Bikers

SplendidChap · 31st October 2017, 21:59

Any motorcyclist out there?
What do you ride? Do you get out much?

I've got a '92 Enfield 500 Bullet and a '02 Harley FXD Dyna Superglide. I do a few rallies every year and enjoy keeping them in good fettle. There's nothing like the sense of freedom you get from slinging on the saddlebags and riding off for another adventure. Too many John Wayne movies in my youth

stevenicks · 1st November 2017, 06:04

I have a Kawasaki Z1300 DFI with only 12000K on the clock. It weighs in at three quarter's of a ton, which is now a little too heavy for me so I've SORN'D it for the time being. Last year I bought myself a cheap imported Yamaha Virago xv 250, brilliant bike, very nippy and comfortable. I try to get out on it has much as I can here in the Brecon Beacon's

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SplendidChap · 1st November 2017, 07:38

You are a lucky fellow Steve. I lived in Mid Wales for 8 years and that is some of the finest riding country in Britain.

Sprinter · 1st November 2017, 07:41

Suzuki GS850L from 1980. Also known as 'that one with the seat.'

An American import that I bought a couple of years ago as a bit of a wreck and now looking good and used all year.

mbev51 · 1st November 2017, 07:59

'98 Honda cb250 nighthawk 2300 miles
'04 Honda anf125, I ride all year.

spongeh · 1st November 2017, 08:15

1998 Suzuki TL1000R

rustymotor · 1st November 2017, 08:29

I had a 125 Suzuki and went green laneing around Bakewell

bikerdude666 · 1st November 2017, 08:44

I've had bikes since I was old enough to ride, so about 12 years now. Been through a few now, but the 1 that's stuck with me for the last 9 years now is my Buell XB12R. Don't ride it much now, don't get the time with 3 kids. But I always used to love strapping a tent to the back of 1 of the bikes, few clothes and sleeping bag in the saddle bags and off for a weekend, various rallies and things.
Also got a VW trike, an ongoing project, taking far longer than I first thought it would.

My dad bought a new army green Royal Enfield a couple of years ago, I took it out for a little ride 1 evening, he followed me on his Harley, ended up having to fill the tank for him, it was great fun, at every junction we came to, instead of turning to go home, I went the other way and kept going. Very impressed with it, came home and started looking at getting a Continental GT.

Used to live in Bristol, and spent many hours riding round Monmouth and the Wye valley, best biking roads I've found.

johnnybbad · 1st November 2017, 09:04

Got a 55 plate Yamaha R1, live in north wales and haven't been out on it at all this year due to work commitments

stevestrat · 1st November 2017, 09:18

I ran bikes for about 20 years, everything from a Honda C90 to a 1500 Goldwing, before getting round to a car. I got myself a bike again a few years ago but didn't really take to it 2nd time round, maybe I'd got too used to being warm and dry!

31st October 2017, 21:59	#1
SplendidChap Avid contributor Rover 75 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Northampton Posts: 156 Thanks: 9 Thanked 81 Times in 53 Posts	Bikers Any motorcyclist out there? What do you ride? Do you get out much? I've got a '92 Enfield 500 Bullet and a '02 Harley FXD Dyna Superglide. I do a few rallies every year and enjoy keeping them in good fettle. There's nothing like the sense of freedom you get from slinging on the saddlebags and riding off for another adventure. Too many John Wayne movies in my youth

1st November 2017, 06:04	#2
stevenicks This is my second home MG ZT 180 Auto / Rover 75 2.0 Diesel Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brecon. Posts: 7,465 Thanks: 3,297 Thanked 1,666 Times in 1,264 Posts	I have a Kawasaki Z1300 DFI with only 12000K on the clock. It weighs in at three quarter's of a ton, which is now a little too heavy for me so I've SORN'D it for the time being. Last year I bought myself a cheap imported Yamaha Virago xv 250, brilliant bike, very nippy and comfortable. I try to get out on it has much as I can here in the Brecon Beacon's . __________________ "You're Not Laughing Now Are You?" Steve

1st November 2017, 07:41	#4
Sprinter Posted a thing or two Jag S-Type 4.2 V8 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Derby Posts: 1,645 Thanks: 271 Thanked 427 Times in 293 Posts	Suzuki GS850L from 1980. Also known as 'that one with the seat.' An American import that I bought a couple of years ago as a bit of a wreck and now looking good and used all year. __________________ “Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.” Last edited by Sprinter; 1st November 2017 at 07:48..

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spongeh Loves to post MG ZT-T+ 180 Sport Auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Wyrley Posts: 290 Thanks: 34 Thanked 117 Times in 72 Posts	1998 Suzuki TL1000R __________________ https://badges.fuelly.com/images/sma...uk/1095349.png http://badges.fuelly.com/images/smallsig-uk/106569.png

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stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,473 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	I ran bikes for about 20 years, everything from a Honda C90 to a 1500 Goldwing, before getting round to a car. I got myself a bike again a few years ago but didn't really take to it 2nd time round, maybe I'd got too used to being warm and dry! __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

1st November 2017, 07:38	#3
SplendidChap Avid contributor Rover 75 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Northampton Posts: 156 Thanks: 9 Thanked 81 Times in 53 Posts	You are a lucky fellow Steve. I lived in Mid Wales for 8 years and that is some of the finest riding country in Britain.

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mbev51 Banned Removed Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Removed Posts: 1,343 Thanks: 171 Thanked 315 Times in 223 Posts	'98 Honda cb250 nighthawk 2300 miles '04 Honda anf125, I ride all year.

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rustymotor Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hull Posts: 1,848 Thanks: 216 Thanked 432 Times in 340 Posts	I had a 125 Suzuki and went green laneing around Bakewell

1st November 2017, 08:44	#8
bikerdude666 Posted a thing or two Jaguar Xe diseasal Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Little Stanion, Corby Posts: 1,922 Thanks: 363 Thanked 390 Times in 241 Posts	I've had bikes since I was old enough to ride, so about 12 years now. Been through a few now, but the 1 that's stuck with me for the last 9 years now is my Buell XB12R. Don't ride it much now, don't get the time with 3 kids. But I always used to love strapping a tent to the back of 1 of the bikes, few clothes and sleeping bag in the saddle bags and off for a weekend, various rallies and things. Also got a VW trike, an ongoing project, taking far longer than I first thought it would. My dad bought a new army green Royal Enfield a couple of years ago, I took it out for a little ride 1 evening, he followed me on his Harley, ended up having to fill the tank for him, it was great fun, at every junction we came to, instead of turning to go home, I went the other way and kept going. Very impressed with it, came home and started looking at getting a Continental GT. Used to live in Bristol, and spent many hours riding round Monmouth and the Wye valley, best biking roads I've found.

1st November 2017, 09:04	#9
johnnybbad Loves to post mgzt Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Connahs Quay Posts: 361 Thanks: 89 Thanked 102 Times in 74 Posts	Got a 55 plate Yamaha R1, live in north wales and haven't been out on it at all this year due to work commitments