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[HShadow00]

Only just joined the site as i have only recently come to the realisation that i cannot just jump on my bike, ride somewhere, and jump off again, and then call myself a biker.

Got an old 2007 Honda Shadow VT125C that needs a bit of work, turns over when trying to start but will not actually start. Also definately need to replace the chain and sprockets, as well as possibly the front and back brakes.

The guy before me went for a horrid machine grey colour that looks like absolute shit and stuck darth vader stickers all over the body, will definately be looking to clean, strip and repaint the whole thing.

All in all i think im looking at a fair amount of work and will basixally be learning everything as i go as i have very very little mechanical knowledge when it comes to bikes and have never done any of this stuff before

Looking forward to having the piss ripped out of me when i post updates about how im getting on!

[1198]

Welcome, there's a lot of experience here and most are happy to help!
Learn who the obnoxious bored chumps are (that shouldn't be too hard!) and enjoy!

[pepperami]

Welcome.
Try the Workshop section for information about getting your bike going again.
Is this your first bike?
Have you been interested in bike for a long time or is this new to you?
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[Easy-X]

Everyone loves photos: bike before, bike after... the wife naked, etc.
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[HShadow00]

[list=] this is my second bike, my first was a shitty little 2017 bullitt hunt, absolutely horrendous bike 😂[/list]

[Eddie Hitler]

Look into buying a decent set of tools from Halfords (or wherever). They will last you for years. Most jobs are pretty easy, it's the lack of the correct tool that makes the job a f**ing pig.

[WD Forte]

Dont get hung up on paint especially on an old bike
"Chrome dont get you home" and all that.
Fix bike first, worry about looks later.
As EasyX says
PICS PICS PICS
Show us what you got and let BCFs renowned support process* begin !


(*the 'support process' may feel like relentless, unending, piss taking
at times, best grin and bear it and think of it as a rite of passage)
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[A100man]

How refreshing to read an articulate first post that isn't demanding we fix or value his/her bike in gibberish.
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Now: A100, GT250A, XJ598, FZ750

Then: Fizz, RS200, KL250, XJ550, Laverda Alpina, XJ600, FZS600

[Polarbear]

Welcome.

A Darth Vader motorbike.



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Triumph Trophy Launch Edition

[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

Wash your hands.

Hello.
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[1198]

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[TravisBickle]

Welcome. Don't be put off by the trolls and stay active
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2024 BMW M1000XR
2021 Honda CMX500 Rebel S
2016 Triumph Tiger 1050 Sport

[panrider_uk]

Wear earplugs
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[hellkat]

A,S,L.


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[hellkat]

Depends what day of the month it is.

hellkat
Chief Executive
Apex Predators R Us


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[hellkat]