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Old 19-03-17, 18:22
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Thanks guys, will see, we didnt get over 170° yesterday but it was just short heat up under no load. Hopefuly will be able to take her to the longer ride soon.
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Old 25-03-17, 20:56
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I finished steering and brake setting today. Few hours of shity job, but with the help of improvised fixtures successfully completed.
Obeying instructions from manual is essential!
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Old 25-03-17, 23:25
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Plenty of pre load on the brake pedal short linkages buddy
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Old 26-03-17, 21:42
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Tuned carburator a bit today, sounds better I guess Hopefuly will take her for test ride next weekend.
Also rear plate provisionaly fitted.

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Old 27-03-17, 10:21
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Looking good Petr... great little helper you have too.
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Old 01-04-17, 22:33
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Was beautiful day today, so we took her out for a while
Also STA partially fitted and some engine tuning done.
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Good job Petr.
Interesting how the exhaust guards are both of expanded metal, same as we saw in the 1945 dated images. The welded STA looks great. With the stowage box and camo net bag installed, that rear view will be close to finished.
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