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  @davidwallace501419 сағат бұрын

  Great to see the oldie's out and about, bike's look cool as well 😅

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  @grahamsgoodies753120 күн бұрын

  I had a green Z250a from new, FRY750V, great bike, only let me down twice. First time the crank bearings went but got me home, was a fault on the A models and done under warranty at Russels in Loughborough. Second time in Belgium at a rally and was towed by Terry Snelling form motorcycle news back to Callis, then RAC home. Found a spilt cab diaphragm. Other than that went all over Europe and Britain on it. In 3 years did over 100.000 miles. Do wish I kept it. Still have the Kawasaki service , Manual for it.

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  @martynpriddy100620 күн бұрын

  @@grahamsgoodies7531 100k! I'm a bit ashamed to say I don't go far on mine! Still a bit shy of revving it (used to bigger bikes) but seems happier when spinning a bit!

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  @davidwallace5014Ай бұрын

  Excellent video. Hope the guy who took a tumble is ok

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  @martynpriddy1006Ай бұрын

  Thanks, as far as we know he's fine and busy fixing the bike!

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  @DisposalistАй бұрын

  Looks like you have some lovely ride options around there. I had a Drift back in the day, but quite quickly was seduced by the quality and features of GoPros. Having tried videoing rides for many years, as you say, the stabilisation on recent tech is an absolute game changer making just about any mounting viable. Now I attach a GoPro 10 to my chin guard with a short linkage. As for battery life, if I want to go further than an hour or so I run a USB lead to a battery in a jacket pocket. They do have their overheating issues, etc, though the recent Hero 12 is better, but The DJI Osmo Action 4 is a good modern option too that doesn't overheat and has longer-lasting batteries. A recent discovery I made is a foam wind jammer that goes around the GoPro and makes the sound of engine/exhaust actually usable up to 50-60mph. I made a YT on it (and a few other ways of capturing audio) if you're interested in getting your bike audio in your YTs.

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  @martynpriddy1006Ай бұрын

  Yes although Reading area is very urban we can be in countryside in a very few miles, I agree the chin mount is probably optimal but the Drift works for me and gives audio - may yet invest in the media/chin mount Go Pro set up though!

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  @DisposalistАй бұрын

  @@martynpriddy1006 FYI the foam windjammer I speak of isn't the GoPro MediaMod, it's a foam housing that goes around the whole GoPro. About £6 on Amazon!

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  @hoonaticbloggs5402Ай бұрын

  I have some biking stories from those very roads in the 1990’s The A417 streetley to wantage is amazing

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  @martynpriddy1006Ай бұрын

  Streatley across to Newbury is a favourite route with a stop at the Old Bell in Aldworth en route, road is always full of gravel though!

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  @hoonaticbloggs5402Ай бұрын

  @@martynpriddy1006 we used to sit at the Miller of Mansfield and time each other through the loop , goring,moulsford, Wallingford by pass(when it was just completed), southstoke and back to goring 😉 fun times before cameras

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  @Tall-GuyАй бұрын

  Interesting to hear your views on mounting the GoPro, I tried handlebar and chest mounts but gave in to the helmet mount, mounted on the chin. Reasons for the helmet mount, the higher view point can see over hedges etc...I can also look around a little bit if there's something of interest at the side of me as I ride. Also less vibration, my go to ride is a BMW G310R, it's a single cylinder and vibrates quite a lot. When my camera was mounted to the handlebar I could run a USB lead to the camera so I didn't have to worry about battery life but luckily with my helmet mount camera I found some 2000mAh batteries that gives me a much longer video time. At the moment I'm also experimenting with the Insta360 ONE X2, image quality isn't as good in my opinion but the camera does give you more options. Ps. another good reason for the helmet mount is I also have an old BMW R100RS, so I don't have to worry about mounting the camera on that bike when I go for a ride, the camera goes where the helmet goes. Hope you find a satisfactory mount for your camera and thanks for sharing. 🙂

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  @martynpriddy1006Ай бұрын

  Yes I agree the chin mount gives best view etc but I find my Drift xl on side of helmet nearly as good with great battery life.

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  @mikebosher44172 ай бұрын

  lol, very early on in my riding days I got knocked off by the toll booths barriers at Whitchurch - a lady lifted them to let my Dad through but came down and got me in the chest which was quite some achievement

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  @martynpriddy10062 ай бұрын

  I'm always a bit tentative!

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  @stuartbrown82572 ай бұрын

  4:10 The round buildings are Martello Towers FYI en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martello_tower

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  @martynpriddy10062 ай бұрын

  Thanks Stuart, never seen one before and appreciate the heads up on this.

