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Offline Lewisrags2517

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New chap from Windsor, England.
« on: May 20, 2016, 04:29:48 AM »
Hello troops.
  My name is Lewis, I'm 29 and live in Windsor England, I'm currently in the Army serving in the Queens guards, I've just bought a 1989 K100lt which is a bit of a shed but I fully intend to rebuild the whole thing during my free time. I have no experience on them so I'm sure I'll be asking lots of questions! How many British blokes are on this forum as I see it very American and Canadian heavy?

Cheers Lewis
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Offline johnny

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Re: New chap from Windsor, England.
« Reply #1 on: May 20, 2016, 04:37:08 AM »
i thought the canadicans... the brittish... and the french were all the same...

if not... whats the difference...

j o
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Offline drut

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Re: New chap from Windsor, England.
« Reply #2 on: May 20, 2016, 06:00:32 AM »
Hello & welcome!Quite a few Brits on here:not that it makes much difference as all are friendly/helpful.Issues with the bikes don't seem any different whichever country they were sold in.
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Offline Laitch

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Re: New chap from Windsor, England.
« Reply #3 on: May 20, 2016, 06:58:32 AM »
Welcome, Lewis! Please post a photo of your Brick in the Klassic K-bike section when you get a break from your duties.

A lot of riders before you have asked a lot of questions here and many of them have been answered in the Workshop so visit it first when some challenge latches onto to you.

In fact, I think the only question that hasn't been answered here is the one johnny has raised in this thread. Here's your chance to contribute, right out of the gate!
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Offline Brad-Man

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Re: New chap from Windsor, England.
« Reply #4 on: May 20, 2016, 07:17:36 AM »
Welcome!

Seeing as how you intentionally bought a bike that needs work, you must not be lazy...

I'm sure then that you will use the self-help button to good use before asking questions.

The denizens here have amassed a great wealth of knowledge and made it available to all.

Thus, the only stupid question is one that has already been asked and answered - and will leave you open for mentioning in the 'Can you read?" thread.

Looking forward to pics and narrative of your progress!
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Offline jakgieger

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Re: New chap from Windsor, England.
« Reply #5 on: May 20, 2016, 08:09:40 AM »
 :welcome!! if you search for the "can you read", you will find it has gone to detention for apparent impropriety :hehehe.  The natives here are very restless.  I would suggest you post a picture of your bike ASAP in an attempt to placate them, AS WELL AS ANSWER THE QUESTION :bmwsmile  The search feature here can be misleading...basically, EVERYTHING IS HERE, IT JUST MAY BE IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND IT READILY.  As a remedy, you can just spend most of your free time wandering around when you hit a mental log-jam.  The irony is that you will find more good pointers and insights in random threads.  Best of luck.
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Offline Lewisrags2517

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Re: New chap from Windsor, England.
« Reply #6 on: May 20, 2016, 08:38:58 AM »
Okay, so I'll post a picture later when I get home as still in work..... the answer to your questions in short.  I shall go in soft as I don't want to hurt some feelings.... so the difference between the three - Britain was one of the greatest empires in the world where the sun never set, crushing the french in the process and I'm pretty sure America is just a clone of Canada, seeing as the Canadians are NICE/FRIENDLY people 'Hey', so to all the yanks! Just remember, the glorious 2nd regiment of foot, (coldstream guards) burnt your beloved Whitehouse down. Hip hip hoary the RED COATS,..... ummm, interesting to know how long until I get a ban and all the yanks gang up on me with the french like the 18 century...... please feel free to send abuse as I'm aware civvies have touchy feelings in this day and age!

I hope that clears at least something up Jonny ;)
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Offline jakgieger

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Re: New chap from Windsor, England.
« Reply #7 on: May 20, 2016, 08:48:31 AM »
You gonna fit right in :hehehe...just be wary of your posts.  Your regiment has a very long and storied history!!!  I won't hold Aug 12, 1814 against you, BUT, remarks like,"I'm pretty sure America is just a clone of Canada" could land you in a pile of sh1t :hehehe :hehehe :hehehe
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Offline Lewisrags2517

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Re: New chap from Windsor, England.
« Reply #8 on: May 20, 2016, 08:56:26 AM »
In 1815 we were to busy crushing the french as well ;)..

Must be my typical British, arrogant thinking sat here in my moth balled jumper with my posh voice, monocle and crooked teeth! Silly me.

And my first post was meant to be cheers not queers lol
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Offline Lewisrags2517

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Re: New chap from Windsor, England.
« Reply #9 on: May 20, 2016, 08:59:19 AM »
Damn it..... CHEERS.... Bloody phone
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Offline bocutter Ed

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Re: New chap from Windsor, England.
« Reply #10 on: May 20, 2016, 09:13:51 AM »
C h e e r s not phone.  :hehehe

(Canadican resident. Bn Dora Rd, Wimbedon Park)
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Offline Lewisrags2517

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Re: New chap from Windsor, England.
« Reply #11 on: May 20, 2016, 09:23:48 AM »
Just seen the last message.... still didn't spell it. Mods must of tweeked it the buggers lol
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Offline phillip

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Re: New chap from Windsor, England.
« Reply #12 on: May 20, 2016, 01:37:59 PM »
welcome to the madhouse, phil , camarthen , south wales :2thumbup:
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Offline Lewisrags2517

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Re: New chap from Windsor, England.
« Reply #13 on: May 20, 2016, 03:42:47 PM »
Hello Phillip, a fellow Brit.

This is my very rough Gem awaiting its new life.



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Offline johnny

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Re: New chap from Windsor, England.
« Reply #14 on: May 20, 2016, 04:54:32 PM »
greetings lewisrags2517...

your front brake line is stretched like a moe...

that thing looks like its gonna rupture and cause death or grave bodily harm...

furthermore... that seat is highly coveted by collectors...

j o



 
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Offline Martin

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Re: New chap from Windsor, England.
« Reply #15 on: May 20, 2016, 05:05:56 PM »
Welcome to the asylum from the colonies.
Regards Martin
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Offline Glacial

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Re: New chap from Windsor, England.
« Reply #16 on: May 20, 2016, 06:04:19 PM »
£400 for that - whoever said policemen have no sense of humour? (Note the correct spelling there)

Welcome to the forum.

A lot of the Americans on here will tell you that, if they had only had more guns, they could have avoided that incident on Pennsylvania Avenue.....
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Offline Lewisrags2517

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Re: New chap from Windsor, England.
« Reply #17 on: May 21, 2016, 03:46:17 AM »
The entire thing is going to be ripped apart, nut and bolt and resprayed and put back together, with style ;)  most will probably hate me for doing it but I want to put maybe a yamaha R1 front end on with the upside down folks and big brakes......

Jonny, don't even think it has brakes pal
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