Bit of a born-again motorcyclist, now that parental responsibilities are lessening (I hope). Now riding a 1994 750SS. Previous two owners were development engineers in the aerospace industry, so the bike has been kept well up to scratch. I'm planning to keep it as original as pos; however, discovered a hairline crack in the upper frame tube adjacent to the headstock, so am planning to fit a brace made by this guy. Suppose I should get it welded, but it seems such a small fracture (at the moment). Here's a pic of the new machine:
Looked at a couple of 600s, but then this one came up! You're right, I'm just like a kid with a new toy! I've also posted a question re. overhauling the clutch a bit, which I'm hoping to get some answers to...!
Welcome and good on you to pick up again after the long lay off! I would get the frame welded....it's only going to get worse...and u don't want it affecting your ride at speed.
hello, steve from BBB is a member on here, who makes the braces, clutches on dukes are pretty easy and no specialist tools required to change plates,unless you want to replace the basket also, kev, near plymouth
Sad to report, the old cliché 'pride comes before a fall' has literally come true in this instance. The bike still looks just like the pic, on the right side, but unfortunately due to a combination of rider error and someone deciding to do a right turn across the central res of a dual carriageway, the left side now looks like someone’s taken a hammer and angle-grinder to it. The LH main fairing panel and silencer are the main casualties; indicators and gear lever too. the rider has a broken thumb (needs pinning), and severely dented pride… Ho-hum – such is life; and I've only had the bike for six weeks or so!
sorry to hear that. Oh and welcome? At least you will have fun doing a bit of spannering rebuilding her.
