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by Nick
Wed Sep 04, 2024 8:39 am
Forum: Lounge Bar
Topic: Always another project to take up spare time
Replies: 5
Views: 609

Re: Always another project to take up spare time

That's great. Thanks.
by Nick
Tue Sep 03, 2024 10:19 pm
Forum: Lounge Bar
Topic: Always another project to take up spare time
Replies: 5
Views: 609

Re: Always another project to take up spare time

I was hoping you would say soda. I have seen some astonishing results of soda on aluminium casings and the like. Almost factory finishes achieved. No harm to the environment either. I believe storage can be an issue, namely heat and moisture problems, but I have read it is pretty cheap to buy. If yo...
by Nick
Tue Sep 03, 2024 9:42 pm
Forum: Lounge Bar
Topic: Always another project to take up spare time
Replies: 5
Views: 609

Re: Always another project to take up spare time

Nice job Stig. I have wanted one for ages, and thought about making one from an old fridge I have lying around. Unfortunately the space available meant it would have been too small to be of any practical use. With the cost of the parts to complete the job it would also have been cheaper to buy a use...
by Nick
Tue Sep 03, 2024 9:28 pm
Forum: Rogues Gallery
Topic: Show us your bike
Replies: 14
Views: 963

Re: Show us your bike

That's a shame. I hope it is not raining in Gloucester as I have some maintenance to do on the automatic gearbox of my old SAAB Turbo. Unfortunately it's still attached to the car, so that means up on jacks, with me lying on my back working on the underside. Can't wait. Going away on Holiday (taking...
by Nick
Tue Sep 03, 2024 5:28 pm
Forum: Rogues Gallery
Topic: Show us your bike
Replies: 14
Views: 963

Re: Show us your bike

Great news John, though hardly unexpected I bet. Next stop 100k.
by Nick
Tue Sep 03, 2024 5:23 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: The rebirth of a 1990 fzr1000
Replies: 22
Views: 1011

Re: The rebirth of a 1990 fzr1000

Hi Bunk, Mine has reverse in the shape of my two feet. Doesn't require any gas either. Notwithstanding Honda's there are definitely no reverse gears in the Exup. I'm certain that I did rotate the engine backwards at one stage during the valve process though. Not very far, but definitely backwards. N...
by Nick
Tue Sep 03, 2024 12:49 pm
Forum: Rogues Gallery
Topic: Show us your bike
Replies: 14
Views: 963

Re: Show us your bike

Thanks for the compliment Stig.

Blimey John! She looks fabulous.
If it was mine I would write and send some pictures to Yamaha.
by Nick
Tue Sep 03, 2024 12:38 pm
Forum: Lounge Bar
Topic: Thourght I’d pop back in
Replies: 23
Views: 849

Re: Thourght I’d pop back in

Personally, i'm glad to see it back.

To all of the people who were instrumental in bringing us here today............Thank you.

I am trying to post as often as possible, hoping that it will stimulate more people to visit more often, and hopefully join in.

Onwards and Upwards.
by Nick
Tue Sep 03, 2024 10:33 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: The rebirth of a 1990 fzr1000
Replies: 22
Views: 1011

Re: The rebirth of a 1990 fzr1000

Hi Bunk, When I did the valves on mine last year I removed the spark plugs (to remove compression), put it into 5th gear and turned over the engine via the shallow nut on the front sprocket. worked fine as long as you keep lateral pressure upon the shallow nut. I cant remember which way I turned the...
by Nick
Tue Sep 03, 2024 10:02 am
Forum: Lounge Bar
Topic: Thourght I’d pop back in
Replies: 23
Views: 849

Re: Thourght I’d pop back in

Bloomin' vandals. Thanks for the info Stig. The 330D is a nice car, very nippy if I remember correctly. I'd be interested in a photo when she's done. From what I have read you're long overdue for getting back on two wheels. If you're anything like me you'll be cursing yourself after your first ride ...
by Nick
Tue Sep 03, 2024 9:44 am
Forum: Rogues Gallery
Topic: Show us your bike
Replies: 14
Views: 963

Re: Show us your bike

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by Nick
Tue Sep 03, 2024 9:38 am
Forum: Rogues Gallery
Topic: Show us your bike
Replies: 14
Views: 963

Re: Show us your bike

https://postimg.cc/gallery/ptyXf4V This is one of only two images I have of mine in 25 years of ownership. I really must remedy that. This was taken just before I reframed it. Thank you to Chris (Creedxup) for supplying the frame, and Chris (Mobil1) for some parts. Not seen either of them on the for...
by Nick
Tue Sep 03, 2024 9:02 am
Forum: Rogues Gallery
Topic: Show us your bike
Replies: 14
Views: 963

Re: Show us your bike

Not a patch on Nuggets :thumbsup:
I'd be thrilled to own it nontheless.
by Nick
Tue Sep 03, 2024 8:01 am
Forum: Rogues Gallery
Topic: Show us your bike
Replies: 14
Views: 963

Re: Show us your bike

Blimey Stig, she looks magnificent.
by Nick
Mon Sep 02, 2024 10:07 pm
Forum: Lounge Bar
Topic: Thourght I’d pop back in
Replies: 23
Views: 849

Re: Thourght I’d pop back in

Hi Stig,

Thank you for the clarification. Looking at the photograph again, it's obvious.

Hope the recommissioning goes smoothly for you, and you're back on the road in '25.

What is your lads car and what has he been doing to it?

Yours, Less confused of Gloucester.