Post by chrisb3666 on Mar 18, 2013 22:13:00 GMT 1
Hi,
This is the first time I've tried to post a thread, so please bear with me!
On Monday May 27th (Bank Holiday), we have the annual Gary Routledge Ride Out & Bike Show in Northumberland (organised by Dale) and last year we had Randy Mamola, Niall Mackenzie, Bradley Smith, Taylor and Tarran MAckenzie along for the ride out and they did the judging for the Bike Show after the ride. It was a fantastic day out, enjoyed by everyone, including the guys, who are all coming back this year, this time with the addition of Neil Hodgson. The night before the the Ride Out there is the inaugural Riders for Health Ball at the Gosforth Marriott, where all the guys will be attending, there will be a disco, band raffle etc. all to sponsor an AG200 for the use of Riders for Health, more details to follow. (Norbo, you need to take part this year, it was a long way to travel for you last year to break down!!!)
The point of this thread is that a couple of years ago I bought a RD500 without even seeing it! Vince (Fondseca) knew I wanted one and came across a literal barn find. This particular RD had sat in a garden shed for 12 years and Vince called explaining the situation and that it was rough but almost complete, so I jumped straight in and bought it, no regrets. It has sat in my garage for two years and we put it on the paddock starter with fresh fuel in and it started straight away!
The challenge I have set myself now is to restore it and get it ready for Bradley Smith to ride at the Ride Out!
After explaining this to a few people, the realisation set in and I am panicking already! I've already started the rest, but only a couple of weeks ago and will post the before/now pics so you can follow the rebuild. I may need some help!
Thanks
Chris
This is the first time I've tried to post a thread, so please bear with me!
On Monday May 27th (Bank Holiday), we have the annual Gary Routledge Ride Out & Bike Show in Northumberland (organised by Dale) and last year we had Randy Mamola, Niall Mackenzie, Bradley Smith, Taylor and Tarran MAckenzie along for the ride out and they did the judging for the Bike Show after the ride. It was a fantastic day out, enjoyed by everyone, including the guys, who are all coming back this year, this time with the addition of Neil Hodgson. The night before the the Ride Out there is the inaugural Riders for Health Ball at the Gosforth Marriott, where all the guys will be attending, there will be a disco, band raffle etc. all to sponsor an AG200 for the use of Riders for Health, more details to follow. (Norbo, you need to take part this year, it was a long way to travel for you last year to break down!!!)
The point of this thread is that a couple of years ago I bought a RD500 without even seeing it! Vince (Fondseca) knew I wanted one and came across a literal barn find. This particular RD had sat in a garden shed for 12 years and Vince called explaining the situation and that it was rough but almost complete, so I jumped straight in and bought it, no regrets. It has sat in my garage for two years and we put it on the paddock starter with fresh fuel in and it started straight away!
The challenge I have set myself now is to restore it and get it ready for Bradley Smith to ride at the Ride Out!
After explaining this to a few people, the realisation set in and I am panicking already! I've already started the rest, but only a couple of weeks ago and will post the before/now pics so you can follow the rebuild. I may need some help!
Thanks
Chris