Post by: Nurse Julie on January 01, 2023, 01:52:47 PM
Managed a few very pleasant hours out on the winter hacks today. More than one layer of clothing required but no rain gear needed 😂😂😂 Hope everyone has an enjoyable and safe 2023.
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Post by: K2-K6 on January 01, 2023, 02:08:41 PM
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Post by: Nurse Julie on January 01, 2023, 02:26:31 PM
Happy new year Julie and Graham, not many at Willie Woods.There were about only about 15 bikes in total when we arrived. 9 of them left in 1 group then it looked very empty. A few were coming down the road when we left though. Not many hardy bikers left these days, or they are worried about getting their bikes dirty 😂😂😉😂
Post by: ST1100 on January 01, 2023, 03:04:38 PM
Not many hardy bikers left these days, or they are worried about getting their bikes dirty 😂😂😉😂Season Greetings! 8)
I'd only be worried about the road salt, washing that brine off upon returning home... ???
Post by: philward on January 01, 2023, 03:26:24 PM
Post by: Nurse Julie on January 01, 2023, 03:35:49 PM
Happy New Year - wet roads around here. Might get out over the next few days with a bit of luck!The roads were mainly wet around here Phil. But, we had such a deluge of rain here yesterday it washed all the salt and mud off of the roads so they weren't too bad.
Post by: Johnwebley on January 01, 2023, 04:35:27 PM
Yes,I agree,Happy new year Julie and Graham, not many at Willie Woods.There were about only about 15 bikes in total when we arrived. 9 of them left in 1 group then it looked very empty. A few were coming down the road when we left though. Not many hardy bikers left these days, or they are worried about getting their bikes dirty
None of mine left the garage,
Cool,grey and damp,
But the 1st Bike night met,at noon for a change,
Kings head
Bishop's Cleeve
Nr Cheltenham
I took the big Honda, 4 wheels,
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Post by: Erny on January 01, 2023, 11:33:29 PM
today quite nice weather for this day of year, could not resist ;) (~50miles)
Post by: Johnny4428 on January 02, 2023, 12:45:20 AM
Post by: andy120t on January 02, 2023, 06:24:25 PM
to view the Hurricane exhibition- 7 of the world's 14 flying planes in one (large) room.
Post by: Spitfire on January 02, 2023, 07:52:39 PM
A few bikes out near me today...it's chilly and my Volvo has two wheels (if viewedfrom the side ...). On the plus side, I'm only a few miles from I AM Duxford so was there todayDead jealous would have really loved to see the Hurricane exhibition as I am a big fan of the Hurricane, but alas is a bit far for us to go.
to view the Hurricane exhibition- 7 of the world's 14 flying planes in one (large) room.
Cheers
Dennis
Post by: K2-K6 on January 02, 2023, 08:24:00 PM
A few bikes out near me today...it's chilly and my Volvo has two wheels (if viewedfrom the side ...). On the plus side, I'm only a few miles from I AM Duxford so was there today
to view the Hurricane exhibition- 7 of the world's 14 flying planes in one (large) room.
I've a bicycle with single sided front fork that usually causes quite a bit of consternation and draws comments when I'm stopped around others.
Often asked "aren't you afraid it's going to fall off?" To which I reply "I'm saving up to buy the other half" that doesn't shake them all off though, one with more in depth enquiry I pointed out that all cars have their wheels mounted on one side, he puzzles about it and replied " Aaaaah! but they've got a wheel on the other side though" satisfied with that he departed, no flies on that fella ;D
Post by: Johnwebley on January 18, 2023, 03:32:43 PM
Great show and museum
But my favourite show are at Shuttleworth
Lovely period feel
Classic old aircraft ,would reccomend it highly
1st picture Duxford
Others Shuttleworth
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Post by: Spitfire on January 18, 2023, 07:37:13 PM
Here's me doing a Biggles impression.
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Cheers
Dennis
Post by: Nurse Julie on January 18, 2023, 08:24:54 PM
Here's a link to the story, there is also another very good Sunday Times article about it but I can't fathom out how to copy and paste the link.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-63584737
Post by: Sesman on January 18, 2023, 08:27:12 PM
That’s a really interesting article.
Post by: taysidedragon on January 18, 2023, 08:37:00 PM
The DH88 Comet Racer GACSS in your photo was rebuilt to airworthy standards some years ago. My great-uncle, Hector (Bob) Roberts, worked in the drawing office for De Havilland and eventually British Aerospace so he drew up the plans that weren't available any more to enable the rebuild.
Post by: Nurse Julie on January 18, 2023, 08:51:06 PM
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Post by: K2-K6 on January 18, 2023, 09:30:51 PM
Think it's behind a paywall though, subscriber only it seems.
Post by: andy120t on January 19, 2023, 08:14:58 AM
The Sopwith build is pretty special too...23 years and countless build hours, plus a stringent approval process - it puts bike builds into the 'straightforward and cheap' category!
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Post by: paul G on February 09, 2023, 07:57:27 AM
Out on the little CD's today. The sun was lovely and the roads mainly dry but it was bloody cold, 6°. Graham told me to stop whinging about how cold it was but I really was very, very cold 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Put another jumper on
Post by: Nurse Julie on February 09, 2023, 08:50:15 AM
That's just what Graham said Paul 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄Out on the little CD's today. The sun was lovely and the roads mainly dry but it was bloody cold, 6°. Graham told me to stop whinging about how cold it was but I really was very, very cold 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Put another jumper on
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Post by: paul G on February 09, 2023, 03:19:29 PM
Man after my own heart ;) ;DThat's just what Graham said Paul 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄Out on the little CD's today. The sun was lovely and the roads mainly dry but it was bloody cold, 6°. Graham told me to stop whinging about how cold it was but I really was very, very cold 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Put another jumper on
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on February 09, 2023, 05:29:52 PM
Post by: SPR on February 11, 2023, 11:13:53 AM
Toasty with the heated base layers
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Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on February 11, 2023, 12:10:39 PM
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Post by: SPR on February 11, 2023, 02:22:54 PM
Is that Harleshorpe Dam, Mapperly Reservoir or Ironville Pool in the background?
None of those Ted - Just a small boating lake at Stubbing Court Wingerworth :)
Post by: SPR on February 11, 2023, 02:23:50 PM
She looks lovely Simon.
Thanks Julie .... she was a bit lumpy first few miles than back to her old self :)
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on February 11, 2023, 02:32:37 PM
Is that Harleshorpe Dam, Mapperly Reservoir or Ironville Pool in the background?
None of those Ted - Just a small boating lake at Stubbing Court Wingerworth :)
My marks 0 out of 3.
Your 500 looks better every time I see a photo of it.
Post by: philward on February 11, 2023, 02:41:54 PM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on February 11, 2023, 03:09:03 PM
Despite what Oscar Wilde says my 500 will end up Black not remain the bronze colour it is (when funds permit) - I think it makes the 500 look more retro in a good way as does the old style front number plate.
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Post by: SPR on February 11, 2023, 09:10:36 PM
Out on mine today, first outing this year. Dry roads, no wind, not too cold and no salt, what more cold you want? :) (Attachment Link)
They are multiplying :)
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Post by: martyn916 on February 12, 2023, 01:23:53 PM
Belter of a 500 that, your old one looks interesting, great pipe, 'meh' on the paint front ;D
Ref the paint job it was the 70's ;) Was a great bike, sold it and bought an XS750 didn't handle half as well as the 500, used far more fuel but was a great for touring.
Post by: Johnwebley on February 12, 2023, 06:53:37 PM
bit nippy,roads dry but covered in powdered salt,
need some rain and warm weather,
would be perfect
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Post by: Johnny4428 on February 16, 2023, 11:32:43 AM
Sunny today, half day off work (..to look after the kids...) so I took the opportunity to try to start my old Triumph 500, as it is being sold but I've been struggling to start it, so I haven't been happy showing i t to a prospective vendor. Anyway, after stripping and cleaning the Amal carb I still couldn't get fuel flow from the tickler (choke, for you youngsters), but eventually the wretched thing started (still no visible fuel at the tickler), so I leapt aboard and shot off around my test loop - 1 mile of roads around the village- got t the furthest away point and ..... stopped. So after a but if fiddling it dawned on me to open the fuel tank and look inside....of course, some Muppet drained it at the end of the summer to put petrol in an outboard engine. So after a nice push to the village garage for fuel I found that the tickler does still work and the bike is as good as ever, it just likes to have enough to drink! If it stays bright tomorrow I'll go out again and take a picture too.🤣🤣whilst reading this I just started to wonder if there was fuel in the tank 🤣
Post by: andy120t on February 16, 2023, 12:59:13 PM
I had a friend years ago whose zxr400 ‘broke down’. She was in tears on the phone and we tried to talk her through problem solving, including lack of fuel and turning to reserve, which she swore she had. She finally came home on a large breakdown truck… at which point we could all see as the lorry pulled in that the rather large and obvious fuel/reserve tap hadn’t been turned to reserve. We had told her about it, but even the AA man hadn’t checked it!
Post by: Laverdaroo on February 19, 2023, 04:50:07 PM
Got a sticky tight front!
Anyway, my 45 mile round trip to Wells, via Godney, Cheddar and associated. Fags stops en route was fab! Wells is only 9 miles from ours
Think I might have used the last half an hour out of my rear tyre, so that’s it before I start to do the shock n swing arm swap for this years jaunt.
Few out at the gorge and a few on the roads but surprisingly quiet really. A good soul restorative ride
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Post by: Nurse Julie on February 19, 2023, 05:21:29 PM
Out and about today for a scootch in the ‘balmy’ 14 degrees, clear skies and bright sunshine. What a fab day. I vaguely covered the excuse to go and play out with having to to Halfraud’s to get some anti seize for the callipers on the van.Graham went out on the 750 K6 yesterday, supposedly to pop 1 mile up the road to fill her with fuel. 2½ hours and 100 miles later, he found his way home 😂😂😂😂. Like where you are Roo, the weather was stunning here yesterday and today, so I'm pleased he got out. I'm on decorating duties at the moment, so was confined to barracks 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Got a sticky tight front!
Anyway, my 45 mile round trip to Wells, via Godney, Cheddar and associated. Fags stops en route was fab! Wells is only 9 miles from ours
Think I might have used the last half an hour out of my rear tyre, so that’s it before I start to do the shock n swing arm swap for this years jaunt.
Few out at the gorge and a few on the roads but surprisingly quiet really. A good soul restorative ride
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Post by: Johnny4428 on February 19, 2023, 06:55:16 PM
Wind and rain here the day, nice day yesterday here so did get out a scoot!
Post by: Laverdaroo on February 19, 2023, 07:44:41 PM
When you’ve finished you then have to start and do it all again!
Sod that for job satisfaction!
Don’t mind a bit of top coat ‘gloss action’ though, strangely
What must have happened Julie is that several of the gas stations only had diesel so Graham had to keep searching
That and decorating’s a crap job and a fate worse than a fate worse than death
he’d have stayed out if it was wet, I would have
Well done for accepting your confinement and making good use of your time
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Post by: MrDavo on February 20, 2023, 10:59:03 AM
The trading estate where B&Q is can be a nightmare to get in and out of at the weekend, so it would be daft not to go on a bike. The Harley was nearest the garage door, I wheeled it out and saw the hanging wire from the unfinished indicator repair I’d forgotten all about. Next up was the CL450, despite not being on a trickle charger all winter, there is no drain from an alarm or anything so hi tech, and with a bit of coaxing it burst into life!
My first ride of 2023, it put a smile on my face as I nipped through the Sunday traffic. :)
Post by: Laverdaroo on February 20, 2023, 11:09:25 AM
Post by: Orcade-Ian on February 20, 2023, 04:45:52 PM
"Well done for accepting your confinement and making good use of your time"
Have you tried picking your teeth up with a broken arm? 8)
Ian
Post by: Laverdaroo on February 20, 2023, 04:57:43 PM
Broken teeth you say? I’m just pricing getting all mine taken out as sadly the diabetes has knackered my lower jaw. I’ve taken three out myself since crimbo and getting bored of the stress involved. Never mind having to wash my ‘brave boy’ pants thrice since December
So your question might just save me about 7 grand
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Post by: Nurse Julie on February 20, 2023, 06:00:51 PM
Roo, I'm surprised at you making a comment like that to JulieWorry not Ian, I'm totally immune to sexist comments like that. I'm too busy scrubbing the floor and cooking dinner, not to mention the decorating, to worry about things like that☺️☺️☺️☺️ But, thank you for your concern.
