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« Reply #120 on: March 04, 2013, 11:14:00 am »
sounds sweet  8)

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« Reply #121 on: March 23, 2013, 01:19:54 pm »
it,s all done bar the numbers,big big thanks to all who helped

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« Reply #122 on: March 23, 2013, 01:22:05 pm »
can,t wait to cut some laps
yeeeeeeeeee harrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

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« Reply #123 on: March 23, 2013, 01:31:17 pm »
MAGIC  :-*
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« Reply #124 on: March 23, 2013, 01:43:07 pm »
top job Bumper, you and Bahnzy are in for FUN at HBBB. she looks great
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« Reply #125 on: March 23, 2013, 06:29:12 pm »
Awesome! Well done guys!

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« Reply #126 on: March 23, 2013, 06:41:44 pm »
Give us a hint, what ya change from before???? :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D Beautiful and a special job! Steve will be proud and totally wrapped!!!!



Just a small observation friends, find a plastic or rubber cover for the battery ;) Been there and have had an ugly acid accident, >:( Cheers



Any possible chance Bumper you could place a little number "56" sticker somewhere on the Rat?  Absolutely no drama if you can't at all ;)
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« Reply #127 on: March 23, 2013, 07:32:08 pm »
Just a small observation friends, find a plastic or rubber cover for the battery ;) Been there and have had an ugly acid accident,

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« Reply #128 on: March 23, 2013, 07:43:44 pm »
Swweeeeetttt i cant wait to see the 2 of you bouncing around HBBBB . I think you should both stay off the sauce friday night .Naaaagh get on it and i think your jester hat should be worn when twisting throttle . Luv the flag . hilly
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« Reply #129 on: March 23, 2013, 10:59:54 pm »
Just a small observation friends, find a plastic or rubber cover for the battery

Tim, I think you'll find that the battery is one of those Li-Ion batteries, no acid in them. Bumper will confirm, nice pick up though. I think Bumper would appreciate that if any of the established side car guys can see something on the RAT that should be addressed from a safety point that they give him some feedback before HBBB.  We need to learn from your mistakes and experiences. (so to speak)  ;D
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Re: The Black Rat
« Reply #130 on: March 24, 2013, 10:07:39 am »
fantastic, what a great looking machine! it will be a pitty to get it dirty :D ;)

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« Reply #131 on: March 24, 2013, 10:55:12 am »
This is the biggest ressurection since Jesus back in the day. The bike is an absolute gem and virtually unrecognisable from its original 'Black Rat' personna. Being from NSW where motocross sidecars are just a dusty memory for even older punters than I, I've never had anything more than a passing interest in Wasps, EML's or whatever counts for the hot three wheeled motocross ticket but I can identify with this bike and the Suzuki twin also being reborn elsewhere on these pages. Taking a lumpy road bike and turning it into something competitive must take some thought and engineering. AAAplus from me ;D
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Re: The Black Rat
« Reply #132 on: March 24, 2013, 04:38:30 pm »
Just a small observation friends, find a plastic or rubber cover for the battery

Tim, I think you'll find that the battery is one of those Li-Ion batteries, no acid in them. Bumper will confirm, nice pick up though. I think Bumper would appreciate that if any of the established side car guys can see something on the RAT that should be addressed from a safety point that they give him some feedback before HBBB.  We need to learn from your mistakes and experiences. (so to speak)  ;D can ya run your eyes over me suzy then ;) cheers


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Re: The Black Rat
« Reply #133 on: March 24, 2013, 04:55:35 pm »
Just a small observation friends, find a plastic or rubber cover for the battery

Tim, I think you'll find that the battery is one of those Li-Ion batteries, no acid in them. Bumper will confirm, nice pick up though. I think Bumper would appreciate that if any of the established side car guys can see something on the RAT that should be addressed from a safety point that they give him some feedback before HBBB.  We need to learn from your mistakes and experiences. (so to speak)  ;D can ya run your eyes over me suzy then ;) cheers


nah, it's a Motobatt. Glass mat acid filled sealed. Keep an eye on the terminal fittings as they back off easily.
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« Reply #134 on: March 24, 2013, 07:28:07 pm »
restore it once ,restore it twice ,get them out there whats the point of sitting in the shed
tim i wouldnt think of taken the rat out without the 56 on it
what got changed ,not much had to give back the wheel cover and floor cover
 to the council ,but why mess with a classic ,this is what makes ledgands of bikes
and it,s just a motobatt as no acid ,thanks to firko ,it was a team job the
i dont think any one person just restores a bike so many people help
tim i kept the original  front 56 plate for you its in my gear bag
will take it to hbbb if you can,t grab it let someone know who will be there