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    CARBS, VALVES AND SHINY STUFF

    Sep 19, 2018 4 minutes
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    WORK HAS continued on the Slabbie GSX-R1100 at a glacial pace over the last month but finally the bike is running, brakes and clutch bled, and shiny bits refitted. The only thing left is to put the new chain on and fit the painted bodywork. (Too much coffee drinking thinks me! ED)

    I purposely leave fitting the fresh bodywork as late as I can in the refurbish debacle so scratches are at a minimum. I’m lucky to have friends in the trade and I’m able to get stuff done at short notice. One such favour was vapour blasting the top triple clamp, handlebars, pillion footpegs and exhaust hanger, and bits and bobs which make the bike

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