Post by: Nurse Julie on January 30, 2025, 01:23:15 PM
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Post by: Johnwebley on January 30, 2025, 01:30:37 PM
Roads still wet and salty
But I am at the seaside
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Post by: Nurse Julie on January 30, 2025, 05:29:02 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on January 30, 2025, 05:34:56 PM
Did you beat me to the 1st ice cream of the year John?Unfortunately not, everything was still closed, apart from the pub
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Post by: Johnwebley on February 02, 2025, 09:47:10 AM
Did you beat me to the 1st ice cream of the year John?I don't know how this scurrilous rumours of me eating ice cream comes from,
I may very occasionally indulge, if the weather is warm, or I am away from home
Just a couple of photos, I was in Italy and it was very warm, so I declare these medicinal (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20250202/4fb16ee2dc7b2f6074661cad20f377f8.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20250202/5cf6ba8c22b3da46b7c68f0c4cd9f7df.jpg)
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Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on February 02, 2025, 11:09:26 AM
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Post by: Johnny4428 on February 04, 2025, 12:34:43 PM
OMG... don't get me going again! I've got an addiction to icecream. I had (at home) six fruit splits and four Majestic in one evening a few days ago, I can eat a litre of vanilla icecream in 24 hours and do so a few times a month. If my GF wants to shut me up when I'm in her place she goes to the fridge to get one of those mini Magnums , because I quietly go into my own little world when I've got one! ;D I can't help myself honest!
😂😂 that’s a serious problem! No brain freeze?🥶🥶
Post by: Nurse Julie on February 22, 2025, 04:43:37 PM
Post by: Johnny4428 on February 22, 2025, 07:44:57 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on February 22, 2025, 08:04:36 PM
The weather will be suitable for the bikes
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Post by: Johnny4428 on February 22, 2025, 08:16:39 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on February 22, 2025, 08:20:30 PM
Chocolate and mint?Chocolate and chocolate chip mint
Here is one I tried earlier (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20250222/09f561f3f5a5c5cf2cde8ef0bbafc4a7.jpg)
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Post by: Johnny4428 on February 22, 2025, 08:22:04 PM
Post by: Nurse Julie on February 28, 2025, 07:45:49 PM
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Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on February 28, 2025, 08:34:00 PM
Back in the day Wendy & I really enjoyed the Greek Islands, Zakinthis held some very special memories.
I was always torn between Cyprus & Crete.
I think this photo was taken sometime around 1995 in the days when we always hired a bike when on holiday as a car was beyond our budget.
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Post by: Johnwebley on March 03, 2025, 04:08:04 PM
Pleasant 12c,
Nice 500mile loop,
Quick visit to Wales,
Careful of the damp under the trees
The new BT46 seem to work well
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Post by: Sesman on March 03, 2025, 08:39:51 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on March 03, 2025, 09:46:12 PM
500 mile loop! Early start then€? Best I ever managed was 990 miles in 22 hours. I was still late for work.Ooops
Just 50
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Post by: Skoti on March 04, 2025, 01:26:46 PM
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Post by: Nurse Julie on March 04, 2025, 06:29:39 PM
We are having heavy frosts overnight - hopefully no snow though!Same here with the heavy frosts but it's soon clearing in the morning sun. As much as I love snow, I could do without it now.
Post by: Sesman on March 04, 2025, 07:10:05 PM
500 mile loop! Early start then€? Best I ever managed was 990 miles in 22 hours. I was still late for work.Ooops
Just 50
A quality 50 miles though, John👍👍
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Post by: Bryanj on March 04, 2025, 07:13:34 PM
Post by: Spitfire on March 04, 2025, 07:42:36 PM
This was before I could drive a car and only had the bike, nowadays unless there is a big big yellow thing in the sky and the sky is blue I do not go out on the bike.
Cheers
Dennis
Post by: taysidedragon on March 04, 2025, 09:35:48 PM
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Post by: Johnwebley on March 05, 2025, 03:17:43 PM
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Post by: Nurse Julie on March 07, 2025, 04:13:57 PM
A lot of torque and handles very well, quite an upright riding position compared to the Honda CB SOHC 4'S.
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Post by: Skoti on March 07, 2025, 05:04:33 PM
Post by: TezzerTel on March 07, 2025, 05:52:51 PM
Post by: Johnny4428 on March 07, 2025, 06:03:34 PM
I'm out and about on the Transalp today. Yes, I know, too many cams and not enough cylinders for this group 😊😊😊.
A lot of torque and handles very well, quite an upright riding position compared to the Honda CB SOHC 4'S.
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New steed Julie?
Post by: Nurse Julie on March 07, 2025, 06:18:12 PM
Yes Johnny, we're going to do some touring around Europe this summer so thought we'd buy something we can use two up with room for a bit of luggage etc. It will be difficult me riding pillion, to me as a life long rider, it'll seems sooooo wrong sitting on the back 🤣🤣🤣🤣I'm out and about on the Transalp today. Yes, I know, too many cams and not enough cylinders for this group 😊😊😊.
A lot of torque and handles very well, quite an upright riding position compared to the Honda CB SOHC 4'S.
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Post by: Johnny4428 on March 07, 2025, 06:24:07 PM
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Post by: Skoti on March 08, 2025, 09:08:00 AM
That was before adventure tourers became a 'thing' so got a good deal on it as the shop was struggling to sell it on.
Anyhow, went off on a trip to Yugoslavia (before the Balkans war) and had a wonderful time.
Although cheated a bit by using the overnight motor-rail service from Calais to Toulon, then overnight ferry from Rimini to Split.
Only problem I had was that the carb used to ice up on high altitudes during the evenings, sort of felt like running on to reserve fuel tap, but pulled up for a few minutes until the heat from the engine warmed things up a bit and then away again no problem.
But as I'm sure you already know Julie, they're not motorway machines, better to stick to the smaller roads when possible.
Have fun
Skoti
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on March 08, 2025, 09:44:30 AM
Yes Johnny, we're going to do some touring around Europe this summer so thought we'd buy something we can use two up with room for a bit of luggage etc. It will be difficult me riding pillion, to me as a life long rider, it'll seems sooooo wrong sitting on the back 🤣🤣🤣🤣I'm out and about on the Transalp today. Yes, I know, too many cams and not enough cylinders for this group 😊😊😊.
A lot of torque and handles very well, quite an upright riding position compared to the Honda CB SOHC 4'S.
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New steed Julie?
What happened to equality Julie? Get your share on the controls!😁
Post by: Spitfire on March 08, 2025, 09:47:33 AM
Cheers
Dennis
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on March 08, 2025, 09:51:30 AM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on March 08, 2025, 11:09:50 AM
I spent 3 months in traction in the old DRI on London Road,Derby followed by 3 weeks at Etwall Convalescence to learn to walk again. :( :( :(
Guess what, I've never been a pillion again, nor have I carried a pillion since that day.
My mate was a bit of a risk taker, I'm sure Graham has the experience to keep Julie safe being older and wiser than a 17 year old risk taker.
Before the accident I did have my younger brother as a pillion a couple of times, I would lean into a corner, he would lean in the opposite direction, a tad Laurel & Hardy. ;D ;D ;D
Post by: Johnwebley on March 08, 2025, 01:12:26 PM
Gave the bike its wash
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Post by: Laverda Dave on March 08, 2025, 02:07:12 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on March 08, 2025, 02:10:55 PM
Did you wash the CB200 lurking in the background John?Didn't think it needed it,
I can still see the chrome on the exhausts
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Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on March 08, 2025, 04:00:44 PM
I'm out and about on the Transalp today. Yes, I know, too many cams and not enough cylinders for this group 😊😊😊.