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  @davidwallace50142 ай бұрын

  Nice video looking forward to Pt2. I've recently used the A272 and like yourself found it a little slow moving.

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  @alf7862 ай бұрын

  You could change the cheek pads before purchase the seller should change the pads to smaller size which I did .. infinity changed it and allowed to sell it with smaller pads inside without extra charge ;)

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  @martynpriddy10062 ай бұрын

  Yes but it's so comfortable and quiet I think I'll persevere!

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  @waynehellyer22493 ай бұрын

  I had a Z250 but I can’t find one like I had it was twin but all the ones I have seen look like yours

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  @martynpriddy10063 ай бұрын

  All the twin pipes have rotted away and its very difficult to find even twin downpipes (to try to adapt some generic pipes) in my opinion the single exhaust is ugly compared with twin pipes!

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  @neilm583 ай бұрын

  Good review. Thank you. I am now looking at the NXR 2, coming from a GT Air and then a GT Air 2 - both of which have leaked quite badly around the visor seals - to the point of being dangerous in my opinion. Two years on, I am wondering if the seal on the NXR 2 is still as good as it was during your review? The background to this is I am reluctant to spend more money to fix the seal problem after the GT Air 2 problems. Thanks.

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  @martynpriddy10063 ай бұрын

  Hmm not had a problem but the seal has to be maintained with a moisturiser! I notice the aerodynamics of the lid do make the lifting of the visor in rain an issue as it instantly pull rain droplets inside, the GT air is a far better helmet in my opinion but then a greater expense! You will notice a 'nuisance value' to having to remove the lid when stopping ( I have an old flip myself - AGV noisy but I love the convenience! ).

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  @neilm583 ай бұрын

  @@martynpriddy1006 Thank you for your response. The GT AIr is definitely a 'better' specified helmet, but for me, the leaking around the visor is a deal breaker, I can't justify throwing another £500+ on the GT Air 3 in the hope that it is better.

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  @Allthingsbaloo4 ай бұрын

  Had mine for about 9 months. My god it is a heavy bike. Iv had a few CBR 1100 blackbirds though so used to the weight. My last bike was a 2018 z1000 which in my opinion was a lot easier to ride however was cramped on the back for my pillion. I find on the GT that the front feels like its got the rake of a cruiser when turning. Bit odd really. I also find it feels quite “vibraty” 😂. It does the job i need it for but I’m still trying to figure out if i like it or not haha

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  @martynpriddy10064 ай бұрын

  Yep not an 'easy' bike to manoeuvre around. It does not turn easily (although a lot of owners say it does!) but you have to ride it the way it wants to be ridden - slow in fast out and a lot of back brake for really slow stuff. In my opinion it manages to feel heavier than it is due to a high centre of gravity!

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  @Allthingsbaloo3 ай бұрын

  @@martynpriddy1006 completely agree. Forget the U-turns haha

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  @andrewonmyway81845 ай бұрын

  Thanks for the excellent review !

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  @DMSJagXK5 ай бұрын

  Had a new one of these, loved it. I also had a brand new Honda 400 four in blue. They were the days. 😊

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  @MattLacey7 ай бұрын

  That's how mine looks mate! Pretty low mileage when I picked it up (still lower than I'd like) so don't imagine they were played with. As you say, the design is supposed to allow the bags to move a bit in wind etc. to avoid that force being applied to the bike. Top box jiggles side to side too.

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  @adrianzmajla48447 ай бұрын

  Just bought one, great lid. Thanks for the review.

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  @raykirkham53578 ай бұрын

  It is always nicer if you show at least a little footage of the whole bike. From beginning to end, I could never recognize this bike if I saw it on the street. Don't omit pictures or scenes where we see the whole bike.

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  @johndocbikerestorations8319 ай бұрын

  Hi Martyn, nice job you are doing there. Yip, this kind of work is always challenging, I did mine a couple of years ago. I left much of it as patina but done extensive mechanical work to get the bike running right. I hope you get the diaphragms, they are difficult to get and virtually no chance of the bike running well with them in good order! Look forward to see how you get on

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  @martynpriddy10069 ай бұрын

  Thanks 👍

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  @davidwallace50149 ай бұрын

  Sounds like it's running clean mid to high rpm, could the auto advance be sticking on lo rpm.

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  @martynpriddy10069 ай бұрын

  I'm checking all again! It's missing thru the rev range though for sure!

