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Radar
TBF moderator
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 19/06/2009 : 21:29:26
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Well I am down to one bike for the first time since about 2001! The FZ has been sold to a colleague and will be heading off to a new home in about a weeks time.
I have really enjoyed owning 'Baby6' as my girls called it and I hope that the new owner enjoys owning her too...
Here are few of my adventures on the old girl:
It all started on a cold December day back in 2006, 216 freezing miles home from Durham after an impulsive ebay session!
Long cold haul home
The poor weather didn't stop me enjoying the 80's icon
Up at Quattford near Bridgnorth
Singing in the rain
The FZ is fun to ride but by mid 2007 the MOT had run out and various time and life pressures meant the old girl got rather forgotton for a while...
So a winter rebuild was needed and new fork seals, a heavily reworked exhaust, a new battery and some fresh oil soon perked the little Yamaha up no end...
She emerges from her slumber
MOT secured the FZ was soon back in it's element once more...
back on the road!
More fun ahead
It even got up to Bassetts Pole to hang with all the shiney new superbikes...
Hanging about with the big boys
But the time came to sell, and the FZ is heading off to pastures new.
Farewell old friend, you will be fondly remembered.
Right where did I leave that Bike Trader...watch this space!
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I started out with nothing and I still have most of it left! |
Edited by - Radar on 20/06/2009 09:48:54
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ses310
Senior Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 20/06/2009 : 08:25:24
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| Bet your sad to see the old girl go.... Waiting to see whats next in the pipeline :) |
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Radar
TBF moderator
United Kingdom
6164 Posts |
Posted - 20/06/2009 : 09:50:33
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| I will Ses, but I do already have a new machine in mind... |
I started out with nothing and I still have most of it left! |
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TT07
TBF moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 20/06/2009 : 13:13:21
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Originally posted by Radar
I will Ses, but I do already have a new machine in mind...
And would that be yet another Yamaha by any chance? And the model being one of those starting with the letter R and ending with the number 1? |
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ses310
Senior Member
United Kingdom
170 Posts |
Posted - 20/06/2009 : 14:26:50
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| My thought exactly TT haha |
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Radar
TBF moderator
United Kingdom
6164 Posts |
Posted - 21/06/2009 : 00:59:26
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| As much as I love R1s the FZ didn't go for anything like enough to bankroll one...have another think lads! |
I started out with nothing and I still have most of it left! |
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TT07
TBF moderator
United Kingdom
845 Posts |
Posted - 21/06/2009 : 08:18:12
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Originally posted by Radar
As much as I love R1s the FZ didn't go for anything like enough to bankroll one...have another think lads!
An LC in need of plenty of fettling . |
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ses310
Senior Member
United Kingdom
170 Posts |
Posted - 21/06/2009 : 09:35:59
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| Again what I was thinking ! It has to be another 80's Yam |
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Radar
TBF moderator
United Kingdom
6164 Posts |
Posted - 21/06/2009 : 19:50:53
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| Sid has offered me a project LC and I am toyong with the idea of buying it. Would be a great project. But I have something else in mind...not a Yamaha. Shock, horror, scandal! |
I started out with nothing and I still have most of it left! |
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ses310
Senior Member
United Kingdom
170 Posts |
Posted - 21/06/2009 : 21:11:38
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| Not a Yamaha ! Well I'm stumped then |
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katana
TBF moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21/06/2009 : 22:39:12
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Mate of mine has a Francis Barnet in boxes in his shed?
Either that or a CX500 Custom?
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Whoever dies with the most toys wins
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Radar
TBF moderator
United Kingdom
6164 Posts |
Posted - 21/06/2009 : 23:00:15
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Oddly enough back in the 1980s I despatch rode on a CX500 Custom and never EVER want to ride one again! You are warmer that Ses and TT though, sort of...
My despatching experiences are here btw
http://www.bikemeet.net/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3753 |
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TT07
TBF moderator
United Kingdom
845 Posts |
Posted - 21/06/2009 : 23:32:09
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Originally posted by Radar
Sid has offered me a project LC and I am toyong with the idea of buying it. Would be a great project. But I have something else in mind...not a Yamaha. Shock, horror, scandal!
Message to Imperial Data......I reckon someone has hacked into Radars account..... The REAL Radar would NEVER stear away from Yamahas But, if this is true I also reckon the News of the World would be very interested in the story. |
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Radar
TBF moderator
United Kingdom
6164 Posts |
Posted - 21/06/2009 : 23:38:41
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| I have owned a couple of Hondas, a Kwack and even a Suzuki once upon a time! |
I started out with nothing and I still have most of it left! |
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benji_zx10r
Uber Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22/06/2009 : 08:36:44
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CBX1000 !?!
tried to get me a hold of one of these, theyre cool |
Keep it rubber side down |
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Radar
TBF moderator
United Kingdom
6164 Posts |
Posted - 22/06/2009 : 12:35:11
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| I do loke the CBX, a mate has owned one for over 25 years, but they are a bit pricey for a decent one. Try again... |
I started out with nothing and I still have most of it left! |
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Sold my FZ600!
