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I want to do a C90 next but the prices are crazy
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are you keeping the CX or going to sell it?
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Kwacky wrote:are you keeping the CX or going to sell it?
Keep it for now but currently looking for a tax exempt cb1000f
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Got the replacement pet cock that I broke tonight ,chucked some fuel in the tank bled it through the carbs and it started first push of the button
Shocked and happy was an understatement ,not sure how to post a video but it sounds great
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You have a pet cock? (gah)
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Perkles wrote:Got the replacement pet cock that I broke tonight ,chucked some fuel in the tank bled it through the carbs and it started first push of the button
Shocked and happy was an understatement ,not sure how to post a video but it sounds great
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Good work!!

I’m not surprised though, you had it running before and the work you’ve done to it is solid

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Came across this on a french custom website earlier.

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nice I love those retro firestone tyres but they are almost 300 quid a pop !
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If they last well that might not be so bad.

Looking forward to seeing the finished article 8)
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Ready for it’s MOT
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Love it, that looks sweet. Top job mate.

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You might want to take the bleeder off the front caliper
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Looks good mate 8)
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Kwacky wrote:You might want to take the bleeder off the front caliper
Racing style fluid reservoir? :D

Looks great imho Perkles, does it sound as loud as it looks like it does.?
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It’s sounds great very loud :)
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I bet it is with that pipe! :D

Looks a great job.
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Very very nice mate, top job.
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That looks class !!
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Maiden voyage and nothing fell off ,the engine pulls strong and sounds great
It was nice bobbing along in the countryside in Jean's and a jacket
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