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Back again too/two

#1 PostAuthor: Graham-A2 » Tue Feb 06, 2024 11:48 am

Spurred on by Mikey's post, I'm in the same boat. Log-in details lost, including my ID, never mind password!

I've been slowly rebuilding my Z1000 A2 which has been languishing in the shed for a few years after falling into my lap as a cheap rough runner (just). After some pondering I realised it needed quite a lot of time and money thrown it's way and I've enjoyed having a project on the go. Once the frame and other stuff was powder coated in the autumn I was motivated, although the shed is rather full of Guzzi's ! This led to my wonderful wife suggesting I took over the dining room :D. I think I am about there now and the first start up is happening (in the back garden) sometime very soon :D :D .

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#2 PostAuthor: deka » Tue Feb 06, 2024 12:56 pm

excellent unfortunsalty the pic did not load so looking forward to seeing it
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#3 PostAuthor: Graham-A2 » Tue Feb 06, 2024 4:24 pm

Now with a picture (I hope) after reading the 'how to'

Here's me about a week ago. Yes the bike is still in my dining room. The wife is a star... her patience is waning a bit now though :D

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Other wheels - Couple of old Guzzi's
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Luminous Green '78 KZ import [BLE 656S]

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Re: Back again too/two

#4 PostAuthor: Graham-A2 » Tue Feb 06, 2024 5:05 pm

Note: Period correct Kawasaki high quality riding moccasins stylishly exhibited to make you jealous :wink:
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#5 PostAuthor: mikey » Tue Feb 06, 2024 5:17 pm

Welcome back, sweet looking bike
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#6 PostAuthor: Philippe » Wed Feb 07, 2024 4:18 pm

Hi Graham

welcome back!
Very nice Z1000A2 you have there. Congratulations!
According to the smile on your face you look very happy and proud.
Let the good times roll !
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#7 PostAuthor: Bill P » Wed Feb 07, 2024 5:43 pm

Lovely job cracking bike and welcome back :up

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#8 PostAuthor: gray » Wed Feb 07, 2024 8:42 pm

looks lovely. Nice job. Wife deserves a special treat
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#9 PostAuthor: deka » Fri Feb 09, 2024 2:45 pm

very nice and a keeper
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#10 PostAuthor: r3sc » Fri Feb 09, 2024 6:30 pm

How much do you want for the wife, seeing as she allowed the bike in the house? :D :D

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#11 PostAuthor: Ultim8pc » Sat Feb 10, 2024 5:56 pm

Very nice.
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#12 PostAuthor: Skid Mark » Sun Feb 11, 2024 1:30 am

You look well chuffed, and so you should. Lovely Bike.
Or maybe you're are just gloating 'cause you get the bike in the house!

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#13 PostAuthor: ADRIAN H » Sun Feb 11, 2024 8:36 pm

Lovely jubbly old girl.
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