"Well done for accepting your confinement and making good use of your time"
Have you tried picking your teeth up with a broken arm? 8)
Ian
Post by: Orcade-Ian on February 20, 2023, 06:39:52 PM
Having read many of Roo's posts and yours too, I knew he was just doing a wind -up job :)
Ian
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Post by: Laverdaroo on February 26, 2023, 03:39:36 PM
Speacial show price of £800.....................................Robber! ;D
And he wouldn't take cards, wondered if he'd done a show before, who walks round with £850 folded up in their pocket? ;D
Some lovely kit there and some cracking people as ever. Several coffees 'supped', ciggies smoked and some over priced food scoffed. All with the backdrop of bikes, bikes and more bikes, the obligatory throng of tyre kickers and twist grip tweakers, small terriers and no kids......Woohoo!................
A good day out and a quick 'thrape' home on the old girl to stretch her legs and now into the shed for some fiddling.........Great Sunday all round then ;) :) :D
Post by: Matt_Harrington on February 26, 2023, 05:12:40 PM
Post by: Multiman on February 26, 2023, 05:52:47 PM
Lots of nice bikes.
I can confirm that Roos mod to his VFR exhaust sounds very tasty.....
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on February 26, 2023, 06:25:46 PM
Speacial show price of £800.....................................Robber! ;D
And he wouldn't take cards, wondered if he'd done a show before, who walks round with £850 folded up in their pocket? ;D
I think his main thought is Mr Vat man not walking around with part of that wedge in his pocket! Maybe so but surely as a business man, as you say Roo, he must appreciate punters don't carry lots of dosh. Surely lost more business than a bit of tax fiddled!
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Post by: Green1 on March 11, 2023, 04:44:10 PM
So we'll in fact I decided to use the Guzzi after tinkering with it for a couple hours and it still not starting I dragged the trusty Honda out and unsurprisingly it fired up almost with out hesitation. 62miles later and with my dad not to far behind on my Pegaso we stopped to look at a Husky 401. They must be good value as my dad paid for one there and then so expecting delivery next Friday. Anyone that has ever met him will know just how tight he is 🤣
Post by: Laverdaroo on March 11, 2023, 04:54:26 PM
Great to hear you’re back on Two wheels. Top man
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Post by: Green1 on March 11, 2023, 05:06:40 PM
Currently renovating a 1950's bungalow with a very early crane boiler. Wasn't there someone on hear with boiler issues it could be yours for a very reasonable price ;D
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Post by: philward on March 11, 2023, 07:15:29 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on March 11, 2023, 10:09:29 PM
Just hope it lasts I've missed riding
Best wishes Mick,
welcome back
Post by: Trigger on March 12, 2023, 10:29:48 PM
Just hope it lasts I've missed riding
The sun will be out soon and hope you can make it up to Lincolnshire one day ;)
Post by: Athame57 on March 21, 2023, 03:49:56 AM
No one is tight as you Mick ;)I don't know about that, you havn't met my brother! ::) Also, there was a belief around the motorsport world that Steve Parish's wallet couldn't open! ;D
Post by: Nurse Julie on March 27, 2023, 04:40:45 PM
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Post by: flatfour on March 27, 2023, 04:56:27 PM
Living on the edge of Thetford Forest, I'm always on the lookout for wildlife, particularly in the early morning. However, on each occasion the birds have dived down on me out of hedgerows and, at the last minute as I ducked changed course and flown over my head. My wife thinks that it might be due to the fluorescent vest that I wear attracting their attention, though I've worn it for a few years now without incident.
Post by: Johnwebley on March 27, 2023, 05:41:49 PM
After a fun run on the 200,
Time for the others to have the motors run and the tyres scrubbed
Very enjoyable
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Post by: Green1 on April 02, 2023, 07:06:09 PM
Just hope it lasts I've missed riding
The sun will be out soon and hope you can make it up to Lincolnshire one day ;)
I will make it to Lincolnshire one day.
I went to work on the Guzzi Friday.62 miles each way rain,filtering through traffic and deep flooding on the way back.
My gear is still dripping and my backs on fire but sod it I'm doing it again Tuesday. Loved every second.
Spent today cleaning the mud and oil of the bike and making up a new rocker cover gasket, glueing plastic panels together and finding a crack in the exhaust Y section.
So all in all a good day for the Guzzi. ;D
Post by: Johnwebley on April 04, 2023, 04:25:04 PM
Hereford, Abergavenny, Usk, Chepstow, Monmouth,Home
Lots of fun, far to many 20 limits,
Relaxing, invigorating
Enjoyable
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Post by: Johnwebley on April 04, 2023, 04:35:35 PM
Sounds like a great ride John. We went out on Noddy and Millie today. Beautiful sunshine and blue sky but, this photo was taken at Mablethorpe (breakfast breakLooks lovely,
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Post by: SPR on April 07, 2023, 05:15:21 PM
Simon
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Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on April 07, 2023, 05:36:42 PM
Post by: SPR on April 07, 2023, 05:50:39 PM
Can't read the badge is it a Harley of some sort?
Yep ... a Dyna ... I've had a few before and like them - I sold the Laverda as I just couldn't get on with the RH gear change ( I suspect if an only bike it would be fine) ... made a tidy profit on it though !!
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on April 07, 2023, 06:01:18 PM
Then again I like the old film Easy Rider with Peter Fonda etc - so cool.
Post by: Laverdaroo on April 13, 2023, 06:06:38 PM
Nothing lasts nowadays
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Post by: Laverdaroo on April 14, 2023, 02:59:06 PM
The last clocks exploded upon impact when a gentle get off ensued when the front didn’t like a puddle of diesel and water on the French motorway near Troyes 10 or so years ago. It had about 99k on it then and she’s showing 69 and change now and they were brand new when fitted back in 2014.
Best bike I’ve ever had, just prepping the rear hub, swingarm and gubbins now ready to get her in the air and some new bits fitted.
I have however, just found out that the cartridge front parts for the forks are £680
……….kin el!That’s not happening this year then
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Post by: Rozabikes Tim on April 14, 2023, 06:15:41 PM
Only VFR I have ridden was the first gear driven cam model which they over engineered after chocolate cam VF model. That was impressive even then.
Post by: Laverda Dave on April 14, 2023, 08:52:32 PM
168400 ish.
The last clocks exploded upon impact when a gentle get off ensued when the front didn’t like a puddle of diesel and water on the French motorway near Troyes 10 or so years ago. It had about 99k on it then and she’s showing 69 and change now and they were brand new when fitted back in 2014.
Best bike I’ve ever had, just prepping the rear hub, swingarm and gubbins now ready to get her in the air and some new bits fitted.
I have however, just found out that the cartridge front parts for the forks are £680
That’s not happening this year then
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Are those cartridge parts OEM Roo? Have you tried contacting Maxton, they are pretty good. Do not contact them via their contact mail, they never reply, phone them and they answer!
Post by: Laverdaroo on April 15, 2023, 11:03:57 AM
No it's a Misano Evo kit which is pretty much all I could find for sale, Hadn't thought of Manxton tbh, that might be a cheaper op. The Misano bits are brilliant but I don't have that sort of money available this year with the new fishery hopefully opening later in the summer but that 's a good shout.
I've got a new set of boots to buy for her yet too, doesnt it add up? :o
Post by: Multiman on April 15, 2023, 11:55:39 AM
Still a few to go.
Bikes going well so very pleased.
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Post by: Nurse Julie on April 16, 2023, 07:10:21 PM
Mmmmm Hoy Sin!😂😂😂😂😂 Trig said the same Bryan. I was riding around thinking, 'aaaah, those little lambs look so cute, they would look even better on my plate with mint sauce' 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂
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Post by: Johnwebley on April 19, 2023, 09:11:26 PM
First bikers night
Even the local primary school welcomes us,and we contribute to school funds
A few pictures before it got busy
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Post by: Laverda Dave on April 20, 2023, 01:41:37 PM
Post by: Laverdaroo on April 20, 2023, 04:35:36 PM
Let me know when it's on and if you're going and I'll rideup, its only 50m from me so a good excuse for a mooch.
Post by: Nurse Julie on April 20, 2023, 04:46:10 PM
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Post by: Johnwebley on April 20, 2023, 05:24:33 PM
I'd ride up for that John,especially as there's buns involved. Gotta love a bike night menu for under a fiver but I see in middle class Hereford, you get pulled pork where we get crap burgers and a lid of tea for a fiver. I'm deffocoming up there next time.
Let me know when it's on and if you're going and I'll rideup, its only 50m from me so a good excuse for a mooch.
the school spoiled us,usually get a basic burger for a fiver,or something different at greater cost,
the next meet is just off the A38, between Bristol and Glouscester
lovely view of the Severn,
here is the schedule for the year,
all welcome, can garrentee a fun evening,but not the weather
https://www.bikersnite.com/pub-list.php
Julie and Trig know how to live !!!!
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on April 20, 2023, 05:39:32 PM
That looks good John. Bikers being welcomed with cakes, and not despised, things are improving :D
Might be linked to the age demographics - or not many Mods to fight with.🤔🤔🤔
Post by: Orcade-Ian on April 20, 2023, 05:42:02 PM
Should have my own new 350 Forza sometime next week.
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Post by: Johnny4428 on April 20, 2023, 06:02:51 PM
Post by: andy120t on April 20, 2023, 07:07:39 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on April 21, 2023, 11:40:51 AM
I remember visiting pre covid,
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Post by: Laverdaroo on April 21, 2023, 12:05:06 PM
I hadn’t heard anything but then again, I didn’t know it was a thing, you want me to find out and report back?
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Post by: Johnwebley on April 21, 2023, 12:09:39 PM
Hey John,Please
I hadn’t heard anything but then again, I didn’t know it was a thing, you want me to find out and report back?
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Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on April 21, 2023, 03:33:28 PM
Post by: Laverdaroo on April 21, 2023, 03:40:42 PM
Hey John,Please
I hadn’t heard anything but then again, I didn’t know it was a thing, you want me to find out and report back?
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Post by: Matt_Harrington on April 21, 2023, 04:15:08 PM
I suppose it is a bike / scooter hybrid...
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Post by: Orcade-Ian on April 21, 2023, 05:23:31 PM
Should be arriving home next week so will post a few pics for anyone interested. One small thing to come to terms with is not pulling the clutch in when coming to a halt - that's the rear brake which nearly stands it on its nose!
Ian
Post by: Johnny4428 on April 21, 2023, 06:54:33 PM
Post by: haynes66 on April 21, 2023, 07:03:09 PM
not a forza, but a silver wing. bit bouncy but great on long runs, although i might have to sell it to pay for our new combi boiler
Post by: Johnny4428 on April 21, 2023, 07:55:18 PM
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Post by: andy120t on April 21, 2023, 08:49:30 PM
Post by: Orcade-Ian on April 21, 2023, 09:43:07 PM
There was a Silverwing based on the trusty CX500 with a GL1100 fairing and small panniers but the big H used the name again for that lovely scoot in the pic. I think it may have been made to compete with the Bergman from Suzuki. I had a go on a Bergman years ago and was impressed back then, so it must have been in the back of my mind for all those years before I took the plunge to swap the 'Wing for a 350 Forza - we'll see if I've made the wrong decision!
Ian
Post by: Johnny4428 on April 22, 2023, 08:25:44 AM
Post by: Johnwebley on April 26, 2023, 08:04:47 PM
Bikers night
Good turn out, a bit nippy (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230426/6c17ec3bde07054d2cf59b76542eda00.jpg)
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Post by: Laverdaroo on April 26, 2023, 08:50:16 PM
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Post by: taysidedragon on April 27, 2023, 04:03:15 PM
Old Hondas were the theme for this one and there was a wide range of models there, inc. 3 400 fours and a 750.
