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Posted: 23:05 - 04 Jun 2021 Post subject: Re: Back after centuries away lol |
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benjibutton wrote: |
I was a biker in London in the 60s and 70s.
I don't want or need a big bike, only going to use it for days out initially.
My dream is a trip to Scotland , I am thinking about smaller bikes |
What did you ride in the 60’s & 70’s ? What bikes did you enjoy riding then?
This might give you some idea of what to look for in a modern bike.
IE a twin, or a four cylinder, etc.
I’ve been to Scotland three times on a 250, but that’s not considered normal, hey ho!
As for giving up on bikes??????? NO! never, why should you?
Are you old and frail and infirm?, if the answer is no, then keep going ____________________ I am the sum total of my own existence, what went before makes me who I am now! |
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Good point, I need to try a few, different sizes and weights, sitting on them, putting on and off the centre stands and physically handling them - I'm not as strong as I used to be lol, and as I said before I suffer from shortness of breath.
Innovations like electric starters, disc brakes, better tyres, ABS, reliability will all be new to me.
My first visit will be to a dealership, to see all the different options available to me, and to ask hopefully sensible questions.
Thanks Everybody
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Well worth having a browse through Royal Enfield's offerings. The Bullet is pretty much unchanged since "your era" ____________________ Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter |
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Plan ahead and have a nice flat area in the garage / on the drive. Riding should be no bother for you but moving about by hand might be an effort.
So far my father-in-law's only dropped the old CB400 on himself but if the Bonnie goes over he'd be toast ____________________ Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter |
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Surely has to be an RE Interceptor, althought has anyone 'toured' on one. Not a Bullet though FFS ____________________ Now: A100, GT250A, XJ598, FZ750
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 2 years, 321 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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