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  @1050cc10 ай бұрын

  Mate, I saw something, can't remember where now but it described that mechanism exactly as you showed it, to balance out panniers and have them "lean" with the bike. Not the sharpest razor in the pack but can't visualise it myself, you get a very small additional lean of the panniers into the corner you are taking not much more than if they were fixed 🤔 Superb bike though, only thing I don't like is the wieight but getting used to it, and if Triumph put this feature in I'm happy to accept it must be useful 😁👌👍

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  @stevencaldwell578210 ай бұрын

  "promo sm" 🤔

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  @martynpriddy100610 ай бұрын

  Not sure what this applies too but thanks for the comment!

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  @queenslander95410 ай бұрын

  It’s in good nick , but after the classic K series the F1 was a huge step backwards , Honda 4 sales dropped 70%

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  @martynpriddy100610 ай бұрын

  Yes the design did not work IMO, all manufacturers went to a square tank look and single exhaust did not help the looks. Improvements over K were minor and it was 'old dressed as new' but good value in today's market compared with K series!

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  @davidwallace501410 ай бұрын

  Nice job

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  @martynpriddy100611 ай бұрын

  Yep always had good service, very handy for us in Reading!

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  @1050cc11 ай бұрын

  Sportsbikeshop do trade on their "impressive customer service". It seems to be part of their ethos clearly because it is good for business but that doesn't mean that they don't make a genuine effort and as a customer I appreciate that effort and do always go back to them. A good bike like a Sprint needs to be shown off in some good kit 😜😁👍

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  @martynpriddy100611 ай бұрын

  You're not the first to ask, I will try to put one together!

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  @thebikegeekandmore244811 ай бұрын

  Thanks for the Video. A review of the bike would be nice.

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  @chrisperry6746 Жыл бұрын

  Well done Martyn. I had a Z250 A, model back in 1991. 1st big bike.

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  @martynpriddy100611 ай бұрын

  Thanks 👍

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  @bilco1010 Жыл бұрын

  bike looks great .my first bike was a z500 wish i still had it . best of luck in your build looking forward to seeing more

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  @abram3189 Жыл бұрын

  🤪 Promo`SM

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  @jessehalper Жыл бұрын

  Rode one from Perth to Melbourne. Ran out of fuel on the Nullarbor Plain 2km from the road house and received savage sun burn between my gloves and Levi jacket. 1979.

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  @martynpriddy1006 Жыл бұрын

  That's a heck of a distance from our UK perspective! I worry going 100k to the coast but it's 45+ yes old and I've had it to pieces to often!

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  @notwocdivad Жыл бұрын

  A shame the commentary sounded like it was coming from outer space but the sound of the bike made up for it!! Lovely little Beeza the B40 For some reason the ex military ones seem best of all? Yours is running pretty sweet although sometimes seems to hiccup coming off idle? Still a great ride out, thanks for taking us along.

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  @sidneydawe9937 Жыл бұрын

  If your BSA leaks oil it is a good sign. If it does't leak oil it means that all the oil has leaked out. Same with the Royal Oilfield motorcycles.

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  @lespratt1930 Жыл бұрын

  Bought new the same identical 750 in spring of 1976. $2500 US dollars.

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  @lauriebloggs8391 Жыл бұрын

  I think the F1, especially in red , was way better looking than the K series. Gorgeous.

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  @highdownmartin Жыл бұрын

  Henley on Thames or nearby.

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  @deborahchesser7375 Жыл бұрын

  Honda usually makes up for any shortcomings with reliability, between them and Yamaha I have no reservations with either. Thanks for sharing ✌️🇺🇸

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  @robertjones-eb4xo Жыл бұрын

  I could not ride a M/ bike now, not because Im 80 , but drivers now on our roads are a disgrace !! And thats driving my car. My last bike was a Yam. XS 1100 80s now that was an engine , I called it the "Flying Pig" handling was atrocious !

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  @thebikegeekandmore2448 Жыл бұрын

  Sir, is it possible to fit a elektrical starter on it?

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  @robertjones-eb4xo Жыл бұрын

  Can I add not original your bike , i.e. mine had as said Comstar wheels and engine block was matt black., two things what real stood out from the rest.

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  @martynpriddy1006 Жыл бұрын

  The black engine and Comstar wheels were the F2, the F1 was the last of the wire wheel models and should have a silver engine.

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  @robertjones-eb4xo Жыл бұрын

  @@martynpriddy1006 I dont recollect that model UK , thought previous 750 had four exhaust " Cans "? But, they did facelift em .