A lot of torque and handles very well, quite an upright riding position compared to the Honda CB SOHC 4'S.
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That looks a neat bike, is it a V twin 750, fuel injected?
Post by: Skoti on March 08, 2025, 04:49:17 PM
Well, it had to happen
Gave the bike its wash
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Lovely collection of Hondas, can we assume the nice Jazz belongs to you as well John?
Post by: TezzerTel on March 08, 2025, 04:54:45 PM
Thanks to all that have helped me to get it running right you know who you are 👍
Post by: Johnwebley on March 08, 2025, 05:06:00 PM
Yes,Well, it had to happen
Gave the bike its wash
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Lovely collection of Hondas, can we assume the nice Jazz belongs to you as well John?
Honda family
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Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on March 08, 2025, 05:20:40 PM
Nice ride out today 85 miles all told. Just like summer without any rain😊
Thanks to all that have helped me to get it running right you know who you are 👍
Nice one Tezzer, don't recognise the lake/river in the photo?
Post by: TezzerTel on March 08, 2025, 06:07:38 PM
Nice ride out today 85 miles all told. Just like summer without any rain😊
Thanks to all that have helped me to get it running right you know who you are 👍
Nice one Tezzer, don't recognise the lake/river in the photo?
River Trent at Hoveringham👍
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on March 08, 2025, 06:26:09 PM
Post by: florence on March 17, 2025, 11:46:06 AM
I would have taken a photograph en route but it was too cold, my hands wouldn't operate the phone camera properly so I gave up. Great to be out and about though and hoping the weather warms up soon.
Post by: Bryanj on March 17, 2025, 01:14:47 PM
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Post by: Bryanj on March 17, 2025, 10:02:01 PM
Was the Norton an ES2?
Post by: Oddjob on March 17, 2025, 11:10:57 PM
Post by: florence on March 18, 2025, 10:55:46 AM
Just the other side of the M5, about 1 1/2 miles from junction 12 towards Glos.
Was the Norton an ES2?
no, Model 18.
Also has an 850 Commando which I rode. Fell in love with that, lovely to ride.
Post by: Bryanj on March 18, 2025, 11:10:13 AM
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Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on March 18, 2025, 07:45:11 PM
I've had cars that would smoke on first start up, then when part warm all would be okay.
Post by: Johnwebley on March 19, 2025, 05:04:57 PM
Then a run to Chepstow for the 500,
I thought I saw another 500/550 near There,
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Post by: Laverda Dave on March 19, 2025, 07:56:07 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on March 19, 2025, 08:21:31 PM
Lovely little CB JohnIt is, minimum work done,
Just new clutch in the motor,
Had to replace rims and spokes, both mudguards, seat cover, new exhausts,
Kept the tank as is,scratches as well
Keep the patina
Runs nicely
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Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on March 20, 2025, 04:09:02 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on March 20, 2025, 05:07:53 PM
Mid Wales this time,
Making me feel very unfit,
Approx 300miles in 2 days
Aches in
Hands
Elbows
Shoulders
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Post by: Mike_Berkshire on March 20, 2025, 05:30:51 PM
Looking at the colour are those SS front pipes Mike ?Yes; Delkevic 4:1
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Post by: Johnny4428 on March 23, 2025, 11:19:16 AM
Oh, I do love a 'Dogbox 90' and in beige too, you legend Johnny ;) :D 8)
Beige!! How very dare you!🤭 Dogbox 90, haven’t heard that one.
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on March 23, 2025, 11:39:25 AM
Oh, I do love a 'Dogbox 90' and in beige too, you legend Johnny ;) :D 8)
Beige!! How very dare you!🤭 Dogbox 90, haven’t heard that one.
To be fair to Roo he meant to say - metallic beige. ;D
I've probably mentiomed it before a mate I went to Tech with (Circa 1965-7) had a Honda C90, he lived with his Gran in Derby, he commuted back home to his parents in Wales most weekends on his C90 for the two years I knew him. It never let him down & was very economical. I always thought it was a nice little bike at the time.I lost touch with him when we finished our A levels course.
Post by: Bryanj on March 23, 2025, 12:42:16 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on March 23, 2025, 02:52:22 PM
It's bikes like this, plus the exotic racers that made Hondas reputationOh, I do love a 'Dogbox 90' and in beige too, you legend Johnny ;) :D 8)
Beige!! How very dare you!Dogbox 90, haven’t heard that one.
To be fair to Roo he meant to say - metallic beige. ;D
I've probably mentiomed it before a mate I went to Tech with (Circa 1965-7) had a Honda C90, he lived with his Gran in Derby, he commuted back home to his parents in Wales most weekends on his C90 for the two years I knew him. It never let him down & was very economical. I always thought it was a nice little bike at the time.I lost touch with him when we finished our A levels course.
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Post by: Laverdaroo on March 23, 2025, 03:15:43 PM
Oh, I do love a 'Dogbox 90' and in beige too, you legend Johnny ;) :D 8)
Beige!! How very dare you!🤭 Dogbox 90, haven’t heard that one.
To be fair to Roo he meant to say - metallic beige. ;D
I've probably mentiomed it before a mate I went to Tech with (Circa 1965-7) had a Honda C90, he lived with his Gran in Derby, he commuted back home to his parents in Wales most weekends on his C90 for the two years I knew him. It never let him down & was very economical. I always thought it was a nice little bike at the time.I lost touch with him when we finished our A levels course.
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In Leeds they were called skidders but where I grew up they weree always refered to as the 'Dog Box'. Presumably they were used to put dogs in the top box ;D You can see where I get my reasoning from? ;D Purely a Yorkshire term Johnny and mentioned with affection, like i said, you gotta love a dog box :D :D
An ex of mine had a really early 50cc that she used to go the stables on twice a day, this is 20 years ago now, it was a bit of a knacker but it never died, always ran sweetly and was too scruffy to steal so was ideal. If I remember roghtly, she used to put £2.00 of fuel in it a week, it was ace!
I think she still has it today in the garage with the original kidney splitter on the front under a sheet.
Alright, 'Vanilla', is that better? ;D ;D ;D
Post by: Oddjob on March 23, 2025, 03:18:35 PM
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Post by: Laverdaroo on March 23, 2025, 05:03:51 PM
I'd have said Rose GoldYou would just to be awkward Fester
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Post by: Seabeowner on March 23, 2025, 06:55:56 PM
Fallen off quite a few times but my only real accident 22 years ago. Not my fault I hasten to add and I received a good deal of compensation. Bought a CB500 with some of it. Even then Bryanj was sorting problems and answering questions on the net.
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Post by: taysidedragon on March 24, 2025, 11:30:31 AM
I did take my girlfriend out for a ride on it once. Very embarrassing when it wouldn't get up a hill 2up and she had to get off!
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on March 24, 2025, 03:37:13 PM
My Dad had a C50 he used for commuting to work, a red one. If my knackered old Bantam was off the road - again - I could borrow it when he didn't need it. I used it to go and see my girlfriend and used to wring it's neck to get some speed out of it. It never broke, the engine was unburstable!
I did take my girlfriend out for a ride on it once. Very embarrassing when it wouldn't get up a hill 2up and she had to get off!
I was out for a test drive back in the 1970's with a lovely couple who lived on a very steep section of Henhurst Hill in BoT.
