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Post by bikegrim on Jan 14, 2013 21:57:34 GMT
with any luck this is soon to land on this fair isle form the good ol' U.S of A for the attention of ...ME!  Its no smallie but I hope its as much fun. |
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Post by smallyshane on Jan 14, 2013 22:05:27 GMT
Awesome, i grew up riding trials bikes and always had a nice new yamaha or montessa whilst my dad spent every weekend striping one if these down on the trailer.. ;D
I remember one time it was working and i dropped my Ty off a 15ft drop and twisted it a bit, bust my thumb and foot a bit but when my dad came down to get me on it, hopped on and rode it the mile or so back to the van.
happy memories indeed.
Lovely bike that though mate, looks like new....
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Post by Juan on Jan 14, 2013 22:49:22 GMT
That's a lovely old girl, I'm jealous.
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Post by ttscshaggy on Jan 14, 2013 23:04:45 GMT
I agree, thats tidy as !
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Post by mark1scooters on Jan 14, 2013 23:43:33 GMT
Very nice Gareth  Were you dreaming about your new purchase from America this afternoon whilst filling up your Jeep? or was it the dark haired bird in the black Beetle that distracted you from my hand gestures whilst i was on pump number 1. ;D How long before it lands mate,i better get my smallie shifted to make way for the new arrival. |
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Post by bikegrim on Jan 15, 2013 8:13:44 GMT
Cheers for the comments lads. Hopefully riding it at Dirt Quake 2, kings Lynn see other post.
Mark, no reference to this on FB pls. Top secret. Are you stalking me? That's was a friend missus i was doffing my cap to. Yes better shift that crate soon to make way.
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Post by eean on Jan 15, 2013 10:19:29 GMT
Thats cool as fuck Gareth  |
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Post by mark1scooters on Jan 15, 2013 17:34:34 GMT
Cheers for the comments lads. Hopefully riding it at Dirt Quake 2, kings Lynn see other post. Mark, no reference to this on FB pls. Top secret. Are you stalking me? That's was a friend missus i was doffing my cap to. Yes better shift that crate soon to make way. Please don't refer to my scooter as a crate Gareth or i will spill the beans on Facebook ;D Anyway when's your crate due. I think i'm going to have to have a go at this Dirtquake thing. |
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Post by mark1scooters on Jan 15, 2013 18:08:28 GMT
Cheers for the comments lads. Hopefully riding it at Dirt Quake 2, kings Lynn see other post. Mark, no reference to this on FB pls. Top secret. Are you stalking me? That's was a friend missus i was doffing my cap to. Yes better shift that crate soon to make way. Please don't refer to my scooter as a crate Gareth or i will spill the beans on Facebook ;D Anyway when's your crate due. I think i'm going to have to have a go at this Dirtquake thing. Ps.Your cranks done you weirdo  |
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Post by bikegrim on Jan 15, 2013 19:01:55 GMT
;D cheers when you about?
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Post by mark1scooters on Jan 15, 2013 19:35:22 GMT
;D cheers when you about? Still not got my phone sorted but hoping it will be back on tomorrow'ish.I will pop round Thurs/Fri mate.If your not about when i call round I'll put it in your Wheelie Bin. ;D ;D ;D See you then. House number is 45425 Gareth if you want to give me a ring. |
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Post by amazombi on Jan 15, 2013 22:38:04 GMT
Sorry if that's a stupid question: Is the front brake not fitted, or wheren't they using one?
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Post by Juan on Jan 15, 2013 23:01:44 GMT
I could be wrong but as far as I remember the US flat-trackers were pretty much the same as Euro Speedway bikes and only used a rear brake.
What sprang more to mind for me was the apparent lack of an exhaust.
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Post by amazombi on Jan 16, 2013 7:21:06 GMT
Ok, it's a flattrack racer, for some reason I thought it was a trials bike. The title of the topic sort of gives it away though. If only one reads it.
Isn't the pipe tucked away under the engine, with the downpipe just visible at the downtube of the frame?
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Post by eean on Jan 16, 2013 7:31:20 GMT
3 levers? Front on right? Rear and clutch on left? Is the disc missing on front as looks enough space on the spindle?
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Post by bikegrim on Jan 16, 2013 9:13:48 GMT
 cable operated rear brake from bars at mo but will be changed. No front brake in race mode but i will fit a Pursang front wheel which is the MXer it's derived from so i can daytime MOT it. Clutch and decompressor on left hand bar. |
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Post by eean on Jan 16, 2013 9:49:35 GMT
Ah cool daytime mot looks really good Gareth, is it something like Eivel Kinievel used to jump on? |
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Post by sugarlump on Jan 16, 2013 11:21:48 GMT
That looks like a ton of fun mate, not sure if I've got the time to build another scooter for this years Dirt Quake, presuming they do a RWYB anyway... But I may come and spectate Right foot gear change too, mental. |
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Post by eean on Jan 16, 2013 13:57:18 GMT
Bloody ell I hadnt spotted the right hand gear change had a go on a mates BSA Bantam years ago and nearly killed meself lol |
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Post by thezapper on Jan 16, 2013 19:43:38 GMT
nice bike, i had one about 10 years ago. Bloody kickstart would rip your leg off if it didnt catch on the first shot.  gotta love it! |
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gotta love it!