Simbec1863 Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 Off for the MOT fingers crossed all is good 1 Quote Link to comment
Simbec1863 Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 Back home already passed with no advisories ,just need to put the small plate and h/light cover back on now,hopefully off to Cadwell tomorrow 7 Quote Link to comment
Simbec1863 Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 Retinted the headlight cover and refitted. 1 Quote Link to comment
Simbec1863 Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 Out for a quick spin and got caught in the only rain within 50 miles....typical no wet weather gear either. Got home and the sun came back out almost laughing at me..... Spent another hour cleaning the crap off and found the wheel sealant I used is ace just wiped the wheels with a cloth and they were clean again,quick polish and photo then back into the shed,off to the pub now for a pint or two might even take the wife 3 Quote Link to comment
Uitenhage Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Ooo can I also play? Undoubtedly the bike that I had the most fun on, and contributed the most to my riding skill was that first 750 F (old number 2). At that time, and before I started closed circuit racing, we used to race in the mountain passes in the north eastern part of South Africa, close to the Kruger National Park. At the time my main weapon was a Harris F1 with a Moriwaki motor. It was an animal that demanded a lot of input and concentration. When I got the 750 it all fell in place. Later I upgraded to the 1100 J, but essentially it was a step backwards. Riding aggressively, it literally lunched its back tire in less than 200 km, thus I had to carefully choose who to take on and how aggressive to do it. A few years back I got a 750 F again, and restored it. More so in remembrance of old number 2. Alas she does not see much action, and when she does she must think she is on her way to the church . Let's just say she does not need to work so hard for her lunch as poor old number 2 needed to do. 2 Quote Link to comment
robbo_64 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 On 25/06/2017 at 3:55 PM, Simbec1863 said: Out for a quick spin and got caught in the only rain within 50 miles....typical no wet weather gear either. Got home and the sun came back out almost laughing at me..... Spent another hour cleaning the crap off and found the wheel sealant I used is ace just wiped the wheels with a cloth and they were clean again,quick polish and photo then back into the shed,off to the pub now for a pint or two might even take the wife Looks great........................................................................... but needs black wheels Quote Link to comment
banoffee Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 One of these days I'll put this fairing back on. Wheels are staying black though. 2 Quote Link to comment
R1guy Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 11 minutes ago, banoffee said: One of these days I'll put this fairing back on. Wheels are staying black though. This is my favourite slabby colour scheme Quote Link to comment
Simbec1863 Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 6 hours ago, robbo_64 said: Looks great........................................................................... but needs black wheels The black ones are in the shed as spares 1 Quote Link to comment
Nelson Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Black wheels, hmmmm How's that. 2 Quote Link to comment
Simbec1863 Posted June 30, 2017 Author Share Posted June 30, 2017 47 minutes ago, Nelson said: Black wheels, hmmmm How's that. Looking good could look even better with white wheelsalthough my mate had one and his wheels were dayglow orange Quote Link to comment
Nelson Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Simbec, forgot to say, that Slabby of yours is real sharp looking. 1 Quote Link to comment
yyt Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Great looking Bike. Hope in a year i will finish mine. I guess the white rimes suit your bike more than black. Who do i have to sleep with to get the OSS sticker like you have on your windshield? 2 Quote Link to comment
Simbec1863 Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 1 hour ago, yyt said: Great looking Bike. Hope in a year i will finish mine. I guess the white rimes suit your bike more than black. Who do i have to sleep with to get the OSS sticker like you have on your windshield? You need a minimum 50 posts then you can ask @minx nicely and you should be able to buy one if they are still available 1 Quote Link to comment
Simbec1863 Posted July 2, 2017 Author Share Posted July 2, 2017 (edited) Off out after sealing the JMC to save me polishing it every week quick 30 mile blast then back home and swap for the ET to take its turn...never take for granted I'm very lucky to have both Edited July 4, 2017 by Simbec1863 2 Quote Link to comment
Simbec1863 Posted July 2, 2017 Author Share Posted July 2, 2017 Belly pan off for a quick clean and some measuring for a fellow OSS. Looks ok might leave it off for a while. 2 Quote Link to comment
Simbec1863 Posted September 17, 2017 Author Share Posted September 17, 2017 Quick blast today took some starting probably shitty fuel,ran the tank low then stuck some super unleaded in and fuel stabiliser,stopped at the shop for some cans and couldn't resist a pic while the sun was out 2 Quote Link to comment
Simbec1863 Posted February 2, 2018 Author Share Posted February 2, 2018 First ride of the new year,thought I’d make the most of my day off and take the old girl for a spin,it wasn’t even that cold 9 Quote Link to comment
Swiss Toni Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Looks great, Si !!! Hope mine turns out nearly as good! 1 Quote Link to comment
Simbec1863 Posted February 2, 2018 Author Share Posted February 2, 2018 Thanks still the original paintwork too 1 Quote Link to comment
downtheshed Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Looks great, enjoy Simon. 1 Quote Link to comment
Lee Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Mint looking bikes you have, please keep away from old men though people will begin to talk. Quote Link to comment
wsn03 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 (edited) Lovely bike. Mine is a similar story but somehow i managed to keep hold of the original bike. She was a dust heap sat in the corner of the garage for a few years before i gave her a 2nd restoration Edited February 8, 2018 by wsn03 1 Quote Link to comment
Simbec1863 Posted April 22, 2018 Author Share Posted April 22, 2018 (edited) After a bit of fettling with the carbs,she’s running the best she has for the last couple of years,starts first time and picks up cleanly,the real test will be when the weather warms up a bit more as last year the hot weather messed the running up,for that 1 day of summer we had. Cleaned her and photo before locking the shed Edited April 22, 2018 by Simbec1863 2 Quote Link to comment
Simbec1863 Posted May 6, 2018 Author Share Posted May 6, 2018 Stickered up and ready to ride 1 Quote Link to comment
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