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[Rod]

You funny ole fellows, doesn't look like too much "shoe-horning" was needed to drop it in that frame, a fair bit of engineering will be required to make it all work though. Looking forward to the outcome.

[Greg Harding]

Hi Everyone,

Rod, it is just me testing another one of my theories, let me Explain:

Totally at random, lets say a swingarm pivot bolt that has been left untouched for example and you don't know how Long? I have learnt that if you undo it and try to tap it out with a small hammer, it is a fairly safe bet that it WILL NOT Move! So you get a bigger hammer and then a bigger hammer again until you mushroom the thread so big that it will not fit through the hole in the frame.

However, if you grab your biggest hammer and lay it down beside the bike before undoing the nut, for some reason the nut will undo and the bolt will slide out with your smallest hammer and Drift! So back to the aforementioned

Hmmmm.... one of those things

You are right, I did not need to use it, AH But did I?
Just sharing some photos of our display at The Rusty Iron Rally:

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Sorry Chris, Franken KT is not for Sale!

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Spot the Bultaco Fan?

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Thank you Alastair for the Tip!

[David Lahey]

Nice display Greg. I see you have the M49 "mounted" and reckon I know why

[David Lahey]

Just noticed you have half an SWM on display too. Looks like the one advertised a couple of weeks ago

[Greg Harding]

Hi Everyone,

David, I reckon you are right!

And yes you are right on the second point, Murray very generously bought the SWM along to The Rusty Iron Rally. We have been going for a few years now and it continually surprises me with the unusual and eclectic collections. This year I was impressed with big Trikes:

Victor

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Chamberlain

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John Deere

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And my personal favourite:

Howard

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WHY you Ask? Well it has handlebars and you guessed it, just a little sdrawkcab!

[Greg Harding]

Hi Everyone,

Suggestion for theme for Twinshock Masters at Conondale 2016

Basket Cases

Bring your completed projects - ride them or display them

and bring a "before" photo. Baskets and silverware optional.

Billy, when we last discussed a theme for 2016, it seemed that with Bultaco, , ITALIAN BIKES, and all having their turn and considering we were alternating from Japanese and Spanish that would be the obvious choice?

Now that I think about it, your suggestion is excellent but perhaps we should wait and see if there are any other suggestions before we put it to a Vote?
Just my opinion: Baskets and silverware should be ESSENTIAL !

What do you Think !

Hasn't this year gone really Fast? Thank you fearless leader for adding old school .
What do you think? I am sitting on the fence, Cast YOUR Vote here:

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[Kombivan]

[Bully fanatic]

Why is everybody swearing on this fine page. I just can`t understand it. Why not go for a Derbi or a Merlin theme for this year. So stop swearing on a page where young children will be scared by the word starting with M. Graham.

[Twinshock200]

C'mon you guys,,, lets think outside of the 2 stroke circle, we've had every friggin' Spanish or Jap bike ever built up to now but the one that gets missed every year is the ;;;;;;;;
Triumph Tiger Cub
I've seen 6 in years gone by at Conondale and I have imported or built and sold three this year myself so this might be the encouragement some owners need to dust them off and have a ride.

Nothing against Derbi's or Merlins or even King Arthurs but they are one off's and potentially we could get a dozen Cubs out there, for instance;;;;;.
Me
Shane Barnes
Dan Gollagher
Peter Limbert
Gary Underwood
Robert Eyers
Peter Sampson
Bill Aland
Tony Bax
Neil Culey
George Lewis
George McKenzie
Phil Bryant.
All the above are Cub owners so maybe we can get a cult following at Conondale and see something different for a change,,, no disrespect meant for all the great displays we have seen in previous years, how about it guys ????????????.
Galps

[Greg Harding]

Hi Everyone,

C'mon you guys,,, lets think outside of the 2 stroke circle, we've had every friggin' Spanish or Jap bike ever built up to now but the one that gets missed every year is the ;;;;;;;;
Triumph Tiger Cub
I've seen 6 in years gone by at Conondale and I have imported or built and sold three this year myself so this might be the encouragement some owners need to dust them off and have a ride.

Nothing against Derbi's or Merlins or even King Arthurs but they are one off's and potentially we could get a dozen Cubs out there, for instance;;;;;.
Captain Mainwaring
Shane Barnes
Dan Gollagher
Peter Limbert
Gary Underwood
Robert Eyers
Peter Sampson
Bill Aland
Tony Bax
Neil Culey
George Lewis
George McKenzie
Phil Bryant.
All the above are Cub owners so maybe we can get a cult following at Conondale and see something different for a change,,, no disrespect meant for all the great displays we have seen in previous years, how about it guys ????????????.
Galps

Roger, I have been wondering for some time when a BRITISH BIKE THEME would be Suggested? Then I wondered why you left it to the last three Weeks? A little research revealed the TOP SECRET plan, you wanted the element of surprise !

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Will there be a battle fought over the little GREEN PATCH at the back of the DUNNY

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Now for the disclaimer:
I apologize if I have offended anyone including DADS ARMY FANS

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