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Post by podman on Oct 9, 2016 18:59:50 GMT
Evening all, Went to party last night and this was in the hallway..spent much of the party on the googling Raleigh Choppers, took it for a spin down the road, found the owner and ended up taking it away..best party been to for a long time!
Anyway, I had a Silver Jubilee model back in 1977 when I would have been 10, around 15 years ago , unknown to me, my Mum threw it away...We all still taunt her about that now, especially more so as the money they fetch..
Ive no idea if the bike ive bought is much cop or how original it is but it rode well enough, gears didnt slip and the crank felt straight n true...Bad points I noticed where front light bracket broken(ordered replacement tonight) , sissy bar pulls out from frame (loose clamps im hoping) and seat torn/ripped..paint/decals look original but it was dark and id had a couple of drinks!
I was pointed in the forums direction from a lad on the RD350LC forum, I have a couple of 80s motorcycles but the garage feels more complete with my first real love and experience of 2 wheels in it.
Look forward to joining in with all the banter and seeing what the forum has to offer.
Cheers Bryan
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Post by Jake B on Oct 10, 2016 18:22:39 GMT
Looks an interesting project, the colour doesn't look very original to my eyes, as for the sissy bar being loose it may be because it's very high up
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Post by theginger1 on Oct 10, 2016 20:03:36 GMT
Looks good to me. I've purchased a lot worse when I've had a drink :-). Where about in Northampton are ya?
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Post by podman on Oct 11, 2016 12:41:08 GMT
Im Hunsbury way mate,you in Northampton? ..where is the best place to get hold of parts from, cant ALWAYS be eBay can it?
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Post by theginger1 on Oct 13, 2016 15:15:04 GMT
Yep. Spinney Hill/ Parklands area. As for spares... put a wanted add up, youcan get lucky.
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Post by podman on Oct 15, 2016 15:49:03 GMT
Yep. Spinney Hill/ Parklands area. As for spares... put a wanted add up, youcan get lucky. Will do....see you at the Billing meet next year..gutted to have missed that.or is there any events over the Winter period?.
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Post by theginger1 on Oct 15, 2016 20:01:18 GMT
I'm organising a ride-out next month. Round Rutland. Join us for that.
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Post by podman on Oct 16, 2016 19:32:50 GMT
I'm organising a ride-out next month. Round Rutland. Join us for that. I did see that mate, I wont have my bike ready by then , I dont think anyway.
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