Will Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 Hi my name is Will, new to this forum , have recently retired and find its time to hang up my helmet, let me explain, have been riding bikes for some years now , Honda, Kawasaki , Triumph and Suzuki, think its time to find a different outlet for myself. Usually ride Sport bikes but getting rid and now looking for a MK2-3 Spitfire so joined this forum for advice, can strip down a bike and rebuild it , so mechanically engaged ,just think its time to go back to 4 wheels (might live longer). So thanks for accepting me into the forum. Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Cooper Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 Welcome Will, You will find everything you need here. There are some extraordinary, patient, knowledgeable, resourceful and boundlessly helpful people on here who have seen it all and fixed all of it. Good luck with your search for a car. Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted September 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 26 minutes ago, Adrian Cooper said: Welcome Will, You will find everything you need here. There are some extraordinary, patient, knowledgeable, resourceful and boundlessly helpful people on here who have seen it all and fixed all of it. Good luck with your search for a car. Adrian Thanks for the welcome Adrian Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 Welcome to the forum Will! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 ask away , have a good search for your next pride and joy get to events and look at whats around gives an idea of the range of standards Any Triumph will bring you a big smile, happy cars, Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gully Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 Welcome aboard - good luck with your hunt! Gully 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted September 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 54 minutes ago, Roger said: Welcome to the forum Will! 48 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said: ask away , have a good search for your next pride and joy get to events and look at whats around gives an idea of the range of standards Any Triumph will bring you a big smile, happy cars, Pete 35 minutes ago, Gully said: Welcome aboard - good luck with your hunt! Gully Thanks you guy's , little work to do first , like selling the bikes , and moving house, been a long time since I've messed about with these engines but cant wait. Cheers Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyman Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 Hi Wil, yes welcome to the forum..... Great bunch of guy's on here as i have found out being a newcomer. Tony. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qu1ckn1ck Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 Hi and welcome, Will. Good luck with the search. Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted September 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 7 hours ago, poppyman said: Hi Wil, yes welcome to the forum..... Great bunch of guy's on here as i have found out being a newcomer. Tony. 7 hours ago, Qu1ckn1ck said: Hi and welcome, Will. Good luck with the search. Nick Thanks Tony and Nick, I've had the manuals out, and been looking in the forum for pitfalls , just got to find that Spitfire that I can get my teeth into, didn't realise there were so many new and used parts around , think I'm going to enjoy this. Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 7, 2018 Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 If there are any spitfires with a for sale tag at Duxford on sunday I will let you know Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne Rollinson Posted September 7, 2018 Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 Hi will, I have done the same all except the retirement part, after racing bikes for many years including IOM i have just had a knee replacement at 44 so took on a spitfire project to get stuck into, regards and welcome, from a new member. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted September 7, 2018 Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 Welcome, Will! If you're an ex-bike racer, you may want to follow Triumph Racing, or even get into it. Several race Spitfires still out there, in Historic and non-Historic series, as well as TRs etc. As my details on the left show, I'm a neighbour, so I'm relatively handy. My next race will be Mallory in October, you're welcome to come along. Buying a Spitfire, or any small-chassis Triumph, I originally used Porter & William's "Guide to Purchade & DiY Restoration" book, published by Haynes. It includes an extensive chapter on what to look out for, including estimates for the cost of correcting the usual faults. My copy is thirty years old, but they expressed that cost in "tyres", so that it should still be relevant. I've found it most useful, not only to know what to look for but how to beat the seller down, when I could quote the cost of fixing the fault! Bests John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted September 7, 2018 Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 Welcome Will, I think with this influx of new members a reduction in subscriptions must be on the cards! Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted September 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 15 minutes ago, JohnD said: Welcome, Will! If you're an ex-bike racer, you may want to follow Triumph Racing, or even get into it. Several race Spitfires still out there, in Historic and non-Historic series, as well as TRs etc. As my details on the left show, I'm a neighbour, so I'm relatively handy. My next race will be Mallory in October, you're welcome to come along. Buying a Spitfire, or any small-chassis Triumph, I originally used Porter & William's "Guide to Purchade & DiY Restoration" book, published by Haynes. It includes an extensive chapter on what to look out for, including estimates for the cost of correcting the usual faults. My copy is thirty years old, but they expressed that cost in "tyres", so that it should still be relevant. I've found it most useful, not only to know what to look for but how to beat the seller down, when I could quote the cost of fixing the fault! Bests John Thanks for that John, forgive my thickness , but how close a heighbour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted September 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 Thanks everyone , a fine welcome Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted September 7, 2018 Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 3 hours ago, Will said: Thanks for that John, forgive my thickness , but how close a heighbour? How wide is Lancashire? I'm in Lancaster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted September 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 Morecambe me:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.vitesse Posted September 7, 2018 Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 Welcome Will to a friendly and informative forum. As the Spit has a separate chassis it should make a good project. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted September 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 15 minutes ago, dave.vitesse said: Welcome Will to a friendly and informative forum. As the Spit has a separate chassis it should make a good project. Dave Cheer's Dave , I have the manuals which I am reading , hopefully with you guy's I can fill in the blanks, and get myself a more informed decision making. Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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