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Taipan wrote: Wed Oct 06, 2021 1:42 pm Errr, well, what can I say? I mean, well, at least it's running, but then that's not even a plus, as there would be less chance of seeing it if it wasn't... :lol:

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That is really special. Good find Tinpot. :thumbup:
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Whysub wrote: Wed Oct 06, 2021 4:43 pm
The Spin Doctor wrote: Thu Sep 30, 2021 5:27 pm
Horse wrote: Tue Sep 28, 2021 7:49 pm Slightly worrying that the seller doesn't know the difference between an RS and RT.
Fooled by the flip-up screen?

I always worry when I read "I know I could get more..." - my first thought is "what's wrong with it?"
Also:

"It fired on its 1st turn of the button after the service and battery with fresh fuel".

First turn of the button?
Button's stuck 'on'. Turn the key and it starts immediately.

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Taipan wrote: Wed Oct 06, 2021 1:42 pm Errr, well, what can I say? I mean, well, at least it's running, but then that's not even a plus, as there would be less chance of seeing it if it wasn't... :lol:

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The front end is mint with no rust etc. So is the rear grabrail :)
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And there's a special place to hang yer helmet....
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Wossname wrote: Thu Oct 07, 2021 12:04 am And there's a special place to hang yer helmet....
And a yellow socket set on the seat, to hold your nuts

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It's a lot Massey Ferguson
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Why fit bike tyres to something that doesn't lean over?
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cheb wrote: Sun Oct 10, 2021 1:17 pm Why fit bike tyres to something that doesn't lean over?
The whole shebang has a lot of 'why' for me.
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cheb wrote: Sun Oct 10, 2021 1:17 pm Why fit bike tyres to something that doesn't lean over?
I've seen many bikes and riders that don't lean over :obscene-birdiedoublered:
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cheb wrote: Sun Oct 10, 2021 1:17 pm Why fit bike tyres to something that doesn't lean over?
Because they fit the rims!
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One for tiepin...
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First £1500 wins this genre busting beauty. :thumbup:
https://classic-motorbikes.net/make-or- ... 94GASD5J8c

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RD125

Nice little thing.

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Skub wrote: Fri Oct 15, 2021 5:17 pm RD125

Nice little thing.

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Love this :thumbup:
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Skub wrote: Fri Oct 15, 2021 5:17 pm RD125

Nice little thing.

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Great looking bike. But why not put a decent engine in?
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Yorick wrote: Fri Oct 15, 2021 6:22 pm Great looking bike. But why not put a decent engine in?
The same builder dude is working on an RD350 project.

https://www.bikebound.com/2021/10/13/rd350-springer/

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I'd love summat like that to potter about on. But specials are banned here.