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Post by Nanu » Tue Mar 14, 2023 7:44 pm

Seriously though, are we any further forward to knowing where he has got too and that he is OK?
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Post by enuff_zed » Tue Mar 14, 2023 7:49 pm

B21, have you heard from Rob recently?
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Post by B21 » Tue Mar 14, 2023 7:55 pm

enuff_zed wrote: Tue Mar 14, 2023 7:49 pm B21, have you heard from Rob recently?

Yes he’s fine we r chatted a few times recently..as I said his KH500 blew up and amongst other things he’s been busy trying to get it fixed..it’s a bit of a mess..
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Post by enuff_zed » Tue Mar 14, 2023 8:08 pm

B21 wrote: Tue Mar 14, 2023 7:55 pm
enuff_zed wrote: Tue Mar 14, 2023 7:49 pm B21, have you heard from Rob recently?
Yes he’s fine we r chatted a few times recently..as I said his KH500 blew up and amongst other things he’s been busy trying to get it fixed..it’s a bit of a mess..
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Post by B21 » Tue Mar 14, 2023 8:10 pm

enuff_zed wrote: Tue Mar 14, 2023 8:08 pm
B21 wrote: Tue Mar 14, 2023 7:55 pm
enuff_zed wrote: Tue Mar 14, 2023 7:49 pm B21, have you heard from Rob recently?
Yes he’s fine we r chatted a few times recently..as I said his KH500 blew up and amongst other things he’s been busy trying to get it fixed..it’s a bit of a mess..
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Post by Mr Tidy » Tue Mar 14, 2023 9:03 pm

Really sorry to hear about his Kawasaki woes as I think parts can be quite tricky to find for the triples. :(

But I'm glad he is OK. Pass on my regards too if you remember!
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Post by Stevo1987 » Tue Mar 14, 2023 9:07 pm

He seems fine. Beer, skittles, bike rides and puppies, in addition to mechanics. It's a busy life this retirement lark from the sound of it. Bring it on!! :D :rofl:
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Post by B21 » Tue Mar 14, 2023 11:27 pm

Mr Tidy wrote: Tue Mar 14, 2023 9:03 pm Really sorry to hear about his Kawasaki woes as I think parts can be quite tricky to find for the triples. :(

But I'm glad he is OK. Pass on my regards too if you remember!
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Post by Pondrew » Wed Mar 15, 2023 12:46 am

B21 wrote: Tue Mar 14, 2023 7:55 pm his KH500 blew up
Blimey must have been a biggie if it downed his internet connection aswell. :lol:
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Post by Smartbear » Wed Mar 15, 2023 8:53 am

Morning :thumbsup:
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Post by enuff_zed » Wed Mar 15, 2023 9:08 am

Morning Rob.
Lucky it didn't take your leg off on the way by!
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Post by Stu Boy » Wed Mar 15, 2023 10:19 am

Oh dear :( That is a very coked up piston and a broken con rod :o Did the big end seize?
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Post by inkey$ » Wed Mar 15, 2023 10:20 am

Basically, we need a narrative!
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Post by Pondrew » Wed Mar 15, 2023 10:25 am

Smartbear wrote: Wed Mar 15, 2023 8:53 am I’ve had a bit of a mishap with the H2
Oh yeah, so you have! Is that what is commonly known as "throwing a rod"?

Presume the piston stuck in the bore? :?
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Post by Chippie » Wed Mar 15, 2023 10:51 am

That’s my kind of work bench you have there Smartbear,👍, you’ve even got a kettle should the need for a hot drink take your fancy 😁.
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