Post by: 350Simon on July 01, 2022, 04:55:08 PM
Just thought I'd say hello! I'm new to motorcycling but not new to classic vehicles, been in and around them for a living and for fun for many years. Last year I bought a 1973 125s to learn on, blew it up twice and rebuilt it twice but had many happy miles of riding! I've passed my MOD1 and have my MOD2 test booked for 2 weeks from now so last week I part exchanged my 125s for this lovely 350 Four at a dealer near me.
I've got a few bits to sort on it over the next couple of weeks and then hopefully if I pass my test first go, plenty of happy miles to be had!
Cheers
Simon
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Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on July 01, 2022, 05:05:39 PM
My first bike
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Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on July 01, 2022, 05:57:45 PM
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Post by: mike the bike on July 01, 2022, 07:21:56 PM
Post by: 350Simon on July 01, 2022, 07:36:41 PM
Got a picture of the 125?
My first bike
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This was my 125, a lovely bike to learn on. Was a bit too loud though as had an aftermarket exhaust
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on July 01, 2022, 07:48:45 PM
Mine was blue too.
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Post by: SteveW on July 01, 2022, 07:58:49 PM
Where abouts in Bucks are you?
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on July 01, 2022, 08:02:43 PM
This is the only photo I have. Taken in my girlfriends driveway in 1976.
We celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary last August.
After this, we graduated to a CB175 and a 500/4 (one of many…)
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Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on July 01, 2022, 08:03:30 PM
It doesn’t fit anymore though
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Post by: Oddjob on July 01, 2022, 08:47:35 PM
Post by: 350Simon on July 01, 2022, 09:14:12 PM
Welcome.
Where abouts in Bucks are you?
About 15 mins from aylesbury towards thame
Post by: philward on July 01, 2022, 09:34:51 PM
Post by: SteveW on July 01, 2022, 10:50:02 PM
Welcome.
Where abouts in Bucks are you?
About 15 mins from aylesbury towards thame
Just down the road from me, I’m in Stokenchurch.
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on July 02, 2022, 12:33:19 PM
I still have that Wrangler waistcoat.
It doesn’t fit anymore though
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I was a poor student so I could not afford Wrangler waistcoat back in 1967 - a couple of years ago whilst in Melton saw a half Suede Waistcoat in Yorkshire Traders - had to buy it - worn it once -
Wendys say it makes me look like an overweight snooker player.
Not the look I was aiming for.
Post by: Spitfire on July 02, 2022, 04:21:07 PM
Cheers
Dennis
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on July 02, 2022, 05:24:28 PM
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Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on July 02, 2022, 10:30:13 PM
Ted - I worked in a menswear shop. 50% staff discount meant £3 for a Wrangler waistcoat (Levi was £4
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Just for a laugh I know £3 sounds inexpensive but that was the price of 12 gallons of four star in 1967 (4 galls was 19s 8p) so by this weeks stupid prices that is equivalent to £108 at staff rate !
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on July 03, 2022, 06:54:03 AM
My “Saturday Boy” wage was £2.50 + commission. On a good day I could make a fiver!
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Post by: 350Simon on July 03, 2022, 07:20:10 AM
Welcome.
Where abouts in Bucks are you?
About 15 mins from aylesbury towards thame
Just down the road from me, I’m in Stokenchurch.
Fantastic, maybe one weekend I could ride over for cuppa!
I don't suppose you know anywhere local for Carn balancing do you? Cheers Simon
Post by: Bryanj on July 03, 2022, 07:52:33 AM
Post by: Matt_Harrington on July 03, 2022, 09:35:54 AM
In fact if I remember correctly, the examiner looked at the sheet and said as I had driven across London and made it to the test centre, then he would pass me! And to think I could go from my CB200N to a CBX in the same day....
Matt
Post by: Laverda Dave on July 03, 2022, 02:16:11 PM
Some great riding roads in Aylesbury and Thame, that's my normal test route, I'm just down the road in Ruislip.
Post by: 350Simon on July 04, 2022, 06:37:23 AM
Cam balancing is a new one on me, did you mean carb balancing?Yes carb balancing, mine is a tad rough on idle
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Post by: Bryanj on July 04, 2022, 10:32:52 AM
Post by: 350Simon on July 04, 2022, 10:56:19 AM
You wont find anybody worth going to who will do just carbs as its the last thing to do in a full serviceUnderstood. Cheers
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Post by: SteveW on July 05, 2022, 04:05:03 PM
Yeah, sounds good.Welcome.
Where abouts in Bucks are you?
About 15 mins from aylesbury towards thame
Just down the road from me, I’m in Stokenchurch.
Fantastic, maybe one weekend I could ride over for cuppa!
I don't suppose you know anywhere local for Carn balancing do you? Cheers Simon