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JohnA said:
Actually, I ought to update that bit because I've sold all my Guzzis and spares now, and am on the way to building a second T140/TR7 out of parts. I had my T3 for nearly 9 years - did a 4000 mile tour of France & Spain on it once, ultra reliable and nice in every way. But I often used to find myself thinking "This is almost as nice as my old Triumph", until it finally dawned on me that I should get another Triumph!

In comparison, my TR7 feels tiny, light as a feather, jet propelled and a lot smoother than any Guzzi I've ridden, but I somehow doubt whether it would take me 4000 miles without a hiccup: time will tell, as I plan another grand tour this summer!
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Have to agree with all your points made above John.... the Guzzi has a lot more metal in it than the TR7!! It's horses for courses with me...as you say if you have a distance to go in a time limit, on a fast(ish) main road it'll be the Guzz. Not always tho'! Sometimes it's good to take the Triumph just because you/it CAN! //one thing is how much quicker the Truimph is up to say 60mph...it will just leave the Guzzi standing...much quicker through the gears, the torque really works to move it along very quickly.
I guess it's nice to have the choice...don't ask me to choose which one I'd keep if I had to have one only....just realised...both still running on points, pushrod aircooled engines, and METAL SIDEPANELS!!! I must be living in a time warp...looking forward to wheeling them out on the first decent spring day .... sorry for the ramble..
 
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JohnA said:
Got my newly painted tank back.


I wish I'd taken a 'before' pic. This was a £70 tank from ebay, in matt black with 3 small dents and damage to both top and bottom of the central mounting well, with badly done brazing around the top of the well, plus two snapped off tank badge screws and rusty inside.

The old brazing was done again properly; the damage to the lower part of the central mounting well was repaired by welding a large washer; tank badge screws drilled out and holes re-tapped. Then it was blasted inside and out, then gone over with an air tool with abrasive discs to give a good key. Then it was chemically de-rusted inside (where the blasting couldn't reach); then coated with epoxy sealant. Then dents filled, and paint applied (base of Silver Sheen with Olympic Flame, leaving the silver flashes above and below the badges, with white pinstripes which were done by masking & spraying - not tape!).

It looks like the photo, only better in real life. Total cost was £370 (original estimate was £350 but we didn't know about how bad the old brazing was than, nor a few other things: I was happy to pay the extra £20).

Ian Potter at Tank Care Products in Cawston, Norfolk, did all the work. Did it when he said he would too, and went to a lot of trouble to get it just how I wanted it. I'm pleased with the results.
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Super job John, bet it looks well on the 'bike?
 
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Started the Tiger for the first time this year and since my leg operation (kicked with left leg and 'bike on sidestand, a bit awkward but do-able!). Great to hear it running again and to squirt up and down on the road outside my house.
Now, I need an MOT test and a tax disc and 2013, here we come !!! :)
 
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Hey T120V, soo very, very sorry to read of your misfortune buddy. I admire your positive attitude in this time of pain and uncertainty..... sending you best wishes from Ireland. Here's hoping you heal well and quickly.

I'm recovering from bypass surgery to my right leg and haven't learned the left foot kickstarting technique yet to put the tiger on the road this year.

Would be interested in that utube video if anyone has a link for it?

Take care out there everyone, just reminds us what can happen.
 
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A spin round the Inishowen peninsula Co Donegal

Waiting for the Greenisland ferry at Magilligan


crossing over Lough Foyle


secluded beach near Balbane Head



picnic lunch overlooking the beach at Ballyliffin



lunch over, back on the road...



more scenery, just had to stop for photos...





halfway up the "Gap of Mamore"


Dunree Fort on Lough Swilly





Great day out in wonderful weather (we probably get about 3 days like this a year). Both 'bikes performed faultlessly, not a drop of oil dripped and 165 miles covered...as good as it gets...
 
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