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| Author: | nigelbread [ 11 Jan 2018 21:03 ] |
| Post subject: | s1 lightning |
s1 lightning on face book any thoughts? Needs updating - gear change, frontbrake. |
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| Author: | pash [ 11 Jan 2018 21:33 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: s1 lightning |
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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| Author: | nigelbread [ 11 Jan 2018 23:29 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: s1 lightning |
is it one of the models that ends up in Germany? |
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| Author: | pash [ 12 Jan 2018 06:03 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: s1 lightning |
Might do, the value of the pound is very low at the moment. I'm hoping Norrie buys it. |
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| Author: | nigelbread [ 12 Jan 2018 09:34 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: s1 lightning |
I'm hoping Norrie buys it.? why? |
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| Author: | Lars [ 12 Jan 2018 09:41 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: s1 lightning |
Quote: 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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| Author: | pash [ 12 Jan 2018 09:49 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: s1 lightning |
nigelbread wrote: I'm hoping Norrie buys it.? why? You need to meet him... |
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| Author: | nigelbread [ 12 Jan 2018 09:58 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: s1 lightning |
Lars wrote: Quote: 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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| Author: | Chiz_4 [ 12 Jan 2018 15:18 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: s1 lightning |
nigelbread wrote: Lars wrote: Quote: 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 
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| Author: | Adam [ 12 Jan 2018 16:20 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: s1 lightning |
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 
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| Author: | gusm2 [ 12 Jan 2018 16:28 ] |
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| Author: | v2bul [ 12 Jan 2018 18:16 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: s1 lightning |
Also primary chain tensioner ,some decent gaskets, detent plate , nine bobbin disc, and a big bottle of loctite 
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| Author: | nigelbread [ 12 Jan 2018 18:37 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: s1 lightning |
starting to look expensive to upgrade, But may be worth the effort? |
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| Author: | Maz [ 12 Jan 2018 18:59 ] |
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Quote: and a big bottle of loctite NO ! 
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| Author: | DaveH [ 12 Jan 2018 19:59 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: s1 lightning |
Maz wrote: Quote: and a big bottle of loctite NO ! 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 
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