They were both what we termed back then as fat, they wanted to show the Mother-in-Law the used car. It was an NSU Prinz an air cooled 2 cylinder model. It would not go up the hill with the three of us in it, when one of the passengers got out it made it to their house. To my surprise they bought it!
Post by: Athame57 on March 26, 2025, 01:54:46 PM
Post by: Johnny4428 on March 26, 2025, 05:47:34 PM
Also nice visit to see a fellow SOHC member Ian.
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Post by: Laverda Dave on March 27, 2025, 10:15:39 AM
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Post by: TezzerTel on March 28, 2025, 05:46:31 PM
Looks well tidy Tel. 8) 8) 8)
It does from a distance 🫣😂😂
Post by: Nurse Julie on April 05, 2025, 06:25:16 PM
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Post by: TezzerTel on April 05, 2025, 08:47:17 PM
Post by: Laverda Dave on April 05, 2025, 09:00:03 PM
Sorry no photos but I had quite an interesting ride into central London. On the Victoria Embankment I was just in the right place to tag on behind King Charles and his motorcade, great for getting through the traffic, that lasted about a mile. I got to Parliament square where there was a whole gaggle of protest marches going on, partly because of the Chancellors spring statement. That garlic f*rting Steve Bray was there as usual with his daft top hat and die hard followers. We know each other , boy he HATES me ;D and with the static traffic we had plenty of time to trade insults! ;D
Nice one George 👍. That guy is so annoying, a bloke full of his own self importance just like the politicians he hates.
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on April 05, 2025, 09:09:37 PM
Had a lovely few hours out yesterday, warm and sunny, roads dry, not much traffic 😊😊😊
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Is that trick photography Julie or matching His & Hers bikes?
Post by: Nurse Julie on April 09, 2025, 09:45:37 PM
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Post by: Johnwebley on April 12, 2025, 11:00:01 AM
I am sure I saw a very nice 500/550 in a dark colour,black/silver rear plate, on the road from St Mawes to Tregony,at around noon,
made me quite envious
Post by: Johnwebley on April 24, 2025, 09:51:47 AM
lovely crowd,several 3 cylinder 2 strokes attended
one Kettle,3 250/350 Kwakers,
only one sohc !!
sorry,no pics,I need to get Tapatalk to play to do that,
raised nearly a grand for Midland air mbulance,
next wednesday,Drum & Monkey, ,near Upton on Severn.
all wellcome
Post by: taysidedragon on April 24, 2025, 12:37:59 PM
Post by: Laverda Dave on April 24, 2025, 02:14:14 PM
The 400/4 is looking very cool Gareth 8)
Post by: taysidedragon on April 24, 2025, 11:08:10 PM
Post by: Skoti on May 01, 2025, 03:34:10 PM
1st May a holiday in those parts.
Post by: Skoti on May 01, 2025, 03:35:34 PM
Post by: Laverda Dave on May 01, 2025, 06:47:30 PM
The 750 looks fantastic in the sunshine, the ferry must be a great way to travel between islands knowing you can ride off into the sunshine.
Does your paint colour attract bees and green fly as my yellow 400/4 does?
Post by: Skoti on May 02, 2025, 03:58:49 PM
Europe has had some glorious weather the past few days. It was 29.3c in London today, ice cream weather 8)
The 750 looks fantastic in the sunshine, the ferry must be a great way to travel between islands knowing you can ride off into the sunshine.
Does your paint colour attract bees and green fly as my yellow 400/4 does?
Never noticed bees and green fly attracted to the yellow paintwork but oilseed rape fly splatter seems to blend in well.
Tomorrow the rain starts again for a few days, but at least the salt's gone now.
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on May 02, 2025, 05:38:54 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on May 04, 2025, 05:41:42 PM
this wednesday evening the Biker bunch are taking over Morton in the Marsh,
the weather seems OK,
come and visit.
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Post by: Laverda Dave on May 07, 2025, 11:47:33 AM
Post by: Athame57 on May 07, 2025, 05:31:07 PM
That's a great story George and especially considering London is such a big city. To bump into somebody you knew 40 years ago is amazing. It was probably the mighty CB250RS she remembers :)Nah....it was probably the ear holeings I got off her when she was a radio controller! ;D
Post by: Athame57 on May 07, 2025, 05:42:57 PM
1) Spot my Elen in the crowd
2)Ugly rider spotted on youtube
3)Me
4) Me again.... ;D
Post by: Johnny4428 on May 08, 2025, 07:27:33 AM
Post by: Johnwebley on May 08, 2025, 12:52:00 PM
Couple of pics from Upton on Severn
And
Morton in the Marsh
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Post by: Athame57 on May 08, 2025, 01:54:53 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on May 08, 2025, 07:29:51 PM
Nice pics, but none of them look like they are in a marsh to me! ;DOften wonder about that,
Morton is on top of the Cotswolds
Not seen any marshes
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Post by: Johnwebley on May 08, 2025, 08:48:55 PM
My big 1,331cc Honda
Uses about the same amount of fuel as the 500
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Post by: Bryanj on May 08, 2025, 09:28:17 PM
Post by: Laverda Dave on May 10, 2025, 03:30:17 PM
I spotted a Honda 50, C Reg and in need of a total rebuild, £1300 was the rather hopeful asking price.
I found a TL125 for anyone wishing to bring something back from the brink, this one had no engine and was in a very sorry state, yours for 'only' £700 ;D.
It was the usual show of bikes in the actual bike show, very few new bikes on display from one year to the next although there was a lovely NUT (I think it won Stafford in April) and a Joey Dunlop / Wayne Gardner Honda RSC850.
At least I bought some polishing mops, LED's for the TL along with breather hose etc. Lovely ride over to Kempton but a nighmare ride home, all the idiots are out today in their tin boxes not looking where they are going!
Post by: Bryanj on May 10, 2025, 04:10:12 PM
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Post by: Nurse Julie on May 10, 2025, 04:42:27 PM
I managed to get an hour on the CB750 this afternoon. I didn’t see half as many bikes out on the road as I thought I might, the weather is perfect.I think they've all come to Lincolnshire 😁😁😁😁😁
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Post by: Craizeehair on May 10, 2025, 05:27:44 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on May 11, 2025, 06:55:10 PM
The bikers are meeting at H J PUGH auction house, just on the outskirts of Ledbury,
A remarkable coincidence, this Next weekend is a bike sale,
All welcome
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Post by: Laverda Dave on May 12, 2025, 11:07:26 PM
I duly filled up with some fresh V-Power and headed out for Little Kimble in Bucks. My timing was impeccable because as I approached Amersham it poured with heavy rain in the form of hailstones! I parked up and had a coffee whilst the storm passed. I headed home wearing a very wet mesh summer riding jacket!
The bike went really well during the 45 miles, I’m keeping the revs down to 4500 for the first 100 miles and will then take it up to 5000rpm for the next 400 miles without labouring the engine. The clutch will need some adjusting as new plates are bedding in and I have a rear l/h indicator the appears to have a bad earth or worn contact (thanks Bryan).
Post by: Athame57 on May 13, 2025, 05:59:01 AM
Sorry about the rain Dave, maybe it waiting for you! :o OK, what is special about V power (Shell) ? Should I give up my Nectar points at Esso for it?
I duly filled up with some fresh V-Power and ...
Post by: Oddjob on May 13, 2025, 06:59:21 AM
Post by: Laverda Dave on May 13, 2025, 08:24:32 AM
It's the only fuel I use and luckily I have a Shell garage a couple of miles away with cheap fuel because there's a Sainsbury's and an Asda both with cheap petrol within a mile of it.