Post by: taysidedragon on April 27, 2023, 04:05:13 PM
Post by: Johnny4428 on April 27, 2023, 04:28:58 PM
Post by: taysidedragon on April 27, 2023, 04:34:57 PM
Some interesting looking bikes there Gareth, including an original looking C70.
I think there was an old Cub somewhere under the dolphin fairing in the first photo! A real homebuilt horror. 😖
Post by: Oddjob on April 27, 2023, 05:04:15 PM
Handy for a camp site though or just for fun on a beach etc.
400F2 was nice, why spoil what looks to be an original looking bike by using socket bolts on the bottom yoke?
I'd have liked to have walked round all those and relive memories though.
Post by: Bryanj on April 27, 2023, 05:26:59 PM
Post by: Johnny4428 on April 27, 2023, 09:41:33 PM
Some interesting looking bikes there Gareth, including an original looking C70.🤣🤣🤣 I’m laughing at my own stupidity here cause I was going to ask what the hell that was but I got writers block when I found I couldn’t find a suitable description.🫣🫣🐬🐬
Post by: Johnwebley on April 28, 2023, 03:36:11 PM
Just a quick point,
I have had more deer running out of hedges onto the road at dusk so far this year than at any time,
So when your out, be careful, be it on 2,4 or however many wheels you have,
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Post by: Laverda Dave on May 03, 2023, 10:02:38 AM
Honda built the VFR’s to such amazingly high standards you can understand why they lost money on them! I know it doesn’t have a single overhead cam (it actually has four and they are gear driven) but at 24 years old even these are now becoming a bit of a classic!
I took it for a shakedown run yesterday to the RAF Fighter Command No.11 Group Bunker in Uxbridge where I am a volunteer tour guide (this is the bunker where the Battle of Britain was controlled from in the South East). All went well so off out for a good ride today whilst the sun shines 8)
Post by: Johnwebley on May 03, 2023, 10:06:52 AM
if you want a run out tonight
Morton in marsh town centre
A good few hundred bikes will be there
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Post by: taysidedragon on May 03, 2023, 10:07:34 AM
Love the photo with the Hurricane.
Post by: Laverdaroo on May 03, 2023, 04:41:40 PM
Put a set of part worn boots on mine at the weekend while convalescing and went for a wobble today to trickle. A good 90mile round trip
Got all the bits painted, lacquered and prepped go the rear end swap happening as soon as the new bench turns up at my pals. Looking forward to having a new rear shock, this is that tired now it tracks the lines in the road making slower corners a bit bonkers. Fast sweepers not an issue but not confidence inspiring in the slightest.
She’ll be off the road this winter to do what you’ve done as after 173k she’s due some love bless her. Just saving up for fork cartridges
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Post by: Laverdaroo on May 03, 2023, 04:43:24 PM
Post by: Nurse Julie on May 03, 2023, 05:20:06 PM
http://marrowboneandcleaver.com/
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Post by: Johnwebley on May 03, 2023, 06:00:08 PM
Morton in marsh
Filling up nicely
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Post by: paul G on May 04, 2023, 07:53:02 AM
Nice little pootle out to Kirmington in North Lincs today. Had lunch at The Marrowbone and Cleaver, which is owned by Guy Martins Sister. Really good menu and the food was scummy, gets very busy though.
http://marrowboneandcleaver.com/
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It was very nice the last time we went for Sunday lunch. We had booked and as you say very busy.
Post by: andy120t on May 04, 2023, 08:01:29 AM
the food was scummy, gets very busy though.
Post by: Nurse Julie on May 04, 2023, 08:03:18 AM
...I'm not sure they'll be using your review on their website...Well spotted that Man 😜😜😜😜, I'll amend that 😂😂😂😂
the food was scummy, gets very busy though.
Post by: Johnwebley on May 10, 2023, 09:47:25 PM
Lovely morning, all 3 bikes checked, washed with cleaned,
Went for a ride on the Yam,
6 miles out, got to an area just had a storm,roads sodden,
By the time I got home, bike was grubby again,
4.30pm,off to Gloucester airport for bikers night, took CB200,
after 20 odd miles, Gloucester has had a rain storm, so mucky again,
Pictures, including a nice Black Bomber
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Post by: Matt_Harrington on May 11, 2023, 07:17:59 AM
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Post by: Nurse Julie on May 15, 2023, 05:28:07 PM
Had a load of bike parts to send to 2 chaps I know that live on Crete that own CB SOHC/4's, I fancied a few days away, so did door to door delivery service. Here are Giannis 500 and 400 in his lock up. Well loved bikes and ridden very regularly. Graham is at home on dog sitting duties 😁😁😁😁
Post by: Oddjob on May 15, 2023, 06:43:35 PM
Tell him the seat trim end cap is coming off Julie.
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on May 15, 2023, 08:59:07 PM
Out and about in Crete 😁😁😁
Had a load of bike parts to send to 2 chaps I know that live on Crete that own CB SOHC/4's, I fancied a few days away, so did door to door delivery service. Here are Giannis 500 and 400 in his lock up. Well loved bikes and ridden very regularly. Graham is at home on dog sitting duties 😁😁😁😁
Door to door. That's just showing off Julie. Bet the dogs will wee in your slippers! ... Or Graham?
Only jealous. Enjoy.
Post by: Johnny4428 on May 15, 2023, 10:09:50 PM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on May 15, 2023, 10:16:33 PM
Post by: Multiman on May 16, 2023, 12:06:23 PM
Fantastic collection of bikes with every possible cylinder configuration. Radial 5, square 4 2stroke, v4 2stroke etc etc.
well worth a visit if you are in the area.
130mile round trip and the bikes going well.
Post by: Johnwebley on May 17, 2023, 06:50:23 PM
On the A48 between Gloucester and Lydney
Massive crowds, and it's not yet 7pm
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Post by: Multiman on May 21, 2023, 09:51:46 PM
Lovely weather and roads.
Lots of bikes and some classic cars.
Couple of CB 750s, a Suzi kettle amongst many others.
Worth a visit
Post by: Johnwebley on May 24, 2023, 06:27:56 PM
Great crowd, although it's early
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Post by: Nurse Julie on May 24, 2023, 07:54:37 PM
Post by: Oddjob on May 26, 2023, 12:35:00 AM
Meet night at the Swettenham Arms near Jodrell Bank, Cheshire. Every Thursday if you want to pop along.
Some nice bikes there tonight, unusually for me I decided to take some pics. Some were very interesting and I got some contacts for spare parts, a good CB550F seat anyone? LMAO, I've already earmarked this for Sesman, knew he was after one and as soon as I heard he had one I thought of Phil straight away. PM me Phil for his phone number.
I freely admit I do tend to only take pics of Hondas but any that took my fancy were also added including some British iron which frankly does nothing for me but I do like to see good workmanship etc.
Pics of the attendance and the number of bikes, far more than I could get in TBH.
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So onto the bike pics, the CB550F Cafe racer was the owner of the spare seat. Lots of things wrong with it, bought it like that. He also has another 550 cafe at home.
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Now an odd one, a genuine UK 750K2, bought from a mate who had owned it for 40 years and it was languishing in a shed, when he finally convinced him to sell it 5 years ago the seller said "I hope you don't expect to get this cheap, I'm firm at £500". He drove home, got the money, hired a van and bought it before he could change his mind.
Side panels didn't look right to me and he thinks they are off a much earlier model, possibly a K0. Note the really odd exhaust baffles, it was very quiet when running.
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A couple of wings. One really odd with straight through pipes, the blue one was lovely.
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Some other Hondas.
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Post by: Oddjob on May 26, 2023, 12:39:39 AM
One for Roo.
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A exceptional H2 Kwack 750.
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Not seen this make before.
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A very nice Norton Commando 850, made me laugh to see the Electric Starter advertising, the one behind it was really nice as well.
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A really nice and tidy BSA with a nickel frame, sounded really nice.
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Post by: andy120t on May 26, 2023, 07:55:46 AM
Post by: Spitfire on May 26, 2023, 10:07:17 AM
Cheers
Dennis
Post by: Johnny4428 on May 26, 2023, 10:54:02 AM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on May 26, 2023, 12:01:34 PM
Post by: Laverda Dave on May 26, 2023, 02:54:28 PM
Post by: Matt_Harrington on May 26, 2023, 03:08:48 PM
Great photos Ken. Lovely looking Mirage there, gleaming. Does anyone on here have a CB750 going for £500 by any chance ::)
In your dreams! .... ;)
Post by: Oddjob on May 26, 2023, 03:52:43 PM
Shame the Spondon Laverda Jota wasn't there that night, only ever seen it once but this was only the 2nd meet I've attended this year so maybe next week. I may be doing the engine on the 550 at some point in the future, sounds pretty bad TBH, lots of upper end noise and the primary chain is banging away on tickover. He said he was going to sell the bike as he wanted a quieter engine, so rather than fix the existing engine he'd sooner sell and buy another, very odd way of looking at it.
Post by: andy120t on May 26, 2023, 05:56:51 PM
Frame headstock looks as if it's a custom frame.
Post by: Oddjob on May 26, 2023, 06:18:13 PM
Post by: Laverda Dave on May 27, 2023, 12:24:13 PM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on May 27, 2023, 12:39:36 PM
Post by: Matt_Harrington on May 27, 2023, 01:41:45 PM
Post by: Plammiman on May 27, 2023, 02:01:54 PM
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on May 27, 2023, 02:35:42 PM
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Post by: Rozabikes Tim on May 27, 2023, 03:55:46 PM
I visited the Bike Shed Show in Shadwell last night and enjoyed one £6.50 can of craft IPA whilst I looked around the various stands. I know custom (or 'Shed' as the new term is now) builds are not everyone's cup of tea but the question of build quality and imagination that goes into building these bikes is awesome. Not sure though how many of the finished bikes see the road or sit in living rooms as works of art. Best motorcycle show I have visited for years though.
What skill... Love the Laverda.
Post by: Bryanj on May 27, 2023, 04:09:41 PM
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Post by: andy120t on May 28, 2023, 07:08:11 PM
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on May 28, 2023, 08:15:33 PM
There’s a wicked Easterly so I’m not surprised they all cleared off.
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Post by: MCTID on May 28, 2023, 09:05:15 PM
I took this pic in 2016 of the Honda engine when we visited Sammy Millers Museum......I only ever thought of Sammy as being a Trials Rider (silly me) but he had cups and trophies for EVERYTHING in biking under the sun ! Amazing bloke......instead of all the latest crap on TV somebody should make a programme charting all that Sammy has achieved......I'd pay good money to see that.
Post by: Johnwebley on May 31, 2023, 06:38:04 PM
Worthwhile visiting the museums (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230531/836c83c0b0fe3b4a9cfc333e09ee75ab.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230531/e61adb24b79991c5a006c959a0bbc52c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230531/7f7371696944611091e60e388b1a9a14.jpg)
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Post by: Johnwebley on May 31, 2023, 06:40:00 PM
Out at Cold Aston,just near Bourton on the water
After a few hot days, nippy today
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Post by: Matt_Harrington on May 31, 2023, 06:43:40 PM
Post by: Spitfire on June 01, 2023, 03:24:02 PM
I thought nothing of it but after about a mile on the bike my throttle hand was really painful so much so that I had to return home, after the physios referal I got in touch with my doctors who have managed to find me an appoinment for June so hopefully I can get something sorted.
Cheers
Dennis
Post by: Johnwebley on June 01, 2023, 05:31:36 PM
Hope you can get it sorted before summer is over
Best wishes
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Post by: Spitfire on June 01, 2023, 06:35:05 PM
Cheers
Dennis
Post by: Laverda Dave on June 01, 2023, 09:38:22 PM
Hope you get it sorted soon👍
Post by: Spitfire on June 02, 2023, 09:38:59 AM
Cheers
Dennis
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on June 02, 2023, 10:10:01 AM
Post by: Nurse Julie on June 02, 2023, 12:04:45 PM
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Post by: Laverda Dave on June 02, 2023, 12:37:51 PM
Post by: Oddjob on June 02, 2023, 02:47:41 PM
Saw a few more interesting bikes so I thought you appreciate seeing some of them.
