Teething problems vs. first impressions

Hmmm. After the initial euphoria of riding this lovely bike, some reality is dawning – an expensive reality. I’ve noticed that the front fork oil seal isn’t doing its job and oil is leaking right almost down to the brake discs, so that needs replacing – probably £100. It may be low mileage but it hasn’t been serviced in 4 years so a major service is due – price unknown so far, and today I got dressed up for a quick ride and the battery is absolutely flat – another £40 or so. So this beauty is booked in for a sort out next week at Cambridge Motorcycles in Cheddars Lane – but a trip up there by foot is called for to get a new battery so that I can actually get the bike up there. My enthusiasm is definitely on hold until the end of next week. What I hopefully get for the sale of the maligned but reliable Bandit will pay for this and some luggage and GPS with any luck. Oh by the way, also when I picked it up I realised it wasn’t taxed so there went £60 in the local post office to ride it home legally….

2 thoughts on “Teething problems vs. first impressions

  1. Oh dear Michael you must be really peeved about it, tell me, do BSA still use the three rifles symbol? from their original birth as Birmingham Small Arms.

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