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Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by Jeff Parker, Nov 23, 2019.

  1. Jeff Parker

    Jeff Parker New Member

    Nov 23, 2019
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    Hi all,
    thanks for the add.
    still have my 79’ z650 which I love, but definitely feels it’s age with modern pot holed roads.
    Use a Tiger 800 for longer journeys and trips in and out of London. Love the ride ability of the bike and the triple engine is a work of art.
    Just bought Thruxton TFC #561. Which is simply sublime. Thought I was to old to return to the foetal position on a bike, but I just love it, and it puts the biggest grin on my face.
    one quick question. Need to raise the bars a little bit, but the fairing gets in the way. Anyone done this, and how did you get over the fouling issue
     
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  2. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi and welcome.....
     
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  3. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    Hi mate and welcome
     
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  4. Dartplayer

    Dartplayer Crème de la Crème

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    Hi Jeff and welcome to the forum :cool: Nice collection of rides, looking forward to seeing some pix
     
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  5. Don the Don

    Don the Don Bigger Than The Average Bear

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    Welcome, a few nice bikes you have I did like those old Z650's
     
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  6. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    Hi Jeff, and welcome in :cool::cool:
     
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  7. MadMrB

    MadMrB Elite Member

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    Hi Jeff and welcome in :)
     
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  8. joe mc donald

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    Jeff Parker
    Welcome to the family. Do hit the upload a file bottom right and let us all see the steeds. Some nice machines. Can't help with your query but I'm sure one of the inmates will know they will pop along after their meds.
    Regards & Ride Safe
    Joe.
     
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  9. David Cooper

    David Cooper Triumph Rocketeer.
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    Hello and welcome to the forum Jeff.

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  10. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Welcome to the forum
     
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  11. Vulpes

    Vulpes Confused Member

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    Hi and welcome.
     
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  12. Jeff Parker

    Jeff Parker New Member

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    Couple of snaps. Sorry about the pipe photo, entering into the spirit of the London DGR

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  13. MadMrB

    MadMrB Elite Member

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    Superb bikes, the Z650 is a beauty :cool:
     
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  14. Jeff Parker

    Jeff Parker New Member

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    I was a bit jammy with the Z. Local chap had it locked in his garage for years and never rode it. Just happened to be ridding past when he had his garage open and stopped to take a look. The rest is history. 79' plate, 12,000miles from new. never been bent and never been opened up.
     
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  15. MadMrB

    MadMrB Elite Member

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    Wow, what a find...I'm very envious, I've liked the Kawasaki Z models since I was a teenager.
     
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  16. Jeff Parker

    Jeff Parker New Member

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    Might look into that. Quite like the ride height, just wanted to sit up a little. Just booked tickets for the LeMans GP next year and am considering using the Thruxton for that. But a little concerned about the wrists.
     
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  17. Bad Billy

    Bad Billy Baddest Member

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    Hi Mate & Welcome to the Forum :cool:
     
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  18. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    Hello Jeff and welcome to the forum :)
     
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