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Old 26 October 2005, 01:55   #1
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Tired old wife

Any suggestions here, lads. she's showing a lot of wear and tear; and acts up a lot if not expensively maintained. Just replaced her trailer, but she
doesn't sit right in it and complains about the hitch. Engine has lost
a fair bit of performance down the years and i am starting to consider
a replacement import. Good memories, all the same. I have an emotional
attachment but when i see my mates with their new models i cant help wondering. any advice?????????
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Old 26 October 2005, 08:00   #2
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Ah she's probably just tired of you

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Old 26 October 2005, 08:36   #3
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Didn't Nick recommend a good scrub with 303 recently on another thread. Or you could ask Rogue Wave what he uses
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Old 26 October 2005, 11:07   #5
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Hire a younger model for a couple of days!
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Old 26 October 2005, 11:51   #7
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There's a place in London, Harley St Marine I think it's called. Drop her in there for a refurb and vallet. Pricey but brings 'em up a treat..
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Any suggestions here, lads. she's showing a lot of wear and tear; and acts up a lot if not expensively maintained. Just replaced her trailer, but she
doesn't sit right in it and complains about the hitch. Engine has lost
a fair bit of performance down the years and i am starting to consider
a replacement import. Good memories, all the same. I have an emotional
attachment but when i see my mates with their new models i cant help wondering. any advice?????????
have her re-tubed.
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