stottycake Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 On 15/04/2018 at 7:22 PM, firedoc said: When I am not on the range I like to get this little beauty out of the garage ?. I used to have its little brother in the late70s ,rd 250,same colour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montey Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 My other passion is bikes I have my old 1200 bandit (Bob Farnem tuned ) winter bike My triumph Speed triple also tuned by Bob but that might be going as Ive never felt completely happy with it despite improvements. My 750 Gixer track bike still ridden on the road and my totally mad ZX10 2016 track bike tuned by MSS which is road legal still but only works on the road. May be we should have a UKV track day this summer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VarmLR Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 I'd come last given my present ride, but would at least manage the trip there and back with a grin on my face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradders Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 I've often toyed with the idea of doing a track day, but to be honest I really don't want to wreck my bike, and as you get older you don't bounce and recover quite as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet flint Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 I’m 43, and bounce better than I ever did! I think I’ve fallen at every uk track at one point or other, just don’t get into motocross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montey Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 I'm 57 didn't do my first one until I was 54 but I'm really aware this coming season of my mortality and brake ability as it were.its the only thing that I've got that generates loads of adrenaline so on balance I know I'm going to enjoy it but wind my neck in a bit this year! It has maid me much more sensible on the roads as ican push it in relative safety on the track.i run the front of inters or middle of fast group at Brands on both circuits but way off the pace of the race boys. Im hopefully doing another trip to Italy this summer that's a different type of riding but very rewarding after a long stint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinBR Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 1 hour ago, bradders said: I've often toyed with the idea of doing a track day, but to be honest I really don't want to wreck my bike, and as you get older you don't bounce and recover quite as well You can hire bikes for the day. The likes of the ‘small boys bike hire’ is very reasonably priced and you don’t have to bother with anything other than turning up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montey Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 Plus one for smal boys they are a great company used them once my self when my 750 wasn't ready for the day highly professional and nice people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunner Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 Never owned a harley but at 41 theres still time . Bikes i have had Kawasaki AR50 Yamaha TZR 125 2rk Suzuki GSXR 400R gk76a Yamaha R6 Yamaha R1- this got stolen and wasn't insured / selling !! Im on the cusp of finishing a restoration tho and i cant get the 2stroke thing out of my head so i impulse bought this 1993 TZR 125R nearly two year ago and im dying to have a play . Iv changed even bearing and seal top to bottom . Needs running in / new 170cc top end ( Athena ) powdercoated wheels, frame, swingin arm , yolks . Just needs a nice paint job I love most motorcycles really but the bike I would do anything for is an doohans NSR 500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VarmLR Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 Cracking little bike! I always hankered after a TZR250 but could never afford one when they came out. Ditto for the development in the Aprilia RS250. A few of my (sadly now sold) RSVR Eddy rep: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinBR Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 2 hours ago, gunner said: Never owned a harley but at 41 theres still time . Bikes i have had Kawasaki AR50 Yamaha TZR 125 2rk Suzuki GSXR 400R gk76a Yamaha R6 Yamaha R1- this got stolen and wasn't insured / selling !! Im on the cusp of finishing a restoration tho and i cant get the 2stroke thing out of my head so i impulse bought this 1993 TZR 125R nearly two year ago and im dying to have a play . Iv changed even bearing and seal top to bottom . Needs running in / new 170cc top end ( Athena ) powdercoated wheels, frame, swingin arm , yolks . Just needs a nice paint job I love most motorcycles really but the bike I would do anything for is an doohans NSR 500 Loving that mate. I did much the same with the SP1 I refurbished. Love fettling with the bikes almost as much as riding them. Also gives you something to do during the winter months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-NZ Posted April 28, 2018 Report Share Posted April 28, 2018 On 4/18/2018 at 5:06 AM, bradders said: ..my Brother has a Harley out in OZ, an Iron 883, and when I was there for a couple of months last year I got to ride it nearly every day, and I have to admit it was quite good fun My US mate had one and the vibration was phenomenal. You couldn't sit at 30mph in town as your vision was impaired with the vibs. Had to be doing at least 36mph to make it half tolerable. Honestly Officer.. Much preferred to ride his FJ1200 or the VFR800 (identical to mine, even the year). