KNOW YOUR BIKING HISTORY

Ren · Derestricted Danger Joined: 20 Jan 2004 Karma :

Hi all,

I'm new to the forum, so 'Hello' and thanks for having me.
Nice forum you have here. Some good, 'intelligent' topics and discussions. Not like..ahem..some others..ahem..I've seen. nuff said.
I've got nothing against young riders on fast bikes (in fact, I often wish I'd started riding at a much younger age Sick

), but as a 30 year-old 125 rider, I'm strangely uninterested in the bickery-backery that goes on in some of the places I've visited in my cc range.
I know this is is a 'big-bike' site, but you seem to welcome newcomers and 125ers alike, and the general theme tends to be, dare I say, a bit more more 'mature'.
I say 'a bit' because some of you are obviously still very young at heart! Thumbs Up

I'll keep my debut entry short, but I recently found these links which might be of use to anyone who's interested in knowing the entire history of the motorbike, from 1871 to the present day--and beyond!

AND BEFORE ANYONE SAYS IT, NO THIS IS NOT A SPAM.
I don't even know what's on the rest of this site, or how you access it (you'll see what I mean). I had to do some jiggery-pokery just to get the exact URLS for the links posted below.

The overview's a bit long, but the timelines are nice and quick to read and contain some interesting facts.

Makes for an interesting read--well, it did for me anyway.

Regards,

Ren

p.s. I'm still looking for more info on riding in general (especially advanced riding tips). Any recommendations? TIA

Overview
https://www.mecossemi.com/H1FrameSet_L.html

Timelines
[1817-1924] https://www.mecossemi.com/H2FrameSet_L.html
[1925-1959] https://www.mecossemi.com/H3FrameSet_L.html
[1960-1989] https://www.mecossemi.com/H4FrameSet_L.html
[1990-2007] https://www.mecossemi.com/H5FrameSet_L.html

p.p.s. I don't endorse the facts or anything else on this site. I know very little about biking, which probably explains why I'm interested in their history. If any of it turns out to be factually incorrect, please do not sue me (",)

Ren · Derestricted Danger Joined: 20 Jan 2004 Karma :

whoops!
it seems you'll have to cut and past the some of the links

Did I do it wrong, or is there a limit to how many URLS you can include in any one message?

TIA

PsychoHippy · Jammy Git Joined: 01 Jul 2002 Karma :

Welcome to the forum Clapping

, I'm glad you like it (Korn will be pleased).
That looks like an interesting site you have found - I shall have a proper read when I have a bit more time Smile

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Hex · Party Boy Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Welcome,

You unfortunately will find occasional 'bickery-backery', but it can be ignored to the most part and there's plenty of usefull discussions and advice.

Actually, considering some of the more 'grown up' sites, this one is pretty sensible and friendly Razz

.

So, what bike have you got then?

Luke_Retrofly · Silly Lesbian Joined: 05 Jul 2003 Karma :

Hi
I don't know what you mean about a big site, theres loads of strokers on here Very Happy

, all welcome of course, and id say that 50% of the people here had NSR's 125's till a few years ago (including me Mr. Green

) .

Enjoy your stay.

Luke.
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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

Welcome aboard matey. But wheres Stimpy?? (sorry.)

I'm still on a 125 (3 years down the line Confused

) but will be moving up in the world shortly.

You'd do well to ignore Ste, just lately he seems to be suffering from permanent PMT! Wink

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Ren · Derestricted Danger Joined: 20 Jan 2004 Karma :

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Annabella · Like a person, only smaller Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

Susi · Whitton Girl Joined: 06 Jun 2003 Karma :

Last time I checked Danny wasn't a scrounger, in fact I think he's around my height range and I'm 5 foot 10.
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Danny · Ask Me About Stoppie School Joined: 26 Jan 2003 Karma :

/ me goes off in the corner and cries. Crying or Very sad

Susi · Whitton Girl Joined: 06 Jun 2003 Karma :

Okay, I was just informed that I am wrong... Sorry, I guess my memory serves me wrong at this present time.
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Zimma · Wheelie Junkie Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

/me laughs at Danny, Ste and Hex the hobbits! Razz

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Danny · Ask Me About Stoppie School Joined: 26 Jan 2003 Karma :

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

/me pipes up:

I'm shorter than Danny! but a bit taller than Hex - about the same as Ste. Smile

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McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

Danny · Ask Me About Stoppie School Joined: 26 Jan 2003 Karma :

Ste is the same height as me Mark. Laughing

We will be armed with milk crates and yellow pages. Twisted Evil

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

OK then Danny I'm smaller than both you and Ste. Although it does depend on what shoes I'm wearing! Smile

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Remember kids, bikes aren't like lego. You can't easily take a part from one bike and then fit it to another.

The BeefMeister · Crazy Courier Joined: 20 Jun 2003 Karma :

How tall are you three? I'm not all that tall, 5 foot 7. Well that was the last time I got measured, at the police station sometime last year or the year before. I don't think I've grown so we'll say 5 foot 7. Smile

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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

I'm about 5 foot 5 and a half or something. Not very tall. Smile

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Remember kids, bikes aren't like lego. You can't easily take a part from one bike and then fit it to another.

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