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#1 Unread post by Tyrone ORourke »

Hi,

Just found the site. I currently ride a Jawa 350, or better said, i did ride it, but the small end bearings just blew up spreading needle bearing parts all over the crank :cry: , so its being taken in for an engine rebuild.

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Tyrone

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#2 Unread post by scan »

Welcome. Sorry for the poor health of your bike. We don't often hear from people in your region of the world, so I hope you post often and share with us your view of the world of motorcycling. Are bikes very common in the Czech Republic?

Anyway, good luck on a speedy recovery for your motorcycle.
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#3 Unread post by Tyrone ORourke »

Thanks! Im sure my bike will be fine in the end. Anyway its still snowing here, so i dont feel so bad as I am not missing any riding.

Bikes are somewhat common here. They have a definate presence, but not as big as in some countries. At any rate its a friendly community in general, and all bikers here are ready to help eachother whether they are total strangers or not.

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#4 Unread post by totalmotorcycle »

:welcome: Tyrone ORourke to our community!!

I also look forward to reading your riding stories, seeing photos and more from the Czech Republic. :D

I know you will find this forums, helpful, friendly and a great place to come everyday... I know I do. 8)

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#5 Unread post by Tyrone ORourke »

Thanks Mike

To start with here is a picture of my humble bike.

Shes a 1980 Jawa 350, two stroke engine with a humble 19hp, great gas mileage, and a great all around machine, if a bit slow. Over here in the Czech Republic, one has to be 21 to drive big bikes, and as I am only 20, I am restricted to bikes up to 350cc and 20hp.

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#6 Unread post by jackM50black »

Tyrone ORourke wrote:Thanks Mike

To start with here is a picture of my humble bike.

Shes a 1980 Jawa 350, two stroke engine with a humble 19hp, great gas mileage, and a great all around machine, if a bit slow. Over here in the Czech Republic, one has to be 21 to drive big bikes, and as I am only 20, I am restricted to bikes up to 350cc and 20hp.

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Cool bike, unusual in some ways. Are you an American living in Prague? just curious.... thanx.

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#7 Unread post by Tyrone ORourke »

Im living in Prague, but not American, i'm 1/2 Hungarian, 1/2 British

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#8 Unread post by Z (fka Sweet Tooth) »

Welcome Tyrone...Im sorry to hear you bike temporarily out of commission but it seems like you picked the perfect time to get it fixed. Now it'll be ready once the snow is gone!

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#9 Unread post by Z (fka Sweet Tooth) »

Welcome Tyrone...Im sorry to hear you bike temporarily out of commission but it seems like you picked the perfect time to get it fixed. Now it'll be ready once the snow is gone!

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#10 Unread post by ejshotgun »

Welcome, Tyrone.
Always amazed at the diversity of people.
Hope your riding soon. 8)

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