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Author: davejames
Thu Aug 18, 2022 3:51 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Rickman measurements
Replies: 4
Views: 1747

Re: Rickman measurements

Here are the photos attached of the forks he got with the Rickman. He thinks they are Betor.
Author: davejames
Thu Aug 11, 2022 8:07 am
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Rickman measurements
Replies: 4
Views: 1747

Re: Rickman measurements

Many thanks Will and Jumbo, I'll send Ray a message and pass on the measurements and see if he can send me a photo of the lower fork leg. Cheers :D
Author: davejames
Mon Aug 08, 2022 4:49 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Rickman measurements
Replies: 4
Views: 1747

Rickman measurements

Evening all, had a message off a mate who has acquired a Rickman frame, and what he thinks are 38mm Betor forks. He would like to know distance between centre of axle to top of stantion, his are 711mm. Also distance between centre of axle to top of alloy fork leg not including rubber dust seal, his ...
Author: davejames
Sat May 28, 2022 11:33 pm
Forum: Show us Yours
Topic: Kawasaki z1000st
Replies: 16
Views: 11201

Re: Kawasaki z1000st

That looks a beauty :)
Author: davejames
Mon Mar 07, 2022 11:28 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: New shocks needed
Replies: 13
Views: 4000

Re: New shocks needed

chrispyduck wrote:https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/273836326481?hash=item3fc1eabe51:g:MngAAOSw7aNc0Ya0

Not sure I want to spend this much :eek


Think mine were £130 ...... that's inflation for you!! :shock:
Author: davejames
Mon Mar 07, 2022 6:24 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: New shocks needed
Replies: 13
Views: 4000

Re: New shocks needed

Chris, my Z1b has Konis on it that seem to work well. There's an invoice for them from 1995 in the paperwork so they last well too.
Author: davejames
Sat Nov 27, 2021 12:18 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Z 1000 ST ELR
Replies: 45
Views: 20436

Re: Z 1000 ST ELR

Watching this one with interest as I know how much you like the original restorations Philippe. Looking forward to seeing the finished special STR :)
Author: davejames
Fri Aug 20, 2021 9:50 pm
Forum: Show us Yours
Topic: New Member/Arrival
Replies: 7
Views: 3649

Re: New Member/Arrival

Welcome Alan, a pair of beauties you have there :D :D
Author: davejames
Sat Aug 14, 2021 9:26 pm
Forum: New Here?
Topic: Just joined !
Replies: 16
Views: 6409

Re: Just joined !

Welcome Phil, that's a beauty :)
Author: davejames
Fri Jul 30, 2021 8:50 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Richard Hammond Z900 up for auction 01.08.21
Replies: 20
Views: 5212

Re: Richard Hammond Z900 up for auction 01.08.21

Is it me or does the frame look a bit hammered around the frame number?
Author: davejames
Mon May 03, 2021 2:21 pm
Forum: The Bottom Shed
Topic: Suzuki XN85
Replies: 5
Views: 3143

Re: Suzuki XN85

The red wheels really suit it and go well with the stripes :)
Author: davejames
Mon May 03, 2021 2:00 pm
Forum: New Here?
Topic: New member
Replies: 8
Views: 2786

Re: New member

Hadn't used mine for the last few years and was worried that it wouldn't start. New battery and fresh petrol first, but no go. Replaced plugs and got it going, bit rough and spluttery until it warmed up but gave it a 40 mile run yesterday and seems fine. Stuck a good dose of Redex in with the fresh ...
Author: davejames
Sat Mar 27, 2021 11:58 am
Forum: Show us Yours
Topic: My Z1000 ELR
Replies: 7
Views: 2826

Re: My Z1000 ELR

Very nice, even the rear mudguard has avoided the chop!! :)
Author: davejames
Sun Jan 24, 2021 3:16 pm
Forum: The Car Boot Sale
Topic: More magazines
Replies: 0
Views: 72

More magazines

I've got 15 years worth of CMM stored in boxes. 2000-2015. All in excellent condition and some unread. Free to anyone who can collect them.
Author: davejames
Fri Jan 01, 2021 2:06 pm
Forum: New Here?
Topic: Project Kz1000 K1 Ltd
Replies: 12
Views: 4560

Re: Project Kz1000 K1 Ltd

Totally agree with the above. Change fluids and filters etc, new tyres and keep the rest as is. Just clean it all up and ride it :)

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