Post by: Spitfire on May 13, 2025, 10:30:08 AM
Cheers
Dennis
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on May 13, 2025, 10:31:38 PM
When you get that past 5k it will pull your arms off..... being yellow of course.🙃
Post by: Athame57 on May 13, 2025, 11:20:36 PM
No ethanol George.I though that the case with E5 petrol, but no it has 5% ::) ok, the Shell garage isn't far from here...
Post by: Moorey on May 13, 2025, 11:22:08 PM
UK Shell V Power does contain ethanol
Shell Regular Unleaded contains up to 10% ethanol following the governments E10 introduction in 2021, whilst Shell V-Power Unleaded contains no more than 5%. This is in accordance with current UK specification requirements.5 May 2025
Post by: Athame57 on May 13, 2025, 11:25:48 PM
Back to square one then. I see it may only be available for a few more years too.
UK Shell V Power does contain ethanol
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on May 14, 2025, 07:14:33 AM
www.shell.co.uk/fuels-oils-and-coolants/shell-fuels/v-power-unleaded.html
Post by: Oddjob on May 14, 2025, 08:11:59 AM
Post by: Laverda Dave on May 14, 2025, 08:33:47 AM
Lovely that Dave.
When you get that past 5k it will pull your arms off..... being yellow of course.🙃
You are right there Tim. Rumour has it that Honda trialled the fitting of a supercharger to the yellow ones but found it out performed the CB750 and it tied the frame in knots above 9500rpm when it reached 140mph (with more to come). They dropped the plan and instead painted the Honda CB750F1 to match the yellow 400/4. As I say, it's just a rumour and can't possibly be verified 8).
Post by: Moorey on May 14, 2025, 12:57:30 PM
My understanding is that Shell SUL is marked E5 to comply with legislation i.e. no more than 5% Ethanol, there is a lot on the internet to the effect that it contains no Ethanol at all it is also a higher cotane rating of 99RON. The Shell website does not even mention that VPower contains Ethanol.
www.shell.co.uk/fuels-oils-and-coolants/shell-fuels/v-power-unleaded.html
Do a simple google search. Does UK Shell V Power contain ethanol. Or even do your own test.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWTknCPX6yo
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Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on May 14, 2025, 05:27:16 PM
The prices quoted for Shell SUL seem off the scale, in Derby it's 164.9, BP SUL is 150.7 locally, the price difference between E10 & E5 is 29p.
Post by: Moorey on May 14, 2025, 07:15:50 PM
Not sure how adding dyed water to the petrol in the Breeze Blocked laboratory is a reliable scientific basis to judge Shell E5 Ethanol content or how cleanly it burns.
The prices quoted for Shell SUL seem off the scale, in Derby it's 164.9, BP SUL is 150.7 locally, the price difference between E10 & E5 is 29p.
It's a very simple test and quite accurate that anyone can do and the prices reflect when the vid was made.
Post by: Johnwebley on May 14, 2025, 07:33:38 PM
H j Pugh, Ledbury
Massive bike auction this weekend
Lots of Hondas
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Post by: Johnwebley on May 16, 2025, 01:24:54 PM
Couple of interesting bikes (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20250516/e83dc891c74a2468ab575932810d1a5a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20250516/d5cddaa3f82c758a767bbf7f03f74dfd.jpg)
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Post by: Bryanj on May 16, 2025, 01:48:35 PM
Post by: andy120t on May 16, 2025, 06:47:05 PM
Then the rest just looks like all the right bits, but they don't seem to meld together very well - I'm sure if the wheels/tyres were right it would look ok. ( Disclaimer...I'm not knocking someone else's build as I know it's all personal and always takes a lot of work!).
Post by: Laverda Dave on May 16, 2025, 07:33:12 PM
Dave Degans got the right combination with the unit motor in the Dresda. The front engine plates pushed the motor back a little to fill the gaps. The shape of the oil tank is also critical, again to fill the gaps. Same with the fuel tank, I deliberately used a short circuit tank on mine that sits on top of the frame rails with little overhang at the sides. Fitting a big Manx style tank accentuates the unit engine making it look a bit lost in a wideline frame.
But....as Andy rightfully states, it's how the builder wanted to build it and building a good looking and functional Triton isn't easy so hats off to anyone who attempts to build one👍
Post by: Laverda Dave on May 16, 2025, 07:38:00 PM
I've seen a couple of Tritons that have used the Honda CBX550 inboard disc brakes fitted to spiked rims and suitably machined, they both looked fantastic, like a drum but actually stops.
I looked into doing the same but anyone with a CBX550 front brake knows exactly what they are worth and used for these days.
Post by: Bryanj on May 16, 2025, 08:43:44 PM
Post by: K2-K6 on May 16, 2025, 09:03:06 PM
I don't particularly like the disc brake though on it, just doesn't suit it although I can understand why it is fitted, he wants to stop!
I've seen a couple of Tritons that have used the Honda CBX550 inboard disc brakes fitted to spiked rims and suitably machined, they both looked fantastic, like a drum but actually stops.
I looked into doing the same but anyone with a CBX550 front brake knows exactly what they are worth and used for these days.
There's other concept too https://www.quattroworld.com/audi-news/audis-world-ufo-brakes-worked-also-kinda-didnt/ shows an interesting design.
It wouldn't be that difficult to get something like a drum looking hub with spoke facility to house one of these, then a Buell internal type caliper arrangement modded to use.
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on May 16, 2025, 09:04:58 PM
It's always difficult to build a Triton with a unit engine. There's a lot of 'open space' to deal with around it hence why the purists go for a pre unit motor, a bit more spaced out.
Dave Degans got the right combination with the unit motor in the Dresda. The front engine plates pushed the motor back a little to fill the gaps. The shape of the oil tank is also critical, again to fill the gaps. Same with the fuel tank, I deliberately used a short circuit tank on mine that sits on top of the frame rails with little overhang at the sides. Fitting a big Manx style tank accentuates the unit engine making it look a bit lost in a wideline frame.
But....as Andy rightfully states, it's how the builder wanted to build it and building a good looking and functional Triton isn't easy so hats off to anyone who attempts to build one👍
Come on Dave show us yours!!
Post by: Laverda Dave on May 17, 2025, 10:22:16 AM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on May 17, 2025, 10:45:31 AM
Post by: Laverda Dave on May 17, 2025, 10:53:13 AM
I've changed the front and rear mudguards since those photos were taken because I didn't like the gap between the rear guard and wheel. I fitted Dunstal pattern guards that fit a lot closer and follow the line of the wheel. That's the trouble with building a special, it's never finished!
Post by: Johnwebley on May 17, 2025, 11:16:00 AM
Well done
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Post by: Skoti on May 17, 2025, 11:45:31 AM
Post by: andy120t on May 17, 2025, 12:04:29 PM
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on May 17, 2025, 05:15:35 PM
Serious credit Dave
Post by: Johnny4428 on May 18, 2025, 07:45:06 AM
Post by: Bryanj on May 18, 2025, 08:55:07 AM
Post by: Johnwebley on May 18, 2025, 05:41:51 PM
A nice little pub at Trelech
Between Monmouth and Chepstow
I can recommend it
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Post by: Laverda Dave on May 18, 2025, 07:32:57 PM
Post by: Laverda Dave on May 18, 2025, 07:34:50 PM
Is that Morgo barrells?
They are Bryan with the top fin cut off. The motor runs short rods but still a 750.
