| Motorcycle owners here? 16:53 - Mar 16 with 4809 views | earlsgreenblue |
Don’t see much on here about bikes, it’s generally cars, but I wonder how many bikers we have on here? What have you got? Where do you go, How long have you been into 2 wheels?
I’ll start it off, BMW GS 310, up in the mountains here in Madeira & had my first bike ( Mobylete) 52 years ago cost my dad £10, had an assortment since, lots of off road, Mx,trials, grass track, now road only & much slower!
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| Motorcycle owners here? on 15:50 - Mar 18 with 1932 views | bluelagos |
| Motorcycle owners here? on 21:25 - Mar 17 by Crawfordsboot |
I seem to remember my lad telling me you kept yours in the lounge |
Forgot about that.
Tbf - was only for a couple of months - and living in London you risk getting a half decent bike pinched. |  |
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| Motorcycle owners here? on 19:37 - Mar 18 with 1899 views | skankerman |
Scooter man myself
Classic Lambretta and Vespa slow and unreliable but in the blood for 40 years | | | |
| Motorcycle owners here? on 20:50 - Mar 18 with 1888 views | Bluespeed225 |
| Motorcycle owners here? on 13:20 - Mar 18 by leitrimblue |
A few GP,s, Li series 2 with GP200 engine, sx 200 (jet 200) Some wierd lambretta chopper called scream. Few Px,s an P2,s genuine ss90 bought for 80 quid. Main drive in early 90,s was T5. |
Scream rings a bell from the 80's. That SS for 80 quid! Another, 'stick a zero' on that price, but actually stick 2 zeros on it! | | | |
| Motorcycle owners here? on 00:29 - Mar 19 with 1869 views | britbiker |
Absolutely love bikes.
Started with a Honda xl 125 back in 1980. Lived in a village called Silver End which is between Witham and Braintree. In our teens there must of been more than twenty of us that would get together at weekends to play massive games of football and cricket.
To get around we started on bicycles. Rayleigh Chippers first then choppers then as we got a bit older racing bikes. The natural progression was rock music and motor cycles. Yamaha 50cc fizzys were a popular starter bike, then yamaha 250s with the coffin tanks, followed by the water cooled RD 250s with the tear drop tank. There were a few Kawasaki Ninjas also.
Most of us were Town fans and quite a few Leeds as well. But we would all get together on matchdays via a local coach firm to watch Ipswich.
We formed a gang called the Yogons, which was the name given to the feable/inferior yoghurts in the Prize Guys yoghurt TV adverts in the 1980s. The initiation to the gang was to do a handstand whilst the others poured cheap yoghurts over your head and face. No idea why but it was a strange village. I was initiated whilst attending the Monsters of Rock festival at Castle Donnington. From thereon I was allowed to have YOGON emblassoned on my crash helmet next to my Motorhead snaggletooth motif. My parents must of been so proud.
Once I passed my test I could ride bikes above 250 cc so I went for a Triumph 800 tiger mixed chopper which was nice but unreliable.
Been a bike fanatic ever since. Always Triumphs. Last bike was a 900 thunderbird, which ended up on stage for two theatre shows.
Current bike is a Triumph 900 street scrambler. Losely based on the famous Steve Mcqueen Great Escape film bike.
Use it to commute into work plus local rides. Just had heated grips added as I'm getting older and need the extra comforts now available. [Post edited 19 Mar 2021 0:46]
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| Motorcycle owners here? on 12:37 - Mar 19 with 1794 views | leitrimblue |
| Motorcycle owners here? on 20:50 - Mar 18 by Bluespeed225 |
Scream rings a bell from the 80's. That SS for 80 quid! Another, 'stick a zero' on that price, but actually stick 2 zeros on it! |
Scream came from Newmarket, was in a garage full of dismantled lambrettas an lambretta parts. Friend spotted ss from a double decker bus from Haverhill to BSE. Was in a garden near hundon, went back offered him £50 an we settled on £80. |  | | |
| Motorcycle owners here? on 14:47 - Mar 19 with 1773 views | britbiker |
| Motorcycle owners here? on 12:37 - Mar 19 by leitrimblue |
Scream came from Newmarket, was in a garage full of dismantled lambrettas an lambretta parts. Friend spotted ss from a double decker bus from Haverhill to BSE. Was in a garden near hundon, went back offered him £50 an we settled on £80. |
Being a rocker I used to hate vespas and lambrettas. Was just the mod v rockers rivalry. Have grown up (a bit) and love anything with two wheels. Glad the old rivalry has gone.
Was in Isle of Wight a couple of years ago when the northern soul vespa/lambretta pilgramage weekend was on. There were scooters everywhere. Some lovely machines. Not sure how some of them made the journey from north of england.
