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#91 Spenner

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Posted 28 April 2009 - 09:17 PM

Your be fine buddy just remember to make sure all the basic's work lights/washers/wipers and the rest will befine :)

Were abouts you taking out of intrest?



Yeah, that will all be checked tomorrow when I get it running again. Don't know where to take it, don't really want to drive it too far as its sorn at the min, but don't really know any local guys that are sensible with classics.


U could try were i took mine he is really good John at autorite uses him too he uses his common sense not like other moter's ive used in the past he will fail it if he thinks its dangerous. I know he gets really busy so might not have a slot but well worth a try mucka. Ill pm you the number :wub:

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Posted 29 April 2009 - 09:27 PM

well the rest of the jobs have been sticken off and he is off for his MoT in the morning. Everyone wish him luck.

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Posted 29 April 2009 - 09:28 PM

well the rest of the jobs have been sticken off and he is off for his MoT in the morning. Everyone wish him luck.

good luk mate it will befine :crazy:

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Posted 30 April 2009 - 07:35 AM

well just dropped it off a the testing station so now the anxious wait. And sods law, the choke cable snapped on me this morning. :P

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Posted 30 April 2009 - 10:53 AM

choke cable shouldn't be an issue mate! you found out if it passed yet??

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Posted 30 April 2009 - 10:57 AM

nope still waiting to hear from them, wasn't the first one they hadso have to wait my turn I suppose. Hoping to here soon.

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Posted 30 April 2009 - 10:58 AM

choke cable shouldn't be an issue mate!


not for the MoT but it was a right PITA to get going this morning.

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Posted 30 April 2009 - 11:08 AM

sod law! good thing is that they are really cheap to buy! May even have a new one in the garage if you can't get hold of one in time.

where did you take it in the end?

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Posted 30 April 2009 - 11:12 AM

managed to get one from somerfords, as well as new lower arm bushes and new tie bars as one of the old ones is bent.

Ended up taking it to Zebedees of Calne. its just outside the village and they seemed friendly enough,

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Posted 30 April 2009 - 11:39 AM

well, got my finger s crossed fella

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Posted 30 April 2009 - 02:09 PM

well the results are in, lines closed and all votes counted....


Will Roadie get to go on holiday....


Well the answer is....

































YES

Passed his MoT with flying colours, only one advisory..... slight engine oil leak. :P :lol: :lol: :D :-

safe to say i'm happy, off to get tax now so see you all in newquay.

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Posted 30 April 2009 - 09:23 PM

well the results are in, lines closed and all votes counted....


Will Roadie get to go on holiday....


Well the answer is....

































YES

Passed his MoT with flying colours, only one advisory..... slight engine oil leak. >_< :mrcool: :P :( :o

safe to say i'm happy, off to get tax now so see you all in newquay.


Well done buddy ill see done Newquay on sat im off in morning!!!!

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Posted 03 May 2009 - 08:16 PM

I guess you got the old welder working then, any problems with the wire feed? looks like a good job especially for a first attempt,
Well done with a first time MOT pass, When i'm back from the shitty desert we must get out for a run !

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Posted 05 May 2009 - 08:44 AM

Yes mate, was still slipping but got it to a point where it was manageable. Tought it was going to fail miserably on the mot but was all good. When you due home, sure we can get a few other guys out for a run to.

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Posted 08 May 2009 - 09:36 PM

I should be back 2nd week in June but you know what its like here could be any time ! I'll be up for the end of june or july sometime though.




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