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The Temporary Repair That Lasted 20 Years

The Temporary Repair That Lasted 20 Years

The Temporary Repair That Lasted 20 Years

Every classic motorcycle owner knows how this story starts.

"I'll just do a temporary repair so I can use it this weekend."

A cable tie here.
A bit of wire there.
Maybe a fuel tap held together with hope and determination.

Then somehow that temporary fix survives one summer... then another... then another.

Twenty years later you're showing the bike to a friend and proudly pointing at the same repair while saying:

"I really should sort that properly one day."

The funny thing is that some of these emergency repairs seem to outlast the brand-new parts that replace them!

What's the longest-serving temporary repair you've ever had on a motorcycle?

Be honest... we're among friends here. 😄

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