Not my type of music but would definately go back to see the bikes and people though. [Post edited 19 Mar 2021 18:00]
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| Motorcycle owners here? on 14:51 - Mar 19 with 1768 views | EdwardStone |
| Motorcycle owners here? on 14:47 - Mar 19 by britbiker |
Being a rocker I used to hate vespas and lambrettas. Was just the mod v rockers rivalry. Have grown up (a bit) and love anything with two wheels. Glad the old rivalry has gone.
Was in Isle of Wight a couple of years ago when the northern soul vespa/lambretta pilgramage weekend was on. There were scooters everywhere. Some lovely machines. Not sure how some of them made the journey from north of england.
Not my type of music but would definately go back to see the bikes and people though. [Post edited 19 Mar 2021 18:00]
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I'm not a huge fan of scooters either....but they have their devotees as this thread has shown
But I do love a bit of Northern Soul...all things ska
The Rockers got the better bikes, the Mods got the better music |  | | |
| Motorcycle owners here? on 16:36 - Mar 19 with 1747 views | leitrimblue |
| Motorcycle owners here? on 14:47 - Mar 19 by britbiker |
Being a rocker I used to hate vespas and lambrettas. Was just the mod v rockers rivalry. Have grown up (a bit) and love anything with two wheels. Glad the old rivalry has gone.
Was in Isle of Wight a couple of years ago when the northern soul vespa/lambretta pilgramage weekend was on. There were scooters everywhere. Some lovely machines. Not sure how some of them made the journey from north of england.
Not my type of music but would definately go back to see the bikes and people though. [Post edited 19 Mar 2021 18:00]
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We drove lambrettas an the odd Vespa in the late 80,s an early 90,s. We we're long haired raver types which used to confuse both scooter an bike riders. | | | |
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| Motorcycle owners here? on 17:29 - Mar 19 with 1734 views | BLUEBEAT |
| Motorcycle owners here? on 16:36 - Mar 19 by leitrimblue |
We drove lambrettas an the odd Vespa in the late 80,s an early 90,s. We we're long haired raver types which used to confuse both scooter an bike riders. |
There’s a book about scooterists on the rave scene called ‘Rave On Scooterboy’.
It’s a little pulpy and brash but brought back a lot of memories. |  |
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| Motorcycle owners here? on 23:16 - Mar 19 with 1707 views | Godzilla |
Africa Twin CRF DCT, which with its upright seating and twist and go suits the older me just fine. |  | | |
| Motorcycle owners here? on 08:51 - Mar 20 with 1676 views | britbiker |
| Motorcycle owners here? on 23:16 - Mar 19 by Godzilla |
Africa Twin CRF DCT, which with its upright seating and twist and go suits the older me just fine. |
Being 6ft 4 and 15 stone, I find the upright and higher seat height of the africa twin/ paris dakar style bikes to be more comfortable to ride. Hence why I chose the triumph 900 street scrambler over the Bonneville etc. My next change will probably been the 1200 version which is slightly taller. I used to like my old thunderbird, but I saw myself in the showroom window reflection and I looked like a large bear on a comedy bike.
In the old days the Africe Twins type bikes were aimed more towards offroad lovers. They are now the choice of tourers. [Post edited 20 Mar 2021 12:00]
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| Motorcycle owners here? on 10:17 - Mar 20 with 1670 views | bluelagos |
| Motorcycle owners here? on 08:51 - Mar 20 by britbiker |
Being 6ft 4 and 15 stone, I find the upright and higher seat height of the africa twin/ paris dakar style bikes to be more comfortable to ride. Hence why I chose the triumph 900 street scrambler over the Bonneville etc. My next change will probably been the 1200 version which is slightly taller. I used to like my old thunderbird, but I saw myself in the showroom window reflection and I looked like a large bear on a comedy bike.
In the old days the Africe Twins type bikes were aimed more towards offroad lovers. They are now the choice of tourers. [Post edited 20 Mar 2021 12:00]
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The whole Euan and Charlie thing has gone a bit mental, adventure bikes everywhere. Much like Range Rovers, 99% have clearly never seen a dirt track.
Done a bit of adventure touring (90% tarmac, max 10% dirt) in Namibia and Peru and the last thing you'd want is big heavy Africa Twin or a GS when you offorad. 300cc is plenty, nice and light and way better if/when you are off road. Am sure the larger bikes are capable off road - but they are way beyond the capability of 99.9% of us and drop one and you are fcked if on your own.