Post by: Bryanj on May 18, 2025, 10:33:24 PM
From memory it started white smoking after a few thousand miles due to iffy rings, i think Charlies in Bristol said they were BSA A65plus 20 but cant guarantee that it was lots of guiness ago!
Post by: Nurse Julie on May 20, 2025, 08:31:01 PM
Been to a couple of Bike Nights, which as usual, have been really well supported.
Here's a photo from today 😊😊.
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Post by: Johnwebley on May 21, 2025, 09:22:05 PM
On the A48 between Lydney and Gloucester
We had heavy showers in the afternoon, but the evening was lovely,
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Post by: Johnwebley on May 28, 2025, 09:43:39 PM
Not far from Alcester
Lovely evening, very tempted by have a flight,
Special offer, only £100
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Post by: Athame57 on May 31, 2025, 11:54:05 AM
She says 'can I takee picture of you? Velly nice bike, I have one likee this when I was a girl too!' ;D
Post by: Laverda Dave on May 31, 2025, 01:31:52 PM
Post by: Athame57 on May 31, 2025, 02:19:30 PM
Great views George and always a bonus to find free parking in London👍. Maybe the Japanese lady wanted to buy Elen🙂She would have had no chance! ;D
Post by: Nurse Julie on May 31, 2025, 04:01:38 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on May 31, 2025, 04:12:56 PM
No piccies?
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Post by: Laverda Dave on May 31, 2025, 04:33:03 PM
I rode my Jota to the old Laverda factory in Bregenza at the foot of the Dolomites a few years ago and it was epic.
Post by: Nurse Julie on June 01, 2025, 03:12:37 PM
I'll post proper piccies when back home.
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Post by: Athame57 on June 01, 2025, 03:31:51 PM
Only the higher peak had some snow but we could see a dot on it, a man skiing up there. We had trouble getting off the pass because dad had mislaid the tickets and the traditionally dressed girl checking tickets made us park in a layby until he found them, my mum had them all the time lol ;D ..the rest of the trip an argument, all the while I was gagging for a fag and they knew it too! ;)
Post by: Johnny4428 on June 01, 2025, 03:39:14 PM
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Post by: Nurse Julie on June 01, 2025, 04:32:51 PM
Post by: andy120t on June 01, 2025, 05:23:42 PM
The phrase 'all the gear, no idea' came to mind - which may have been unfair as they could be very experienced and just been unlucky, but as the guy said to me...it's very slippy in there. Yes...that will be because the road under the water is green and slimy! Tyres on the KTM certainly weren't made for it. I imagine that with all the nice leathers/ boots on he wasn't going through with feet down. But even so, it would only take a tiny bit of throttle to get the back wheel spinning on the slime and chuck him off. I'm not sure I would ride through it and it's a road I avoid on motorbikes. Take care in fords...I didn't like to take a piccie of his misfortune!
Post by: Trigger on June 01, 2025, 08:07:44 PM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on June 01, 2025, 08:31:00 PM
It's amazing how many people cycle up these mountains, not using electric push bikes, just normal racing push bikes, bloody nutters 😂😂😂😂.
My brother rode up the Grossglockner about 30 years ago on his Mercian iirc, he did say he stopped a couple of times and walked a couple of bendy sections, he said descending was much scarier.
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on June 02, 2025, 09:44:16 AM
Post by: Athame57 on June 02, 2025, 12:03:30 PM
Wow. What I found when riding in the Alps or the Pyenees , you stop and take a breathtaking picture that will be so special. Then you go round the next corner and see an equally stunning view and stop again, then again and again etc.....Tim, you are making me feel breathless already! :o The last hill climbing I did on pushbikes was about 10 years ago, the uphill parts of the Rotherhithe tunnel on my way to and from work! ;D
Post by: Johnny4428 on June 02, 2025, 12:09:10 PM
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on June 02, 2025, 07:12:16 PM
Wow. What I found when riding in the Alps or the Pyenees , you stop and take a breathtaking picture that will be so special. Then you go round the next corner and see an equally stunning view and stop again, then again and again etc.....Tim, you are making me feel breathless already! :o The last hill climbing I did on pushbikes was about 10 years ago, the uphill parts of the Rotherhithe tunnel on my way to and from work! ;D
No mate on motorbikes!!!
Post by: Johnwebley on June 04, 2025, 07:31:24 PM
Frombridge Mill,A38 south of Gloucester
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Post by: Johnwebley on June 09, 2025, 08:46:00 AM
All welcome
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Post by: Johnwebley on June 11, 2025, 10:02:00 PM
The next Wednesday bike night is at TWYNING,just north of Tewkesbury ,near the M5/M50 junctionGreat summer evening
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Post by: Johnwebley on June 18, 2025, 04:59:05 PM
If you check the first pic, we have weird flying insects locally
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Post by: Laverda Dave on June 18, 2025, 10:54:30 PM
Looks very hot there, ice cream weather in fact🍦
Post by: Nurse Julie on June 19, 2025, 08:56:30 AM
Happy Birthday for today 😘😘😘😘
Post by: Johnwebley on June 19, 2025, 09:00:26 AM
Looks fantastic John.Thank you
Happy Birthday for today
I thought you would appreciate it
Obviously the pictures were taken in the Lincolnshire Wolds
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Post by: Nurse Julie on June 19, 2025, 09:02:23 AM
I thought it was The Alps 😂😂😂😂😂😂Looks fantastic John.Thank you
Happy Birthday for today
I thought you would appreciate it
Obviously the pictures were taken in the Lincolnshire Wolds
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Post by: Athame57 on June 19, 2025, 09:21:06 AM
by the way, Hippy Bathday! ;D
Post by: taysidedragon on June 19, 2025, 11:32:08 AM
Post by: Johnwebley on June 19, 2025, 12:00:44 PM
Is that Hay Bluff, John? Or Lord Hereford's Knob as shown on maps?The Bluff Is on the right ,
Under the insects
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Post by: taysidedragon on June 19, 2025, 01:05:58 PM
Is that Hay Bluff, John? Or Lord Hereford's Knob as shown on maps?The Bluff Is on the right ,
Under the insects
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I used to hang-glide off there in the 70s and 80s. Tough climb up with the dangle glider on your shoulder!
Post by: Johnwebley on June 19, 2025, 01:24:48 PM
Do you remember Gerry Breen??Is that Hay Bluff, John? Or Lord Hereford's Knob as shown on maps?The Bluff Is on the right ,
Under the insects
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I used to hang-glide off there in the 70s and 80s. Tough climb up with the dangle glider on your shoulder!
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Post by: taysidedragon on June 19, 2025, 01:38:35 PM
Do you remember Gerry Breen??Is that Hay Bluff, John? Or Lord Hereford's Knob as shown on maps?The Bluff Is on the right ,
Under the insects
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I used to hang-glide off there in the 70s and 80s. Tough climb up with the dangle glider on your shoulder!
Yes John, I met him a couple of times before he went onto powered hang-gliders.
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Post by: K2-K6 on June 19, 2025, 06:46:42 PM
Do you remember Gerry Breen??Is that Hay Bluff, John? Or Lord Hereford's Knob as shown on maps?The Bluff Is on the right ,
Under the insects
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I used to hang-glide off there in the 70s and 80s. Tough climb up with the dangle glider on your shoulder!
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Small world, as my father worked with him in making some of his earlier aircraft, I remember the welding (my dad welding) of aluminium tubes with oxy acetylene in parts of the construction. Also have a "first day cover" I think its called, for postal delivery by hang glider by Gerry somewhere.
Last heard of him some time ago running hang glider flights in Algarve area of Portugal quite a few years back.
