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British Bikes / Re: triumph pre unit vin numbers
« on: August 13, 2010, 10:36:13 AM »
thanks Rex. it is odd that this is now an issue with dvla unless they have now changed there seach criteria ie vin numbers and not reg numbers are used to bring up vehicle details? it is odd that on all the old mot,s that an S is shown before the numbers, last 2 years its been the same tester/station also odd  that its on the v5c.it was my concern perhaps it should have an S stamped on the frame and that had been lost over the past 53 years! ie i dont want to amend the details if the v5c is correct.i have two other tbird frames and they have 5 digit numbers and no letters before them. thanks steve

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British Bikes / triumph pre unit vin numbers
« on: August 12, 2010, 10:30:45 PM »
hi all, i have just had my 57 thunderbird mot,d for the fourth year since rebuilding it only on this last mot the tester could not get the dvla computer to recognise it based on the vin number, i have since had a letter from dvla asking for details of the bike and vin number,the bike is matching engine and frame numbers the tester put the correct 5 digit frame number into the computer the only difference i can see looking at the old mot,s and logbook there is an S infront of the five digits on these yet on the new mot it only shows the 5 digits checking the frame myself i can only see the numbers and no S. does anyone know if the frame numbers for the 1957 6t  should have S stamped before the 5 digits on the frame?
Any advice would be much appreciated

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Autojumble / triumph rigid toolbox
« on: October 26, 2008, 02:25:29 PM »
iam looking for a toolbox for a 1952 triumph thunderbird can anyone help?

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Autojumble / Re: AA badge required
« on: November 20, 2008, 04:50:01 PM »
hi there is a early aa cycle badge listed on ebay uk at the moment http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=400009720334&Category=72184null

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The Classic Biker Bar / Re: MOPED MUSEUM/COLLECTION
« on: January 22, 2009, 11:42:58 AM »
you could try your local radio/news papers see if they will do an artical on what you are trying to do  as its a non profit making venture iam sure they will probably help

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The Classic Biker Bar / Re: any suggestions
« on: October 04, 2008, 06:35:26 PM »
eddy one thing to note is if you go for something built before 1st jan 1973 you wont have to pay any road tax as it will be excempt and you may find that classic insurance will cost considerably less than that for a modern bike, this may give you more to spend on a bike as running costs will be less. best of luck with whatever you get

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European and Other Bikes / Re: BMW R65 Tank Cover
« on: October 17, 2008, 11:12:52 PM »
hope you find what your looking for, like you say theres got to be one out there somewhere

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European and Other Bikes / Re: BMW R65 Tank Cover
« on: October 16, 2008, 10:54:08 PM »
www.motorbikesandparts.co.uk  try this site

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European and Other Bikes / Re: BMW R65 Tank Cover
« on: October 16, 2008, 04:17:54 PM »
have you tried ebay they have a lot of tank covers listed

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Japanese Bikes / Re: CB 750 steering heavy
« on: July 27, 2008, 05:53:22 PM »
hi patric congratulations on finishing your rebuild,you haven't been spoiled by more modern machines whilst rebuilding the honda?. I had a 750 four  of about the same vintage from what i can remember it was great in a straight line but i had a few hairy moments going into corners to fast there a heavy old machine, i do remember fitting more modern rubber to it and it did improve its handeling,sounds like you checked everything well when re fitting the forks,just a thought did you change the grade of springs/oil  in the forks i wonder if this may have some effect. best of luck Regards Steve

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Japanese Bikes / Kawasaki forks z750 ?
« on: January 03, 2009, 06:17:16 PM »
Hi. A friend of mine is rebuilding a reliant trike, the front end is off a kawasaki we think a late seventies/early eighties,could any one tell us what they are from the part numbers? the sliders have the numbers ( K1421  (3)  MK _1R )the front wheel is spoked and there is a single disc brake, any help much appreciated.steve :)

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British Bikes / Re: found these parts ...
« on: September 24, 2009, 04:44:23 PM »
look like triumph followers to me

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British Bikes / Re: BSA C11 help needed
« on: September 24, 2009, 04:51:30 PM »
i would say eather the float is sticking or the needle valve is not seating properly to shut the fuel off, hope  this helps :)

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British Bikes / Re: 1969 BSA Starfire Info Needed...
« on: April 11, 2009, 08:40:46 PM »
not a problem,iam triumph man myself so cant offer any 1st hand experience on the starfire but iam sure the owners club will be able to answer your questions

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British Bikes / Re: 1969 BSA Starfire Info Needed...
« on: April 11, 2009, 08:25:39 PM »
here it is ;) http://www.bsaownersclub.co.uk/

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