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Old 28-12-18, 05:07 AM   #6
mister c
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Default Re: 1979 Suzuki X5 Long term rebuild

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Originally Posted by garynortheast View Post
This is really coming together nicely now Col. It looks so close to being there.
Still a fair way to go yet Gary. I'm thinking of removing the engine again as the middle crank bearing is a little noisy, I can't make my mind up as I won't be riding it that often


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Originally Posted by Craig380 View Post
It's looking great! I have a memory that the plastic handlebar trim on my old X5 had the lettering picked out in silver, but that may not be correct.
I'll be honest I can't remember on my original one, but all of the pictures I've seen, they are black


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Originally Posted by maviczap View Post
A labour of love there Col, especially sourcing those difficult parts
I think that sourcing parts is one of the fun parts of the build, it takes a while, but you feel quite accomplished when you find them


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Originally Posted by Sir Trev View Post
Col - you're quite the magician my friend. Wish I had the patience to do something like this.
It takes my mind away from reality Trev, plus, I should have a nice bike when it's all done
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