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That’s lovely
Cycleops
Legendary Member
- Location
- Accra, Ghana
The last thing the S1000R needs is more power 🤣
Profpointy
Legendary Member
Sadly my rather good Triumph sports tourer has just be written off by the insurers after a ham fisted theft attempt which caused a lot of damage : disc, front wheel, steering lock, possible forks and frame too. Had to take the calliper off to even wheel it into the recovery van as the disc was badly bent. Luckily a neighbour heard the commotion and called the police who did attend quite quickly with two police cars. The perps where 4 burly blokes, who them scarpered, but it was a bit intimidating. First I realised was the police knock on my door
Anyhow, fair play to RAC / Aviva the insurers as their value assessment was a good bit more than I'd reasonably expected, and it was all very straightforward. I expected a lowball figure and hassle but after the valuation guy asked my what I thought it was worth, he actually said it was likely a good big more rather than taking advantage of my own lower assessment. We often moan about vehicle insurance but can't fault them on this
May or may not get another, particularly as it'll have to live on the street - though I have had it 10 years, albeit with a couple of more half hearted theft attempts
We've had some fun on it with trips to the
Dolomites, Germany, and Belgium as well as often using it for weekends away for anything that's not mostly motorway
Anyhow, fair play to RAC / Aviva the insurers as their value assessment was a good bit more than I'd reasonably expected, and it was all very straightforward. I expected a lowball figure and hassle but after the valuation guy asked my what I thought it was worth, he actually said it was likely a good big more rather than taking advantage of my own lower assessment. We often moan about vehicle insurance but can't fault them on this
May or may not get another, particularly as it'll have to live on the street - though I have had it 10 years, albeit with a couple of more half hearted theft attempts
We've had some fun on it with trips to the
Dolomites, Germany, and Belgium as well as often using it for weekends away for anything that's not mostly motorway
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Richard A Thackeray
Legendary Member
Saturday 10th
Dalesman 125 Trials Bike
KirkGate Arcade
Otley
Leeds
Built in the town!
Presumably Not For Sale?
Note the frame material!
Beamish-Suzuki used it too, in their RL250 trials bikes (chromed there too)
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/motorbike-and-scooter-owners.254388/page-55#post-6624921
Dalesman 125 Trials Bike
KirkGate Arcade
Otley
Leeds
Built in the town!
Presumably Not For Sale?
Note the frame material!
Beamish-Suzuki used it too, in their RL250 trials bikes (chromed there too)
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/motorbike-and-scooter-owners.254388/page-55#post-6624921
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steveindenmark
Legendary Member
I have decided to retire next year. Im still fit and healthy. Last year on a whim, I decided to put my Suzuki GW250 Inazuma up for sale. Within the hour I had 6 offers and it was collected the following day. I have had bikes for so many years that looking at the empty space was wearing on me. So I have treat myself to a retirement present. I have always fancied a Royal Enfield and in recent years they have done a Skoda morph and gone from something you would not touch, to something quite desireable.
The craving for big bikes in the motorcycle world is on the wane and anything under 600cc is now becoming hip and desireable.
I did a quick search and found a 2023 Royal Enfield 350 Classic Reborn (thats what they are called), with 1800km on the clock, not too far away and a huge saving on a new one. A deal was struck and I collect it tomorrow, all being well when I see it.
A pannier rack, crash bar, screen and backrest are the first things I will be buying.
Hopefully, there will be a couple of sunny, dry, days left this year to go for an hours ride occasionally. But I am already making plans for next year.
The craving for big bikes in the motorcycle world is on the wane and anything under 600cc is now becoming hip and desireable.
I did a quick search and found a 2023 Royal Enfield 350 Classic Reborn (thats what they are called), with 1800km on the clock, not too far away and a huge saving on a new one. A deal was struck and I collect it tomorrow, all being well when I see it.
A pannier rack, crash bar, screen and backrest are the first things I will be buying.
Hopefully, there will be a couple of sunny, dry, days left this year to go for an hours ride occasionally. But I am already making plans for next year.
Electric_Andy
Heavy Metal Fan
- Location
- Plymouth
I've always liked the look of Enfields. Some of the Bullet 500s look especially nice in army green or black and gold. The only thing that held me back from getting a 500 is the 29bhp - I was always used to 70-90 bhp so I assumed 29bhp (with quite a heavy bike) would be like going back on a 125. I assume the Enfield 350 is more like 20bhp?
teeonethousand
Senior Member
I went from a R1200GSA to a Honda ADV350 scooter...best decision ever. I have done around 4000 on it since March Inc a Scotland tour . Providing you are over the F1 acceleration rush then lower HP bikes are very enjoyable and get you there more or less the same time ...especially if keeping it legal and safe.
Enjoy the RE..I considered one but wanted something completely different
Enjoy the RE..I considered one but wanted something completely different
