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 Post subject: s1 lightning
PostPosted: 11 Jan 2018 21:03 
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s1 lightning on face book any thoughts?
Needs updating - gear change, frontbrake.


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 Post subject: Re: s1 lightning
PostPosted: 11 Jan 2018 21:33 
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I would upgrade lots of stuff, but you could just put fuel in and ride it...

I'm hoping Norrie buys it...

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 Post subject: Re: s1 lightning
PostPosted: 11 Jan 2018 23:29 
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is it one of the models that ends up in Germany?


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 Post subject: Re: s1 lightning
PostPosted: 12 Jan 2018 06:03 
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Might do, the value of the pound is very low at the moment.

I'm hoping Norrie buys it.

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 Post subject: Re: s1 lightning
PostPosted: 12 Jan 2018 09:34 
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I'm hoping Norrie buys it.?
why?


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 Post subject: Re: s1 lightning
PostPosted: 12 Jan 2018 09:41 
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I would upgrade lots of stuff, but you could just put fuel in and ride it...
Thank you for that rare positive statement about S1 ownership. I have upgraded mine with a lockable fuel cap, in case someone steals the cap not the fuel!

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 Post subject: Re: s1 lightning
PostPosted: 12 Jan 2018 09:49 
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nigelbread wrote:
I'm hoping Norrie buys it.?
why?

You need to meet him...

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 Post subject: Re: s1 lightning
PostPosted: 12 Jan 2018 09:58 
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Lars wrote:
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I would upgrade lots of stuff, but you could just put fuel in and ride it...
Thank you for that rare positive statement about S1 ownership. I have upgraded mine with a lockable fuel cap, in case someone steals the cap not the fuel!


I have ridden all sorts over the years and many of them were far from perfect,
so long as they got me to my destination and back i was generally more than happy.


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 Post subject: Re: s1 lightning
PostPosted: 12 Jan 2018 15:18 
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nigelbread wrote:
Lars wrote:
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I would upgrade lots of stuff, but you could just put fuel in and ride it...
Thank you for that rare positive statement about S1 ownership. I have upgraded mine with a lockable fuel cap, in case someone steals the cap not the fuel!


I have ridden all sorts over the years and many of them were far from perfect,
so long as they got me to my destination and back i was generally more than happy.

As long as you're destination isn't too far :rotfl:

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 Post subject: Re: s1 lightning
PostPosted: 12 Jan 2018 16:20 
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nigelbread wrote:
s1 lightning on face book any thoughts?
Needs updating - gear change, frontbrake.


Rear isolators and a Spondon engine mount would be my priority. At least your motor won't drop out then lOl

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 Post subject: Re: s1 lightning
PostPosted: 12 Jan 2018 16:28 
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 Post subject: Re: s1 lightning
PostPosted: 12 Jan 2018 18:16 
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Also primary chain tensioner ,some decent gaskets, detent plate , nine bobbin disc, and a big bottle of loctite :ill:


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 Post subject: Re: s1 lightning
PostPosted: 12 Jan 2018 18:37 
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starting to look expensive to upgrade,
But may be worth the effort?


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 Post subject: Re: s1 lightning
PostPosted: 12 Jan 2018 18:59 
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and a big bottle of loctite


NO ! :headbang:

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 Post subject: Re: s1 lightning
PostPosted: 12 Jan 2018 19:59 
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Maz wrote:
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and a big bottle of loctite


NO ! :headbang:


Make that a big tin of copperslip. At least when it vibrates out it won't rust whilst you retrace your steps to find it :run:


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