vfr400boy 3,333 Posted October 9 Report Share Posted October 9 58 minutes ago, jok said: Hi VFR. Long time. You must think that was what seemed like an age ago. Clearly modern bikes have improved dramatically and handling so much better. (Mine was the original carb version). I remember getting in a spat, leaving Silverstone, with a geezer on a Busa. Mate he gave up I kid you not. In the day they were awesome. Jok. My vfr is a 1999 so not new 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
robbo 828 Posted October 9 Report Share Posted October 9 7 hours ago, bird said: not a biker but think 600cc Suzuki bandit , as very good write up, fast, reliable rides well etc, think it came 4 times bike of the year back then. i read all this waiting for my car winter service , picked up a good bike mag , good read. That's what I've got. Good fun to ride. My Mrs bought it me for my birthday 20 yrs ago. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
downsouth 7,216 Posted October 9 Report Share Posted October 9 1 hour ago, Timmy H said: 349cc, 5 speed box, bike is 190kg. Little 1968 vespa smallframe I've just restored thats putting out 23bhp and at 144cc and only weighs about the same as a packet of fags 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WataWalloper 339 Posted October 9 Report Share Posted October 9 4 minutes ago, downsouth said: Little 1968 vespa smallframe I've just restored thats putting out 23bhp and at 144cc and only weighs about the same as a packet of fags Looks a nice clean wee bike, please don’t ruin it with all that shitey bike bling Quote Link to post Share on other sites
downsouth 7,216 Posted October 9 Report Share Posted October 9 10 minutes ago, WataWalloper said: Looks a nice clean wee bike, please don’t ruin it with all that shitey bike bling Nah I leave all that to the silly old f**kers with the parkas and Daft Paul Weller haircuts 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Timmy H 424 Posted October 9 Author Report Share Posted October 9 37 minutes ago, downsouth said: Little 1968 vespa smallframe I've just restored thats putting out 23bhp and at 144cc and only weighs about the same as a packet of fags Smashing job. Horses for courses, all I need is a gentle, easy to ride bike that I can pick up if I drop it, good on fuel and easy to maintain. It's a 2023 bike with modern touches but still needs feeler gauges for the tappets every 6000 miles. When the warranty is up I'll do it all myself. I rarely go on motorways even with the car so the Enfield will be a good tool for B roads and lanes where I live and wild camping on the Quantocks or Exmoor. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dinosaurs 2,037 Posted October 9 Report Share Posted October 9 Sold my Harley Fatboy 4 1/2 years ago & decided to get back into it so bought a Harley RoadKing special end of June & loving it. Done just over 5000 since. Atb 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurchers 2,763 Posted October 10 Report Share Posted October 10 18 hours ago, FLATTOP said: I’ve had a lot of bikes over the years I was a courier for 15 year before I started playing with trains if I had something like this I’d give myself a week tops but my god what a great way to die, turn your speakers up. That’s the thing I like the power to muchmy mates son does them fastest wheelie competitions I think he’s ranked 6th in the world. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurchers 2,763 Posted October 10 Report Share Posted October 10 8 hours ago, downsouth said: Little 1968 vespa smallframe I've just restored thats putting out 23bhp and at 144cc and only weighs about the same as a packet of fags That Vespa is stunning mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogmandont 9,802 Posted October 10 Report Share Posted October 10 21 hours ago, bird said: not a biker but think 600cc Suzuki bandit , as very good write up, fast, reliable rides well etc, think it came 4 times bike of the year back then. i read all this waiting for my car winter service , picked up a good bike mag , good read. Parked my bandit in the front of a Toyota Yaris a nun was driving when she pulled out in front of me, she managed to right off my mate and his bandit at the same time. 2 for the price of one. Lol. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Franks dad 857 Posted October 10 Report Share Posted October 10 I may have a 125cc ktm duke coming up for sale , slight damage to exhaust and brake lever and handle grip … 1 careful owner ..cough cough 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Timmy H 424 Posted October 11 Author Report Share Posted October 11 Tax and insurance sorted. Picking up some new gear this week, yippee! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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