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Post by billbott on Jul 7, 2013 16:30:02 GMT 1
...and it ran perfect.
Met Steve H up rivington who commented on how well it looks.
Rear wheel bearing collapsed on way home.
Yes, the brand new rear wheel bought in January.
Sigh.....
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Post by artie on Jul 7, 2013 16:36:54 GMT 1
You did,nt think you,d get away scott free did you Bill?  Glad she,s running sweet now mate  |
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Post by steve h on Jul 7, 2013 20:25:44 GMT 1
Took a trip out today to Rivvy Barn on the 250 windy one (last time I was there I also had a 250 windy one on L plates and I had long hair!). This bike is a real cracker!!! Twas a pleasure meeting you billbot! The bearing going is real bad luck,  Could of been worse.... having it go on the way there! |
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Post by arrow on Jul 7, 2013 20:31:37 GMT 1
Its at times like this I wish I still had two bikes. Mine still waiting for the exhausts, but top end back together now.
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Post by steve h on Jul 7, 2013 20:34:12 GMT 1
 I'm glad your down to one.
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Post by arrow on Jul 7, 2013 20:35:03 GMT 1
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Post by copper99 on Jul 7, 2013 21:48:06 GMT 1
Any pics mate? I love that DT of yours.
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Post by billbott on Jul 8, 2013 7:14:58 GMT 1
Any pics mate? I love that DT of yours. There'll be some on Ebay soon pal! Will post some when its wheel is fixed. |
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Post by museumman on Jul 8, 2013 10:33:07 GMT 1
If I hadn't seen the pics Id have sworn you had built a prototype :~(
Don't let a dodgy wheel bearing get you down if she's finally running perfect. There can't be many around looking and running that well. At least take her to one of the shows.
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Post by billbott on Jul 8, 2013 17:17:09 GMT 1
I was p!ssed off because, like every other part on the bike, I have not cut any corners. The rear wheel was a brand new item, not just reconditioned, brand new.
It stands me at a fortune so hoped for better really!!
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Post by museumman on Jul 8, 2013 17:26:01 GMT 1
so the new wheel was already fitted with bearings?
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Post by billbott on Jul 8, 2013 17:55:17 GMT 1
so the new wheel was already fitted with bearings? Yes - complete wheel assembly, I just fitted the sprocket and it was ready!! |
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Post by mellow on Jul 9, 2013 20:44:51 GMT 1
swap you a TY 175 for it bill |
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Post by billbott on Jul 10, 2013 7:37:18 GMT 1
swap you a TY 175 for it bill Swap it for yer valvie Mick?!! |
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Post by mellow on Jul 10, 2013 16:38:19 GMT 1
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Post by steve h on Jul 10, 2013 22:42:53 GMT 1
It'll have to be a bloody nice valvie !!!! |
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Post by mellow on Jul 10, 2013 23:58:40 GMT 1
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Post by steve h on Jul 11, 2013 0:21:32 GMT 1
As I thought.......rat bike.
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Post by steve h on Jul 11, 2013 0:22:36 GMT 1
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Post by steve h on Jul 11, 2013 0:24:50 GMT 1
You could at least put the tax disc on the right way up!!!! |
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Post by billbott on Jul 11, 2013 7:14:09 GMT 1
Mick,
I would need £500 plus that old knocker for the DT.
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Post by kevsypvs on Jul 11, 2013 10:35:09 GMT 1
that new wheel was probably in storage for years and the grease dried up , either that or it was never greased ,what a bummer mate
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Post by copper99 on Jul 11, 2013 18:59:55 GMT 1
I was p!ssed off because, like every other part on the bike, I have not cut any corners. The rear wheel was a brand new item, not just reconditioned, brand new. It stands me at a fortune so hoped for better really!! I know what you mean, my brand new oil pump my biggest disappointment... |
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I'm glad your down to one.
