Hi From Bedford

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by Keaney, Jan 16, 2020.

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  1. Keaney

    Keaney New Member

    Jan 15, 2020
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    Just picked up a 2003 speed four 600 to tinker with. She's been in a shed for 12 months, then out on the patio of the guys parents for about six months until he was told it had to go.... :rolleyes:

    Picked it up last night and 1st impressions, she looks like she just needs some loving and fresh fluids to start with, oh and a new battery....

    Not sure if she'll be a keeper, as I had a major "loss of talent" while riding my old Harley home from work ten plus years ago and my right ankle is FUBAR'd and I can't operate the back brake with the current pedal. It looks like it was built for a ballet dancer, rather than a 6' 2" gorilla :grinning:

    I apologise in advance if I repeat questions that have been asked before..

    Thanks

    Keaney

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  2. David Cooper

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

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  3. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    Hi mate and welcome
     
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  4. Dawsy

    Dawsy Cumbrian half-wit
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    Welcome Kearney. I am sure you will get the bug back!
     
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  5. MadMrB

    MadMrB Elite Member

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    Hi Keaney and welcome in :)
     
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  6. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi and welcome, bike looks in good nick considering it's recent history....
     
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  7. Dave C

    Dave C Elite Member

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    Welcome aboard Keaney, hope you enjoy the forum and all the best with getting the steed roadworthy asap.
     
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  8. Don the Don

    Don the Don Bigger Than The Average Bear

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    Hi and welcome
     
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  9. figwold

    figwold First Class Member

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    Welcome Keaney, there’s a few of us here in Bedford.
     
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  10. darkman

    darkman Crème de la Crème

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    Hello n welcome :)
     
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  11. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    Hello Keaney and welcome to the forum :)
     
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  12. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    Welcome in to the madhouse
     
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  13. Easy Tiger

    Easy Tiger Elite Member

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    Hi Keaney, You'll love the Speed four, They have great handling and are quick off the mark. Mine has a power band that kicks in at 3,000 revs so I'm usually 1st away from the lights. Give it a go, if like me you'll fall in love with it.:heart: Mind you at 6ft 2ins it might be a bit small for you. I'm only a 5ft 7ins squirt.
     
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  14. Vulpes

    Vulpes Confused Member

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    Hi and welcome.
     
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  15. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Welcome to the forum :cool:
     
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  16. Keaney

    Keaney New Member

    Jan 15, 2020
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    Thanks David
     
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  17. mpllineman

    mpllineman First Class Member

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    Good morning Keany and welcome aboard. Nice bike too!
     
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  18. Keaney

    Keaney New Member

    Jan 15, 2020
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    Thanks and good morning to you too..
     
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  19. Keaney

    Keaney New Member

    Jan 15, 2020
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    Thanks Vulpes
     
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  20. Keaney

    Keaney New Member

    Jan 15, 2020
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    Thanks for the reply, it does feel a little on the small side for me. It was funny watching the previous owner struggle to wheel it about. He was shocked when I lifted the back end off the ground to help him turn it around on the drive. I'm used to lifting and carrying crap about in my job so the back end of a motorcycle isn't too much drama. I'm going to give her a wash down over the weekend and try and shock some life back into the battery. Hopefully hear her motor run by Sunday evening....
     
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