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legalman58 *
Joined: 07 Aug 2017 Posts: 10 Location: Marlow
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Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 13:27 Post subject: New member- new 80 series just purchased |
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Well I did it- I have been fancying a project for a while
I had a 4.2 diesel from new for many years- and always regretted selling it
When I saw a very clean 1994 Aussie import 80 series with 102,000 miles at a good price I had to go for it
OK- it is not the 4.2 diesel- but the 4.5 straight 6 petrol is very smooth, if a little thirsty
Now with my trusted garage in Maidenhead a lot of work is under way
New shock absorbers and coil springs all round New discs, pads , brake hoses and calipers all round New alternator, starter motor, water pump and fuel pump
New spark plugs, battery, HT leads and distributor New gearbox oil filter New fluids all round A/C overhaul and re- gas
New tyres all round
Mechanical work will be finished by the middle of October - then a complete respray and re-trim
I would value ideas as to any further mechanical work they would carry out now
I cannot wait- I used to always have a "Sunday Toy" but with 2 daughters the AC Cobra (427- origianl and very thisty) and 911s had to go- now I cannot wait to get the 80 out and about |
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joinerman *******
Joined: 11 Sep 2005 Posts: 2200 Location: Here & there
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Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 19:05 Post subject: |
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Well done on the purchase, all i can say is you must have deep pockets lol
Oh local to me as well, Wycombe |
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legalman58 *
Joined: 07 Aug 2017 Posts: 10 Location: Marlow
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Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2017 10:17 Post subject: |
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I don't mind spending money wisely- and I enjoy driving the L/C so much
I enjoy it more than the expensive toys I have had in the past
Now I just want it finished as soon as possible |
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Towpack *******
Joined: 10 May 2005 Posts: 1315 Location: Sheffield
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Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2017 18:48 Post subject: |
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That's a pretty comprehensive overhaul list so I can't think of anything else to add. Should give you many more years and 1000's of miles good service. An original 427 Cobra....Wow! Being a lifelong Cobra fan I think I'd have got rid of the daughters but each to his own! Enjoy the Cruiser _________________ Phil
1998 HDJ80 Amazon VX 4.2TD
2004 Yamaha R1 (Sold)
2011 Ducati 1198SP (Sold)
2012 kawasaki ZZr1400
2002 Honda XR650R (BRP)- STOLEN GRRRRR!!!
2010 Husaberg FE570....YIPPEEEEE!!!!
2003 GT XCR3000
1995 Border Collie-Passed away 23-5-2011 |
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legalman58 *
Joined: 07 Aug 2017 Posts: 10 Location: Marlow
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Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2017 19:22 Post subject: |
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Thanks for your thoughts.When my 2nd daughter arrived the 427 went- and I still miss it
If you looked at it from behind it reminded me a lot of my ex wife- big wide backside, drank a lot- often made a loud farting noise when drinking and sometimes VERY expensive to maintain
Can/t wait to get the L/C finished though! |
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