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Author Topic: R65LS Restoration  (Read 1483 times)

Red_Hen

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R65LS Restoration
« on: May 02, 2012, 01:30:05 PM »
Here's part one of a two part story.

Could not have done this w/out your help!
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clonmore1

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Re: R65LS Restoration
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2012, 02:38:34 PM »
Ken,
Great story and inspiring!
Mine isn't so bad yet seems to be taking a lifetime and is now costing me money >:(
But I didn't start this project to worry about cost (good job  :-/)

Looking forward to the next instalment

Chris
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Offline Lucky_Lou

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Re: R65LS Restoration
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2012, 04:15:03 PM »
I shall await the next installment like waiting for next months Dime novel .... great story the kitchen guilt sounds familliar.
Lou
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Offline montmil

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Re: R65LS Restoration
« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2012, 07:27:33 PM »
Aw jeez... Ken's now a published author. There'll be no living with him now. Let's all kneel and kiss the ring; get it over with and move on. ;D

Well played, Ken.
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Re: R65LS Restoration
« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2012, 07:43:11 PM »
Good article, I like the part of the bike just needing a little TLC, yeah that will all 'buff' out with a little work !!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Offline Mike V

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Re: R65LS Restoration
« Reply #5 on: May 03, 2012, 09:31:15 AM »
Ken,

Great job.  Very enjoyable read and fantastic job on getting the bike in such great shape and back on the road rolling ... where it belongs.  You and this bike have come quite a distance together.  Congratulations.

-Mike V.
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Offline steve hawkins

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Re: R65LS Restoration
« Reply #6 on: May 04, 2012, 01:56:43 AM »
Great article.

I look forward to reading the next installment.

Cheers

Rev. Light
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Red_Hen

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Re: R65LS Restoration
« Reply #7 on: May 04, 2012, 06:20:54 PM »
Thanks, Guys

Got a call from Vince Winkel, Editor of BMW MOA - thought it might be a job offer to earn a nice salary as a motorcycle reviewer - dream on!

He asked me to send more "After" pictures of Tina.  Shot some today and hoping to get a ride in with my 22 year old son who just picked up his first bike, against my suggestion >>> a CBR 960 - bumble bee yellow!!!  

If weather cooperates, hoping to ride down to Judson Cycle where the magic of getting Tina running was accomplished.  Hoping for a father/son shot of Shiny Red Tina next to Yellow Honda!

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