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    Default 06-05-12, 10:45 AM
    After buying the bike a couple of months ago I have been putting in some serious hours to get it back into shape since its last MOT three years ago and the last owner threw it down the road.

    I was worrying about twisted frames and things like that but got a call from burnout bikes yesterday to say its a fail due to front pads! I couldn't believe the one main item to check and I didnt :

    Ahh well I have the pads and will fit them today for the re-test on Tuesday. Was a nice ride to and from, the cookoo fair was on so avoiding the middle of downton is a must!

    Here is two months ago when I picked the bike up....





    And here is the pictures yesterday after all the hard work....



     
     
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    Default 06-05-12, 10:56 AM
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    onwards and upwards and sometimes a little sidewards....

     
     
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    Default 06-05-12, 12:19 PM
    Oops! :-[ It's often the obvious that we forget!

    Good luck Tuesday

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    Default 06-05-12, 04:27 PM
    :'(Oops :'(
     
     
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    Default 06-05-12, 09:02 PM
    Ive done similar, bought a complete set with a view to just changing the rear, and the fronts were nearly down to the backing
     
     
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    Default 06-05-12, 09:07 PM
    At least you weren't riding it when you discovered that mate.
    Looks like a nice bike to get you started.
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    Default 08-05-12, 08:03 AM
    Oops. Oh well, at least it was an easy fix!!
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    Default 08-05-12, 07:58 PM
    Passed today thank god so since its been a nice afternoon thought I'd go out for a ride.
     
     
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    Default 08-05-12, 08:00 PM
    [smiley=thumbsup.gif] nice one, you braving the rideout sunday?
    onwards and upwards and sometimes a little sidewards....

     
     
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