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Rainbows aren't just for world champions
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- Northern Ireland
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Motorbike and scooter owners.
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Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
Blimey, the original widowmaker! Looks nice and smart and not messed with - rare in that condition now.
Thanks, it is completely original and unrestored, I’m a bit of a Blade fanatic I’ve owned a few, this was my last one.
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
I was out riding with a mate of mine in the summer when he dropped his 929 at low speed. It's now a 929 streetfarter.
Richard A Thackeray
Legendary Member
We had a bit of a 'Dad/Daughter' early afternoon, as she wanted a trip out of the house, & she wanted food
I had a plan....👼
After a trip through Aberford, to take some photographs in the Parlington Estate, & up at Stutton, we came back down the 'Tadcaster TurnPike' (A162) to Sherburn-in-Elmet
I'd offered her the choice of heading to Birkin Cafe for cake, fish & chips in Sherburn itself
Or, burger, at https://www.squires-cafe.co.uk/
(if you open the link, you'll see what it looks like, on a nice summers day (or a Bank Holiday Monday)
She chose the Burger
Surprisingly busy!!!
I've been on days like today weather wise (cold, but dry) & seen maybe 2 bikes, but there was a decent gathering
Obviously nothing like a summer weekend
Mindst you, in a wet March (2016), you find out that they're all 'fair-weather bikers'!!
Sadly, the Honda CBX, that was inside, has gone, & has been replaced with a (1970?) Suzuki GT500
Burgers eaten, we head outside, & I'm confronted with this lovely (2016) Royal Enfield
This model; https://www.royalenfield-uk.co.uk/new-bikes/bike/Royal-Enfield-Classic-500-EFI
https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3239770
I had a plan....👼
After a trip through Aberford, to take some photographs in the Parlington Estate, & up at Stutton, we came back down the 'Tadcaster TurnPike' (A162) to Sherburn-in-Elmet
I'd offered her the choice of heading to Birkin Cafe for cake, fish & chips in Sherburn itself
Or, burger, at https://www.squires-cafe.co.uk/
(if you open the link, you'll see what it looks like, on a nice summers day (or a Bank Holiday Monday)
She chose the Burger
Surprisingly busy!!!
I've been on days like today weather wise (cold, but dry) & seen maybe 2 bikes, but there was a decent gathering
Obviously nothing like a summer weekend
Mindst you, in a wet March (2016), you find out that they're all 'fair-weather bikers'!!
Sadly, the Honda CBX, that was inside, has gone, & has been replaced with a (1970?) Suzuki GT500
Burgers eaten, we head outside, & I'm confronted with this lovely (2016) Royal Enfield
This model; https://www.royalenfield-uk.co.uk/new-bikes/bike/Royal-Enfield-Classic-500-EFI
https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3239770
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Richard A Thackeray
Legendary Member
We used to go to Sheffield Arena to watch the English round of the World Indoors Trials Championship
Richard A Thackeray
Legendary Member
keithmac
Guru
We were Royal Enfield dealers for a fair few years, love the UCE EFI 500's, great bikes!.
Everyone who bought one said it was a completely different day out riding, enjoying the scenery rather than flat out!.
I believe their EFI is the only one that works correctly at very high altitudes without any adjustment, they were quite proud of that!.
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Landsurfer
Veteran
My daily ride,
RE Himalayan 400 .... I've got a company car ( Ford Transit Custom 9 Seater ) but use the bike as much as possible all year round ... and the company picks up the fuel bill as it's a lot less than using the Transit ....
RE Himalayan 400 .... I've got a company car ( Ford Transit Custom 9 Seater ) but use the bike as much as possible all year round ... and the company picks up the fuel bill as it's a lot less than using the Transit ....
Is this place related to Eddies Moto at Shipley? He had a same CBX in a short while ago, now replaced in prime window position, by a mint (£18k) 70's Z900.
It's a Royal Enfield franchise too, I like the Himalayan's, they make mega sized BMW £££'s GS's look silly. I particularly like the Interceptors which have the "right" lines and dimensions that the "new" Triumphs, surprisngly, never managed to achieve.
Landsurfer
Veteran
RE's global design centre is in Coventry ... India is great at making quality stuff but they leave the design to Coventry.
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
Indeed, the Indian stuff is pretty well made and finished, intended as it is to survive decades of use on largely rough roads while being serviced every 4th year by Frank Spencer.
Richard A Thackeray
Legendary Member
Is this place related to Eddies Moto at Shipley? He had a same CBX in a short while ago, now replaced in prime window position, by a mint (£18k) 70's Z900.
No idea, on the relationship
My nearest Royal Enfield dealer is;
P&D Autos
Newton Hill
https://www.royalenfield-uk.co.uk/dealer/p-d-motorcycles-51
