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[Barnowl]

As above, chuck a bottle of injection or carb cleaner (the difference is likely to be the label on the bottle only) in the tank. Won't do any harm.

Ignore the instructions on about how much to use.

Any particular brand ??

 

[Jaws]

I just hope the real Dave Lathom don’t see this......nice bloke though.

Ok... Someone has gotta ak.. WHO is Dave Lathom ?

 

[DanBow]

Ok... Someone has gotta ak.. WHO is Dave Lathom ?

Dont you know him?

 

[jerryt]

Thnx for your comments.
Burgundy is closest colour I can think of...wine...dark red? It’s under cover in a corner of the garage, so starting isn’t an option in situ. The hobby of the guy who owned it ( from new) was to clean it, run it and push it back into the garage. I know it’s straight and cosher cos he lived next door but one and bought it just after I got my Hyabusa. He also did a couple of rallies on it with me. I’m not really looking for a BB but don’t want to miss out on a bargain and despite my original post, I think it only needs a battery to get it to an mot. Tyres ( Michelin) may be ten yrs old but look new and would pass an mot, - though would need replacing eventually. Stale petrol is of course an issue and I’m not sure if it’s a carb or ignition model. First registered June 99, how do I tell???
The idea would be to put it in top gear and turn the back wheel to get the oil pump working before firing up. Local ‘stealer’ reckons £280 for a full service, ( call it 300) including new plugs, brake and coolant fluid, etc. And as stated, has Datatool, co-ordinated luggage, Bagster harness with tank bag, top box rack, ready to tour. If I buy it, I’ll just push it the 30yds to my house. One of those finds that don’t come often .......just don’t want to slip too far into negative equity. Thnx.

It's deffo a Fast Red One!!!!

 

[andyBeaker]

Any particular brand ??

Nope.

 

[Barnowl]

It's deffo a Fast Red One!!!!

Tis

 

[slim63]

It's deffo a Fast Red One!!!!

To my eternal shame I had a pink one too, but to my credit I soon painted it grey & at least it was a proper one unlike some of those gay injected ones you will see hereabouts

 

[Jaws]

It is not a pink one ( Mutha Magenta ) as we now know its an EFI, so its Candy Glory Red ( CR101-r )

 

[slim63]

It is not a pink one ( Mutha Magenta ) as we now know its an EFI, so its Candy Glory Red ( CR101-r )

Nah its pink, but that's easily sorted, what's really wrong is its injected so slow & gay

 

[JayTee]

Candy Phoenix Blue, was the only official colour that guaranteed 5 bhp extra, fact!

 

[andyBeaker]

To my eternal shame I had a pink one too, but to my credit I soon painted it grey & at least it was a proper one unlike some of those gay injected ones you will see hereabouts

Beige

 

[Cougar377]

at least it was a proper one unlike some of those gay injected ones you will see hereabouts

Yer just scared of technology, ya Philistine.

 

[slim63]

Yer just scared of technology, ya Philistine.

True enough, if ya cant hit it with a hammer its beyond me

Only had two injected bikes & the thought was always in the back of my head ..... what if ..............

 

[Cougar377]

True enough, if ya cant hit it with a hammer its beyond me

Only had two injected bikes & the thought was always in the back of my head ..... what if ..............

"... I have to adjust it.? What sort of hammer will I need..? "

 

[slim63]

"... I have to adjust it.? What sort of hammer will I need..? "

A big un

 

[Jaws]

If it's an injection it will have 'injection' decals on the pig ugly tailpiece and/or the pig ugly front mudguard.

Assuming it's original paint.

Ummmmm.. All the tail pieces are the same, as are all the front mudguards !
Some tiny differences INSIDE the nose cone ( but they will all fit one and other ) the front V piece is different, rider footpegs different, front disks different
Plus other none visual changes that are too many to list ( apart from the obvious one, i.e. carbs, injector bodies !)

 

[andyBeaker]

Ummmmm.. All the tail pieces are the same, as are all the front mudguards !
Some tiny differences INSIDE the nose cone ( but they will all fit one and other ) the front V piece is different, rider footpegs different, front disks different
Plus other none visual changes that are too many to list ( apart from the obvious one, i.e. carbs, injector bodies !)

Ummmmmmm..my injection had ‘injection’ decals to that effect on both the tailpiece and front mudguard.

 

[Jaws]

Ummmmmmm..my injection had ‘injection’ decals to that effect on both the tailpiece and front mudguard.

Stickers.. you never mentioned stickers.. you did specifically mention tail piece and mudguard

 

[andyBeaker]

Stickers.. you never mentioned stickers.. you did specifically mention tail piece and mudguard

Ummmmmmm.....yes I did.

well, technically i mentioned decals.

 

[Jaws]

Ummmmmmm.....yes I did.

well, technically i mentioned decals.

I have got to hold my hands up and say sorry..
I was speed reading and did not see the mention of decals at all, only 'pig ugly cowl and guard' bit