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Old 13-02-11, 05:25 PM   #21
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Very nice right shape as well.
Bit of Autoglym on the downpipe would complete it
or 500grit wet and dry.
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Old 13-02-11, 06:19 PM   #22
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really tidy looking bike, the first pic looks like the bike is liquid, really nice glossy black
It's actually white. He'd just added another fresh coat of Marmite.
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Old 13-02-11, 07:06 PM   #23
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or 500grit wet and dry.
240, 400, 800, 1200 in that order. Followed by a nice rub down with AUTOSOL on FINE wire wool then another polish with it on a clean cloth.
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Old 13-02-11, 08:00 PM   #24
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It's actually white. He'd just added another fresh coat of Marmite.

its special marmite!!
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Old 14-02-11, 07:23 PM   #25
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i got insurance today which is bonus but my bike failed its MOT because the front brake is grabbing been trying to do it tonight but its such a pain!

hopefully the restrictors will arrive tomorrow so i can fit them and fix the brakes
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Old 14-02-11, 07:40 PM   #26
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Sounds like front calipers need a service
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Old 14-02-11, 07:41 PM   #27
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yup! thats what i started tonight and finishing tomorrow!
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Old 15-02-11, 11:10 AM   #28
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so my mum has gone out for the day so me and dad decide its a bit cold outside...



trying to sort the brakes and restrict the bike!
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Old 15-02-11, 11:16 AM   #29
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bike in the kitchen, thats what i like to see.

*insurance paperwork* "where will the bike be kept overnight?" "right by the cooker and dinner table in the kitchen"
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Old 15-02-11, 11:16 AM   #30
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Hehe like your thinking i once worked on my carbs in the front room infront of the telly but oops stunk the house out with petrol fumes, but it was better than my usual work space heh
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