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Offline Matt_Harrington

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Re: HI!
« Reply #30 on: September 30, 2022, 10:11:05 AM »
Interestingly, bike weights do confuse me. I sold my old BMW R80/7 as I found it far too heavy and centre stand lifting a nightmare. Manoeuvrability was also poor. Move across to my Guzzi T4 and although they are similar in weight, the bikes are very different to move about. Centre stand lifting is easy and it is much easier to manoeuvre.  I was told it is all to do with getting the centre stand in the right place (C of G) and the fork angle can also affect the moving around. Who am I to know!!
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Offline McCabe-Thiele (Ted)

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« Reply #31 on: September 30, 2022, 10:22:25 AM »
I agree Matt the weight difference between my 400 & 500 can't be that massive but the 500 is a hard lift for me.

Definetely agree with Matt about where the stand is mounted c.o.g. etc.

It might be between my ears but the 500 feels as though it has more top weight when I'm just pushing it around the garage.
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« Reply #32 on: October 08, 2022, 01:34:51 PM »
Bike safely in the garage. Very pleased!
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« Reply #33 on: October 08, 2022, 01:46:32 PM »
A beauty that's for sure is it Philip's bike?
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« Reply #34 on: October 08, 2022, 01:55:42 PM »
The very same Ted. Looking forward to an epic 2023 🤞 just a small matter of my test to pass!
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« Reply #35 on: October 08, 2022, 01:58:43 PM »
Quote from: Malc (Malvis) on October 08, 2022, 01:55:42 PM
The very same Ted. Looking forward to an epic 2023 🤞 just a small matter of my test to pass!

I'm filled with envy it's a brilliant looking bike always knew I would regret not buying it.
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« Reply #36 on: October 08, 2022, 06:28:06 PM »
I’m sure yours will be a belter Ted, and think of the fun you’re having!
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« Reply #37 on: October 08, 2022, 07:33:20 PM »
Enjoy.
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Offline McCabe-Thiele (Ted)

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« Reply #38 on: October 08, 2022, 08:40:10 PM »
Quote from: Malc (Malvis) on October 08, 2022, 06:28:06 PM
I’m sure yours will be a belter Ted, and think of the fun you’re having!

What with a Nut Brown frame?

For the word Fun substitute Pain.
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Offline Laverdaroo

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« Reply #39 on: October 08, 2022, 11:39:52 PM »
Give over Ted we do it cos we love it.................brown frame or not! ;) :D
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Offline McCabe-Thiele (Ted)

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« Reply #40 on: October 09, 2022, 12:54:27 PM »
Quote from: Laverdaroo on October 08, 2022, 11:39:52 PM
Give over Ted we do it cos we love it.................brown frame or not! ;) :D

True Roo it's all about "Le Challenge".
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Offline Nurse Julie

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« Reply #41 on: October 09, 2022, 12:59:32 PM »
Quote from: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on October 09, 2022, 12:54:27 PM
Quote from: Laverdaroo on October 08, 2022, 11:39:52 PM
Give over Ted we do it cos we love it.................brown frame or not! ;) :D

True Roo it's all about "Le Challenge".
I'm so pleased I'm past the 'Le Challenge' phase. As long as I can ride, that's enough for me these days.
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Offline Laverdaroo

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« Reply #42 on: October 09, 2022, 02:19:11 PM »
I can't afford the riding bit that much, I spend it all on the 'Le Challenge' :D 8)
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1977 CB400F (the last money pit!)
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Offline McCabe-Thiele (Ted)

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« Reply #43 on: October 09, 2022, 02:36:16 PM »
With Wendy working pretty much full time doing administration for Flu & Covid clinics what's a boy to do home alone?

Why tinker with old feats of Japanese Engineering to keep the mind & body active!
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Offline Laverdaroo

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« Reply #44 on: October 09, 2022, 03:08:44 PM »
Well I for one, wholeheartedly agree Ted! ;D 8)
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1977 CB550F (current money pit!!)
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1977 CB400F (the last money pit!)
1998 Ducati 748\853 conversion(sold :()
1980 ish CB750KZ in a billion bits (need to get rid, anybody want one?))
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