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short shins
18th May 2009, 21:17
First registered in NZ September 1988 ex UK

I took possession of it May 2002

Odometer shows 80200km (Originally had a MPH speedo replaced at 63135mls, 73667kms)
The transmission splines were lubed November 2008 at 78313kms
At the same time.
Replaced the rear crankshaft seal as it was leaking
Oil pump cover O Ring as a precautionary measure
Clutch plate. Nothing wrong with the old one. Wear limit is 4.5mm and it was getting close to that so I replaced it while I had the clutch apart.
Hagon shock. The original was leaking fluid. Could not justify the dollars for an Ohlin…)

Apart from oil changes, valve adjustments, carb balancing etc I have not had to lay a spanner on it in the 7 years I have owned it.
I have done 3 CCA's on it with no problems (apart from rider error)
Also I have done a couple of road trips in the NI and SI.
Last trip was to Pukekohe for the NZCMRR Feb 2009 event. The bike ran well, apart from the R/H mirror falling off somewhere near Raglan…
Comes with a set of spare set of Conti TKC80’s 75% worn (Might be enough for the next CCA in 2010), Haynes manual and a box of bits and pieces

Whats wrong with it?
Seat could do with a recover.
Seat lock broken
Exhaust is non standard
Push rod seals if you are fussy
Kill switch does not work


Ideal base for a full restoration, or throw an Ohlins on the back, a DR 650 front end and you have a no nonsense air head adventure bike..

Send me a PM for contact details

short shins
25th May 2009, 20:33
Bump to front page
Hi to all those who have had a look:wavey:

carver
25th May 2009, 20:36
not bad man...a future classic!

TeamDS4
14th July 2009, 21:24
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short shins
15th July 2009, 19:33
Do you carve anatomically correct figures out of your potatoes?
Does the bride come with potatoes?

short shins
19th July 2009, 17:52
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I' sure he said something else a couple of days ago What gives?:confused:

Eddieb
19th July 2009, 21:24
Hmmm, interesting.

It was a derogatory swap offer from memory. Maybe he changed his mind.

Eddieb
19th July 2009, 21:26
Actually more interestingly, all bar one of his 7 posts ever on KB have gone the same way.

Orange-TOR
24th July 2009, 16:24
And I suppose he would have been expecting you to have carried that sack of potatoes

Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep....

dino3310
1st August 2009, 22:48
have you sold the ol girl yet mate

Eddieb
2nd August 2009, 11:24
You looking for another bike to go with The BIG.

short shins
11th August 2009, 10:51
have you sold the ol girl yet mate

Not yet :wait:

BEAMER89
6th September 2009, 19:23
Sold sold sold

Yeah My R100GS has a girlfreind LOL:hug:
Thanks Mike with the help gettimg to the ferry, Had an awesome ride home home after l got her sorted.
Cheers Graham

short shins
7th September 2009, 19:53
Sold sold sold

Yeah My R100GS has a girlfreind LOL:hug:
Thanks Mike with the help gettimg to the ferry, Had an awesome ride home home after l got her sorted.
Cheers Graham


They look so happy together:love: