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[dablik]

Boats float

 

[Catteeclan]

I'd forgotten all about this as you left it so long. Gutted for you after all that graft and money.

 

Fu**in bikes who need em anyway.

[Studley Ramrod]

Not a pretty sight looking at the metal flakes, feel your pain mate.  

[dablik]

Cheers chaps, all water under the bridge now, aye Dave needed time away to make a decision,  i'll recoup some costs which can go towards the new bike, did consider another engine but could only maybe bring new headaches..

[wicklamulla]

Cheers chaps, all water under the bridge now, aye Dave needed time away to make a decision,  i'll recoup some costs which can go towards the new bike, did consider another engine but could only maybe bring new headaches..

 

 

ya in a rush to shift it on?  I wonder what you'd let it go for without breaking it?  tempted to 'loan' you an enjun.

[Snowbird]

With all that other work I'd be looking towards swapping complete engine rather than breaking, it's a gamble but these things are hardly renowned for unreliability issues (except yours of course ).

[leehenty]

Bugger that looks like somethings has gone seriously wrong.
Feel for you after all that work you put in. Your Himalyan will serve you well. As far as I know Muddy swears by his.
As always anything you need in the stainless line just get
In touch.

Edited by leehenty, 13 March 2022 - 02:10 pm.

[Matlock]

Well that's not good. Sorry for you mate, after all that graft, but at least you've received a lot of educashon in the process ;-)

A Himalayan though? There's taking life slowly so you can smell the flowers and then there's taking life so slowly that moss grows on you!    And there was me thinking you were a man of taste and erudition..... I ain't waiting for no Himalayan if we're out together, I don't think the Crosstourer can go that slow 

Good luck with the new steed anyways fellah, whatever you go for will be less stressful 

[leehenty]

Don't listen Cliff, it's about the smiles per mile. My Classic 500 with only 27 hp on a really good day, still made it 3000 miles to Spain and back and never fails to provide a good time. Touring on the Himalayan in tight hilly roads like hardkott pass will put the mighty CT in it's place. The later ones even have a form of satnav built in.
At the end of the day 60mph is the limit on normal roads, life at 55mph can be very pleasant indeed.

Edited by leehenty, 13 March 2022 - 02:33 pm.

[dablik]

 

 

ya in a rush to shift it on?  I wonder what you'd let it go for without breaking it?  tempted to 'loan' you an enjun.

 

Started breaking Ken, not worth to move it on without breaking, it's the only way to recoup some loss, got a bit carried away with the spendys  but thanks for the offer would likely have took you up on it last year..

With all that other work I'd be looking towards swapping complete engine rather than breaking, it's a gamble but these things are hardly renowned for unreliability issues (except yours of course ).

 

Nah Dave i made my mind up, deciding factor just lack of space/garage/shed, i did consider the option though..

Bugger that looks like somethings has gone seriously wrong.
Feel for you after all that work you put in. Your Himalyan will serve you well. As far as I know Muddy swears by his.
As always anything you need in the stainless line just get
In touch.

 

Cheers Lee, Murphy lives in my house dont you know....

Well that's not good. Sorry for you mate, after all that graft, but at least you've received a lot of educashon in the process ;-)

A Himalayan though? There's taking life slowly so you can smell the flowers and then there's taking life so slowly that moss grows on you!    And there was me thinking you were a man of taste and erudition..... I ain't waiting for no Himalayan if we're out together, I don't think the Crosstourer can go that slow 

Good luck with the new steed anyways fellah, whatever you go for will be less stressful 

 

your funny Chris, dont matter much when you consider most of the places i ride, plus cameras everywhere, talk of a 50mph max speed to come !!!!!! i promise i'll like it, anyway if were out i'll just leave the night before  fancy a race then 

Don't listen Cliff, it's about the smiles per mile. My Classic 500 with only 27 hp on a really good day, still made it 3000 miles to Spain and back and never fails to provide a good time. Touring on the Himalayan in tight hilly roads like hardkott pass will put the mighty CT in it's place. The later ones even have a form of satnav built in.
At the end of the day 60mph is the limit on normal roads, life at 55mph can be very pleasant indeed.

 

Just so Lee as i said above and to be really honest, i could'n give a flying fook what other people think either, i could'nt afford anything else i might fancy anyway i'll be a happy bunny and i dont mind anyone taking the piss on ere to be honest, just try it to me face though  ........

 

Edit....what i fancy is a Tenere 7 but it's a bit to rich, have to cut me cloth eh..

Edited by dablik, 13 March 2022 - 03:37 pm.

[leehenty]

Have to sell yourself on the corner to get that kind o money, they are attractive to thieves too

Edited by leehenty, 13 March 2022 - 06:15 pm.

[wicklamulla]

 

Started breaking Ken, not worth to move it on without breaking, it's the only way to recoup some loss, got a bit carried away with the spendys  but thanks for the offer would likely have took you up on it last year..

 

wonder what kinda figure yer hoping to make when ya sell off all the components?  Thought it may be worth more as a mint rolling chassis minus an enjun as you have done all the hard work.

[dablik]

 

 

Started breaking Ken, not worth to move it on without breaking, it's the only way to recoup some loss, got a bit carried away with the spendys  but thanks for the offer would likely have took you up on it last year..

 

wonder what kinda figure yer hoping to make when ya sell off all the components?  Thought it may be worth more as a mint rolling chassis minus an enjun as you have done all the hard work.

 

 

Would certainly make life a lot easier for sure, dunno matey what somebody would be willing to pay minus an engine ???

[Studley Ramrod]

Name your price Cliff, Ken might take you up on it ? You could get on with buying yer Himmy and enjoying the spring, rather than spending months parting it out and posting bits.

[leehenty]

Studley that's a good idea, get him done and dusted and out there enjoying biking again

[leehenty]

I'm happy to chuck in some stainless bits gratis to get you going again.

[dablik]

Name your price Cliff, Ken might take you up on it ? You could get on with buying yer Himmy and enjoying the spring, rather than spending months parting it out and posting bits.

 

 

To late Ian, the thought never crossed my mind initially, although Kens making in-roads already 

I'm happy to chuck in some stainless bits gratis to get you going again.

 

Thanks Lee your a lubberly man 

[wicklamulla]

there is a slight possibility i can organise collection but it may not be till april?

[dablik]

there is a slight possibility i can organise collection but it may not be till april?

 

That would'nt be a problem Ken as it's you 

 

Can ya unfill so i can get in touch on ere mucka 

[wicklamulla]

 

That would'nt be a problem Ken as it's you 

 

Can ya unfill so i can get in touch on ere mucka 

 

 

Cliff,  i've deleted some messages so there shud be space to abuse me via PM.