If you are touring in UK/Europe, Sports tourer all day imho. | |
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| Motorcycle owners here? on 10:21 - Mar 20 with 1669 views | Godzilla |
| Motorcycle owners here? on 08:51 - Mar 20 by britbiker |
Being 6ft 4 and 15 stone, I find the upright and higher seat height of the africa twin/ paris dakar style bikes to be more comfortable to ride. Hence why I chose the triumph 900 street scrambler over the Bonneville etc. My next change will probably been the 1200 version which is slightly taller. I used to like my old thunderbird, but I saw myself in the showroom window reflection and I looked like a large bear on a comedy bike.
In the old days the Africe Twins type bikes were aimed more towards offroad lovers. They are now the choice of tourers. [Post edited 20 Mar 2021 12:00]
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Triumph 900 street scrambler looks to be a cracking bike. Nothing wrong with a bit of comfort and (pre-covid) I mostly did city riding, so good all round vision too. I do plan to do touring on it in the future.
The africa twin seat has a lower setting which is great for those who don't exceed the 6ft mark. | | | |
| Motorcycle owners here? on 10:26 - Mar 20 with 1666 views | TIB |
| Motorcycle owners here? on 10:17 - Mar 20 by bluelagos |
The whole Euan and Charlie thing has gone a bit mental, adventure bikes everywhere. Much like Range Rovers, 99% have clearly never seen a dirt track.
Done a bit of adventure touring (90% tarmac, max 10% dirt) in Namibia and Peru and the last thing you'd want is big heavy Africa Twin or a GS when you offorad. 300cc is plenty, nice and light and way better if/when you are off road. Am sure the larger bikes are capable off road - but they are way beyond the capability of 99.9% of us and drop one and you are fcked if on your own.
If you are touring in UK/Europe, Sports tourer all day imho. |
Have you seen this in the pipeline from Husqvarna, the Norden 901? I’ve not ridden an adventure bike but saw that and on the looks front was sold. Hoping in time they’ll do a Svartpilen version with the 901 engine.
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| Motorcycle owners here? on 10:28 - Mar 20 with 1664 views | bluelagos |
| Motorcycle owners here? on 10:21 - Mar 20 by Godzilla |
Triumph 900 street scrambler looks to be a cracking bike. Nothing wrong with a bit of comfort and (pre-covid) I mostly did city riding, so good all round vision too. I do plan to do touring on it in the future.
The africa twin seat has a lower setting which is great for those who don't exceed the 6ft mark. |
I think that's kind of it - pick a bike for the riding you do. One of my mates I tour with rides a Speed triple. Is hopeless on the motorway heading to the Alps - but like he says, he hardly ever sits on a motorway.
Is perfect for hooning around though - which is basically what he does. | |
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| Motorcycle owners here? on 10:39 - Mar 20 with 1657 views | TIB |
| Motorcycle owners here? on 10:31 - Mar 20 by bluelagos |
Reminds me a lot of the KTM look. Nice.
Just too sodding tall for me. Took a 750cc GS in South Africa once - just about the heaviest I'd ride off road. 300cc Honda in South America was fine. DRZ in Namibia and a KTM 450 Exc was my bike in Nigeria.
Tarmac is cool though :-) Lot easier! [Post edited 20 Mar 2021 10:33]
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Yeah I believe they’re using the KTM 890 engine in this. Hopefully when they drop these the prices of 701’s will come down as wished I’d kept my Svartpilen longer...bike was light, punchy and upright position made it comfortable for longer rides...was vibey on motorways though. A given with that big single.
Sounds like you’ve done some great riding Lagos. I’m going to try and get up to Scotland this summer. I know the old man is keen to do a tour up in northern Indian before he gets too old, wouldn’t mind doing a tour on one of those Continental 650’s. | |
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| Motorcycle owners here? on 10:51 - Mar 20 with 1652 views | bluelagos |
| Motorcycle owners here? on 10:39 - Mar 20 by TIB |
Yeah I believe they’re using the KTM 890 engine in this. Hopefully when they drop these the prices of 701’s will come down as wished I’d kept my Svartpilen longer...bike was light, punchy and upright position made it comfortable for longer rides...was vibey on motorways though. A given with that big single.
Sounds like you’ve done some great riding Lagos. I’m going to try and get up to Scotland this summer. I know the old man is keen to do a tour up in northern Indian before he gets too old, wouldn’t mind doing a tour on one of those Continental 650’s. |
I do like my travel and my motorbikes, so always try and hire one when I am away. Just so sodding expensive to hire.
