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Old 16-Jun-2009, 18:18
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Look at my new Toy....
Click image for larger version Name: rickman1.jpg Views: 232 Size: 62.3 KB ID: 10849It might not be a Ducati but its a big twin and its awesome!!
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Old 16-Jun-2009, 18:23
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Old 16-Jun-2009, 18:47
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Is that a Metisse? You've got a touch of the Steve McQueen about you. Very nice. Gizza go.
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Old 16-Jun-2009, 20:32
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Yes it is a Metisse 650 triumph pre unit with a norton box ,high comp pistons balanced and lightened it runs on 50% petrol 50% avgas and goes like Sh-t of a stick its going on the road in a couple of weeks for abit of fun in the summer !!!

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Old 16-Jun-2009, 22:12
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Yes it is a Metisse 650 triumph pre unit with a norton box ,high comp pistons balanced and lightened it runs on 50% petrol 50% avgas and goes like Sh-t of a stick its going on the road in a couple of weeks for abit of fun in the summer !!!

Now that is very pretty-is it a new new toy, or an old (restored?) new toy?

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Old 16-Jun-2009, 22:20
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wow, that is so cool
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Old 16-Jun-2009, 23:07
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Yep, V.Cool!

Looks LOUD!!...is it?
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Old 17-Jun-2009, 10:40
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Its an original Rickman restored to its original beautifull state just got to replace the front mudguard thats not oe and yes its very very loud !!! the dog hid under the table when i started it he thought it was thunder

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Old 17-Jun-2009, 10:50
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That's very cool
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