Start with the Hondas as usual and then go on to other makes that I thought good enough to take pics of.
A nice 750F2, for sale for £2900 IIRC
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And the others, first off a pair of Turbo Charged Z1000s,
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And it's predecessor.
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Staying on Kwacks, been a while since I've seen one of these
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Moving onto Yams.
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Suzuki, spotted that one you were enquiring about Andy so took a pic for you.
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Some for Roo, the Spondon Laverda Jota turned up last night so took a pic for you mate.
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And finally some nice British Iron.
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Post by: andy120t on June 02, 2023, 05:44:28 PM
Both Laverdas look amazing....and the top box on the BSA is beyond words...expect to see it in the next Wallace and Gromit film!
Post by: Oddjob on June 02, 2023, 08:14:23 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on June 02, 2023, 08:53:16 PM
The 1st Friday of the month is their Bikers night,
Yes I went for a ride today, got home, and totally forgot about Fowler's night,
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Post by: Johnny4428 on June 02, 2023, 10:50:36 PM
Post by: Nurse Julie on June 03, 2023, 08:37:54 PM
Gave the Kymco a rest today and took the Yacht out
😁😁😁😁😁
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Post by: K2-K6 on June 03, 2023, 08:48:23 PM
Bet that takes a while to clean, is that Graham at the back filling if up with boat petrol ? :)
Post by: Johnny4428 on June 03, 2023, 09:19:42 PM
Post by: Laverdaroo on June 04, 2023, 12:34:32 AM
Well took the Honda out for a spin, it went great however I did not, I have recently been diagnosed with Carpal tunnel syndrome by a physio and have been woken up at night with pains in my hands, pins and needles and a burning sensation in my hands.
I thought nothing of it but after about a mile on the bike my throttle hand was really painful so much so that I had to return home, after the physios referal I got in touch with my doctors who have managed to find me an appoinment for June so hopefully I can get something sorted.
Cheers
Dennis
If you have the op, its only a 20 min day surgery thing but you won't be riding this summer, I guarentee it. I had mine done on the left hand anout 4 years ago and it was really sore for about 6 months and definitely couldnt ride with it, I could barely get a glove on. No swelling, just sore to the bone!
If you're going to have it done, and I strongly advise you do, get it done in september if you can, then you have all winter to recover. I made the mistake of going fishing when recovering from mine and managed to catch my bandage on fire when lighting the gaz stove in my bivvy. Instinctivly, I slapped it out with my right hand................nearly pased out it was so painful. My pal nearly wet himself laughing! I would have had it been him mind, it's the law :D
On a brighter note, do get it done though, the difference is incredible. ;) :)
Post by: Laverdaroo on June 04, 2023, 12:54:13 AM
For those living within reach of Bristol, it's Fowler's open night
The 1st Friday of the month is their Bikers night,
Yes I went for a ride today, got home, and totally forgot about Fowler's night,
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John, my heads like a seive at the minute, If youre going to go, remind me with abit of notice and I'll scoot over, I was there this arvo picking some bits out and is only about 25mins from my house in the Chew Valley. Be good to meet you and ahve a bre.
Ken, some ace bikes there, not keen on the Kwacks but never was but the rest are awesome,. Loving the mint two strokes there and the Kettle etc. That RS250 peeking out from behind that mars bar 350 looks really fit. Nice Jap spec TZR250 too, utter minter! As for the Lav's, sheer dribbleworthy the pair of them. What ace looking machines they are and the frame on the spondon is to die for. Cheers mate.
Post by: Matt_Harrington on June 04, 2023, 09:33:01 AM
"As for the Lav's, sheer dribbleworthy the pair of them. What ace looking machines they are and the frame on the spondon is to die for"
Indeed!
Post by: Craizeehair on June 04, 2023, 09:45:57 PM
It also drew plenty of attention from gentlemen of a certain age on our stops. I didn’t get any pictures unfortunately but this was just before I put her back in the garage after the days efforts. I love this bike.
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Post by: Skoti on June 05, 2023, 08:07:47 PM
Here's some snaps from our trip.
Leaving Albania from Shkoder and into Montenegro.
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Traffic jam problems near the border crossing
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Traffic police in Tirana
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Ripe for restoration
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Berat
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Post by: Laverdaroo on June 06, 2023, 10:29:59 AM
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Post by: Johnny4428 on June 07, 2023, 06:46:48 AM
Na, I think I'll stick with the bike gear when abroad, dont care how hot it is. You'll never catch me wearing shorts and a t shirt on any form of motorcycle, utter lunacy in my book, dont care how long the pilot has been riding bikes. Sadly the phrase "It wont happen to me, I'm dead careful" means nothing. Besides, that's why Gortex is so good fpr bike kit, you dont sweat in it and is perfect for riding abroad offering max protection and keeping you cool.
And he’s going to blow his arse cheek off as well if he comes off that bike! 🤣🤣
Post by: Multiman on June 07, 2023, 01:59:33 PM
More bikes than cars, vast majority twist and go 125s.
2 Harleys, a GS, one sport bike of some sort and Rocket 3 lumbering about.
80% of locals don't wear helmets or any safety gear at all.
Loads of bike hire for tourists 75% of whom do wear helmets but no other safety gear.
Saw a mum with two young kids on the back hanging on, 8-12 ish years olds.
Best luggage carrying 125 scooter was a bloke who turned up at a cafe with 2 full 13kg gas bottles between his legs, then left with 4 empties!
Post by: Oddjob on June 07, 2023, 04:37:20 PM
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Great crowd,
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Post by: Nurse Julie on June 09, 2023, 02:17:09 PM
Followed what we thought was a sign post to somewhere but, as most things are written in Russian, our guess must have been wrong, it was sort of a farm track, but a very rough one and led up to another mountain range in the middle of nowhere 😂😂😂. Stunning scenery and so quiet.
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Post by: paul G on June 09, 2023, 02:30:34 PM
No idea where we are but it's up near the Croatian and Bosnian borders.
Followed what we thought was a sign post to somewhere but, as most things are written in Russian, our guess must have been wrong, it was sort of a farm track, but a very rough one and led up to another mountain range in the middle of nowhere 😂😂😂. Stunning scenery and so quiet.
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Post by: Nurse Julie on June 09, 2023, 02:37:42 PM
No idea where we are but it's up near the Croatian and Bosnian borders.
Followed what we thought was a sign post to somewhere but, as most things are written in Russian, our guess must have been wrong, it was sort of a farm track, but a very rough one and led up to another mountain range in the middle of nowhere 😂😂😂. Stunning scenery and so quiet.
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Russian you are lost ;D ;D
😂 😂 😂 😂 It was all part of Russia at one time
Some things are written in Russian, others are written in Montenegran and then when you get near a border, say, Albania in the south, or Bosnia in the north, the language changes again, no wonder we get lost. Luckily, for the residents of all these countries that have a different language, Russian is like the default language, so they can communicate with each other. We understand none of them though 🤣🤣🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣
Post by: paul G on June 09, 2023, 03:33:43 PM
I took all EURO cash (well we were in Europe), we got off the coach transfer in a little village in Croatia for lunch on the transfer to the hotel, the courier said I hope you have brought plenty of Kuna ::) I spent the rest of the holiday changing Euro's to Kuna >:(
Post by: Bryanj on June 09, 2023, 03:34:47 PM
Post by: Nurse Julie on June 09, 2023, 03:43:19 PM
But was there a sign for Oxford Julie? There is always one wherever you are in ukNope, not seen an Oxford sign yet Bryan, I'll keep my eyes peeled though 👀👀👀.
Paul, the currency is still a bit weird, in Montenegro they use Euros, even though they are not part of the EU and down the road in Albania, they use the Lek.
Post by: Johnny4428 on June 09, 2023, 03:51:10 PM
Post by: Nurse Julie on June 09, 2023, 04:04:01 PM
Looks lovely there Julie! Bet there’s some nice roads for the bike through some of that mountainous land scape?Yes, some of the mountain roads are like our A roads but we don't tend to go on them very much. There are even bus stops on the high peaks 😂😂😂.
We tend to use the equivalent of UK B roads, single lane with tarmac or concrete, C roads which are single lane, very rutted with no man made road surface and D roads that are cattle tracks that end up off piste. The little Kymco handles well on the worse of them, as max speed is about 10 mph and some of the drops down the mountain sides are truly very frightening 😱😱😱
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Post by: Laverdaroo on June 13, 2023, 08:26:04 PM
Made I laugh in me lid like a school boy……brilliant!
Giggled all the way home
Matt looking every bit a GP star on his, if not running quite right yet, beautiful 400.
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slip bless him. I’m sure he’ll be along soon with some questions. Lovely day and just touching 27 degrees in the shade when I got home, hot in leathers but we’ll worth it.
If I didn’t need a new front boot before I left, I certainly do now
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Post by: Matt_Harrington on June 14, 2023, 01:47:36 PM
As a reminder:
Haynes AutoJumble - Saturday coming
Bikefest24 - 6th August = bikefest24.co.uk
Calne - 29th July
BFN
Post by: Laverdaroo on June 14, 2023, 02:53:15 PM
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Post by: Johnwebley on June 14, 2023, 10:19:01 PM
Out at Willersly, just off the A44,between Eversham and Morton in marsh
Great crowd, warm weather,
Next week at Stroud
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Post by: Johnwebley on June 15, 2023, 09:14:05 PM
Some rogues about
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Post by: Orcade-Ian on June 21, 2023, 03:24:48 PM
Been having brilliant weather like most, so Ferry and accommodation booked and it thrashed it down the day I was leaving - hey ho! I'm a big boy now and can cope with weather. Anyway a lovely trip down via Altnaharra, Lairg, Dingwall, Achnasheen and on to my 3 nights in Lochcarron. The adjustable screen is brilliant - up when it's raining, down when it ain't!
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A bit wet at Loch Glascarnoch - the water is usually overflowing the Dam
Still well impressed with it - feels like a proper bike when on the go and keeps up with (most) traffic yet still returned 96.2 mpg on the run.
Ian
Post by: Johnwebley on June 21, 2023, 03:54:58 PM
These scooters are very popular in Italy,
Has aroused an interest,
Tell us more, please
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Post by: Orcade-Ian on June 21, 2023, 04:15:07 PM
Ian
Post by: Oddjob on June 21, 2023, 04:23:24 PM
Let me know if you have any concerns so I can advise him, I've done a fair bit of work on the Wings over the years but only the 1000, 1100 and 1200 versions so I don't have any experience of the later models, I'd go with him but it's too far for me to travel these days without major medication.
Post by: Orcade-Ian on June 21, 2023, 04:53:27 PM
The 1800 has chain driven cams so no belt problems, but they still have slippers and tensioners. Never heard of one breaking at that mileage though. Many have done well in excess of 300k and the Yanks have some million milers! The very first 1800s had a problem with a lower crossmember on the (alloy) frame breaking at a poor weld. Some were re-welded under warranty but many stuck out for a complete new frame or 'buy back' from Honda. Like all 20 year old machines, corrosion of electrical connections could be an issue (there's a lot of it!) but that one appears to be a 1 owner bike - or did I read that wrong? Not sure what the suspension alteration was for - would be worth asking in view of your friend's Wife having problems. I'm not in the GWOCGB (owners club) any more but it might be worth trying to find a member nearby to look at the bike - they might even know of it.
Ian
Post by: Oddjob on June 21, 2023, 06:39:54 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on June 21, 2023, 07:28:21 PM
Good crowd, great weather
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Post by: Laverda Dave on June 21, 2023, 08:10:15 PM
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on June 21, 2023, 08:18:45 PM
What a lovely NSR. Looks like a great night.
Bit partial to those Rothman paint jobs...
