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It's all back together and the new air filter system is on.

**URGENT MESSAGE** A very good friend of mine has bought tickets to fly to the Isle of Man to watch the Races on Friday the 5th of June. The problem is that he completely forgot that Friday is in fact his wedding day. This is because he bought the tickets ages ago before agreeing to the wedding date. Now he's asked me to post on his behalf to see if anyone wants to take his place? The wedding is at 2pm and all paid for you just need to show up - he assures me she'll make a terrific wife

Cheeky bottle of white from the Napoli region with tonights pasta .......

Fitted a radiator gaurd today . The rad had taken a bit of a biff after on off last time I was out, it's very slightly crushed at one end but no coolant loss that I can see .

Don't forget your passport

We need ride report now to confirm that it thrash any Hayabusa that you might encounter on the ride

I'm loving that filter but I think you should hand it back to the poor kid who you stole it from his Corsa

Off to Wales this morning to sing in a music festival

Time to vote. Pole Closes 23:59 31/5/2026 Time to get voting. Junes BOTM, Pictures up from 22nd vote starts 27th @Saul Honda CB750 Hornet @Marcel KTM950 Adventure @Sir Fallsalot Beta @boboneleg Scooter @Pedro BMW GSA 1200

condolances mate, as you know i lost my soul mate in October, i am with you all the way, every week i end crying as some thing will just spring into my my mind. I am told it gets better.

Pushrods and lifters are all in, clutch cable is attached to the gearbox. I decided to do some painting on a few bits before I refit the exhaust as it will be a pain to do afterwards so got that done and put the bike away to let the paint dry properly. Will finish up during the week.

this is Fred's entry. He wishes to point out that absolutely no photoshop was involved here and up yours @Buckster

Hornet at Helston with Seaking

Looks like Harley will be changing the rules again..the .Indian Wrecking crue will have to carry a passenger for the rest of the season ...lol.

Never thought of that, but yes it would be interesting. I suppose I could just weigh the big heap of stuff sitting in the corner of my garage that I took off, although ive binned quite a bit.

Rode it for the first time today, just round the driveway as still waiting for the front brake lines. Runs great, but not been out of first gear Still need a coolant tank, was going to use a stainless water bottle but the material is so thin that my TIG skills are not up to welding it without blowing through the material. It also wouldn't be rigid enough once the hose is on the not to fatigue the joint so still thinking about that. Got a different exhaust coming as I don't like what's on there, need a decent headlight and some sort of rear mug guard, and to weld the fillets between the frame and the lower edge of the seat to hide the electrics. Still need to program the new clocks, not yet picking up the revs and need to get the other bits like the gear position and fuel level to work. Next winter I will take it all apart again, cut the odd bits off the frame I don't need and get it powder coated, and rewire the remaining original bits too. Final pic is what it started out as. Not to everyones taste but I've had fun doing it.

Back now, had a fantastic weekend in Newport.

Not really but with the new internal parts I will give it a service after 500 miles.

That's what your Mrs said

Replaced the brake light switch today for the rear...pretty well had to lock the rear wheel before the light would come on...try bleeding it and it was still acting up...

Who?

Filled the transmission oil and fitted the exhaust headers before going to work, the paint looks pretty good, it will do until such times as I do a full refurb.

Sorry Bob. Condolences.

Sorry to hear that Bob. @boboneleg

My condolences Bob

Sorry to hear this bob

Sincerest Condolances Bob....I'll be praying for you mate...

Sorry to hear that Bob...

I'm sorry to hear this. My condolances mate.

Sorry to hear this @boboneleg, real life has it's moments.

The work is of such a high standard it would still be a bargain.

Pretty shit time at the moment. Just come back from a couple of nights in Twickenham as my Uncle has a had another stroke. He is very unsteady (had three fall in the last week) but he's still as sharp as a pin but his memory will get worse gradually. Got back today and my step-dad passed away this evening . He was the perfect gentleman, took on my mum and four teenagers back in the day . Never interfeered but was always there to support you . RIP Roy , Ill miss you. I maybe absent for a while while I process this shit time.

Milestone on the old CBF today.

On the sauce again.

So they are a group of lone wolves?

Yes have to agree it's not a comfortable bike for 3000 miles..lol...mostly just hold more of a sentimental value for me now...sold the bike 4500 bucks when I acquired the 22 1290..comfort wize it was a little better but it was a rolling laptop on wheels , not to mention it let me stranded on the side of the road a few time...and the old 950 found it's way back home after the fuel pump failed on it ...luckily that owner didn't have time to trash it before it broke down and it sat for and entire year ...having no one who wanted to work on the thing I was able to buy it back after running into the fellow at the shop...for 2500 buck...I think it was a steal...lol...he was just glad to get rid of it...

Collected the scooter and took it for a spin. Stopped by my mates place en route for a brew…………it’s addictive this twist and go lark Already been scouring the usual places for unnecessary bling and I can confirm it’s mostly chavtastic. Bring it on!