.I joined your Kettle clinic in about june 2017 but havnt sat down and introduced my until now .I bought a one owner from new 750a project in june ,and after reading through all the receipts etc that come with the bike realised the motor had a rebuild in 1991 and had covered less than 200 miles since.The bike has been sat in back of a garage for nearly 26 years ,after cleaning carbs ,tank,new tyres fluids etc ive got the gt through an mot and have enjoyed using the bike until the weather become too cold.Im having a look into posting some photos you might find of interest...im rubbish with computers though ...it may take some time ..
- Harrymail
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Re: Hi,from redcar
Welcome to the forum, and look forward to seeing your pics. It's easy to drag and drop them into a post. Or click 'attachments' tab below and you can browse and attach photos.
Harry
Harry
Currently without a GT, but looking
2003 Yamaha Fazer 600 Blue
2020 Triumph Street Twin Red
1968 BSA Bantam Sports Red
2003 Yamaha Fazer 600 Blue
2020 Triumph Street Twin Red
1968 BSA Bantam Sports Red
- Alan H
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Re: Hi,from redcar
Welcome to the asylum Rik. Nice intro.
Proof that four strokes are over complicated
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- Alan H
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Re: Hi,from redcar
I'm sorry but that earth cable looks non standard and neither does the spider webs, so you will be reported to the Anoraks department for further action.
This may entail having the 'P' taken at unexpected times.
Please note that the addition of a non standard earth cable make your bike into a street fighter (whatever that might be).
Nice spannies though, I've got some on the B. Genuine Gibsons eh?
This may entail having the 'P' taken at unexpected times.
Please note that the addition of a non standard earth cable make your bike into a street fighter (whatever that might be).
Nice spannies though, I've got some on the B. Genuine Gibsons eh?
Proof that four strokes are over complicated
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Re: Hi,from redcar
Ha ha ...loved the additions to the wiring ...spannys are genuine allspeeds and have original baffles and wadding ...have data sheet original owner got when he bought them ..got lots of old receipts for bits he bpught over the years...
- KETTLE BOY
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Re: Hi,from redcar
Hi Rik and welcome to the forum..
- garry55
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Re: Hi,from redcar
Hi Rik
just down the road from you in Whitby - maybe see you and your Kettle at the bike nights at the Whistlestop Cafe in the summer?
just down the road from you in Whitby - maybe see you and your Kettle at the bike nights at the Whistlestop Cafe in the summer?
Garry.
Inside every standard Kettle is a bloody good engine crying for help...............
Inside every standard Kettle is a bloody good engine crying for help...............
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Re: Hi,from redcar
Hi Garry.. getting to the whistlestop was my aim when i realised the bike wasnt a true basket case ...i managed to get to the last meet up ..i remember the sun being out but it was very cold ..bike got me there and back without any hiccups ..i was chuffed ..
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Re: Hi,from redcar
Nice work, Rik. What a fantastic rescue you've done. May I ask who did your paint? looks like a sucked sweet!
I think its a similar colour to my A model, though I prefer your colour!
Cheers,
Mike
I think its a similar colour to my A model, though I prefer your colour!
Cheers,
Mike