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« on: December 17, 2019, 07:39:15 PM »
It's been asked before but I have a newly assembled Dresda CB500 and I can hardly pull in the clutch. I could never take the bike out as it is because I wouldn't be able to change gear after about the first two changes. Is this normal and is there any possible way that I can somehow improve it?
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« on: December 17, 2019, 07:23:19 PM »
Another very important thing is that we have an adequate supply of gumption. Without that you may as well wrap up all other tools and pack in. Be careful though, there are gumption traps that can drain you of gumption and then there's no way the bike can be done. Gumption is the psychic gasoline that keeps the whole thing going.
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« on: December 12, 2019, 03:13:08 PM »
From an early manual
Assembly of Japanese Motorcycle requires great peace of mind.
How true.
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« on: December 11, 2019, 10:29:20 AM »
Just finished this...Had one as a pup
(Attachment Link)
Very nice.
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« on: December 11, 2019, 07:51:41 AM »
I have always been a 4 stroke man and hated stink wheels. A mate of mine had an off at a track day on an Aprillia RS250 and bike came off better than him! I reluctantly agreed to ride it from Donnington to Bristol. Man what a buzz! Addictive. I've ridden 350Lc's etc but the little prilla was something else!
I had an RS250 and they are just the most amazing bikes. You have to be able to ride very well to keep them in the power band and the power on around corners to stop threepenny bitting. 4T's are lazy rider bikes in comparison. I don't mean in a bad way but an RS250 has to be ridden very well and if it is then there is not much that would touch it off dual carriageways. The return on good riding is very high.
"you have to be able to ride very well" - Nuff said 
Ruled me out unfortunately 
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« on: December 11, 2019, 07:49:24 AM »
Ash, that black and chrome style of bike is the best ever for me. I have a lovely CB77 and recently sold a long term Bomber.
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« on: December 10, 2019, 06:28:25 PM »
I have always been a 4 stroke man and hated stink wheels. A mate of mine had an off at a track day on an Aprillia RS250 and bike came off better than him! I reluctantly agreed to ride it from Donnington to Bristol. Man what a buzz! Addictive. I've ridden 350Lc's etc but the little prilla was something else!
I had an RS250 and they are just the most amazing bikes. You have to be able to ride very well to keep them in the power band and the power on around corners to stop threepenny bitting. 4T's are lazy rider bikes in comparison. I don't mean in a bad way but an RS250 has to be ridden very well and if it is then there is not much that would touch it off dual carriageways. The return on good riding is very high.
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« on: December 10, 2019, 05:42:52 PM »
Very nice bikes especially the Ash 1968 picture. I can't remember them from the day but apparently they were a Japanese only model.
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« on: December 10, 2019, 05:04:10 PM »
Nice bikes but they really aren't worth that sort of money.
The problem is that donor bikes are also over priced because there are so few and demand for projects so high. For me, there is also only one type of restoration too and that is one to bring it back to the condition it was when new and I'd say that this is typically around £10k and in many cases much more. If you add to that the invisible costs like the time the restorer has spent and sometimes the shock can be how low the cost is rather than how high and I doubt anybody accept a dealer makes anything except a huge loss. For me though, people who do it play a very important conservation role in keeping some iconic and historical bikes on the road. Not as good as modern bikes in function but a real pleasure to their owners, to those who get to see them and in the many cases of people who buy having an emotional attachment of having owned one maybe 40 years ago. In the case of 2T's, these are bikes that will likely never be produced again. For sure the asking price of some bikes is far too high but the market sorts that out I guess.
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« on: December 10, 2019, 11:13:28 AM »
Hi masonmart, my twin bro has a mint X7 which he rides regularly, also an RGV250... i have an RD250F and an NSR250...there are lots of 2T guys round the yorks area, we have a great classic scene. Interesting you say the market is almost nonexistent for 4T’s....but prices are sky high from what I see..... yes the 2t’s are popular and there are plenty of specialists supplying parts.
Oh julie....the sound is surely one of the biggest draws to 2t ownership....they sound amazing and the power delivery is so exciting even though the small 2ts are low powered compared to modern stuff, they deliver fun in bucketloads.... I love the sound of my sohc but the sound of a yamaha RD twin on the pipe is enough to make my hair stand on end (if i had any) 😄. Come to Squires cafe next summer and I’ll let you borrow one...
Meanwhile have a listen to this guy 😄
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cHRs3JXirC0
Rob, I have a bad habit of monitoring prices of 60's Triumph twins since doing so to buy one a few years back and for good ones they were selling for £10k plus with the odd ridiculous wants of £15k plus thrown in. There seems to be a solid limit of £7-8k now above which they aren't selling and several with no or low reserve have sold for around £6k. The markets are also being distorted bay dealers bringing in container loads of classics from the USA. I see that on e-Bay many are reappearing or just being withdrawn, many being sold by dealers are not shifting in years now. Some bikes are firming up but none like 2Ts. Suzuki T500's bottomed in the low £2k's and are fetching 3 times that now. LC's were cheap at one point but they're rocketing now. Seems to be very bike specific now rather than any classic being valuable. I would like to sell a couple of classics to make room for my new 2Ts but may hold on a while.
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« on: December 09, 2019, 05:35:22 PM »
I love them but I like the real ones. I hate modern retro Triumphs because they just copy the form of old ones even down to imitation carbs which is fraud for me. They charge premium prices and then get the manufacturing done in Thailand. I love the new forms though, the modern triples are amazing except for servicing costs which are diabolical.
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« on: December 09, 2019, 05:02:37 PM »
Rob, as I go into the twilight of my biking life I'm going to go nearly 100% 2T. I was looking for an LC or T500 but found an A7 and have another A7 and a H1a triple now to restore and use for my last few years. They are pretty incomparable because of their acceleration in the powerband and great manoeuvrability because of low weight. I have a feeling that while the market for 4Ts is almost non-existent, buyers are realizing that 2Ts are almost the ultimate classics now as non are made and few parts are available for many. If I didn't have one (I mean 3) I'd be looking for one.
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« on: December 07, 2019, 05:40:05 PM »
It's difficult now when a good restoration costs so much that it is just isn't worth doing under any circumstances; especially when, like the Avenger, parts are so difficult to find at any price. It's happening when the bottom has fallen out of the Classic market too which is sad as fewer bikes will end up being brought back into service. Tbh I'd say that this bike is essentially worthless because the cost to get it into any shape would greatly exceed the value post restoration. That is unless the bikes have a special place in your memory. It is a real sad side of the Avenger in that only 48 were imported into the UK so all bikes on the market are US bikes in poor condition which cost more to import than they are worth. My friend has just done a perfect restoration on a CB450 later model, this is down to well matched polished stainless fasteners all round. It is absolutely better than new, museum quality and he hasn't even got a bike license. He has spent £12k on it and it's worth £5K.
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« on: December 06, 2019, 07:12:09 PM »
Ash, the problem is that everything needs recoating and that can really rack up the costs. If engine parts were needed it could be £10k or more.
Hate to sound picky but I hate the US style pipes and where can you get low pipes from?
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« on: December 05, 2019, 08:18:33 PM »
It's unfortunate but Black Bombers are forever flawed because of the 4 speed box. For me the later 450's are exceptional bikes because the 5 speed box transformed them. They are fetching much better prices now too. Genuine problem though is 200kg for what is a fairly underpowered motor?
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