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Re: SF coming along
« Reply #15 on: 12.10. 2023 21:26 »
Every chance that they are not original to the bike. I believe it was despatched in April 53 so fairly early. Yes Thomas I would love to have it ready for next years ABR
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Re: SF coming along
« Reply #16 on: 25.10. 2023 02:21 »
It lives! Just took it for a run up my street, all seems ok so far, a few rattles to chase down and some small bits and pieces to tidy up but a good start.
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Re: SF coming along
« Reply #17 on: 25.10. 2023 02:35 »
Very, very nice I must say. Enjoy the riding!
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Re: SF coming along
« Reply #18 on: 25.10. 2023 06:42 »
Looks an absolute treat Mark, well done.

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Re: SF coming along
« Reply #19 on: 25.10. 2023 07:39 »
Nice to see another beautifully restored SF on the road. Must be a few of them about in aussie now?
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Re: SF coming along
« Reply #20 on: 25.10. 2023 08:51 »
Brilliant!!  Fantastic job!!

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Re: SF coming along
« Reply #21 on: 25.10. 2023 10:10 »
Well done Mark, she's a beauty!! As said before, good to see another one back on the road.
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Re: SF coming along
« Reply #22 on: 25.10. 2023 10:55 »
G'day Mark.
Wow what a great job. Looks exceptional.
Cheers
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Re: SF coming along
« Reply #23 on: 25.10. 2023 22:29 »
Thanks for the positive comments. It’s a bit smoky even after a hone and new rings and on +60 so if it doesn’t settle down I may opt for a resleeve, charging system not working and need to chrome the levers and try to source original dip and horn switches
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Re: SF coming along
« Reply #24 on: 26.10. 2023 09:44 »
G'day Mark.
So it's SSDD for BSA owners  *sarcastic*

"charging system not working" look in elecktricks section .
Before a re-leave check it's getting spark &  has compression.
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Re: SF coming along
« Reply #25 on: 26.10. 2023 10:51 »
Mark, You must be proud of that Beautiful SF bike now finished. Years of enjoyment ahead of you.
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Re: SF coming along
« Reply #26 on: 26.10. 2023 16:30 »
Super job!  *good3*
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