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Hello from Holland

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by Sodeju, May 7, 2016.

  1. Sodeju

    Sodeju New Member

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    Hi, i am Albert. Living in Holland, just below Rotterdam. I bought an xj550 seca last year as a project bike to convert it into a cafe racer. All was there on the bike only rusty and full of PO-bugs.
    It was however driveable. ( at least i drove it home. Braking was an adventure.) When i got it home and taking a good look at it i started to like it more and more. So no cafe racer. Glad i changed my mind and just kept the model as is.
    Took me about 6 months of cleaning, painting, finding parts and wrenching untill it was ready to ride again.
    And man, it does go. I did not expect it would go like it does, being only 550cc from 1981 and with me, a healthy 100+ kilograms. Way to much fun and bad for your licence, but it is keeper.
    In the meantime i got an Yamaha Radian for free so that is my current project. Working on these Yamaha's is a great way of relaxing after a day at work and al the info which can be found here makes it even a lot easier.
    As soon as i find out how to get some pictures up i will do so.
     
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    Welcome to the Club. Good looking bikes.

    Gary H.
     
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    Stumplifter Well-Known Member

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    Welcome Albert.
    So very glad you saw the beauty of a stock Seca and kept the airbox!
    The black and white looks sharp.
     
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    Welcome. Bike looks great.
     
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