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Offline MickFarmer64

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Hi another newbie to the forum
« on: 31.05. 2020 22:51 »
Hi all,

Good evening

Another newbie to the forum and in fact to BSA. I've been riding bikes since around the mid 70's in various guises. In fairness despite learning to ride a bike on a BSA Bantam amongst other things. I have in the main mostly ridden japanese bikes - Kawasaki's in particular. But I've always had a love of British bikes. As such, I've decided to now bite the bullet, and purchase either an A7 or A10 in hopefully the none too distant future. Looking forward to the site, gaining valuable information and hopefully contributing. And most importantly getting a BSA...
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Offline scotty

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Re: Hi another newbie to the forum
« Reply #1 on: 01.06. 2020 01:32 »
Welcome to the therapy group Mick
You’ll find a lot of friendly people here with the same addictions
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Re: Hi another newbie to the forum
« Reply #2 on: 01.06. 2020 08:51 »
Welcome!
I was not aware of this fabulous resource when I restored my A10.  *welcome*
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Re: Hi another newbie to the forum
« Reply #3 on: 01.06. 2020 08:55 »
Hi Mick, welcome to the forum, a good move!

Are you after a runner or a restoration project for your return to BSA?

All the best, Simon
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Re: Hi another newbie to the forum
« Reply #4 on: 01.06. 2020 10:03 »
Welcome Mick - Farmer ?  surname or occupation
All the best - Bill
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Re: Hi another newbie to the forum
« Reply #5 on: 01.06. 2020 11:29 »
Welcome to the forum, hoping it will be of good help.

Was thinking, we should have a "What to know about \ look for when buying an a7\a10" topic.


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Re: Hi another newbie to the forum
« Reply #6 on: 01.06. 2020 23:04 »
Hi Mick, welcome to the forum, a good move!

Are you after a runner or a restoration project for your return to BSA?

All the best, Simon

Hi Simon, thanks for the welcome. I think I'd prefer a nice runner, thats also cosmetically good that I could still fettle and improve where necessary. I do like my bikes to be in good nick and well sorted.
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Re: Hi another newbie to the forum
« Reply #7 on: 01.06. 2020 23:05 »
Welcome Mick - Farmer ?  surname or occupation

Surname  *smile*
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Re: Hi another newbie to the forum
« Reply #8 on: 01.06. 2020 23:10 »
Welcome to the forum, hoping it will be of good help.

Was thinking, we should have a "What to know about \ look for when buying an a7\a10" topic.

Thats a great idea. I'm also on the ZRXOC forum and they have the very same -  frequently asked questions. This included everything from recommended tyre pressures, known issues, recommended oil, things to look for prior to purchasing etc etc. Proved to be a valuable resource and saved on people asking the inevitable similar questions. 
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Re: Hi another newbie to the forum
« Reply #9 on: 02.06. 2020 08:54 »
I'm also on the ZRXOC forum ...

Ooh - I have a Rexxer on the plot here myself.
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Re: Hi another newbie to the forum
« Reply #10 on: 02.06. 2020 20:20 »
I'm also on the ZRXOC forum ...

Ooh - I have a Rexxer on the plot here myself.

Nice one - love my REX, but definitely want to add either a A7 or A10 to the stable. 
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