some of the peeps said to put pictures of the work I am doing to my bike. I have rebuilt the switch gear and replaced the headlamp. but the rest is on hold as I am hoping Santa is looking at this post and know something about classics. Not to sure on the quality as I had to keep cropping. Ride free Joe.
Rich Bryce Stupid thing I did all the carbs and switch gear before someone said to stick some pic's on here. But yes I will take photograph evidence as I go along. At a bit of a stop now might get Christmas out of the way first. But I am enjoying the tinkering again. Regards Joe.
This looks like a lot of fun! I recently picked up a 1985 Honda CB650 Nighthawk for a sideline project. It's in pretty good shape now. Mainly needs all maint. and a lot of "love". I think the previous owners never cleaned her off, so that will go a long way on her journey. I like to tinker too! I have to try to post some pics, but I'm not very good at that sort of thing!
mpllineman I just sold my 83 model and really missing it as it never failed to go and go well. Was a beggar to start without full choke but when warm cruise all day and enough top end when needed. The only trouble I had in six years was one of the inlet rubbers split and are obsolete. But I found out the 550 one were almost bang on. DarkMan I think they were called Morris But you will correct me if wrong. I am a lover of spokes but these are the oem items so will suffice. Ride Safe Joe.
Ron You are sharper than I. I did think there was a bit missing. No but honestly the stantions were beyond repair so waiting for some new ones That Santa might bring. The bike should stand properly on the centre stand but just want to be careful. Garage that is tidy compared to what it used to look like. When the boys I used to ride with used to come round to work on their bikes you had to climb over bits and pieces. I am sure new models were designed in this Garage as I don't think any parts went back on the bike they belonged to it was just it fits so put it on there. Ride Safe Joe.
Oh Dear! The 5 questions on repeat is not peculiar just to your missus, they all do that sir! I can see you ending up back in isolation unit by tomorrow, unless you follow my advice so here goes; Make some black tea. Don't let it brew too long so that it is just the right shade of brown Put it in the fridge for later When the current Mrs Ashurst demands a drink later, give her a 'large' JD Poor yourself the black tea and add ice for authenticity Repeat until she's comatose Proceed to garage and finish yer feckin project!
We used to do something similar with our dear old Mum. She'd come to stay, so on welcoming her it would be her favorite tipple Gin n Tonic. Then a 2nd one. Then she'd say "that was lovely I'll just have tonic on it's own now" - so we'd switch to vodka ! She always said she slept well at our place............................
Err No, just don't listen to the voices, either the ones in your head or the the one coming from the direction of Mrs Ashurst, make your way quietly to the garage and start fettling for fecksakes!
Bad Billy Well you see its not a hartail its a hard front. Irish jack. Don't need it just want to show of. Ride Safe Joe.
Ron You Give Mrs Ron a big hug or maybe get well soon no hugs. Tell her there's an Irish Fairy on the way. And you look after her. Spoil her a bit. Ride Free Joe
Ron That support has been with me for some years now and has served me well. You are welcome to highjack my topic as long as you don't go getting me back into trouble with the patrons. OH's but its my thread ok carry on Regards Joe.
Elene. Is as good as gold. I am waiting for bits to arrive via Santa I hope. Got few bits in an engineering shop to replace with stainless. And still chasing a tank. Found one in Baxter cycles in Ohio but they won't haggle on price for a dented one they have. So my dear Friend plenty of tea don't even like Crumpets they make me hiccup. Has it been 48 hours. I just think you lot are jealous of my plank. Ride Free Joe.
Ron Of course I do. These days I have trouble finding my stick. And I accept how innocent you are. I will stand ashamed in a corner for trying to mislead you. Ride Safe Joe
