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A few more pics now I've had the sidepanel painted correctly.... it also had an annoying misfire on tickover which was causing it to cut out when stopping at lights,etc... all cured now & it's fucking awesome...


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Yep that finished it off Geoff.

EDIT: The only thing i would add is YAMAHA (in white) on the side of the seat. :biggrin:

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Hi Geoff, Very nice your bike looks the business, I like very much,
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Well done - real looker :drool:
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What size are those lovely Pirelli Scorpions on this bike please?
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blade4life1889 wrote:What size are those lovely Pirelli Scorpions on this bike please?
This bike of Geoff`s is the same as your potential new bike (1VJ) although its been heavily modded from stock, later steal rear arm with disk brake, XTZ750 front end (twin disc`s) later 3TB engine, Acerbis plastic tank.

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Old thread, but what an awesome read. Inspirational, cracking detail.
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