Managed to get a Honda 300cc for like $40 a day in Cusco couple of years ago so took it for 3 weeks. One of these - slightly bigger engine.
https://www.honda.co.uk/motorcycles/range/adventure/crf250-rally/overview.html
I guess if you get to India - got to be an Enfield :-) | |
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| Motorcycle owners here? on 11:19 - Mar 20 with 1638 views | BLUEBEAT |
| Motorcycle owners here? on 10:51 - Mar 20 by bluelagos |
I do like my travel and my motorbikes, so always try and hire one when I am away. Just so sodding expensive to hire.
Managed to get a Honda 300cc for like $40 a day in Cusco couple of years ago so took it for 3 weeks. One of these - slightly bigger engine.
https://www.honda.co.uk/motorcycles/range/adventure/crf250-rally/overview.html
I guess if you get to India - got to be an Enfield :-) |
About 20 years ago, I used an Enfield on a month out in Goa/Karnataka.
Well, when I say used, I mean sat at the side of the track chucking spanners at it. | |
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| Motorcycle owners here? on 11:20 - Mar 20 with 1638 views | TIB |
| Motorcycle owners here? on 10:51 - Mar 20 by bluelagos |
I do like my travel and my motorbikes, so always try and hire one when I am away. Just so sodding expensive to hire.
Managed to get a Honda 300cc for like $40 a day in Cusco couple of years ago so took it for 3 weeks. One of these - slightly bigger engine.
https://www.honda.co.uk/motorcycles/range/adventure/crf250-rally/overview.html
I guess if you get to India - got to be an Enfield :-) |
See I like travel but normally end up using pedal power...definitely need to do a trip via motorised bike power soon. I saw The Adventurists do a trip around Cusco on monkey bikes, pricey though and I’d sooner be on a bike that fits for $40 a day.
Peru, Mongolia and northern India / Nepal up there on my to do list. Honda, Roya Enfield and Ural. | |
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| Motorcycle owners here? on 11:38 - Mar 20 with 1632 views | bluelagos |
| Motorcycle owners here? on 11:20 - Mar 20 by TIB |
See I like travel but normally end up using pedal power...definitely need to do a trip via motorised bike power soon. I saw The Adventurists do a trip around Cusco on monkey bikes, pricey though and I’d sooner be on a bike that fits for $40 a day.
Peru, Mongolia and northern India / Nepal up there on my to do list. Honda, Roya Enfield and Ural. |
Would love to do London to Cape Town on 2 wheels, but can't see a route that is safe through Northern Africa. Either you go round West Africa (and face the borders - and I'd want to avoid Congo) - Center and have to cross the Saraha - or East and have to cross Sudan / Eithiopia / Northern Kenya - all which come with different levels of instability.
Once you get to Nairobi - piece of p*ss down to Cape Town but it's how to get there safely from Europe. | |
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| Motorcycle owners here? on 11:38 - Mar 20 with 1632 views | EdwardStone |
| Motorcycle owners here? on 10:39 - Mar 20 by TIB |
Yeah I believe they’re using the KTM 890 engine in this. Hopefully when they drop these the prices of 701’s will come down as wished I’d kept my Svartpilen longer...bike was light, punchy and upright position made it comfortable for longer rides...was vibey on motorways though. A given with that big single.
Sounds like you’ve done some great riding Lagos. I’m going to try and get up to Scotland this summer. I know the old man is keen to do a tour up in northern Indian before he gets too old, wouldn’t mind doing a tour on one of those Continental 650’s. |
India on an Enfield?
For the last few years I have been going on tour with Glorious Adventure Co
Absolute hoot.....ragging around on 500cc Bullets, route, food accommodation and full back-up all sorted, so all you get is the enjoyment but no hassle
I have been to south of India 3 times, yet to see any of the north.....
Worthy of consideration | | | |
| Motorcycle owners here? on 11:40 - Mar 20 with 1631 views | EdwardStone |
| Motorcycle owners here? on 11:38 - Mar 20 by EdwardStone |
India on an Enfield?
For the last few years I have been going on tour with Glorious Adventure Co
Absolute hoot.....ragging around on 500cc Bullets, route, food accommodation and full back-up all sorted, so all you get is the enjoyment but no hassle
I have been to south of India 3 times, yet to see any of the north.....
Worthy of consideration |
Oops...forgot to post a link
http://www.gloriousadventurecompany.com/ | | | |
| Motorcycle owners here? on 12:09 - Mar 20 with 1623 views | TIB |
Cheers for the link. Will take a look. | |
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| Motorcycle owners here? on 12:14 - Mar 20 with 1618 views | EdwardStone |
| Motorcycle owners here? on 12:09 - Mar 20 by TIB |
Cheers for the link. Will take a look. |
Wecome
I can thoroughly recommend them....I would be in India with them now if not for Covid
Let me know if you are thinking of going....a few of us do a group booking and so get a better price | | | |
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