Post by: K2-K6 on June 19, 2025, 07:09:37 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on June 19, 2025, 07:38:16 PM
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Post by: taysidedragon on June 20, 2025, 12:19:21 PM
There's good history record direct from Gerry hear for anyone interested https://www.british-hang-gliding-history.com/flyers/gerry-breen.html quite a pioneering involvement.
That's a good read. Reminded me of some names from the past.
Gerry Breen flew his early powered hang-glider in the Raf St Athan Air display one year. The smallest and slowest aircraft in the show!
Post by: Sesman on June 20, 2025, 01:56:13 PM
Post by: taysidedragon on June 20, 2025, 05:15:22 PM
Interesting read. I was with Colin Rider when he broke the British hang gliding altitude record in 1987 (possibly 1988). He rode wave lift up to around 13,500ft above Wether Fell near Haws, Yorkshire. I bottled it at around 6,600 feet and landed back at launch. The hardest thing was getting down as the lift was really strong and I had to side slip what seemed to be forever. I bet that record still stands today.
I know we're well off topic here, sorry folks. 😁
Do you know Noel Whittall? I knew him through the BHGA committee and still have the signed copy of his book that he gave me.
Post by: Sesman on June 20, 2025, 10:29:15 PM
I was taught by a guy called Keith Cockcroft (RIP) on Baildon Moor.
Post by: Johnny4428 on June 21, 2025, 10:23:33 AM
Love the patina on that Old Ford truck. Reminds me of the antics of Derek in the Vice Grip Garage.
Post by: Skoti on June 26, 2025, 04:54:11 PM
Photo taken at Glencoe village about two weeks ago.
Post by: taysidedragon on June 26, 2025, 05:25:36 PM
Post by: Skoti on June 26, 2025, 07:37:01 PM
I hope that the Scottish weather was good for you Skoti! 😎
Only two very wet days when travelling, but that was nothing compared to the task of coming to terms with the famous Scottish midges.
Post by: taysidedragon on June 27, 2025, 11:01:18 AM
I hope that the Scottish weather was good for you Skoti! 😎
Only two very wet days when travelling, but that was nothing compared to the task of coming to terms with the famous Scottish midges.
The dreaded midges! The East side of Scotland isn't so bad. 🦟
Post by: Skoti on June 27, 2025, 12:31:04 PM
Please click on this link for google photo album:
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Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on June 27, 2025, 12:41:56 PM
Interesting chaincase on that 500, presumably a one off.
Post by: Skoti on June 27, 2025, 12:46:39 PM
Some interesting photos tere Skoti, never knew John Deere built a motor cycle, presumably a promotional special?
Interesting chaincase on that 500, presumably a one off.
Ted, I too was wondering about that chain guard, I seem to remember seeing them advertised in Bike magazine during the late seventies and early eighties.
But the one fitted to that 500 four is the first one I've seen in the flesh.
Post by: Johnwebley on June 27, 2025, 01:50:14 PM
No at the end of it's life,
It worked very well, not as tidy or robust as that one,
I think the best cases were the MZ style
But the poor roads in the UK have shaken mine to almost destruction
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Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on June 27, 2025, 08:33:27 PM
Some bikes (and Jags) were viewed and some bikes were discussed.
Some whisky was tasted, some coffee and cakes were eaten.
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Post by: Nurse Julie on June 27, 2025, 09:21:08 PM
Post by: Laverdaroo on June 27, 2025, 09:45:26 PM
Ian, Steve and Johnny on Orkney.Top piccie lads, well done for getting it together, power of the forum
Some bikes (and Jags) were viewed and some bikes were discussed.
Some whisky was tasted, some coffee and cakes were eaten.
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Post by: Craizeehair on June 28, 2025, 10:34:40 AM
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Post by: Johnny4428 on June 29, 2025, 08:33:00 AM
Post by: Orcade-Ian on June 29, 2025, 10:27:44 AM
Ian, Steve and Johnny on Orkney.
Some bikes (and Jags) were viewed and some bikes were discussed.
Some whisky was tasted, some coffee and cakes were eaten.
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A grand day out Steve and Beverley, we all really enjoyed ourselves, hope you both got back safely and without too much hassle. Not sure how you managed to find a picture of me Dad though 🤓
Ian
Post by: Johnwebley on June 29, 2025, 11:12:05 AM
HOTE,
Herefordshire on the edge, a navigation rally,
Started near Monmouth, now at the Worcester border, A44,Bringsty
More to follow,
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Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on June 29, 2025, 02:50:16 PM
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Not sure how you managed to find a picture of me Dad though
Ian
Hacked it from yer phone mate while we were admiring the XJS
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Post by: Johnwebley on June 29, 2025, 04:06:00 PM
Visited Leintwardine then Hay on Wye
170miles door to door
About 6hours including long mandatory stop for refreshments
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Post by: Skoti on June 29, 2025, 04:54:42 PM
Finished the ride,
Visited Leintwardine then Hay on Wye
170miles door to door
About 6hours including long mandatory stop for refreshments
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Well done indeed and a credit to your wee CB200.
Interesting photos, it's not every day you see a Healey Ariel on the road
Post by: Laverda Dave on June 29, 2025, 07:21:31 PM
I have never seen a Healey on the road, I've only ever read about them. How did it sound John and was it reliable?
Post by: Johnwebley on June 29, 2025, 07:34:27 PM
Well done, 170 miles in this heat is very good going.Sounded good, Started first kick, no oil leaks, very tidy
I have never seen a Healey on the road, I've only ever read about them. How did it sound John and was it reliable?
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Post by: Johnwebley on June 30, 2025, 02:42:07 PM
So a clean, strip the carbs because of the dreaded dribble, why is it always the inners??
Looks quite good for 82.5K miles
So I braved the weather, and took it for a run
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Post by: Johnny4428 on June 30, 2025, 02:55:45 PM
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Post by: Bryanj on June 30, 2025, 08:55:27 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on June 30, 2025, 09:10:28 PM
Nice to see the 500 out mateIt has been a little naughty,
Dribbling carbs, always the inside pair,
But
Touch wood,
I did 60 miles, running sweetly, and dry
Slight oil drip were I over oiled the chain
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Post by: Skoti on July 01, 2025, 05:30:02 PM
Some of you may recognise it.
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on July 01, 2025, 09:28:29 PM
Post by: Skoti on July 02, 2025, 06:47:11 AM
Monyash it is, we were on the way from Winsford to Retford and trying to avoid main roads.
Trouble is with sat nav you input A to B without looking at a paper map and therefore have no idea where you are.
Anyway the Peak District is really nice for motorcycling.
Post by: Johnwebley on July 03, 2025, 05:54:17 PM
Along the A44,then to Machynlleth, then towards Dolgellau, via Mach loop,( look it up) were the jets go to play
220 miles, bike ran really well
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Post by: taysidedragon on July 04, 2025, 01:26:43 PM
I'm just back from holiday in West Wales and I spent a day at the loop.
These are my attempts at getting some photos, the jets are not hanging about!
Post by: Johnwebley on July 04, 2025, 01:43:33 PM
Funny that you mentioned the Mach Loop, John.Pretty good, I tend to watch on YouTube
I'm just back from holiday in West Wales and I spent a day at the loop.
These are my attempts at getting some photos, the jets are not hanging about!
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Post by: florence on July 04, 2025, 02:34:04 PM
I've been out on the bike today but being a few years away from retirement, I get to ride to......the shops. Still better than nothing and it's country lanes all the way.
