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Does Jim deserve a Bodge Point  

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  1. 1. Does Jim deserve a Bodge Point

    • No - This is legitimate modification
      4
    • Yes - Dreadful bodge and I would be horrified to buy a bike like this
      10
    • Don't know or Don't care
      3


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Normally, I would take my usual dictatorial and independent approach to the award of a point, but in this case I am just not sure.

 

I'm therefore putting it to the vote.

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Normally, I would take my usual dictatorial and independent approach to the award of a point, but in this case I am just not sure.

 

I'm therefore putting it to the vote.

78769[/snapback]

 

Its a bodge- when he gets 2 more points he can borrow my large mallet and move up to the next level of bodging.

 

Guy :helmet:

Posted

Yes its a bodge , if he doesnt know what he is doing he should leave it to us experts :whistle:

Gary :grin:

Posted

I say bodge (again). I would hate to discover a snakes nest of unknown cables under the seat.

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Normally, I would take my usual dictatorial and independent approach to the award of a point, but in this case I am just not sure.

 

I'm therefore putting it to the vote.

78769[/snapback]

 

 

You have to do what you have to do Man!

Not jelous, do what you feel is right, you can also prey Cesare Carcano for advice.

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Can't a bodge be legitimate?

78820[/snapback]

 

Yes, but only when it's a "field" bodge. Example, using a wire hanger to hold your bike together to get home etc. etc. Almost any bodge is legitimate in this context provided it doesn't cause permanent damage to the bike and is later removed in favour of a proper repair. Say a fuse malfunctioned on the road due to vibration or corrosion; it would be legitimate to use a nail to get home. If however the fuse blew due to an electrical problem a nail would not be a legitimate bodge whatever the circumstances unless the underlying problem had been found and rectified.

 

To be legitimate, a bodge has to be temporary. Bodging is context sensitive. If you broke down next door to a Guzzi parts warehouse there wouldn't be a lot of legitimate bodges. If you broke down in Alaska, almost anything goes.

 

Is this clear enough?

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Is this clear enough?

78821[/snapback]

Gotcha!

Then my bodge vote stands and meets the test and this is not a legitimate modification.

I can't believe industry actually markets such a dreadful bodge. :angry:

I am horrified and angry! :P

Jim should spend a few dollars more and make it right :thumbsup:

Guest jim fordham
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no to tight to buy the proper parts , will post pics

Its a good job I only fix trains for a living!!!!!!!! would be stuffed on a plane.

Jim

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no to tight to buy the proper parts , will post pics

Its a good job I only fix trains for a living!!!!!!!! would be stuffed on a plane.

Jim

78855[/snapback]

 

The pics better be good coz the voting isn't going your way so far!

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