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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 8, 2021 18:18:20 GMT -5
Is that a Norton or a Pope? Pope and a Brough Superior. |
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Post by Darin on Jan 8, 2021 20:28:18 GMT -5
Installed the new battery and been out for a couple rides this week ... nice to be back in the saddle!
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Post by toshtego on Jan 8, 2021 20:41:33 GMT -5
Is that a Norton or a Pope? Brough Superior SS100. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 10, 2021 17:17:22 GMT -5
So I finally stopped into the motorcycle shop on the Square the other day. The guy has everything in there. A bunch of single cylinder Ducatis, a BMW R60/5, R60/6, K75, K100, Kawasaki 500 2 stroke, pre-unit and post unit Triumphs, BSA Thunderbolt and Rocket, Honda Valarie, Kawasaki Z1, sandcast Honda 750s, Vespa, Silverwing, and so much more. He also does not have anyone to talk to. I had stopped on the way back from a quick trip to the store and my wife came looking for me. 😐🙄
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Post by toshtego on Jan 10, 2021 18:36:22 GMT -5
So I finally stopped into the motorcycle shop on the Square the other day. The guy has everything in there. A bunch of single cylinder Ducatis, a BMW R60/5, R60/6, K75, K100, Kawasaki 500 2 stroke, pre-unit and post unit Triumphs, BSA Thunderbolt and Rocket, Honda Valarie, Kawasaki Z1, sandcast Honda 750s, Vespa, Silverwing, and so much more. He also does not have anyone to talk to. I had stopped on the way back from a quick trip to the store and my wife came looking for me. 😐🙄 Is he selling the R60/5? Do you know how much he is asking? |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 10, 2021 18:42:07 GMT -5
So I finally stopped into the motorcycle shop on the Square the other day. The guy has everything in there. A bunch of single cylinder Ducatis, a BMW R60/5, R60/6, K75, K100, Kawasaki 500 2 stroke, pre-unit and post unit Triumphs, BSA Thunderbolt and Rocket, Honda Valarie, Kawasaki Z1, sandcast Honda 750s, Vespa, Silverwing, and so much more. He also does not have anyone to talk to. I had stopped on the way back from a quick trip to the store and my wife came looking for me. 😐🙄 Is he selling the R60/5? Do you know how much he is asking? You know, I didn't ask, but I think that they might be just his collection. I guess he would sell a couple just to keep his wife happy. I only saw 1/3 of the shop. Lord only knows what was behind the old Beetle. Ihhad ahhankering fortthat one myself. |
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Post by toshtego on Apr 1, 2021 18:52:08 GMT -5
Sorry to bore you with my wishes and dreams. A Royal Enfield, Indian built, 650cc Twin. Summer is almost here!!!!  |
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 1, 2021 19:00:25 GMT -5
Sorry to bore you with my wishes and dreams. A Royal Enfield, Indian built, 650cc Twin. Summer is almost here!!!! Is that the new one? |
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Post by toshtego on Apr 1, 2021 19:53:57 GMT -5
Sorry to bore you with my wishes and dreams. A Royal Enfield, Indian built, 650cc Twin. Summer is almost here!!!! Is that the new one? Fairly new. Introduced some years ago. [/u] |
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 1, 2021 20:34:11 GMT -5
Fairly new. Introduced some years ago. [/u][/quote] I haven't been keeping up. Have you seen what BMW has done with the BMW R18? They tried to beat Harley Davidson several years ago with a beautiful R1200C that had plenty of power and rode and handled like a dream but they didn't sell. Now they have a bike that has a rougher engine than the Harley, worse suspension and handling, trying to beat Harley at their own game. It looks really good though. Thing is that Harley buyers don't care. They don't want a motorcycle, they want a Harley. I still like the RE Himalayan a lot, but I am probably done with 2 wheelers. |
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Post by toshtego on Apr 2, 2021 9:20:32 GMT -5
I prefer bikes to be light, maneuverable and compact. 750cc is about right. I wish this R.E. was 750 like the originals. 650 is fine. A little bigger and heavier than the BSAs, Triumph, Matchless 650s of yore owing to oil cooling radiators, electric start and alternators. Still fairly nimble and quick. The Youtube videos of riding in the UK and fun to watch and probably as close as I will get to riding one.
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Post by Darin on Apr 2, 2021 11:40:29 GMT -5
Nice loop through Sedona this week:  |
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Post by toshtego on Apr 2, 2021 13:00:11 GMT -5
Nice loop through Sedona this week: I am not being critical of those big cruisers just do not understand how they get picked up if the drop over? |
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 2, 2021 13:06:06 GMT -5
Nice loop through Sedona this week: I am not being critical of those big cruisers just do not understand how they get picked up if the drop over? They don't fall all the way over, just about 50 degrees. I picked up my 95 5 times in one day. It was a lot easier than when I had my Magna on top of me in the ditch. |
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Post by Darin on Apr 2, 2021 13:18:02 GMT -5
There is a technique ... use your legs, not the arms and back:
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 2, 2021 13:20:20 GMT -5
There is a technique ... use your legs, not the arms and back: But that's a 1200. 😉🤠 |
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Post by Darin on Apr 10, 2021 10:04:57 GMT -5
Nice ride into work this morning ... tapped triple digits on my favorite straight-away. 😎
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Post by oldcajun123 on Apr 10, 2021 10:26:56 GMT -5
 First thing I did when I got my Valkyrie is lay it down and backed up to it and stood it up. Practiced a couple times, once you get the trick it’s not so hard.
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Post by toshtego on Apr 11, 2021 11:45:37 GMT -5
That is good to know.
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Post by Darin on Apr 12, 2021 12:27:36 GMT -5
Last night, I went out to the bike after work and the cover was missing. Security reviewed the camera footage and discovered that the helicopter had come in fast and low and sucked it right off the bike. It's nowhere to be found but I did contact the church next door to have them keep an eye out for it.
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Post by lizardonarock on Apr 12, 2021 19:15:23 GMT -5
The only sensible thing to do is buy new hard side saddles attached to new bike. By the time you price the replacement lid and getting it painted the plan will make perfect sense.
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Post by simnettpratt on Apr 14, 2021 15:12:29 GMT -5
That Royal Enfield INT 650 is the exact bike I want. You may be interested to know about a week ago now, an INT 650 set the Bonneville Salt Flat record for the fastest stock 650 in the world, at 132mph.
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First thing I did when I got my Valkyrie is lay it down and backed up to it and stood it up. Practiced a couple times, once you get the trick it’s not so hard.
