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Offline West Aussie Glen

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Re: Thinking of getting back on a bike ........
« Reply #25 on: March 26, 2013, 08:21:00 AM »
So what bike did you buy?
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Re: Thinking of getting back on a bike ........
« Reply #26 on: March 26, 2013, 08:41:15 AM »
Also come down for a coffee one saturday, I will be back on 04 May from 5 weeks in Thailand
You don't have to rub it in. 5 weeks in Thailand will be hard to take  :crackup :thumb enjoy
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Re: Thinking of getting back on a bike ........
« Reply #27 on: March 26, 2013, 08:55:20 AM »
Cheers Brock. Will do!
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Re: Thinking of getting back on a bike ........
« Reply #28 on: March 26, 2013, 08:57:27 AM »
Glen I bought a K100RT. Yes it's older but it also has 70,00 less Kim's on it.
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Re: Thinking of getting back on a bike ........
« Reply #29 on: March 26, 2013, 11:01:39 AM »
Would be a nice bike, I had a K75s for a while.
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Re: Thinking of getting back on a bike ........
« Reply #30 on: March 26, 2013, 09:27:33 PM »
Would be a nice bike, I had a K75s for a while.

I'm hoping it will! LOL!  Cheers!
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Re: Thinking of getting back on a bike ........
« Reply #31 on: March 26, 2013, 09:29:01 PM »
Would be a nice bike, I had a K75s for a while.

I'm hoping it will! LOL!  Cheers!

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Re: Thinking of getting back on a bike ........
« Reply #32 on: April 01, 2013, 01:09:25 AM »
Hi, was the initial ST the blue 93 in the hills? If it is I may be looking at it on Wednesday, he has admitted the rear shock is u/s but I haven't even seen it yet. Be interested in the other stuff you found if it is the one...my situation is similar to yours, lurking and looking for ages. My first priority was for an airport bike, secondly to get the missus back into the pillion position after a long layoff. Cheers, Deano
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Re: Thinking of getting back on a bike ........
« Reply #33 on: April 01, 2013, 01:31:43 AM »
Yes it it is.. The bike is actually decent, condition reflects it's age but all it probably needs is a good clean up, full service, tires and the rear shock. 

The right front disk (I think!) or was it left, has been changed before and is newer then the other disc.

It has had 3 owners, first had it for the most miles and I think rode it from over east.

I can't tell for sure as it has a sheep skin and he is reluctant to take it off, but it feels like it has a Cobin seat.

He wouldn't let me ride it so that raised a few bells, so can't tell you what the clutch is like.

Bike wasn't dripping oil anywhere.

Cracked right mirror, he has put a round wide view lens on it.

Oh I thought the exhaust was abit loud, it wasn't the boy racer kinda noisy, just loud.

Needs new tires.

Usual scruffs. 

If I didn't find my current bike, I would have bought it.

Hope that helps



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Re: Thinking of getting back on a bike ........
« Reply #34 on: April 01, 2013, 11:26:30 AM »
Cheers for that Al, you had me a bit worried with your initial post looking for mechanics when I suspected it was the same bike. The bloke seemed a bit subdued, but said about the shock (knew replacement prices) and that the previous owner didn't let him ride it before buying it. He has dropped the price to suit what I assume were your points of contention. Will see on Wednesday. Did anyone private message you about mechanics or tyre shops NOR? As I work away, need to leave it somewhere to get work done.

Do you remember if the timing belt needed doing or was it done already on age?

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Re: Thinking of getting back on a bike ........
« Reply #35 on: April 18, 2013, 09:33:28 PM »
Hi Deano

Sorry didn't see this post till now.  Nope no one suggested any workshops anywhere.  :(

There is quite abit of info on the net though so if you are handy with a wrench, crack it yourself.  I've had a ball putting my bike together and I am glad to say that it's now running well.
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Re: Thinking of getting back on a bike ........
« Reply #36 on: April 18, 2013, 09:45:07 PM »
Welcome to the zoo
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