Starvingphotog
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What Did You Do With Your Commando Today?
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74NOR,When I rode to work a while back in the summer. I like leather…
Really nice saddle bags you got there. Do they touch the Pea shooters or just clear? Wondering if the leather gets baked?
Nice bike by the way. Did I say that already? Ha!
And what a beautiful Pic.
Too Cool with a covered bridge.
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Hey there man, thank you. I forgot to say so when you first commented on how nice my bike is
Sorry about that.
Yes, these are saddle bags I got at a tack shop in NC when I lived there a while ago. I have a couple of them. One with bigger bags than the other. They clear the muffler because I tie them to the frame by the side panels that pulls them forward a touch. They are really great and very durable.
The covered bridge is a favourite spot I like to ride to, and then on to neighbouring towns. Really nice feel to the place. If I could convince the farmer to sell us some land and find half a million bucks I would build a nice cottage house with a large barn in the back to setup my workshop complete with a lift for the cars and an integrated lift for the bike. It would be awesome...sadly I don't think it will happen
I'm really looking forward to the next ride to see how these new wheels roll. The fella that sold the kit to me bought the rims and spokes from Buchannan's a decade or so back and It's just been sitting around waiting for me to come along.
Sorry about that.Yes, these are saddle bags I got at a tack shop in NC when I lived there a while ago. I have a couple of them. One with bigger bags than the other. They clear the muffler because I tie them to the frame by the side panels that pulls them forward a touch. They are really great and very durable.
The covered bridge is a favourite spot I like to ride to, and then on to neighbouring towns. Really nice feel to the place. If I could convince the farmer to sell us some land and find half a million bucks I would build a nice cottage house with a large barn in the back to setup my workshop complete with a lift for the cars and an integrated lift for the bike. It would be awesome...sadly I don't think it will happen
I'm really looking forward to the next ride to see how these new wheels roll. The fella that sold the kit to me bought the rims and spokes from Buchannan's a decade or so back and It's just been sitting around waiting for me to come along
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Do you carry that triangle prop with you on your rides?I went for a 250km rattle test to see what falls of
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I really like the way you have your bike set up.Looks ready for the road!
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Looks cool…what’s the fairing ? Side picture pleaseI went for a 250km rattle test to see what falls of
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Ok? but!Yes
Your side stand doesn't work? It was built into the frame.
May be there is something else going on? Is it the fairing? need a side shot.
Nice bike by the way.
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Got mine out for a run after fitting the new primary chain n seals on the drive side. Started on the button then stalled. Had to kick it over to get it going so I now know my new knee can do it (just) 
Had a 25 mile run and pleased to report all is good
Had a 25 mile run and pleased to report all is good
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LOL no there is actually no side stand. It’s a Seeley Mk ii frame and it’s not intended to have a stand welded on. It’s not exactly a „practical“ machine I suppose haha
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Here you go, here's a little story about the bike and a side photo without fairing: Seeley Mk IILooks cool…what’s the fairing ? Side picture please
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This motorcycle actually looks like a good motorcycle should. But it would be no good for me. With that sort of inspiration, I would almost immediately be booked.I went for a 250km rattle test to see what falls of
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A drum front brake on a fast motorcycle is never good. It looks fantastic, but when I brake from high speed I like to be fairly certain that the front brake is not going to grab. In normal road use, riders might not get much heat into the brake. When drum brakes heat up, their characteristics often change. Also, with the Mk2 Seeley, the centre of gravity might be slightly further back when compared with the Mk3. With a Commando engine, neutral handling is not better. When the weight is well forward, the bike usually gives more confidence to the rider. Powering through corners can create a major advantage.
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So far so good on the front brake, it’s been treating me very well. I haven’t attempted to do stoppies..! but I’ve had 2 situations where I made the front wheel squeak because cars pulled over. I haven’t been on the track with a drum brake though, I hear you and will keep the heat on my mind!
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Yes that now makes sense. Now the riddle is solved. The back shot of your bike fooled me. Never mind
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There is always a post, fence, house to lean the bike on when parked up, after building my Commando/Featherbed I spent 20 years without a stand on it, now I have a bolt on side stand but I still lean it on something when I can.
Marian, thank you. That’s a stunning piece of functional art !! If I had the time and £££££.
Great job my friend.
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