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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
Richard A Thackeray
Legendary Member
Wednesday 4th
I found this card, between 2 old books on a shelf
It must have been stuck there, for a lot of years!!
It was approximately, where the red truck is heading away from the camera; https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1995536
https://www.ukgser.com/community/threads/t-harley-shop.218300/
I found this card, between 2 old books on a shelf
It must have been stuck there, for a lot of years!!
It was approximately, where the red truck is heading away from the camera; https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1995536
https://www.ukgser.com/community/threads/t-harley-shop.218300/
figbat
Slippery scientist
- Location
- South Oxfordshire, UK
April 1996 at the latest (assuming an up-to-date phone/fax number).
Profpointy
Legendary Member
Anyone here owned a reasonably recent Moto Guzzi ?
Now that my Triumph tourer had to be scrapped after a cack handed theft attempt, I am thinking of getting another bike; particularly after the Saab saga recounted in the car thread.
I quite fancied their V85 so say "adventure" bike or whatever the marketting BS calls it. I quite fancy this style of bike for the smaller twisty roads, and very occasional track where a big tourer is a bit much, and a sports bike isn't ideal for two-up holidays and such. I have ridden the Triumph Tiger and didn't much like and though did quite like the KTM version. The Beemer GS seems far too expensive. I'm likely buying secondhand a a year or two old
Doesn't need to be mega fast, as to he honest any mid-sized or bigger bike is plenty fast enough. Does need to be suitable for two people and panniers but ideally be a good bit lighter than my 250kg Triumph, good though it was
Anyone got any thoughts on this style of bike (any brand) or on Moto Guzzi (any model)
Now that my Triumph tourer had to be scrapped after a cack handed theft attempt, I am thinking of getting another bike; particularly after the Saab saga recounted in the car thread.
I quite fancied their V85 so say "adventure" bike or whatever the marketting BS calls it. I quite fancy this style of bike for the smaller twisty roads, and very occasional track where a big tourer is a bit much, and a sports bike isn't ideal for two-up holidays and such. I have ridden the Triumph Tiger and didn't much like and though did quite like the KTM version. The Beemer GS seems far too expensive. I'm likely buying secondhand a a year or two old
Doesn't need to be mega fast, as to he honest any mid-sized or bigger bike is plenty fast enough. Does need to be suitable for two people and panniers but ideally be a good bit lighter than my 250kg Triumph, good though it was
Anyone got any thoughts on this style of bike (any brand) or on Moto Guzzi (any model)
figbat
Slippery scientist
- Location
- South Oxfordshire, UK
When you say the “BMW GS” is far too expensive, do you mean the R1250 (or 1300) GS? There is also the F900 GS, which is the ‘adventure’ version of the F900 XR (which I have). I like the upright riding position and good range, and it’ll take luggage and a pillion OK. I don’t need off-road wheels hence the road-biased XR is good for me.
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
When I moved a year ago gave mine a wipe, slathered it in Duck Oil, and covered it up at the back of the garage and haven't seen it since.
Profpointy
Legendary Member
I meant the traditional transverse twins, rather than the 900. Maybe I should consider that too.
A pal has one, but I think he said it was a bit buzzy at speed. Whilst he is talking about the autobahn, he meant sensible motorway speeds as we'd understand rather than crazy speeds. What is your view of this?
