It's a fun old girl to have a strop on. I was giggling like a school girl when it got the mid corner wobbles up when you hit any hint of a bump. I can't believe how much power the old girl has though!Phil wrote:The ability of the pilot wouldnt make much difference, it still stunk whoever was on it.
Was great to finally have a run on the Pearl though, after hearing so much about it. Would like to have another go too, when its not leaking oil like the best of British
Looks like theZ
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I loved the look on Gos' face when I jumped on it and rode it like he does... 
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Re: Looks like theZ
With your butt crack hanging out?Strika wrote:I loved the look on Gos' face when I jumped on it and rode it like he does...
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MickLC wrote:With your butt crack hanging out?Strika wrote:I loved the look on Gos' face when I jumped on it and rode it like he does...
No no..........with my rod pressed firmly against the tank....... Haven't you noticed the worn paint?
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Re: Looks like theZ
goldMickLC wrote:With your butt crack hanging out?Strika wrote:I loved the look on Gos' face when I jumped on it and rode it like he does...
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Re: Looks like theZ
Ahh, so that's what caused the small scratchStrika wrote:MickLC wrote:With your butt crack hanging out?Strika wrote:I loved the look on Gos' face when I jumped on it and rode it like he does...
No no..........with my rod pressed firmly against the tank....... Haven't you noticed the worn paint?
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Small wear mark Mick, I've never scratched the pearl........MickLC wrote:Ahh, so that's what caused the small scratchStrika wrote:MickLC wrote: With your butt crack hanging out?
No no..........with my rod pressed firmly against the tank....... Haven't you noticed the worn paint?
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Re: Looks like theZ
Strika wrote:something unkindMickLC wrote:Strika wrote:
something unkind
something unkind![]()
Phil - it was not really an oil leak - it was much more like an oil weep. Just a drop every now and then......I swear !!!
Straight onto the headers though, which was a bit unfortunate
Nelso - it handles heaps better when the rear axle is tight !
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How does that explain the "flight" mode ? 
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??6maniac wrote:.....How does that explain the "flight" mode ?.....
".....shut the gate on this one Maxie......it's the ducks guts !!............."
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Through trees into creeks .......Gosling1 wrote:??6maniac wrote:.....How does that explain the "flight" mode ?.....
I've spent over 40 years of my life riding bikes .... the rest of it, I wasted ..
If it's got wheels or tits, it's gonna give you trouble !
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Wrong bike! That was the 126maniac wrote:Through trees into creeks .......Gosling1 wrote:??6maniac wrote:.....How does that explain the "flight" mode ?.....
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I've spent over 40 years of my life riding bikes .... the rest of it, I wasted ..
If it's got wheels or tits, it's gonna give you trouble !
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Re: Looks like theZ
that was on the barge ! The Black Pearl is a different bike.
here. This is the Pearl........on the CDT last year.

and front & centre at the usual site behind T1...

This - this is the Barge aka MFP12.

the barge was the bike that took part in the Great Leap of Faith in 2010. Which gave rise to this famous sticker...


here. This is the Pearl........on the CDT last year.

and front & centre at the usual site behind T1...

This - this is the Barge aka MFP12.

the barge was the bike that took part in the Great Leap of Faith in 2010. Which gave rise to this famous sticker...

".....shut the gate on this one Maxie......it's the ducks guts !!............."
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Also comes in this model........... 
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