SM Motorbike thread

[stikey]

HOW MUCH

 

[midlifecrisis]

Seen on the Douglas Promenade.

His and hers Norton Commandos

 

[midlifecrisis]

Seen on the Douglas Promenade Part 2

His and Hers Kawasaki Z1s

 

[RSM Masser]

Went to this surprising bike haunt last week
Tucked out the way in Shoreditch

 

[2b1ask1]

Went to this surprising bike haunt last week
Tucked out the way in Shoreditch

Wow; that place has come on a bit since I looked at a bike there 4 years ago!

 

[Hurricane52]

Sorted a few bits and bobs out and am pleased with this now. Should really get the wheels re-chromed at some point or were they just painted back in the day?

 

[Spartacus]

I forgot to mention that I passed my bike test a couple of weeks ago. I really enjoyed the training. I would recommend it if you are bored and want to learn a new skill.

 

[midlifecrisis]

I forgot to mention that I passed my bike test a couple of weeks ago. I really enjoyed the training. I would recommend it if you are bored and want to learn a new skill.

Well done Martyn, riding a bike makes you more aware on the road. I think everyone should get to CBT level at least.
So, when do you pick up the Ducati scrambler?

 

[Spartacus]

Ill be ordering a new one I think. There's a four month wait, but ill have it for when the weather get s better next year .

I'm ordering one of these

 

[Hawk13]

Ill be ordering a new one I think. There's a four month wait, but ill have it for when the weather get s better next year .

I'm ordering one of these
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Use that 4 months to buy and run a ******* .... chances are that new riders will drop or damage a bike in the first few months

 

[CatmanV2]

Use that 4 months to buy and run a *** .... chances are that new riders will drop or damage a bike in the first few months

Especially in Autumn / Winter....

C

 

[midlifecrisis]

Good point, get an old CB500 for peanuts, get your skills and NCB up. It's not all about sunshine and shades.

 

[TimR]

Or...
Get a cheap 4T road legal MXer and ride the green lanes locally....(look up you r local TRF group...)
Although it requires some riding gear (boots, body armour etc) it's a great way to learn bike handling skills whilst having some fun away from cagers, and street furniture that wants to kill you. Wet winter months are the most fun IMO !

 

[midlifecrisis]

Or...
Get a cheap 4T road legal MXer and ride the green lanes locally....(look up you r local TRF group...)
Although it requires some riding gear (boots, body armour etc) it's a great way to learn bike handling skills whilst having some fun away from cagers, and street furniture that wants to kill you. Wet winter months are the most fun IMO !

Had a CRF230 that I converted to road use. Put indicators, better headlight, and most importantly two sprockets, front one with an extra tooth and a smaller rear. Increases the top end but makes the gearbox more usable.

 

[Spartacus]

I've got a 125 and also been riding a Ninja 250 to brush up on my skill in the mean time.

 

[Contigo]

Lol you serious? You got a crotch rocket?

 

[Geo]

I'm ordering one of these
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Awesome!

 

[RSM Masser]

Ill be ordering a new one I think. There's a four month wait, but ill have it for when the weather get s better next year .

I'm ordering one of these
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That Vtwin is a different animal to a *** engine
Shut the throttle on my 1198 and it stands up mid corner!

 

[D Walker]

Use that 4 months to buy and run a *** .... chances are that new riders will drop or damage a bike in the first few months

Exactly what my mate did. 15 years since on a bike, told him to get a snotter...
He’s a short ar5e so got a Yam 350 something or another.
Dropped it twice, no confidence so it’s for sale.
2k I suspect he’ll lose by time he gets rid of it and all his gear...

 

[CatmanV2]

Exactly what my mate did. 15 years since on a bike, told him to get a snotter...
He’s a short ar5e so got a Yam 350 something or another.
Dropped it twice, no confidence so it’s for sale.
2k I suspect he’ll lose by time he gets rid of it and all his gear...

It happens. I did my biking. I sort of miss it but not enough to have that discussion with Mrs C

C