Bought this Dec 2017 in Rye, Victoria. Rode it for a couple of months before flying home and due to breaking my leg, then Covid I've not been back until just before Christmas.
Managed to start it today after a 6 year slumber, new battery, stripped and rebuilt the taps which were all blocked with crap, fresh fuel and away she went. To say I was eager to ride it was an understatement, I have been riding Tim's SFV650 and wearing all the gear but my enthusiasm saw me riding in shorts, T shirt and Crocs.
It's a 1972 CT90 ex Postie bike with a 1995 CT110 (12v) engine and other subtle mods. The Honda CR250 tank is not working as I broke the tap, waiting on new taps and fuel line and just ordering a new indicator stalk as I broke one.
Now it's running I'll be giving it an oilchange, new grooved front shoes and cush rubbers, maybe even a new plug.
Oh, and went to Woolworths again today.
The Postie
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Re: The Postie
Brilliant enjoy yourself
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Re: The Postie
Nice one, mate, enjoy ya time down under!
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enjoy Chris.
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Brilliant Chris, look forward to hearing all about it at the Southern Softies, whenever that is.
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Re: The Postie
Just a couple of minutes out of the hours of riding done in January, about 500 miles in total. This was one of a couple of trips on the Great Ocean Road and provides justification (not that I need it) for the bike's purchase and keeping the rego up all this time.
Shows how loud the bike is, I did end up using earplugs.
Can't wait to get back, plans are afoot to venture a bit further and involve using Tim & Tina's camper.
https://youtu.be/-nbU6Wc2g1g
Shows how loud the bike is, I did end up using earplugs.
Can't wait to get back, plans are afoot to venture a bit further and involve using Tim & Tina's camper.
https://youtu.be/-nbU6Wc2g1g