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by Cortina
Tue Aug 01, 2023 5:20 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: O/T Japanese import vehicle delay registration advice
Replies: 32
Views: 2390

Re: O/T Japanese import vehicle delay registration advice

Yes , market a bit mad. How many of these "buyers" have ACTUALLY ridden a FS1E ??? ............ there were, and are, relatively terrible ! £5 grand for a "good one". There are still bargains out these if you hunt ... I bought a high miles Honda ST1300 last week , 2007 for well be...
by Cortina
Tue Aug 01, 2023 11:45 am
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: O/T Japanese import vehicle delay registration advice
Replies: 32
Views: 2390

Re: O/T Japanese import vehicle delay registration advice

Agh - a disc valve ... that will help (maybe a new feature for you ?) ... had one on my 90cc GA2A Kawasaki ... 1971 !!
by Cortina
Tue Jul 18, 2023 2:01 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: More scary cr@p from DVLA
Replies: 130
Views: 21625

Re: More scary cr@p from DVLA

Just on a quick diversion, same topic. I assume that changing engine size on a V5 from 1600 to 1700 isn't going to invoke any daftness from DVLA? Would expect not ..... part of me says ... why bother (leave it alone , let sleeping dogs lie) - so long as insurance company knows , why would you want ...
by Cortina
Sat Jul 15, 2023 9:35 am
Forum: Porsche Market Place Discussion
Topic: Porsche for sale of the day..........
Replies: 2019
Views: 573902

Re: Porsche for sale of the day..........

- A respectible 18th in the '73 Targa, despite turning up to an RSR fight with an RSL. Sensitively marked POA so I don't know how much I can't afford it by https://www.maxted-page.com/car-for-sale/1973-porsche-2-7-carrera-rs-sport-lightweight https://assets.website-files.com/5bffe17f201cb1ece870f99...
by Cortina
Fri Jun 23, 2023 4:13 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Esso Ceasing Ethanol-Free Fuel in Sep-23
Replies: 19
Views: 3354

Re: Esso Ceasing Ethanol-Free Fuel in Sep-23

anglophone1 wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2023 6:52 pm Here in Ireland only fuel available is now 95 E10
Time to move North Clive - I filled with E5 yesterday .... 43 yr old bike , suspect it would not like E10 !
by Cortina
Mon Apr 24, 2023 10:44 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: More scary cr@p from DVLA
Replies: 130
Views: 21625

Re: More scary cr@p from DVLA

Just an FYI : I made contact with MSA (or whatever thay are called these days). Got a direct call the next day (they must have my number in their comp licence database) - from ? Tech senior person . too complex a response to email me (or they did not want to put things in writing ?). They are well a...
by Cortina
Mon Apr 24, 2023 11:48 am
Forum: Porsche Parts Wanted
Topic: Fuch centre cap - larger ring
Replies: 13
Views: 1087

Re: Fuch centre cap - larger ring

I checked my 11 , all have holes in them ...so not what you would like !!
by Cortina
Thu Apr 20, 2023 8:18 am
Forum: Porsche Parts Wanted
Topic: Fuch centre cap - larger ring
Replies: 13
Views: 1087

Re: Fuch centre cap - larger ring

I'll have a look - have about 10 ? , but they may not be exactly what you want !!
by Cortina
Thu Apr 13, 2023 10:31 am
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: More scary cr@p from DVLA
Replies: 130
Views: 21625

Re: More scary cr@p from DVLA

The roll cage point is the one that jumps out at me .... fairly black and white . Suspect "we" need to take action on that one !!
by Cortina
Wed Apr 12, 2023 11:14 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: More scary cr@p from DVLA
Replies: 130
Views: 21625

Re: More scary cr@p from DVLA

This is beyond words ... and beyond believing ..... what should we do ?? (It's mad - all rally cars now "outlawed" so to speak) What would the French Farmers do ? ... go from there !
by Cortina
Thu Apr 06, 2023 10:39 am
Forum: Porsche Restoration Threads
Topic: Resto thread for 119100008 69t
Replies: 348
Views: 537670

Re: Resto thread for 119100008 69t

I thought those were bumper mounting points (2 on each side) ... but memory could be wrong ??
by Cortina
Tue Apr 04, 2023 4:29 pm
Forum: Member's 'Others' Gallery
Topic: Members Motorcycles
Replies: 104
Views: 38020

Re: Members Motorcycles

I could better that (but it would be showing off !!) What I think is the most famous racing motorcycle in the world !! ....J Dunlop winning TZ750 from his 1st IOM victory ..... in my living room (for about 6 or 8 weeks ...can't remember now .... circa 1980/ 81 /82 ??) Tis a long story - cheers Stormy.
by Cortina
Tue Apr 04, 2023 3:34 pm
Forum: Member's 'Others' Gallery
Topic: Members Motorcycles
Replies: 104
Views: 38020

Re: Members Motorcycles

KS wrote: Tue Apr 04, 2023 2:19 pm I look at it and know what it is: Kawasaki's tank! Just don't drop it.
Compared to my Goldwing .... it's a lightweight at "only" about 300kg !!! Dropping it is not in the plan.
by Cortina
Tue Apr 04, 2023 1:49 pm
Forum: Member's 'Others' Gallery
Topic: Members Motorcycles
Replies: 104
Views: 38020

Re: Members Motorcycles

https://i.postimg.cc/g0XSkWM6/IMG-20230404-102226662.jpg There comes a time in life when itches need to be scratched .... this was my "become a pensioner day" official present to myself. Hope the people that look here know exactly what it is ... hard to believe it's 43 years old !! https:...
by Cortina
Sat Mar 25, 2023 4:40 pm
Forum: Porsche Market Place Discussion
Topic: Cheap E on eBay
Replies: 9
Views: 2305

Re: Cheap E on eBay

Did I miss the photos and blurb about the real body condition ??? Could be a very expensive E ???