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Offline KiwiGF

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Re: Hello from Newbie and pics of my Gold Flash resto project - UPDATE
« Reply #15 on: 23.11. 2012 10:51 »
Hi BSA bill well spotted! I could have edited the vid to remove the embarassing bits but it's a "warts and all" genuine "as it happened vid" where the wife falls backwards on some pipes and videos the ground and I forget to engage neutral before stopping at the top of the drive. Schoolboy error.

I was actually quite surprised that nothing bad happened when I put it into gear outside the shed, after that success I just had to get the jacket and helmet.....


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Re: Hello from Newbie and pics of my Gold Flash resto project - UPDATE
« Reply #16 on: 23.11. 2012 11:17 »


Hey Kiwi That'sfuckin awesome, sounds great- real happy for yea, hopefully I won't be far behind (for a short time)- noticed your wheels need alignment when you went up the drive in the first minute or so, and at 2 min, but maybe you sorted it after? 
 Reading your initial intro struck a note- I think we have something in common- just can't let this **** get the better of me
 cheers for now, duTch
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Re: Hello from Newbie and pics of my Gold Flash resto project - UPDATE
« Reply #17 on: 23.11. 2012 17:24 »
Oh I love that video, thanks! It's really whetted my appetite! Lovely scenery.

My first ride on a motorbike for over 30 years and on my BSA for nearly 40 years is just a few days away.
I'm nervous.

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Re: Hello from Newbie and pics of my Gold Flash resto project - UPDATE
« Reply #18 on: 23.11. 2012 19:10 »
Brilliant stuff Kiwi. Feels good don't it. *yeah*
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Re: Hello from Newbie and pics of my Gold Flash resto project - UPDATE
« Reply #19 on: 24.11. 2012 02:07 »
It does Muscrat, if it could be bottled I'd consider giving up beer (only consider......)
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Re: Hello from Newbie and pics of my Gold Flash resto project - UPDATE
« Reply #20 on: 24.11. 2012 09:18 »
Heh Dutch I've not done the alignment properly and yes with long difficult restos "just keep swimming"

Thanks a10gf and Good luck Neil just sure you've got oil pressure either before or very soon after it starts!
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2001 GL1800 Goldwing, well, the wife likes it
2009 KTM 990 Adventure, cos it’s 100% nuts

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Re: Hello from Newbie and pics of my Gold Flash resto project - UPDATE (rideable
« Reply #21 on: 12.03. 2013 09:58 »
Not that pretty but road legal and off to our first bsa national rally this weekend, over 70 club members attending so i should get to meet a few a7/10owners. A few teething problems after 600 miles but nothing a complete gearbox and engine strip could not sort out  *problem*
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Re: Hello from Newbie and pics of my Gold Flash resto project - UPDATE
« Reply #22 on: 12.03. 2013 10:04 »
Your bike looks good to me.
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Re: Hello from Newbie and pics of my Gold Flash resto project - UPDATE
« Reply #23 on: 12.03. 2013 10:08 »
Thanks Neil, she photos well  *loveit*
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1968 B44 Victor Special (3rd finished project)
2001 GL1800 Goldwing, well, the wife likes it
2009 KTM 990 Adventure, cos it’s 100% nuts

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Re: Hello from Newbie and pics of my Gold Flash resto project - UPDATE
« Reply #24 on: 13.03. 2013 09:44 »
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but nothing a complete gearbox and engine strip could not sort out
yes, just some minor details & insignificant annoyances lol.
Good work getting it running, looks good, and have a fine rally!
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Re: Hello from Newbie and pics of my Gold Flash resto project - UPDATE
« Reply #25 on: 13.03. 2013 10:06 »
Thanks a10gf, at least i did not have to redo the swing arm blocs!
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1956 A10 Golden Flash  (1st finished project)
1949 B31 rigid “400cc”  (2nd finished project)
1968 B44 Victor Special (3rd finished project)
2001 GL1800 Goldwing, well, the wife likes it
2009 KTM 990 Adventure, cos it’s 100% nuts
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