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drewpy

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  1. Haley, hows the comet?
  2. I think they would be the same, most of the xs range from the same era used yam parts bins. usually if it looks the same, it is.
  3. rossco
  4. drewpy

    Forums

    you forgot the thread-jackers who say they once had a light bulb, but then ; "can you repair an LED lamp"
  5. I'm in Belgium with the scouts, mind you if that changes. I'd love to go
  6. the manx GP is looking good this year. With the new changes they'll be a few more pre 80's gp bikes
  7. no snow here. even went out for a chilly ride
  8. nice one Pat, photobucket has been upgraded and just getting the img tags is a PITA and i've told them so
  9. drewpy

    xs250 rebuild

    follow this then... big end bearing housing #3 crank pin dia # 1 = blue big end bearing housing#4,crank pin # 2 =black big end bearing housing #5 crank pin no # = Brown big end bearing housing no# crank pin no # = Green
  10. crap show last year. Michael Dunlop was there and no-one knew him. I'm going to the event city one in March
  11. that's a latre one, a "custom" bike. I do like the xs650 (prefer the XS1 version with drum brake meself)
  12. depends, does he like riding or fixing? the xs will be a great bike but will need fettling depending on condition etc the virago's will be more dependable (depending on condition) boils down to back lane scratching or cruising the highway/posing
  13. is that foams large cig?
  14. cool bikes you had. As blackhat says, start the thread in workshop and you'll get a better response
  15. drewpy

    xs250 rebuild

    tell us what colour you got and i'll give you the info you need, ie part number
  16. that's an new member introduction ?
  17. drewpy

    xs250 rebuild

    big end bearing housing #3 crank pin dia # 1 = blue big end bearing housing#4,crank pin # 2 =black big end bearing housing #5 crank pin no # = Brown big end bearing housing no# crank pin no # = Green do you have a haynes manual? its in there
  18. drewpy

    Stolen Bikes

    very lucky, FYI there's a new site that's gaining popularity, based in Aus it has a fair few English postings on there too http://www.stolenmotorcycledirectory.com/
  19. anyone have an English wheel in the Manchester area? I have a stainless front guard which has had rear ended something and just needs the bumps flattening out!
  20. and put on an inline fuel filter if it is crap in the tank.
  21. drewpy

    xs250 rebuild

    I got mine from motoward, you need the correct type. Part # starts off with 1L9-11416- then 00 blue, 10 black, 20 brown and 30 Green.
  22. I've used western rebores on Oldham road a few years ago. Not sure they are still there but loads of experience as its a 2nd generation owner.
  23. I love building bikes, I mentor a young rock group for the past 3 years. enjoy scouting and the outdoors done the karate thing (shotoryu based in Plymouth), done classic car thing oh and I do amdram too. no time for anything else
  24. drewpy

    fek fek fek fek

    oh dear, the foibles of 2 smokes! never nice when a bike breaks down on you and your away from home
  25. ...and your tent
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