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  1. Andrew Penson

    Andrew Penson Member

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    Hi
    Had my blade from new, fours old in July. Just upgraded brakes, suspension and about to add slipper clutch.
    Highlight so far this year was four days at Almeria in Spain. Next track Davis at donnington in June
     
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    Hi and welcome:)
    You'd better get some pics up before the hordes demand them:D
     
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    Hi and welcome. What suspension work u had done?
     
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    welcome along Andrew.. :)
     
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    Hello and Welcome!
     
  7. Andrew Penson

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    Thanks for the welcome.

    I've been busy the last 4 weeks, upgraded front forks with 20mm K-tec inserts and a rear bitubo XXF31 shock. Looking to get the suspension adjusted and set up next Saturday.

    This the only other picture I've got, just had the 3M protection film installed bySteve Baker at his place. (PAINTGUARD). Done a great job !!!!!!
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    Hi Andrew & welcome, lovely bike :)
     
  9. Andrew Penson

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    Thanks !!
     
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    Welcome to the forum mate
     
  11. Andrew Penson

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    Thanks for the welcome
     
  12. Frost1

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    Welcome, just fitted a Hinson slipper on mine and worked a treat at Aragon last weekend :)
     
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    Bike looks stunning mate
     
  14. Andrew Penson

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    Thanks
     
  15. Andrew Penson

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    Thanks for the welcome

    Did you fit the clutch yourself, if so how difficult would you rate the installation.

    I was looking at the sigma mainly because they use the stock plates and springs making it looks a relatively easy job !!!!!
     
  16. Frost1

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    Hinson also use stock plates, hardest part is holding clutch basket while releasing locknut, me and a mate fabricated a holding tool using old plates as I fitted all new plates. Fairly easy job.
     
  17. Andrew Penson

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    Managed to find a tool on ebay EBC clutch tool ct009.

    I'll look up the Hinson on line to see if it's a better option.

    Thanks
     
  18. Frost1

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    I only bought Hinson as someone on here was selling one for a decent price to be fair :)
     
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    Hi and welcome Andrew!
     
  20. Andrew Penson

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    Thanks for the welcome BlackDevil
     

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