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  @martynpriddy1006 Жыл бұрын

  @@robertjones-eb4xo K series (4 exhausts) ran right up until the end I think with the K6 (I call it the pretty one!) being mechanically same as F1, the F1 changed to F2 in 77 although stock was all over the place at the time

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  @kasperkjrsgaard144711 ай бұрын

  And in Europe the K7 too. The US and Canada had a K8 and F3 as well. Pretty much the same as the European models with minor changes at the seat and side cover badges.

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  @robertjones-eb4xo Жыл бұрын

  I agree with all you said, had a new one 76 every one thought it great looking Bike . But somehow lacked power for a four cylinder , and with a pillion on, felt like a 250. Remember the "Comstar" wheels were a revelation back then all had spokes. Still happy days !!!!!!

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  @martynpriddy1006 Жыл бұрын

  Definitely lacks 'grunt' compared to a Commando and feels like its revving high all the time.

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  @thebikegeekandmore2448 Жыл бұрын

  Thanks for uploading the video. Could you perhaps do a review about the bike and tell us how it is compared to a more modern bike to road? That would be cool for us who never had the chance to ride old bikes like this one.

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  @martynpriddy1006 Жыл бұрын

  I can certainly do so, leave it with me!

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  @thebikegeekandmore2448 Жыл бұрын

  @@martynpriddy1006 I am looking forward to it. I will now subscribe to your Channel.

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  @montyzumazoom1337 Жыл бұрын

  Lovely sound. What camera are you using?? Why do I never see people doubling up on cables anymore? I always used to run a spare cable next to the cable in use, following the same route by attaching the spare cable to the existing one and then wrapping the ends to protect them. In the event that a cable snaps or fails, you merely disconnect the old one at the ends and connect up the new one and adjust to suit. Haven't seen anyone do this for years, it used to be the done thing for serious riders. The alternative was to find a cycle shop and get yer new nipples brazed on to repair the cable😂😂😂 Bloody hell I'm showing my age now eh?

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  @oliveros1109 Жыл бұрын

  Lindo trabajo amigo mío... Excelente!!! Estoy resucitando un KZ250A. Aquí en Vzla salió a la pista el año 1986. Necesito el piñón loco del sistema de arranque, es decir el engrane que funciona entre el arranque y la cremallera... Me puedes ayudar??? Quien puede ser que lo tenga?? Agradecido por cualquier información!!! Saludos

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  @martynpriddy1006 Жыл бұрын

  I can only offer Z Power, they seen to have some stuff, try [email protected]

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  @oliveros1109 Жыл бұрын

  Lindo trabajo amigo mío... Excelente!!! Estoy resucitando un KZ250A igual que el tuyo. Aquí en Vzla salió a la pista el año 1986. Necesito el piñón loco del sistema de arranque, es decir el engrane que funciona entre el arranque y la cremallera... Me puedes ayudar??? Quien puede ser que lo tenga?? Agradecido por cualquier información!!! Saludos

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  @SkysaxonDragonslayer Жыл бұрын

  So you say that we get the feeling of a real classic bike, but with all the advantages and reliability of the modern world? Thinking of adding one as a daily to my HD Sportster…

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  @martynpriddy1006 Жыл бұрын

  Cant go wrong for the money, just don't expect performance in anything but a charming manner - the Enfield is however surprisingly smooth!

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  @SkysaxonDragonslayer Жыл бұрын

  @@martynpriddy1006 - I know… A friend of mine owns a Meteor and I have test ridden the Classic too, but never had a chance to compare it to a real vintage bike.

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  @kiwi-on-a-bike660 Жыл бұрын

  Just bought a 2010 GT, I notice the weight more when the tank is full, remember every 1 litre of fuel is 1 kg of weight.

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  @martynpriddy1006 Жыл бұрын

  It is a lump, however once dialled in you adjust and the bike is designed for pillion and luggage, I sometimes ride fully loaded (no pillion) and it seems to make little difference.

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  @kiwi-on-a-bike660 Жыл бұрын

  @@martynpriddy1006 Quite right, the more I ride it, the less I'm noticing it, and its a pleasure to ride.

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  @-old-school-motorcyclesltd Жыл бұрын

  Very good comparison there ! People can’t go wrong with the Classic 350 at all I have an original bullet 350 from 54 Lovely B40 by the way and like you I like both the old stuff and the new Nice to see you following the c12 All the best Phil

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  @eddkennedy6458 Жыл бұрын

  Bet you enjoyed that blast, you just cant beat the sound of a British single.