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saw the featured B120 article and it certainly related to me as I have just finished restoring one. Purchased the bike in an eBay bid as it was clear it needed saving. The chain was hanging off, fuel was pouring out the carb and the engine had more oil on the outside than inside! I was eager to get to work, but I found issue after issue! The splines for the gear selector and brakes were so worn they simply slipped under any use. The coil was held together with a nail and the oil

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