Engine change coming uo

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Right... fast forward... the lug has been well back on by the amazing Kieth at Projexe.
Have literally just put the replacement engine in the frame with help from Black and Gold, AKA Duncan. Hopefully have it together and running again forcthe new year. No rush but goingvto be doing as and when I can
Some pics of this evenings progress below.
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Well done impressive
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Hey nick,
Random one but what happened to the old engine, and what is your plans for it?
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Ruffian wrote: ↑Dec 13th, '23, 07:11 Random one but what happened to the old engine
Looks like it's sat on the workbench behind the bike in the first picture. :-B
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Ruffian wrote: ↑Dec 13th, '23, 07:11 Hey nick,
Random one but what happened to the old engine, and what is your plans for it?
Have wats app'd you Ian but basically,like to take apart and learn about it...
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Well done Nick (and Darren). Looks like a good job. How long did it take to actually fit the new engine?
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Impressive stuff Nick your getting quite a dab hand with the spanner’s these days. Well done buddy
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