Post by: Ricardo1500 on July 06, 2025, 01:10:17 PM
Post by: Skoti on July 07, 2025, 09:15:14 AM
Pleasant enough when avoiding motorways etc.
Post by: Johnwebley on July 07, 2025, 09:19:06 AM
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Post by: Skoti on July 07, 2025, 09:31:49 AM
Funny that you mentioned the Mach Loop, John.
I'm just back from holiday in West Wales and I spent a day at the loop.
These are my attempts at getting some photos, the jets are not hanging about!
The RAF jets in the 1st and 2nd photo I recognise.
They're Czech made Aero L-39's, now very old technology and mostly sold to third world countries.
I often see them flying across here, the Czech Airforce now use them for pilot training.
Post by: taysidedragon on July 08, 2025, 12:58:57 PM
Funny that you mentioned the Mach Loop, John.
I'm just back from holiday in West Wales and I spent a day at the loop.
These are my attempts at getting some photos, the jets are not hanging about!
The RAF jets in the 1st and 2nd photo I recognise.
They're Czech made Aero L-39's, now very old technology and mostly sold to third world countries.
I often see them flying across here, the Czech Airforce now use them for pilot training.
I'm pretty sure that they are Bae Hawk T2 trainers from RAF Valley.
Post by: Skoti on July 08, 2025, 03:28:42 PM
they look very similar, but the Aero has the jet scoops set further back on the fuselage.
Thanks for correcting me.
I see that the RAF do seem to use Czech made Aero jets tho.
'British Royal Air Force Pilots to Use Czech Aero'
https://militaryleak.com/2022/07/16/british-royal-air-force-pilots-to-use-czech-aero-l-159-alcas-for-offense-training/#google_vignette (https://militaryleak.com/2022/07/16/british-royal-air-force-pilots-to-use-czech-aero-l-159-alcas-for-offense-training/#google_vignette)
Anyhow lets get back to bikes.
Lashing down rain over here hope it's better with you.
Post by: Athame57 on July 09, 2025, 07:22:18 AM
https://uknip.co.uk/news/uk/uk-news/tower-bridge-rescue-incident/
Post by: Laverda Dave on July 09, 2025, 12:25:54 PM
I got caught up in this last night. I was riding home after roaming south of the river for ridings sake when on the south side of Tower Bridge I had to stop because the Tower Bridge got raised to let a tall barge through, being on a motorbike I was able to drive right up to the road barrier and dismount. Then the bridge started to lower again when some young man shouting in a foreign language climbed over the railings and started running to the middle of the bridge as it came down. I thought it was a social media stunt, but then he sat on the rail of the bridge that had stopped lowering just before the two sides met. He was waving an orange bag about and I wondered in 'Just Stop Oil' were up to their tricks again, then someone said he sounded like a Palestinian. Well, he didn't explode so I don't think so. :o But it caused utter chaos whatever his issue. >:( I gave up waiting after about an hour and went home via the Rothehithe tunnel instead, at least I could do that this time. In the 1990s I was working on a river boat and walking home over the Tower Bridge was my only option. A 'jumper' who we had seen from the boat earlier when sailing under the bridge was still there and I had to wait hours before they managed to talk him down and let everyone proceed. These people are most inconvenient! ::)
https://uknip.co.uk/news/uk/uk-news/tower-bridge-rescue-incident/
You may already know this George but Tower Bridge has (or had) a mortuary. Apparently anyone who jumped into the Thames would get carried out and back in again with the tides. There's a quirk about the river at Tower Bridge that bodies eventually end up there hence the need for a mortuary. I don't know if it's an urban myth but I've heard that story told on a number of occasions.
Post by: andy120t on July 09, 2025, 01:06:22 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on July 09, 2025, 02:11:00 PM
Have a look at this
It's on YouTube
Hope the link works
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Post by: Athame57 on July 09, 2025, 02:41:51 PM
You may already know this George but Tower Bridge has (or had) a mortuary. Apparently anyone who jumped into the Thames would get carried out and back in again with the tides. There's a quirk about the river at Tower Bridge that bodies eventually end up there hence the need for a mortuary. I don't know if it's an urban myth but I've heard that story told on a number of occasions.I know about it, true! :) It's called Dead man's hole they don't use it anymore though. For reasons known to Father Thames bodies tended to gravitate towards the pool of London anyway so Tower Bridge as a working place with engine rooms et al came in handy. ;)
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on July 09, 2025, 04:42:10 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on July 09, 2025, 09:50:13 PM
Aviator cafe, Staverton
Lovely warm summer evening
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Post by: Johnwebley on July 13, 2025, 05:38:12 PM
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Post by: Bryanj on July 13, 2025, 05:53:47 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on July 13, 2025, 06:10:53 PM
Wonder if that will carry on now they sold the airportThe new owners say they want to expand, the cafe should stay open and the bike meeting is after main operating hours
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Post by: Laverda Dave on July 14, 2025, 08:33:54 PM
Post by: Athame57 on July 18, 2025, 02:25:35 PM
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on July 18, 2025, 02:31:16 PM
I went for a ride in Graffiti Land also known the Brick Lane area of London's Whitechapel, the heart of Jack the Rippers haunts. It's a colourful place now to say the least! 8) ( just don't point those cans at my bike! :o
Now you said the other day you were an artist. Nice freehand technique!🤔
Actually nice images with the bike in the foreground.
Post by: Athame57 on July 18, 2025, 02:48:41 PM
Post by: andy120t on July 29, 2025, 03:05:35 PM
Post by: Laverda Dave on July 29, 2025, 03:19:33 PM
I nearly bought one brand new in 1981, a TS250 Supa 5 from Geoff Dodkin Motorcycles in East Sheen (it was that or a CZ250 Custom). Alas my mum wouldn't sign the hp papers.
A mate of mine had one though, a blue one, he got chased by a big dog, fell off it and sold it!
Post by: Johnny4428 on July 30, 2025, 07:16:34 AM
Post by: andy120t on July 30, 2025, 02:03:58 PM
Post by: Jond99 on July 30, 2025, 02:47:15 PM
..and today's French 'spot' is a Velox & sidecar... It's condition actually looks quite new, so could be some sort of modern-retro thingy... It has a number plate so must be road-legal (or lethal)..
When I look at that, i can just see Wallace and Gomit riding it.
Post by: Laverda Dave on July 30, 2025, 03:01:35 PM
..and today's French 'spot' is a Velox & sidecar... It's condition actually looks quite new, so could be some sort of modern-retro thingy... It has a number plate so must be road-legal (or lethal)..
When I look at that, i can just see Wallace and Gomit riding it.
🤣🤣
Post by: Laverda Dave on July 30, 2025, 03:04:20 PM
..and today's French 'spot' is a Velox & sidecar... It's condition actually looks quite new, so could be some sort of modern-retro thingy... It has a number plate so must be road-legal (or lethal)..
They are sooo slow as a single and the owner has attached a sidecar to knock the performance off it. It really would be quicker (and safer) to walk. Lovely looking outfit though 🙂👍
Post by: Athame57 on July 30, 2025, 03:37:09 PM
Post by: Johnny4428 on July 30, 2025, 04:50:56 PM
Post by: andy120t on July 30, 2025, 07:42:03 PM
Post by: Athame57 on July 30, 2025, 10:53:05 PM
Crow plucking up the courage to say 'i used to have one of those'...Nah....a Honda CBR1100 Blackbird more likely! ;D
Post by: andy120t on July 31, 2025, 04:41:55 PM
Post by: K2-K6 on July 31, 2025, 04:56:11 PM
Some interesting bikes you've found on your travels :)
Post by: andy120t on July 31, 2025, 06:58:25 PM
Regarding the interesting bikes, there are also lots of cracking older and old/ restored cars..the sun must be bringing them out. This beauty was in the carpark when I pulled up to photograph the Flandria.