Post by: Johnwebley on June 22, 2023, 03:12:41 PM
The next Wednesday meeting is at the Morgan car factory, Malvern
Anytime after 5,30pm,until you want to stay
Make full use of the warm long evenings
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Post by: Nurse Julie on June 22, 2023, 04:37:06 PM
Post by: Nurse Julie on June 23, 2023, 06:47:27 PM
Went to a place called Oxborough, where one of our customers lives, there is a National Trust place there which looks like it will be worth a proper visit sometime.
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Post by: Johnwebley on June 28, 2023, 06:31:25 PM
Bike night
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Post by: Trigger on June 28, 2023, 07:11:45 PM
Haven't seen you with a ice scream this year John :o
Post by: Johnwebley on June 28, 2023, 07:15:03 PM
Nice little turn out. My company used to sell a lot of CX500 engines to customers doing 3 wheeler kit cars back in the 90's.Oh dear
Haven't seen you with a ice scream this year John :o
I shall have sort that out
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Post by: Trigger on June 28, 2023, 07:17:46 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on June 28, 2023, 07:33:37 PM
And a lovely dog
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Post by: Oddjob on June 28, 2023, 10:43:10 PM
Post by: Matt_Harrington on June 29, 2023, 09:46:35 AM
Remember the green CB200, looked like it had fell out of someones nose. :D :D
I don't remember my ol' CB200 that fondly! ;)
Post by: Johnwebley on July 01, 2023, 10:16:47 PM
Used the Honda 4 wheels
Visiting a workshop were they are building a new Mosquito to fly,
Tremendous attention to detail,
Amazing,
Check out The Peoples Mosquito website
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Post by: Matt_Harrington on July 02, 2023, 08:36:56 AM
Post by: andy120t on July 02, 2023, 09:11:16 AM
It's being built in Sussex by Retrotec - who are well known for vintage aircraft restoration. Sign-up up for the projects newsletter, at the link above, it's always a good read.
John, Factory tour looks interesting - was it a generally open day?
Post by: Spitfire on July 02, 2023, 09:40:23 AM
Cheers
Dennis
Post by: Bryanj on July 02, 2023, 12:15:43 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on July 02, 2023, 12:24:13 PM
https://www.peoplesmosquito.org.uk/No,
It's being built in Sussex by Retrotec - who are well known for vintage aircraft restoration. Sign-up up for the projects newsletter, at the link above, it's always a good read.
John, Factory tour looks interesting - was it a generally open day?
They don't do public tours,
Only members of aircraft supporters?,is that the correct term?
We are all members of
The Peoples Mosquito, so we paid, and got in,
Also lots of other stuff there,engines, aircraft waiting to be done, or finished
Very enjoyable
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Post by: Johnwebley on July 03, 2023, 10:11:29 AM
https://www.peoplesmosquito.org.uk/No,
It's being built in Sussex by Retrotec - who are well known for vintage aircraft restoration. Sign-up up for the projects newsletter, at the link above, it's always a good read.
John, Factory tour looks interesting - was it a generally open day?
the next Mosquito day out,apart from meeting them at airshow is
saturday 21st October,at the MosquitoMuseum,London Colney,
tickets can be had !!!!
They don't do public tours,
Only members of aircraft supporters?,is that the correct term?
We are all members of
The Peoples Mosquito, so we paid, and got in,
Also lots of other stuff there,engines, aircraft waiting to be done, or finished
Very enjoyable
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Post by: MCTID on July 03, 2023, 11:28:07 AM
I went to work one Saturday morning at Downsview and there were dozens of Military Chevrolet Blazers and Triumph Motocycles lined up ready to be sold at Auction......none had ever been used but were considered 'obsolete' so they were cleared out of storage and sold.
Best recollection of my time there was a DH Buffalo landing one day and stopping within a few metres ! I think it was a 'Test Flight' to impress potential Customers. It certainly impressed me !
Post by: Laverda Dave on July 04, 2023, 04:41:10 PM
There was one outsatnding machine there, a Honda endurance bike. It had RSC parts on it (cam, clutch and points covers). I don't know if was original or a replica, if it was a replica it was amazing :o.
The real star of the show was the dog in the BMW outfit, when he left the dog knew everybody was looking at him, very cool 8)
Post by: Laverdaroo on July 04, 2023, 05:13:54 PM
That’s got some right goodies on it, I wouldn’t know if it was legit or not but I hope it is, somebody will be along to certify it soon hopefully.
Dog’s ace as well, what a legend
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Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on July 04, 2023, 05:17:46 PM
I do like the BMW Combination in Army Green with the Collie Guard Dog.
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on July 04, 2023, 05:20:45 PM
Running stock carb bodies? An absolute arse to tune. Would have expected smoothbores?
Well pretty though.
Post by: Oddjob on July 04, 2023, 05:40:34 PM
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Post by: K2-K6 on July 04, 2023, 06:30:38 PM
As far as I can tell, the wheels are road production wheels dressed up, the originals being likely highly exotic in very specific aluminium construction vs steel spokes on early road bikes. Also, swing arrm is production stock and not race designed. Ignition cover sticking through fairing is a give away too, slimmed and inside the cover on race.
There's also two generations of "RCB" as they are referred to. The first is a CB 750 bottom end with special barrels and narrow angle 16v twin cam head, pure factory development of 750 architecture and ultra exotic in being able to replicate.
The second, like this one, the RCB 1000 which was based on CB900 architecture (early RCB development gave birth to CB 900 twin cam) that's much more linked to the road bike and frame of the 900 series.
Still a very good replica though, i love that whole era of endurance bikes.
Post by: andy120t on July 04, 2023, 07:37:29 PM
Post by: Laverda Dave on July 04, 2023, 08:04:54 PM
Love the little sight glass tubes.
The V6 Laverda endurance racer had a similar set up Ken. You can see the sight tube on the left hand side on the seat moulding. Shane it only raced in anger once and was never properly developed especially considering Laverda were going to put it into limited production until they went bust.
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Post by: Johnwebley on July 05, 2023, 09:38:03 PM
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Post by: Trigger on July 06, 2023, 07:55:47 AM
Post by: Matt_Harrington on July 06, 2023, 09:13:18 AM
Better still, its Sherburn in Elmet on Wednesday in Gods Own County, I'll be there....... ;)Got your passport? ;)
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Post by: Johnwebley on July 12, 2023, 07:32:04 PM
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Post by: Trigger on July 12, 2023, 08:09:55 PM
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Post by: Oddjob on July 13, 2023, 12:54:42 AM
I only tend to take pics of bikes that I think are either rare, as in you don't see a lot of them these days, or well done or just appeal to me for some reason. I very rarely take pics of modern bikes but in this case I did as one just floated my boat for some unknown reason.
A nice Morini 500, been a long while since I've seen one of these.
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A reasonable 900Z1B, always had a soft spot for the 900, the styling is just perfect.
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Quite a few scramblers there that night, here's a nice 250 Suzuki that just took me back.
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A Yamaha XT500, remembered working on loads of those along with it's road cousin the SR500, little window on the end of the camcover so it didn't try and break your leg kicking it over. :) :)
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Another Suzuki 250.
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Staying with Suzuki, a nice condition GT550 with pipes on, sounded really nice when it fired up.
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A CB750, never really floated my boat but this one was in good nick.
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Yet another Suzuki 250 but this one an X7, did loads of work on these, remember them very fondly..
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My favourite of the night, never really liked old British iron but this was just fantastic, missing the speedo for some reason. A superb Sunbeam in all it's glory, love the little toolbox panniers.
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And finally a modern bike, no idea why I like this but it just made me keep looking at it. Italian porn.
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Post by: K2-K6 on July 13, 2023, 07:36:53 AM
There's an Aprilia V4 lives near me and with accessory exhaust too, it's got a really crisp crack when he blips it, also the most beguiling wail as it's wound up too, a stunning bike, agree with your interest.
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on July 13, 2023, 08:31:41 AM
I generally cannot be bothered with modern sports bikes but these and maybe the blades which are just neat and purposeful.
Post by: philward on July 13, 2023, 08:45:09 AM
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Post by: Matt_Harrington on July 13, 2023, 09:53:19 AM
Used to drive around London on a Suzi TS250 - perfect for the traffic......
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Post by: Nurse Julie on July 13, 2023, 12:30:12 PM
Graham and Julis not too far from there would he be able to help(near conningsby)Of course we will help if we can, where are you Roo?
Post by: Johnwebley on July 19, 2023, 09:44:44 PM
Great crowd, yellow 400/4 and
S plate 750
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Post by: Trigger on July 19, 2023, 11:14:47 PM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on July 20, 2023, 08:56:25 AM
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Post by: Athame57 on August 03, 2023, 02:55:05 PM
The Hawker Hunter, beautiful. We had the last four of them in RAF service with us in Gibraltar back in the 1970s. During an amphibious exercise with the Navy we had one of them coming over us at mind you head level as we waded onto the beach, what fun!
Post by: Johnwebley on August 03, 2023, 03:28:13 PM
And the bikes look good
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Post by: Johnwebley on August 03, 2023, 03:37:11 PM
Just in the motorhome at a campsite at the end of the runway at RAF Valley Anglesey - Hawks landing over our head - love it!Be very careful,
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The climate loons are predicting North Wales becoming unbelievable hot and dry
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Post by: Nurse Julie on August 03, 2023, 03:45:52 PM
Just in the motorhome at a campsite at the end of the runway at RAF Valley Anglesey - Hawks landing over our head - love it!You should come and park up in the spotters car park here at RAF Coningsby Phil. Typhoons all up and doing their thing here again today, the noise is fantastic, especially the performance take offs.
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Post by: Spitfire on August 03, 2023, 04:14:30 PM
Just in the motorhome at a campsite at the end of the runway at RAF Valley Anglesey - Hawks landing over our head - love it!
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Must be the same one that I went on holiday to when I was knee high to a grasshopper, I could not understand how the aircraft flew without propellers, it was very confusing.
Cheers
Dennis
Post by: philward on August 03, 2023, 04:21:18 PM
Hope they are right John (about North Wales anyway!) - probably after my time thoughJust in the motorhome at a campsite at the end of the runway at RAF Valley Anglesey - Hawks landing over our head - love it!Be very careful,
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The climate loons are predicting North Wales becoming unbelievable hot and dry
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Post by: taysidedragon on August 03, 2023, 05:52:57 PM
Nice bikes of course, but nice jets too!
The Hawker Hunter, beautiful. We had the last four of them in RAF service with us in Gibraltar back in the 1970s. During an amphibious exercise with the Navy we had one of them coming over us at mind you head level as we waded onto the beach, what fun!
When I was at Boscombe Down the Hunters from Yeovilton detached to us for a while so that their runway could be resurfaced. One came back from a sortie with a full emergency - his canopy had blown clean off at low level!
Must have been squeaky bum time when it went.
Post by: Johnny4428 on August 03, 2023, 07:57:37 PM
😳😳😳Nice bikes of course, but nice jets too!
The Hawker Hunter, beautiful. We had the last four of them in RAF service with us in Gibraltar back in the 1970s. During an amphibious exercise with the Navy we had one of them coming over us at mind you head level as we waded onto the beach, what fun!
When I was at Boscombe Down the Hunters from Yeovilton detached to us for a while so that their runway could be resurfaced. One came back from a sortie with a full emergency - his canopy had blown clean off at low level!
Must have been squeaky bum time when it went.
Post by: andy120t on August 04, 2023, 07:28:02 AM
https://www.aviationmuseum.net/
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Post by: Johnwebley on August 09, 2023, 06:38:38 PM
Heritage railway
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Post by: Trigger on August 09, 2023, 07:22:35 PM
Post by: Johnny4428 on August 09, 2023, 07:24:53 PM
Post by: Laverda Dave on August 09, 2023, 08:12:21 PM
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Post by: Laverda Dave on August 10, 2023, 09:25:33 PM
Post by: Athame57 on August 10, 2023, 10:25:45 PM
Some really nice roads around there Julie. The back roads into Melton Mowbray are worth riding just to go and buy a pork pie or two 🙂~Oh Melton Mowbray.....memories, memories, that is where I went to the Veterinary Corps college to train as a doggie handler in 1974! ;D
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on August 10, 2023, 10:51:40 PM
Post by: Athame57 on August 11, 2023, 12:55:40 AM
My brother did his RAF dog handling their I believe in around 1978.It must have become Tri-service sooner than I thought then, it was only army and MOD police in my day!
