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G’day! Well it has been one hell of a ride but the journey from wreck to weapon was well worth it. Darren’s TZR250 3MA is better than new and I mean that.

Tim, Darren and I did not leave one nut, bolt or washer alone – every single component was cleaned, wire-wheeled or refreshed in some way and the bike was stripped in its entirety then carefully reassembled. It’s basically a blueprinted bike.

As you may have seen last time, we fitted the fairings and the bike was ready to ride and run in. Before I handed the bike back to Darren, I wanted to make sure it was safe and going to be reliable. After three or four heat cycles over a few days on the bench, then double-checking for leaks and so forth, it was finally time to ride the bike. I have to admit it, I was nervous…

With only the top fairing fitted, so I could stop a few times and check for fuel, coolant or oil leaks, I set off on a short ride around the block, only about

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