my new bike for the catalonian HISS

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Dutchgit wrote:Yep, and you have to buy anyone from Germany a beer every night cos you're on a Beemer :whistle:
i think i will plead poverty after pricing up the bushes and seals for the suspension links :pinch:
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MR X wrote:Wow looks fantastic (thumbs) (thumbs)

But did Simon not tell you that if you have a red framed bike that the fee for the camping is three times the price , Its on of them strange Spanish rules :whistle:
camping should be 1/2 price for me (thumbs)
think of it like this,i am helping to keep you lot from getting cabin fever :angry: :angry:
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Looks funtastic - Oh Dear :whistle:

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MR X wrote:Wow looks fantastic (thumbs) (thumbs)

But did Simon not tell you that if you have a red framed bike that the fee for the camping is three times the price , Its on of them strange Spanish rules :whistle:
True - it's called the 'Red rag to a bull' rule!

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Re: my new bike for the catalonian HISS

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mikeyboy wrote:i have fitted the forks but may need to look at the spring rates and oil as the 650 is a fair bit heavier than the drz the forks came off,i will use standard grade oil for now until the bike is built
The standard drz springs are under sprung for a heavy rider let alone a heavier bike, you'll defo need an upgrade (thumbs)
Looking good though, top work.
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mikeyboy wrote:
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How do you rate those neoprene gaitors?
And now, Harry, let us step out into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure.

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Re: my new bike for the catalonian HISS

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mikeyboy wrote:
Dutchgit wrote:Yep, and you have to buy anyone from Germany a beer every night cos you're on a Beemer :whistle:
i think i will plead poverty after pricing up the bushes and seals for the suspension links :pinch:
I think I might have some of that. Let me know and I'll look tonight.
It'll end in tears I tells ya.
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Re: my new bike for the catalonian HISS

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Brenhden wrote:
mikeyboy wrote:
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How do you rate those neoprene gaitors?
First time I have fitted them,we shall see ;)
Cheap enough though,and fast delivery from portugal
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Re: my new bike for the catalonian HISS

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Dutchgit wrote:
mikeyboy wrote:
Dutchgit wrote:Yep, and you have to buy anyone from Germany a beer every night cos you're on a Beemer :whistle:
i think i will plead poverty after pricing up the bushes and seals for the suspension links :pinch:
I think I might have some of that. Let me know and I'll look tonight.
What ya got?
I will be replacing all seals and bushes,I have already fitted the bearings
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Re: my new bike for the catalonian HISS

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Just seen this - that's looking really good Mike - liking your front sprocket cover!!

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They're really nice! What's your price?! Including swap for mine :P :whistle:
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