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzarM1 Posted April 28, 2018 Report Share Posted April 28, 2018 As a scooter rider in the early 70's I was really into the scene, soul music ,the whole nine yards and after a load of years on bikes decided to get another so a 1962 series 3 slowly growing in my garage.That said in the ensuing years have owned some cool metal ,a 250lc on an x reg ,owned from new a zzr1100 ,a buell and several Harleys. Current main bike for the last 11 years is a Nightrod....lovely machine. Also had a few Hondas a Guzzi ,bmw k100, Aprilia Futura and a Suzy GT 185 ...loved most of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradders Posted April 28, 2018 Report Share Posted April 28, 2018 While my beloved Speed Triple was in for service last week, the nice people at Jack Lilley loaned me this for the day Triumph Street Triple 765 RS This has the engine that will be used in Moto 2® for the next 3 years Not much until 7000 RPM....and then Holy Jesus!!!! It's like an old school 2stroke hitting the powerband as it makes the jump to Light Speed Phenomenal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzarM1 Posted April 28, 2018 Report Share Posted April 28, 2018 Do you not think the loaner is a subtle sales pitch?.....lovely machine btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradders Posted April 28, 2018 Report Share Posted April 28, 2018 16 minutes ago, gazzarM1 said: Do you not think the loaner is a subtle sales pitch?.....lovely machine btw Actually no, The courtesy bikes they had available were a Thruxton R and a Street twin, unfortunately the git in front of me nicked in and got the Thruxton and the Street Twin is too similar to my Scrembler (incidentally the Street Scrambler is a better bike. I asked if they had the new Speed Triple 1050 RS, bt it was out, so I asked if they had the Street Triple RS, as I have wanted to see what all the fuss has been about They do now have the 1050 RS back in and have texted me to offer me the loan of it Love Triumphs, good British product...unlike all that "Foreign Muck"® 100% British too....except for the Swedish suspension, Italian brakes and German tyres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Re-Pete Posted April 28, 2018 Report Share Posted April 28, 2018 This was my ride, back in the day.......... Re-Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borisserge Posted April 28, 2018 Report Share Posted April 28, 2018 Geezer, where do I start after all these..... So currently there are a few I just won't sell, a few I wished I never sold, and a few I'm glad I did! ? Still got my Ducati 200 Elite, they look nice in pictures, but in the metal, are a thing of beauty when you sit on it, or look at the details in design. I also still have my Norton inter, Es2, Minarelli 50cc racer, and I consider them all keepers, as they all run and ride as they should. Nice bits of history. ...... I wish I kept my Vtr1000 with a few special bits, tz250 with hans hummell barrels, rs125 (recently went to race in Ireland ), a healthy selection of quick 2 stroke stuff on the roads. As for fast stuff, well there was the Spondon turbo and zx10r turbo amongst others.... I was lucky to work in a tuning and dyno shop for bikes for quite a few years, and had the wonderful opportunity to built a few bikes for the bol d'or. I plan to build a 450 single gp style track bike for some fun, and some more normal for roads once more..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VarmLR Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 Holy thread resurrection Batman! New toy arrives tomorrow. Out with the ill handling Harley, in with a proper man's bike...250Kg of Hinkley Trumpet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradders Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 A damn fine bike there, good luck with it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradders Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 I spent last week riding around the ranges at Bisley ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSG Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 58 minutes ago, bradders said: I spent last week riding around the ranges at Bisley ? Very 'Great Escape'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VarmLR Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 Cheers Bradders...had a yearning for another Trumpet as my memories of my 750 triple some 20 years ago remain strong...it was one of the most addictive creamy smooth howling motors on full chat that I ever owned. I've already shelled out on a Remus end can to liberate a little more fruitiness but may have to look to a low seat option as I tried one with a standard seat and it was tippy toes territory whilst trying to paddle about 250Kgs of Hinkley muscle! (33 or 34 inch seat height). The pulling power of that Explorer triple is immense (genuine "rip the arms out" stuff) It makes 74ft-lbs from just 2.5K revs, building to close on 90ft-lb and 137BHP higher up the revs...bonkers performance from a quarter tonne adventure-style machine. KTM 1290 is even more bonkers but also pretty pointless. Your twin trumpet is also a lovely machine but I see you have no trouble on that one with feet planted! Are those spoked rims tubed or tubeless? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangbangman Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 Fine pics of your Scrambler, Bradders; must have been an amazing photographer ? A couple of my former steeds: R1 Kwak ZX6R The R1 got nicked so all I’ve got now is my T reg VFR800 (which isn’t standard and is plenty for most situations.) Stay safe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradders Posted July 16, 2018 Report Share Posted July 16, 2018 18 hours ago, VarmLR said: Cheers Bradders...had a yearning for another Trumpet as my memories of my 750 triple some 20 years ago remain strong...it was one of the most addictive creamy smooth howling motors on full chat that I ever owned. I've already shelled out on a Remus end can to liberate a little more fruitiness but may have to look to a low seat option as I tried one with a standard seat and it was tippy toes territory whilst trying to paddle about 250Kgs of Hinkley muscle! (33 or 34 inch seat height). The pulling power of that Explorer triple is immense (genuine "rip the arms out" stuff) It makes 74ft-lbs from just 2.5K revs, building to close on 90ft-lb and 137BHP higher up the revs...bonkers performance from a quarter tonne adventure-style machine. KTM 1290 is even more bonkers but also pretty pointless. Your twin trumpet is also a lovely machine but I see you have no trouble on that one with feet planted! Are those spoked rims tubed or tubeless? The Scrambler has tubed rims, the bike appears fairly small for me, but I am 6'3" or so It's a great bike and attracts all the right attention wherever it goes Your new bike has the same power output as my Speed Triple, so that'll be no slouch!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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