Big Big Bikes

solarman216 · 03-01-2020, 00:20

Yep just been watching, the best one that I liked was 1000 bhp, 0 to 100 mph, in just over 1 second, 0 to 200 mph, in just over 6 seconds, can you believe the G force on that, astounding, but although I have experienced modern super bikes a few years ago, could not even think about it now but 30 years ago I would have paid good money for a go on that machine, envy Rick

Banshee · 03-01-2020, 00:51

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Originally Posted by solarman216

Yep just been watching, the best one that I liked was 1000 bhp, 0 to 100 mph, in just over 1 second, 0 to 200 mph, in just over 6 seconds, can you believe the G force on that, astounding, but although I have experienced modern super bikes a few years ago, could not even think about it now but 30 years ago I would have paid good money for a go on that machine, envy Rick

Nice one Rick

I'm looking on getting my Mod1 and 2 done this year so I can get a bike on the road

solarman216 · 03-01-2020, 01:16

What is Mod 1 & 2? Rick

Banshee · 03-01-2020, 01:24

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Originally Posted by solarman216

What is Mod 1 & 2? Rick

Bike Test

macabethiel · 03-01-2020, 12:13

I was a keen biker between 1964-69 then lapsed until 1979 when I bought a Suzuki 750 GS.
Even though I was 31 I had great trouble keeping my head from pushing backwards under acceleration. After 6 months I sold the Suzuki and aside from hiring bikes when abroad managed to stay away from bikes until 1995 when I went for a shaft drive Yamaha XJ900.

The rush of adrenaline was awesome but despite twin front brake discs & disc rear the acceleration seemed crazy when it was time to stop.

Wonderful 10 years or more of the Yamaha ownership until the day came when I could not get it onto the centre stand so decided to hang up my leathers!

johnb5177 · 03-01-2020, 20:07

The very only thing stopping me going back to biking, is total lack of garage/cover for another HD.......it's killing me seeing and hearing them around, and the agent is only about 4 miles away......

Blocky10 · 03-01-2020, 20:18

My favourite mode of transport

Been riding since 8 years old, bloody hell thats 40 years

Had so many bikes for various amounts of time I can't recall them all.
Gave up riding "sports bikes" 2010ish and now ride off road bikes only.
Had a 1992 Honda CRM 250 for the last 3 years but after a weekend in Wales a couple of months back, have replaced that with a KTM 450 cos I needed electric start and EFI, cos I'm 48

There's nothing like the feeling you get on a motorcycle

macabethiel · 03-01-2020, 22:57

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Originally Posted by Blocky10

My favourite mode of transport

Been riding since 8 years old, bloody hell thats 40 years

Had so many bikes for various amounts of time I can't recall them all.
Gave up riding "sports bikes" 2010ish and now ride off road bikes only.
Had a 1992 Honda CRM 250 for the last 3 years but after a weekend in Wales a couple of months back, have replaced that with a KTM 450 cos I needed electric start and EFI, cos I'm 48

There's nothing like the feeling you get on a motorcycle

I started aged 15 with a 2 speed NSU Quickly - my Dad bought it me for £10 from Bob Minion's when they were on Park Street, Derby!

Old stuff was kept in a wooden shed as there was no room inside the main building where modern Hondas were sold.

jonela · 05-01-2020, 15:31

When I was a teen back in the 70s, I worked for Kawsaki, at a dealorship in Bradford. It was at a time of the first supper bikes The Honda CBX1100, The kawasaki Z1R and the Z1300. It was a very exciting time.
Then once I realised girls preferred to warm and dry I traded in my last bike in for a car in 1979, and didn't have another bike for 35 years.
Then about three years ago someone let me have ago on their 125cc, and that was it. I had to get another bike.
Driving a bike on the roads here is totally different to the UK. Open roads, few cars on them. I don't think I would bee as keen with all the traffic on the roads over there.
I now have two bikes, A Honda ST 1100 Pan European and a Yamaha XV535 that I rebuilt myself.