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on August 11, 2023, 10:39:58 AM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on August 11, 2023, 02:31:03 PM
The wonky looking house on the right was my home as a teenager. The stains on the tarmac where I parked the bike are not mine.
In the summer of 1976 the pond dried up for the first time since before the 1900's, my brother saved the fish that were transferred into the cattle troughs in the farmyard.
I had forgotten how much my hips hurt when I ride a 400 - definitely too small for me.
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Post by: Oddjob on August 11, 2023, 03:59:48 PM
Bikes looking well Ted, if it's too small sell it.
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on August 11, 2023, 04:09:18 PM
Post by: Athame57 on August 11, 2023, 04:09:37 PM
1976 was a mega hot summer,...I was a soldier in Gibraltar at the time. I came back to the UK ( Hastings) for two weeks or shooting (no proper ranges in Gibraltar, no room for one!) It was hotter in England than it was in Gibraltar! They weren't screaming about global warming though.
Post by: Athame57 on August 11, 2023, 04:13:02 PM
I'll probably sell it when my 500 is finished next year.That is just too pretty to sell! I thought that was the wonky house pub at first, but it burned down.
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on August 11, 2023, 04:36:26 PM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on August 11, 2023, 04:43:16 PM
1976 was a mega hot summer,...I was a soldier in Gibraltar at the time. I came back to the UK ( Hastings) for two weeks or shooting (no proper ranges in Gibraltar, no room for one!) It was hotter in England than it was in Gibraltar! They weren't screaming about global warming though.
It was the year I met Wendy, no rain to speak of for almost 4 months, hosepipe ban, all lawns were brown, all cars covered in dust. I think the weather broke in late October.
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on August 11, 2023, 05:36:47 PM
1976 was the year that I did my A-Levels and finally got up the courage to ask out the girl in the 6th Form that I fancied.
We have been married for 42 years next week.
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Post by: Johnny4428 on August 11, 2023, 06:57:34 PM
Me too.She must have bagged herself a “toy boy” Steve!😍😍
1976 was the year that I did my A-Levels and finally got up the courage to ask out the girl in the 6th Form that I fancied.
We have been married for 42 years next week.
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Post by: Spitfire on August 11, 2023, 07:03:07 PM
Cheers
Dennis
Post by: Nurse Julie on August 11, 2023, 07:04:37 PM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on August 11, 2023, 07:35:17 PM
Me too.
1976 was the year that I did my A-Levels and finally got up the courage to ask out the girl in the 6th Form that I fancied.
We have been married for 42 years next week.
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45 years for us tomorrow.💗
Post by: Oddjob on August 11, 2023, 07:55:58 PM
I'd do it again tomorrow..
Post by: Johnwebley on August 11, 2023, 08:23:42 PM
45 yrs for us in October Ted.Is that all?
I'd do it again tomorrow..
50years in March next year
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Post by: Laverda Dave on August 12, 2023, 10:57:45 AM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on August 12, 2023, 11:28:26 AM
1976 was a mega hot summer,...I was a soldier in Gibraltar at the time. I came back to the UK ( Hastings) for two weeks or shooting (no proper ranges in Gibraltar, no room for one!) It was hotter in England than it was in Gibraltar! They weren't screaming about global warming though.
I have no idea why but I have always liked Gibraltar, I first visited The Rock when I was crewing on a small (45/50ft)motor yacht circa summer of 1967 we put into the harbor to take on fuel but it was a bank holiday August so we had to wait a couple of days.
I swam in the harbor with my spear gun in hand - lovely clear blue water. We set sail to leave & were caught in the Levante as we entered the Straights into the Mediterranean, we had to put into a small fishing Port named Motril iirc where we waited until the wind had subsided.
Fast forward to around 1983/4 & we enjoyed a two week holiday staying at The Rock Hotel, we were luck enough to visit a special event where the RAF had flown in some WW2 & Modern Planes.
Then of course there was the ritual event on a Sunday where the locals drove to the still closed border only to be refused crossing. Traffic Lights on the Runway !!
At that time scrap cars that littered the roads were pushed into the sea at the far end of the rock.
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Post by: Johnwebley on August 16, 2023, 09:15:22 PM
Bet there were 6 merlins there, just not in bikes!I believe they also have a pair of P&W radials as well
A B25 infact
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Post by: Nurse Julie on August 16, 2023, 09:16:15 PM
She was looking fantastic tonight.
Brilliant evening, somewhere between 2500-3000 bikes turned up.
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Specially for John and BryanWhat about the wooden wonder?
She was looking fantastic tonight.
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Post by: Johnny4428 on August 16, 2023, 09:51:51 PM
Post by: Trigger on August 16, 2023, 11:59:25 PM
That Honda CB550 with the Suzuki engine looks stunning. That colour really pops (or as Boyd Codington used to say, 'Its Bitchin') :)
Not much CB550 left and the engine is 1100cc crammed in to that space. ;)
Post by: Matt_Harrington on August 17, 2023, 09:00:33 AM
Specially for John and Bryan 😘😘😘
She was looking fantastic tonight.
Brilliant evening, somewhere between 2500-3000 bikes turned up.
How many bikes!!? That is one hell of a turn out!
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Post by: Trigger on August 17, 2023, 09:31:37 AM
Specially for John and Bryan 😘😘😘
She was looking fantastic tonight.
Brilliant evening, somewhere between 2500-3000 bikes turned up.
How many bikes!!? That is one hell of a turn out!
Normal turn out for the Lincolnshire area. Happens twice a year at East Kirkby and you get the same kind of turn out at Boston ;)
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Specially for John and Bryan 😘😘😘
She was looking fantastic tonight.
Brilliant evening, somewhere between 2500-3000 bikes turned up.
How many bikes!!? That is one hell of a turn out!
“Shut the front door”.THATS A LOT OF BIKES!
Post by: Laverda Dave on August 18, 2023, 09:51:11 AM
Post by: Nurse Julie on August 18, 2023, 10:14:59 AM
Is that your 500 Julie, I thought you had a black 550? Lovely looking bike if it is.Yes Dave, that is my gold 500K1. I also have Millie the Mongrel, the black 550/4
Post by: Athame57 on August 18, 2023, 10:57:45 AM
Yes Dave, that is my gold 500K1. I also have Millie the Mongrel, the black 550/4Doesn't she have a name too? :o
Post by: Nurse Julie on August 18, 2023, 11:01:08 AM
She does George, it's Kitty 😊😊😊Yes Dave, that is my gold 500K1. I also have Millie the Mongrel, the black 550/4Doesn't she have a name too? :o
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on August 19, 2023, 05:22:17 PM
Rear brake needed some adjustment on my return as the new rear brake shoes are starting to bed in. Only issue I had was with my big feet, twice the right hand foot rest decided to stay in the up position after coming to a stop at traffic lights before moving off. I'm not very good at looking down to flip the footrest back down when moving at 15-20 mph. A stop was needed to flip the foot rest back down.
Not a biggie but front brake decided to make some Pig squeal noises under light braking just as I came to a stop, as I can't wear my hearing aids when my helmet is on not sure how loud it is. Might need some adjustment on the front calliper screw as it all feels rather solid.
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Post by: Honda enthusiast on August 20, 2023, 08:41:59 AM
Love your candy gold 550 Julie, what a nice bike . I'd kinda like to have one too 😁
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Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on August 20, 2023, 10:45:08 AM
Post by: Johnwebley on August 20, 2023, 10:54:15 AM
Impressive journey 214 miles, my 75 yr old body starts to ache after 20 miles only I do not notice it until I get off & walk like an ape for the first few yards. ;D ;D ;DLol
Agreed
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Post by: Honda enthusiast on August 20, 2023, 11:03:02 AM
Lovely looking K3 there Hubert and looks like you had nice weather too for your trip! I’ve had mine since 87, sorry to “Black Cat “ you! 🤭🤭🐈⬛
Fantastic 🤩 since 87! Great bikes and we both 👍 agree
Post by: Honda enthusiast on August 20, 2023, 11:10:38 AM
Impressive journey 214 miles, my 75 yr old body starts to ache after 20 miles only I do not notice it until I get off & walk like an ape for the first few yards. ;D ;D ;D
But you're still biking and that's what matters, it's something deep down to be out on a motorcycle 🏍️💨😁👍
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on August 20, 2023, 11:27:10 AM
Impressive journey 214 miles, my 75 yr old body starts to ache after 20 miles only I do not notice it until I get off & walk like an ape for the first few yards. ;D ;D ;D
But you're still biking and that's what matters, it's something deep down to be out on a motorcycle 🏍️💨😁👍
True, I certainly find the road surface a big factor, a good two way "A" road is so much more comfortable compared to a minor road full of potholes and ridges.
The only part of my 400 that I did not rebuild was the front forks as they had clearly had new seals fitted before I bought it. If I keep the 400 when my 500 project is done I will at the very least drain out the fork oil to see what condition it is in.
Post by: Skoti on August 20, 2023, 12:28:50 PM
Nowt much to grumble about up there, but if you do visit and expect pot holed roads you'll be disappointed.
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Post by: Honda enthusiast on August 20, 2023, 12:35:20 PM
Post by: Skoti on August 20, 2023, 03:03:42 PM
Lovely classic 😀 did you ride the Commando there?
Naw, it went in a van along with other vintage stuff to attend rallies in Norway.
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Post by: Johnwebley on August 23, 2023, 06:31:51 PM
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Post by: Trigger on August 23, 2023, 07:37:02 PM
Post by: Athame57 on August 23, 2023, 08:07:12 PM
If you look closely, you can just about see 3 Highland Cattle up against the hedge 😁😁😁Why are they not oop in the hills where they belong? :o
Post by: Nurse Julie on August 23, 2023, 08:50:06 PM
Absolutely no idea George but they've been there a long time and seem to be happy 😊 😊 😊.If you look closely, you can just about see 3 Highland Cattle up against the hedge 😁😁😁Why are they not oop in the hills where they belong? :o
Post by: Johnwebley on August 23, 2023, 09:53:30 PM
Nice location John and i see the beer is flowing ;)A quick mention
The new tenants didn't seem to realise a bikers night would swamp the village,
She seems to like over charging, and claimed it is a "eating establishment ",not a local pub,
Lots of upmarket SUVs with personal plates had a lot of trouble navigating the village lanes,
But,some nice bikes
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Post by: Johnny4428 on August 24, 2023, 10:25:20 AM
Post by: Oddjob on August 24, 2023, 03:03:22 PM
Post by: Nurse Julie on August 28, 2023, 06:19:53 PM
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Post by: Nurse Julie on September 03, 2023, 06:01:12 PM
If you look closely on the horizon, in front of the tree, there is a large stone Meridian Line marker point, so my bike was in the east, Graham's bike was in the west 😊😊😊😊
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Post by: Nurse Julie on September 15, 2023, 04:07:28 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on September 15, 2023, 06:46:49 PM
I do envy you both
As I work on setting up the brakes and the rear monoshock on the relatively new Honda
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Post by: Johnny4428 on September 15, 2023, 08:30:18 PM
Back on the trusty Kymco 125 again for a couple of weeks or so, in Cyprus 😁😁😁
Brilliant Julie! Enjoy the sun! Heading to Majorca on Tuesday no bikes though.☀️☀️☀️
Post by: philward on September 15, 2023, 09:50:34 PM
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Post by: MCTID on September 15, 2023, 11:20:43 PM
Be careful on that Scooter - you can do a lot of damage when you fall off flat out doing 12 MPH !
Post by: Nurse Julie on September 21, 2023, 03:54:04 PM
Great weather here still, 28-30° just perfect for riding.
Went up in the mountains to a Monestary, not that I've a relegious bone in me but the ride was spectacular so was the building, if you like a bit of bling.
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Anyone know what make of bike this is?
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Post by: Deano400 on September 21, 2023, 04:20:59 PM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on September 21, 2023, 05:29:28 PM
I went a couple of times with my late father we would drive all over the Island spending many hours in the Troodos Mountains in a hired little Dihatsu.