Post by: Johnwebley on July 31, 2025, 07:36:22 PM
Love the DS Safari
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Post by: Bryanj on July 31, 2025, 08:24:19 PM
Post by: andy120t on August 01, 2025, 07:20:38 AM
I thought my XC70 was a big estate, but this is huge.
I did see a DS - a convertible model - shortly after this, but I was driving and it was tucked away in a drive so I didn't get a piccie! I might cruise past again later.
Also, and as it's near the beach, there are a number of Citroen Mehari's which I only ever seen over here.
Post by: Bryanj on August 01, 2025, 08:29:10 AM
The DS had one big service problem, 16 workshop hours to change a starter! The CX was a nightmare to do a clutch on!
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Post by: Laverda Dave on August 01, 2025, 10:22:57 AM
Post by: florence on August 01, 2025, 10:48:02 AM
Post by: andy120t on August 09, 2025, 05:43:26 PM
Post by: Skoti on August 09, 2025, 06:03:48 PM
Over 250 bikes turned out.
Post by: taysidedragon on August 19, 2025, 10:34:38 AM
Post by: Laverda Dave on August 19, 2025, 04:28:43 PM
Post by: taysidedragon on August 20, 2025, 12:27:03 AM
Some nice looking bikes there. The Ajay looks really nice👍.
There were some beauties there but a lot of people left early before I had chance to get photos. 🤔
Post by: Johnwebley on August 20, 2025, 09:48:04 PM
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Post by: taysidedragon on August 21, 2025, 12:31:03 AM
Post by: Johnwebley on August 21, 2025, 07:29:19 PM
At a local hostelry
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Post by: Rozabikes Tim on August 21, 2025, 07:46:49 PM
British?
Post by: Laverda Dave on August 21, 2025, 08:09:04 PM
Post by: Laverda Dave on August 21, 2025, 08:20:50 PM
If you look closely you can see he's used CBX550 inboard disc brakes on the front wheel, that's where I got the idea to do a similar set up for my Triton but unfortunately all the custom builders want to do the same now and used CBX550 front brake set ups now cost ££££'s if you can even find any for sale!
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on August 21, 2025, 08:30:53 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on August 21, 2025, 09:13:38 PM
Losely based on the Austin 7 motor
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Post by: Johnny4428 on August 21, 2025, 09:31:57 PM
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Post by: Skoti on August 22, 2025, 08:21:20 AM
But I seem to remember the Suzuki GT750 kettles being the smoking kings of the time though.
What are the concrete items in the background of the photo, some coastal erosion things maybe?
Post by: Johnny4428 on August 22, 2025, 08:47:21 AM
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on August 22, 2025, 09:16:48 AM
Nice photo of classic multis, back in the day those KH400's were difficult to shake off on a twisty road.
But I seem to remember the Suzuki GT750 kettles being the smoking kings of the time though.
What are the concrete items in the background of the photo, some costal erosion things maybe?
My neighbour has just restored a kettle. Yes smokey but very loud with spannies. Sounds great pulling away but tries the good neighbour relationship when revved on the drive.😜🤔🙃
Post by: Bryanj on August 22, 2025, 04:22:39 PM
Post by: andy120t on August 31, 2025, 06:24:40 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on September 21, 2025, 03:21:26 PM
Even refitted the lining to my jacket
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Post by: Johnwebley on September 21, 2025, 03:24:00 PM
Saw this little one at the Nuthampsted Airfield Museum / Woodman pub today. 52k miles but I think they can go on forever.... I've always liked the look of them and it makes me think I have a bit of space in my garage...A very nice on just sold for over £3k at H J PUGH
But an equally nice VT400 four made less than a grand
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Post by: Orcade-Ian on September 22, 2025, 09:50:05 AM
I went on the 550F1 (from James H) but there were quite a few classics - 2 550's from Johnny (no, he's not that clever - a mate rode the other one) living out in the 'Wild West' about 20 miles from the start and finish in Kirkwall, I clocked up just shy of 100 miles and the bike behaved perfectly. The only down-side was getting a bottle of single malt for being the oldest rider at 76! Hey ho!
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Post by: Johnny4428 on September 22, 2025, 12:36:27 PM
If only there was a video!! Congrats at winning something Ian, if you keep this up I’m never going to win!😂
Post by: taysidedragon on September 26, 2025, 03:21:27 PM
Stopped off at Crail Harbour for the old pee break.
Post by: Skoti on September 26, 2025, 05:08:19 PM
I took advantage of the great weather this week and and went for a bimble around Fife.
Stopped off at Crail Harbour for the old pee break.
Nice photos, Crail harbour and also St Abbs harbour further south are I think the gems of the Scottish east coast.
CB400f also looking nice, well done.
Post by: taysidedragon on September 26, 2025, 09:00:58 PM
I took advantage of the great weather this week and and went for a bimble around Fife.
Stopped off at Crail Harbour for the old pee break.
Nice photos, Crail harbour and also St Abbs harbour further south are I think the gems of the Scottish east coast.
CB400f also looking nice, well done.
Thanks Skoti. Crail, Anstruther, Elie, Pittenweem, they've all got character. 👍
Post by: Johnwebley on October 01, 2025, 09:03:47 PM
Getting nippy as the sun drops
Some reprehensible characters about
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Post by: Craizeehair on October 06, 2025, 02:30:15 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on October 06, 2025, 07:12:28 PM
Took the 500 for a run around, running nicely, forgot to take any photos,
This afternoon out on the 200,
The picture is from the Trelech road, looking west towards Abergavenny
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Post by: Johnwebley on October 22, 2025, 12:55:55 PM
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Post by: taysidedragon on October 22, 2025, 05:03:41 PM
Post by: Nurse Julie on October 22, 2025, 06:35:49 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on October 22, 2025, 08:13:02 PM
Looks lovely John. I didn't get out on the bike today, after a hospital appointment and walking the dog I didn't have the energy. A couple of pics of Costa del Broughty Ferry looking south towards St Andrews, with Jamie.Love Jamie,
This is my sisters dog,
Aren't they great companions
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Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on October 22, 2025, 08:56:07 PM
Ziggy
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Stardust (Dusty)
“Show us your dog” thread
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Post by: Rozabikes Tim on October 22, 2025, 09:27:23 PM
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Post by: Laverda Dave on October 23, 2025, 06:02:49 PM
However, when mum very sadly passed away in June at the grand age of 91 she left her budgie called Monty 'orphaned'. We took him home and here he is now. He's a very happy little soul, always singing (and always it seems during bike racing on TV) and he is a last link to mum.
I know he's not a dog and I can't take him for a walk but he does send tweets🦜🙂
Post by: Green1 on October 25, 2025, 06:55:32 PM
Used the pegaso and someone tried to steal it from Colchester. Luckily being Italian it went into self district mode and the front sprocket came off before it even moved 6 feet.
Thursday night some scumbag traveler stole my transit tipper.
Today I went to take my recently purchased Tiger for it's maiden voyage and binned it joining the road behind my house. ;D
Post by: Nurse Julie on October 25, 2025, 07:12:29 PM
Post by: Green1 on October 25, 2025, 07:39:36 PM
The bikes not too badly damaged rear peg, crash bar and hand guard.
I bought it cheap so not too fussed