Now the last time I resto'd a 550, I said 'never again' (and the time before !) but I've been offered another project with extra 'stuff' and I have a refurbed crank already done, plus a Dunstall kit stashed, and enough 'stuff' to do it different, so there just might be a chance I'll do a 'last 550 resto again'.
Hmmm, should I, or shouldn't I? And what do I call it if I 'do'.
1st K, 'slow starting' because it took ages to do - I was still working...
2nd A, Earwig - 'Erewigoagain'.... still in the garage and ridden regularly.
3rd J, - Yeti - Yetanother550'... as above.
4th B, - Anna - Annanother550'.. newest acquisition (still being tweaked).
5th M?, - Lastun? - last refurb? Hmmmm?!?!
Hmmm, what to do?
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Hmmm, what to do?
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Re: Hmmm, what to do?
How about “Skip it” as in that’s where I think it should go
They're rubbish them Jap bikes lad they won't last five minutes! you want to get yourself a nice Royal Enfield!
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I started out with nothing and I’ve got most of it left!
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Re: Hmmm, what to do?
"Herewee" go again
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2003 Yamaha Fazer 600 Blue
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Re: Hmmm, what to do?
LOTTA. Last Of The Triples Adventures......
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Re: Hmmm, what to do?
No question that it needs to be a balls to the wall full on Dunstall custom. You have done every variety of stock or almost stock or nearly stock. Time for something more radical. Ported, chambers, high compression, big brake (light, modern disk) custom.
Something that comes close to scaring or scarring you every time you ride it. A thrill ride that leaves you shaking and wondering about your own sanity, and begging for more.
Something that comes close to scaring or scarring you every time you ride it. A thrill ride that leaves you shaking and wondering about your own sanity, and begging for more.
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Re: Hmmm, what to do?
Oh, I've wondered about that for a couple of days now.......
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Re: Hmmm, what to do?
We haven't
Look, my paintwork hasn't got "Fish scales" they're "Dragon scales" right!!! However, after some thought, I will accept "Black Marlin" or "Swordfish", but definitely not "Haddock" or "Cod".
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