Do it while you can Julie, sadly flying is history for me.
Post by: Laverda Dave on September 22, 2023, 12:58:38 PM
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Post by: sye on September 22, 2023, 02:51:52 PM
Post by: Laverda Dave on September 22, 2023, 09:35:25 PM
It's a Voge Dave as John posted. Chinese motorcycle.
Oops, I didn't see that Ken, I was busy looking at the CF Moto site trying to find the model!
Post by: Honda enthusiast on September 28, 2023, 06:03:06 AM
It was a lovely sunny day and the holiday traffic was gone, made for a good ride
Post by: Johnny4428 on September 28, 2023, 07:03:15 AM
Post by: Honda enthusiast on September 28, 2023, 10:49:06 AM
Post by: Orcade-Ian on September 28, 2023, 01:19:16 PM
Lovely bike and scenery - I was down that way in early June and stopped at the Cluanie Inn for lunch.
I've just been down into Yorks and Lancs on the Forza (Pete M says hello) and came down the west, hoping to meet up with you but didn't hear back - hey ho, perhaps another time eh? Hope the latest acquisition is progressing.
Catch up soon,
Ian
Post by: Honda enthusiast on September 29, 2023, 09:15:59 AM
That's quite a few miles under your belt , it's a comfy distance bike that Forza as you.mentioned when we spoke...it's been a busy month, September, sorry with the sheep sales. Maybe another time for sure, it will be good to meet up. Probably next year now 😁👍
Hubert
Post by: Johnwebley on October 04, 2023, 09:42:01 PM
Kings Head,
Getting nippy and darker
Used the CB200 tonight
Great crowd,
BTW,so far this season, raised a record amount for Midland air ambulance
Over £16k
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Post by: DomP on October 04, 2023, 10:33:39 PM
Out tonight at Upton on Severn
Kings Head,
Getting nippy and darker
Used the CB200 tonight
Great crowd,
BTW,so far this season, raised a record amount for Midland air ambulance
Over £16k
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That's a lot of money. There was a load of bikes at Gerry Dovermans on Sunday as well, I passed them on my way to take my barrels to Bryan.
Post by: andy120t on October 05, 2023, 07:15:48 AM
....unfortunately I can see a helmet with bunny-ears...
Post by: Laverdaroo on October 06, 2023, 02:18:53 PM
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Post by: andy120t on October 06, 2023, 03:03:18 PM
Post by: Johnny4428 on October 06, 2023, 05:29:09 PM
They’ll go straight to hell, don’t worry!!😂😂😂
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Post by: Nurse Julie on October 07, 2023, 06:03:58 PM
Still a very pleasant little ride up to Mablethorpe though. Met up with Si who bought the CB550 F2 from us.
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Post by: Laverdaroo on October 07, 2023, 07:12:38 PM
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Post by: Johnwebley on October 07, 2023, 07:37:27 PM
Leave the roads free at weekend,
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Post by: taysidedragon on October 08, 2023, 12:13:01 AM
Post by: andy120t on October 08, 2023, 04:08:46 PM
Post by: Matt_Harrington on October 08, 2023, 04:51:30 PM
No chance of a run today. Heavy rain all day, I'm building an ark instead. 🙄That's a shame Gareth - a lovely day here in Somerset! 8)
Post by: Laverdaroo on October 08, 2023, 09:30:10 PM
Apologies for not replying the other day, I didn’t hit send on the message
I don’t get any better do I!
Watchet harbour whilst juggling an Arai RX7RR and a monster of a dribbly ice cream who’s visual appearance belayed it’s structural integrity and at this point was half way down my arm!
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Post by: Johnny4428 on October 08, 2023, 09:39:46 PM
😂😂😂 very envious! Looks lovely weather there.
Post by: Matt_Harrington on October 09, 2023, 09:21:15 AM
Post by: Laverdaroo on October 09, 2023, 01:07:29 PM
Needless to say, he toddled off and presumably told his Mum as about 10 mins later the cops turned up to say that somebody had been threatened and we should all move. As the attending plod was a biker who I've seen before he winked and just said that he was there in presence only and not to worry, just had to go through the motions etc.
What a crock. They want you to put 6 bikes in one car parking space (way too many), too close together to actually get on and off when crammed like that but then everyone has to pay per bike. meaning they want 6 tickets per car parking space............eeeeer, no thanks!
What is the law now apparently is to park up the hill in the gorge and walk down to get a cuppa!........REALLY?
They did offer us a fantastic scenario where we can park for free 400m up the gorge away from the coffee shop and the toilet where we wouldn't be an issue en masse. We can then walk down the gorge on the road (with no foot path), down to the cafe to get a brew, to then walk it back up and sit and drink it near our bikes at no charge................Perfect!
I really have no idea why people are so anti bike, we spend a fortune on coffee and burgers etc, dont leave a spot of rubbish, there are no tab ends about and we always park efficiently and considerably for everyone else , we never have any problems with anybody but it appears that we are bikers so cant be trusted and need to be out of the town. Incredible.
Saying that and taking all sides of the subject into consideration most of us have comeup with the same attitude.
I'll park where I want and I'll very much, do as I please!
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on October 09, 2023, 01:10:06 PM
Plus the old Mods & Rockers were not good PR for bikers. ;D ;D ;D
Post by: Johnny4428 on October 09, 2023, 01:55:54 PM
No, they tried to get some dosh out of me but I argued that there are are 6 free bike spaces and I was one of those bikes. He mentioned that there were over 25 bikes in the car park and they all couldnt be amongst the 6 free spaces and if need be he would put a ticket on all of them if I didnt pay. I urged him to make a start but inofrmed him he best be sure he was a good runner as even in leathers, he had no chance of esacaping 25+ bikers that were baying for blood over his ridiculous car parking regime.
Needless to say, he toddled off and presumably told his Mum as about 10 mins later the cops turned up to say that somebody had been threatened and we should all move. As the attending plod was a biker who I've seen before he winked and just said that he was there in presence only and not to worry, just had to go through the motions etc.
You’re such a rebel Roo! 😂😂
What a crock. They want you to put 6 bikes in one car parking space (way too many), too close together to actually get on and off when crammed like that but then everyone has to pay per bike. meaning they want 6 tickets per car parking space............eeeeer, no thanks!
What is the law now apparently is to park up the hill in the gorge and walk down to get a cuppa!........REALLY?
They did offer us a fantastic scenario where we can park for free 400m up the gorge away from the coffee shop and the toilet where we wouldn't be an issue en masse. We can then walk down the gorge on the road (with no foot path), down to the cafe to get a brew, to then walk it back up and sit and drink it near our bikes at no charge................Perfect!
I really have no idea why people are so anti bike, we spend a fortune on coffee and burgers etc, dont leave a spot of rubbish, there are no tab ends about and we always park efficiently and considerably for everyone else , we never have any problems with anybody but it appears that we are bikers so cant be trusted and need to be out of the town. Incredible.
Saying that and taking all sides of the subject into consideration most of us have comeup with the same attitude.
I'll park where I want and I'll very much, do as I please!
Post by: florence on October 09, 2023, 02:29:50 PM
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Post by: Matt_Harrington on October 09, 2023, 03:31:09 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on October 09, 2023, 04:39:22 PM
Only 20 limit in the city centre
Lots of bugs about
Helmet covered
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Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on October 09, 2023, 04:44:35 PM
Here I am out and about today posting Ted’s carb parts 🤣. I should get out more.
Blimey Steve how many decibels does your silencer put out - would amplifier be a better description.👍👍👍
Post by: Johnny4428 on October 09, 2023, 06:07:45 PM
Post by: skibbad on October 09, 2023, 07:02:50 PM
Great day out at the Bicester Scramble yesterday, felt like a summers day! If you’ve never been they’re definitely worth checking out, the next one is in January though
Photo is of my CB750 K4 next to my Dad’s Tina
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Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on October 09, 2023, 07:24:40 PM
Post by: Laverdaroo on October 09, 2023, 07:27:23 PM
Fab looking bike next to it
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Post by: florence on October 09, 2023, 09:32:51 PM
Here I am out and about today posting Ted’s carb parts 🤣. I should get out more.
Blimey Steve how many decibels does your silencer put out - would amplifier be a better description.👍👍👍
Haha, yes, pretty loud above 6k revs 🤣
Post by: Laverdaroo on October 09, 2023, 09:33:46 PM
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Post by: florence on October 09, 2023, 09:36:00 PM
Post by: Laverdaroo on October 09, 2023, 09:38:20 PM
Proper ‘bread fetcher’ as my dad would have said
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Post by: Johnny4428 on October 09, 2023, 10:20:59 PM
It’s a barn find. Each day I go to the barn and there it is, next to my tractor.😂😂🤭
Post by: taysidedragon on October 16, 2023, 12:54:18 PM
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Post by: taysidedragon on October 16, 2023, 05:53:29 PM
Looks like a descent gathering and a nice day too!
It was a bit nippy, but stayed dry. 👍
Post by: Johnny4428 on October 16, 2023, 07:52:42 PM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on October 16, 2023, 09:07:53 PM
Funny how I picked out bikes models I used to own.
.(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53263515843_25dd03a281_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2p9HrA4)PXL_20231015_113340295.ACTION_PAN-01.COVER (https://flic.kr/p/2p9HrA4) by Macabe Thiele (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187487200@N03/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53262344627_3238f7c35a_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2p9BrqF)PXL_20231015_113538396 (https://flic.kr/p/2p9BrqF) by Macabe Thiele (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187487200@N03/), on Flickr
.(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53262344262_dfd0ddf5b3_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2p9Brjo)PXL_20231015_112100937.ACTION_PAN-01.COVER (https://flic.kr/p/2p9Brjo) by Macabe Thiele (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187487200@N03/), on Flickr
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on October 16, 2023, 09:11:22 PM
Plus a mad bike!
.(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53263516348_a75c1edf9a_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2p9HrJL)PXL_20231015_102731040 (https://flic.kr/p/2p9HrJL) by Macabe Thiele (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187487200@N03/), on Flickr
This made me think my next project might be a tidler.
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Post by: Johnny4428 on October 16, 2023, 09:49:43 PM
Post by: AshimotoK0 on October 17, 2023, 09:25:04 AM
USA front guard
K0 chainguard (should be painted black, not chromed)
Alloy rims
K0 'TYPE 1" stamped points cover.
Pattern silencers
Overpolished alloy.
Top yoke should be painted black.
HT Plug Caps
Headlamp bowl should be painted black.
Below is the CB350K4 UK Brochure shot.
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Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on October 17, 2023, 10:05:29 AM
Post by: AshimotoK0 on October 17, 2023, 10:11:17 AM
What did you think of the red 150 I posted Ash?
Looks nice apart from the horrid pattern silencers that are nothing like the originals.
Post by: paul G on October 17, 2023, 10:16:37 AM
What did you think of the red 150 I posted Ash?
Looks nice apart from the horrid pattern silencers that are nothing like the originals.
Don't talk to me about silencers ;) ;D ;D ;D ::)
Post by: AshimotoK0 on October 17, 2023, 10:44:21 AM
What did you think of the red 150 I posted Ash?
Looks nice apart from the horrid pattern silencers that are nothing like the originals.
Don't talk to me about silencers ;) ;D ;D ;D ::)
This looks an interesting project CA175 just like CD175A sloper but different tank and electric start .. hence the larger side panel to accommodate a larger capacity battery.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/355099086138
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on October 17, 2023, 11:17:59 AM
What did you think of the red 150 I posted Ash?
Looks nice apart from the horrid pattern silencers that are nothing like the originals.
I did wonder what supported them as they looked quite long - I can't remember what the originals looked like.
Post by: AshimotoK0 on October 17, 2023, 12:09:16 PM
What did you think of the red 150 I posted Ash?
Looks nice apart from the horrid pattern silencers that are nothing like the originals.
I did wonder what supported them as they looked quite long - I can't remember what the originals looked like.
I guess that's either a C92 (125cc) or C95 (150cc) or possibly the CA USA version.