jonela · 05-01-2020, 15:35

Here they are,

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macabethiel · 05-01-2020, 19:38

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Here they are,

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Is that similar to a Virago ? I used to hire a Virago when I holidayed in Crete - it was odd that it only cost a few quid more than a Moped out there!
I loved that V twin grunt and the easy riding position.

jonela · 05-01-2020, 20:00

Yes it is Virago XV535, But with lots of mods, All LED lights, Single carb conversion and 2 into 1 inlet manifold, High flow filter pod , wrapped strait through pipes, Harley risers and bars, alloy custom brake and clutch levers.

03-01-2020, 00:20	#1
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,323	Big Big Bikes Yep just been watching, the best one that I liked was 1000 bhp, 0 to 100 mph, in just over 1 second, 0 to 200 mph, in just over 6 seconds, can you believe the G force on that, astounding, but although I have experienced modern super bikes a few years ago, could not even think about it now but 30 years ago I would have paid good money for a go on that machine, envy Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

03-01-2020, 01:16	#3
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,323	What is Mod 1 & 2? Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

03-01-2020, 12:13	#5
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,415	Modern Bikes .....Yikes I was a keen biker between 1964-69 then lapsed until 1979 when I bought a Suzuki 750 GS. Even though I was 31 I had great trouble keeping my head from pushing backwards under acceleration. After 6 months I sold the Suzuki and aside from hiring bikes when abroad managed to stay away from bikes until 1995 when I went for a shaft drive Yamaha XJ900. The rush of adrenaline was awesome but despite twin front brake discs & disc rear the acceleration seemed crazy when it was time to stop. Wonderful 10 years or more of the Yamaha ownership until the day came when I could not get it onto the centre stand so decided to hang up my leathers!

03-01-2020, 20:07	#6
johnb5177 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Swansea, S.Wales Vehicle: 02Terrano II 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 1,586	The very only thing stopping me going back to biking, is total lack of garage/cover for another HD.......it's killing me seeing and hearing them around, and the agent is only about 4 miles away......

03-01-2020, 20:18	#7
Blocky10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Welcome to Norwich, a fine city Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 3,601	My favourite mode of transport Been riding since 8 years old, bloody hell thats 40 years Had so many bikes for various amounts of time I can't recall them all. Gave up riding "sports bikes" 2010ish and now ride off road bikes only. Had a 1992 Honda CRM 250 for the last 3 years but after a weekend in Wales a couple of months back, have replaced that with a KTM 450 cos I needed electric start and EFI, cos I'm 48 There's nothing like the feeling you get on a motorcycle

05-01-2020, 15:31	#9
jonela Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Chateaunef du Faou, France Vehicle: 2000 LWB SE+ Posts: 906	When I was a teen back in the 70s, I worked for Kawsaki, at a dealorship in Bradford. It was at a time of the first supper bikes The Honda CBX1100, The kawasaki Z1R and the Z1300. It was a very exciting time. Then once I realised girls preferred to warm and dry I traded in my last bike in for a car in 1979, and didn't have another bike for 35 years. Then about three years ago someone let me have ago on their 125cc, and that was it. I had to get another bike. Driving a bike on the roads here is totally different to the UK. Open roads, few cars on them. I don't think I would bee as keen with all the traffic on the roads over there. I now have two bikes, A Honda ST 1100 Pan European and a Yamaha XV535 that I rebuilt myself.

05-01-2020, 15:35	#10
jonela Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Chateaunef du Faou, France Vehicle: 2000 LWB SE+ Posts: 906	Here they are, Sent from my MRD-LX1 using Tapatalk

05-01-2020, 20:00	#12
jonela Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Chateaunef du Faou, France Vehicle: 2000 LWB SE+ Posts: 906	Yes it is Virago XV535, But with lots of mods, All LED lights, Single carb conversion and 2 into 1 inlet manifold, High flow filter pod , wrapped strait through pipes, Harley risers and bars, alloy custom brake and clutch levers.