Other Stuff > Misc / Open
Any other ex dispatch riders among us?
mike the bike:
Back in 1983 I worked in London for West 1 in Newman St, then for Walker Dispatch in Tottenham Court Road. I too was seduced by the high salaries promised by the motorcycle mags. I didn't make much but it was a good experience all the same. I only did it for 6 months before my 400 Superdream blew up on the M4 by Chippenham.
Later on I worked out of Cardiff for Cycle Despatch on my GS850 doing country wide jobs.
Rozabikes Tim:
--- Quote from: Trigger on October 18, 2018, 07:33:50 PM ---
(Attachment Link)
--- End quote ---
Graham - VT500 - wasn't that mean't to be a move on from the Maggot? Any good, never saw / see many?
Trigger:
--- Quote from: rozabikes on October 18, 2018, 10:18:44 PM ---
--- Quote from: Trigger on October 18, 2018, 07:33:50 PM ---
(Attachment Link)
--- End quote ---
Graham - VT500 - wasn't that mean't to be a move on from the Maggot? Any good, never saw / see many?
--- End quote ---
The VT was the successor of the CX and had the V twin longitudinal which meant that the rear cylinder overheated, two cam chains and a seat that was like sitting on a razor, compared to the comfy CX which you could rest your arse on all day ;)
PHILIP2908:
I think I can beat you youngsters as I was despatch riding just after the Stone Age. I was booted out of Thames Poly (now Greenwich Uni) in 1974 and so like everyone else big wages were the attraction.
I started by using my faithful candy gold CB250K2 and working for some mob in Swiss Cottage. Did that for a few months until I locked up the front wheel in the wet on the Embankment and was on my arse in an instant. Bike was quite damaged so I thought use somebody elses.
So I joined Mercury Despatch thrashing orange Suzuki 250s around the capital. Did that for a few months and just got fed up of all the near misses and not really getting all the money I thought I'd get.
Went off driving van sales for Lyons Cakes after that. Eat loads of just out of date cakes and got fat.
PS After nearly 2 years, I have booked an MoT for the K2 next Thursday. Don't know if it will pass as it is LOUD! I'll let you know.
adespin:
--- Quote from: PHILIP2908 on October 19, 2018, 07:03:12 AM ---I think I can beat you youngsters as I was despatch riding just after the Stone Age. I was booted out of Thames Poly (now Greenwich Uni) in 1974 and so like everyone else big wages were the attraction.
I started by using my faithful candy gold CB250K2 and working for some mob in Swiss Cottage. Did that for a few months until I locked up the front wheel in the wet on the Embankment and was on my arse in an instant. Bike was quite damaged so I thought use somebody elses.
So I joined Mercury Despatch thrashing orange Suzuki 250s around the capital. Did that for a few months and just got fed up of all the near misses and not really getting all the money I thought I'd get.
Went off driving van sales for Lyons Cakes after that. Eat loads of just out of date cakes and got fat.
PS After nearly 2 years, I have booked an MoT for the K2 next Thursday. Don't know if it will pass as it is LOUD! I'll let you know.
--- End quote ---
Do you realise that you don't legally require an MOT for vehicles registered before 1978, unless it's for your own peace of mind.
The Swiss Cottage mob, was that Federal Express ?
Navigation
[0] Message Index
[#] Next page
[*] Previous page
Go to full version