The early bikes had flattish profile silencers (a bit like C100) and the later ones had more rounded like a C50 style. Really depends on the year. Pre-1963 I think had the flatter silencers and flat pressed steel bars with a mega rare and EXPENSIVE plastic emblem in the centre of the bars. Repros are available from the Far East but if you ever see a genuine one at an autojumble grab it!
This is the later style with standard silencers.
Post by: Nurse Julie on October 17, 2023, 12:14:27 PM
Post by: Oddjob on October 17, 2023, 02:52:13 PM
I saw this 'show pony' at Stafford but quite a few things non-standard that let it down as a true UK model
USA front guard
K0 chainguard (should be painted black, not chromed)
Alloy rims
K0 'TYPE 1" stamped points cover.
Pattern silencers
Overpolished alloy.
Top yoke should be painted black.
HT Plug Caps
Headlamp bowl should be painted black.
Below is the CB350K4 UK Brochure shot.
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Ash you're getting like Graham with his "If it ain't original, it ain't good" Mantra. That is a superb example, one that 99% of the members would happily own. Lot of money and a lot of time spent on that. Very narrow minded, I expected better of you.
Post by: Johnny4428 on October 17, 2023, 05:46:02 PM
There's definitely a storm brewing, just putting the bikes inside for the winter, I can't believe that's another riding season over 😭😭😭😭
Unbelievably it has passed by at quite a speed. Mine are away today for a few months, probably March at the earliest. Sad times! Touring bike available throughout the winter for the odd run.🥶
Post by: Nurse Julie on October 17, 2023, 06:02:39 PM
I think it's storm Babette thats heading our way and your way next Johnny. Yes, we've left two CD250u's accessible for a dry cold day ride.There's definitely a storm brewing, just putting the bikes inside for the winter, I can't believe that's another riding season over 😭😭😭😭
Unbelievably it has passed by at quite a speed. Mine are away today for a few months, probably March at the earliest. Sad times! Touring bike available throughout the winter for the odd run.🥶
Post by: Orcade-Ian on October 17, 2023, 06:15:36 PM
Lots to do this Winter though - wheel rims and silencer to have re-chromed on the 550, more parts to paint on the Ducati Elite and a CD175 Sloper to finish assembly and wiring for a friend up here.
The 350 Forza will be used as and when and cleaned regularly - 3200 miles on already, new in May - love it!
Ian
Post by: Oddjob on October 17, 2023, 06:16:09 PM
Post by: AshimotoK0 on October 17, 2023, 08:19:00 PM
I saw this 'show pony' at Stafford but quite a few things non-standard that let it down as a true UK model
USA front guard
K0 chainguard (should be painted black, not chromed)
Alloy rims
K0 'TYPE 1" stamped points cover.
Pattern silencers
Overpolished alloy.
Top yoke should be painted black.
HT Plug Caps
Headlamp bowl should be painted black.
Below is the CB350K4 UK Brochure shot.
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Ash you're getting like Graham with his "If it ain't original, it ain't good" Mantra. That is a superb example, one that 99% of the members would happily own. Lot of money and a lot of time spent on that. Very narrow minded, I expected better of you.
I dont agree mate ..if you put a show pony up on the VJMC stand you are asking for it to be scrutinised.
Post by: Bryanj on October 17, 2023, 09:13:44 PM
Post by: Oddjob on October 17, 2023, 09:55:46 PM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on October 17, 2023, 10:03:34 PM
FWIW the expression "Show Pony" says more about the Critic than the Owner it's like calling a good looking gal a Tart. Even if it's true she is still a looker.😁😁😁
Post by: AshimotoK0 on October 17, 2023, 10:05:18 PM
Post by: Oddjob on October 17, 2023, 10:17:25 PM
However, IF the owner was selling it as original then yes I would point out inconsistencies, maybe the owner didn't want the expense of buying an overpriced NOS guard when he had a perfectly acceptable one ready to go.
Post by: AshimotoK0 on October 17, 2023, 11:43:41 PM
I thought that 150 looked as good as new, a credit to the owner with a well deserved Blue Rosette.
FWIW the expression "Show Pony" says more about the Critic than the Owner it's like calling a good looking gal a Tart. Even if it's true she is still a looker.😁😁😁
You can criticize me as much as you want mate .... seems just expressing an opinion on here lately leads to controversy. Man has this forum degenerated recently. Feel like voting with my feet.
Post by: Oddjob on October 18, 2023, 12:38:19 AM
I attended 2 bike shows with my L reg, on both occasions I was asked to put the bike in the show, it won awards on both occasions even though it was unwashed. It made my day, even though I didn't attend to do that. It sort of vindicates your taste, it may not be to everyones' taste but at least they recognise the effort involved. If the criteria was to be 100% original they'd be no bikes show, no customs, no choppers etc. Lighten up, appreciate the beauty, take it for what it is, not what it's not, that's my point.
Post by: Bryanj on October 18, 2023, 12:45:07 AM
Post by: florence on October 18, 2023, 09:52:46 AM
There's definitely a storm brewing, just putting the bikes inside for the winter, I can't believe that's another riding season over 😭😭😭😭
Having spent the entire summer trying to get my bike working properly following a winter rest, and having only ridden about 20 miles altogether during summer, I have decided I'm keeping mine going this winter. ;D
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on October 18, 2023, 11:07:19 AM
I thought that 150 looked as good as new, a credit to the owner with a well deserved Blue Rosette.
FWIW the expression "Show Pony" says more about the Critic than the Owner it's like calling a good looking gal a Tart. Even if it's true she is still a looker.😁😁😁
You can criticize me as much as you want mate .... seems just expressing an opinion on here lately leads to controversy. Man has this forum degenerated recently. Feel like voting with my feet.
No personal slight intended Ash (I posted tongue in cheek) I understand we have many members here like yourself who are very knowledgable keen to follow the mantra of originality with incredible attention to detail. It is good that we are a broad church with others not too woried if its a K2 part on a K1 often driven by availabilty or cost.
I know a member here who did not post photos of his finished bike as he did not want a barrage of fault finding as to the quality & originality of his build. I agree if a member posts he has done a re-build to original specification in concours finish then fire away with all that is wrong.
When a members comments receive some negative feedback is this not how we all learn?
I had no idea that the little 150 had the wrong silencers fitted so maybe neither did the judges or they accept that some parts are just no longer available.
I would be very concerned if my comments made you consider "voting with your feet" I see you as a valued contriutor so if my choice of words have offended you I appologise unreservedly Ash.
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on October 18, 2023, 11:17:25 AM
There's definitely a storm brewing, just putting the bikes inside for the winter, I can't believe that's another riding season over 😭😭😭😭
Having spent the entire summer trying to get my bike working properly following a winter rest, and having only ridden about 20 miles altogether during summer, I have decided I'm keeping mine going this winter. ;D
Just make sure you wash off any road salt Steve when you get back home - even on dry days it gets everywhere.
Post by: florence on October 18, 2023, 11:49:21 AM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on October 18, 2023, 11:53:10 AM
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Post by: AshimotoK0 on October 21, 2023, 09:48:57 AM
https://steelcityclassics.co.uk/classic-bikes/honda/cb400-four/158272.htm
Had the rear axle the correct way round but how DARE they sell it with carb air screw plastic caps missing. That would have driven me insane owning that bike. Not to mention the handlebar clamp bolts.
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on October 21, 2023, 10:41:35 AM
Handlebar clamp bolts must be Chrome or even SS.👍👍👍
Post by: Johnny4428 on October 21, 2023, 01:47:42 PM
Post by: Oddjob on October 21, 2023, 02:40:04 PM
I'd be more concerned about why there is only 1 pic of the left hand side and that's from a distance, plenty of close ups of the right. The wiring is wrong as well, going above the headstock and under the tank there.
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on October 21, 2023, 04:14:53 PM
Think they are stainless like a lot of bolts on that bikeTed but they have got too much going on in the lettering dept.
I thought they were BZP flange bolts - dull for SS.
Post by: Oddjob on October 21, 2023, 05:18:27 PM
Post by: Orcade-Ian on October 22, 2023, 07:51:18 PM
He unearthed this Ajay recently and it turned out to be the very one that he and his mates thrashed to death on the Island of Egilsay when they were youths and where he was born. Fortunately he has pictures of when it was nearly new and the original buff log book came with it, so registration shouldn't be too difficult.
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This was down on the Cornquoy road by the old Kirk in Holm - I was on my way to the honesty box shop for cake!
More on the bike story for any Brit enthusiasts when I get sight of it - I think I've got the job of doing the engine!
Ian
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on October 22, 2023, 08:33:58 PM
No they are SS, stamped with grade of steel.
I should have gone to Specsavers.😁😁😁
Post by: taysidedragon on December 03, 2023, 01:14:52 PM
Post by: Johnny4428 on December 03, 2023, 08:20:27 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on December 06, 2023, 07:20:14 PM
It was warmer in the morning
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Post by: Nurse Julie on December 06, 2023, 07:23:44 PM
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on December 06, 2023, 07:25:25 PM
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Post by: Nurse Julie on December 06, 2023, 07:26:39 PM
He was in the truck.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣Knowing John as well as I do, I don't believe that for one second.
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Post by: Rozabikes Tim on December 06, 2023, 07:42:12 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on December 06, 2023, 08:19:42 PM
I wouldn't like to be any bigger,
but what a ride!
light,handles like a dream,and the torque,!
I seldom need to go above 10K
keep forgetting it has 6 speeds,
high 1st, only doing 5k at 30mph,
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on December 06, 2023, 08:59:06 PM
My comment was tongue in cheek. It is yours then. Credit to you!
Post by: Johnwebley on December 06, 2023, 09:41:59 PM
Wow John,Something I have always wanted,
My comment was tongue in cheek. It is yours then. Credit to you!
Treated myself,
Looked OK,but needed work,
Brakes were binding, so new pistons and seals
Headlights were bodged, how it passed its MOT, Bulbs glued in!
Now runs UK H4 ,Relay fitted for low beam,
More or less perfect
Might get original colour scheme fitted, with light gold wheels,
They will also suit the Repsol scheme
As this
What do you think?
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Post by: DomP on December 06, 2023, 10:39:37 PM
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on December 07, 2023, 12:09:29 AM
Love those things so well engineered and lovely to ride. Lucky man John!
Post by: MCTID on December 07, 2023, 12:47:59 AM
If you were going to make perfect motorcycles........Hondas would be what you made......of course there are other makes.......but over the years didn't Honda get it just right....time after time.
Well done John.....enjoy your bike......as my SIL says, 'There will be plenty of time for sleeping when I'm dead'.
Post by: magpie114 on December 07, 2023, 08:01:35 AM
Repsol nice but got to be the red white & blue. Baby RC30 vibes.....I agree, the best colour scheme but the white wheels need cleaning regularly!
Love those things so well engineered and lovely to ride. Lucky man John!
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Post by: Johnwebley on December 07, 2023, 08:59:17 AM
Is that out on the Ross road John?The A465,
The Abergavenny road
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Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on December 07, 2023, 11:13:58 AM
Post by: Johnwebley on December 07, 2023, 12:12:22 PM
Lovely looking bike if you are not too tall I guess.I am about 5ft 7in
I could do with a inch out of my femur
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Post by: Laverda Dave on December 07, 2023, 12:32:57 PM
Something to be wary of though is the insurance on a bike that is not in standard colours, insurance companies have been known to reject claims for bikes damaged where the owner has failed to advise them of colour change and especially where the colours replicate a racing livery. Insurance companies think the colour scheme of a bike potentially makes the owner ride faster and take more risks and we all know how insurance companies will use any excuse to avoid paying on claims.
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on December 07, 2023, 01:33:26 PM
Lovely looking bike if you are not too tall I guess.I am about 5ft 7in
I could do with a inch out of my femur
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To reach a comfy 5'6" I would have to lop off 7" from my femur that was fitted with a Cloverleaf type Kuntscher Nail back in 1966 when I fractured it as a pillion.
When the nail was removed ten months later I kept it as a souvenier - it survived four flat/house moves but was lost when I was divorced. It was in an old badly worn briefcase in the loft. Weird but I miss not having it close by.