Smooth_Operator Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 The better-half and I both have bikes, I've had them for the last 12 years and she's been on 2 wheels for 3 years now. I ride a BMW R1150GS Adventure, but I fancy something a bit more 'fun' to have as a weekend toy. So, Harley Davidson it is! Not your usual chrome monstrosity though... Something a little .....different. Ex British Army MT350e - 350cc of indestructible awesomeness... 😄 I should be taking delivery of it in the next fortnight or so, all being well. Watch this space for updates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E21A Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Motorbike thread! Count me in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smooth_Operator Posted May 25, 2018 Author Share Posted May 25, 2018 Well, if this is becoming a bike related thread... My favourite photo from a trip out - me at Cock Bridge in the Cairngorms...: One from a trip the Mrs and I did to Braemar: And another! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wo1f Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Mine.. just wish I had time to ride the damn thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Don’t have a bike no more 😥 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arwen Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 My 9.5hp baby 😁 - Still love the little thing ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smooth_Operator Posted May 25, 2018 Author Share Posted May 25, 2018 2 minutes ago, Arwen said: My 9.5hp baby 😁 - Still love the little thing ! She keeps up with my BMW on it with no trouble at all... The extra 90bhp that my bike has is clearly no use... 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wo1f Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 9 minutes ago, Arwen said: My 9.5hp baby 😁 - Still love the little thing ! That’s awesome! And a little akrapovic too. Sweeeeet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceni Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Hangs head in shame... I have 2 bikes. a honda CA125 rebel And a virago xv125. Neither have left the shed for 3 years. Both run well, The virago was given to me because the original owner died and his son fell off it and never got back on again. Just a few scuffs damage. Its on an S plate 1998, and has less than 2500 miles on it (it still has the factory chicken strips). I like the AC in the car far too much. I'm tempted to put in on classic bike insurance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arwen Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 8 hours ago, Wo1f said: That’s awesome! And a little akrapovic too. Sweeeeet Cheers! Yea I get some rather funny looks now it's got the akra on it. People hear it from a distance, think it's something big, then I come round the corner on my tiny bike 🤣 It never fails to make people smile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E21A Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 9 hours ago, Arwen said: My 9.5hp baby 😁 - Still love the little thing ! Groms are badass. Seen some really nice custom ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Prisce Posted May 26, 2018 Supporters Share Posted May 26, 2018 One of my clients at work is Harris Performance, I imagine, if I were into bikes like you guys are, that place would be a true Aladdin’s cave. I have seen kit even I like in that place. I can’t own a bike, I’d be dead within an hour, unfortunately I’m not very good at judging speed and I tend to sit flat out.. I don’t have any fear of speed, it’s not a good thing. I’ll stick to my 4x4s! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Prisce Posted May 26, 2018 Supporters Share Posted May 26, 2018 Trust me it is. The last time I got on a bike I took my satnav with me in a backpack... it recorded my top speed along the A120.... Lets just say it was a fair few knots.(weary that there are some coppers on here) It was a ninja. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wo1f Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Words to live by. Speed is fine if you’re sensible. I’ve hit 160 loads of times leaving work. It’s 11 at night down a dual carriageway. No other cars, no side streets, just a nice, straight bit of road. Wouldnt dream of speeding around town Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Prisce Posted May 26, 2018 Supporters Share Posted May 26, 2018 160😰. Close😏. Yeah I totally agree though, there is a time and place to speed, and it’s never in London. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonofsammo Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 19 hours ago, rocketdogbert said: Don’t have a bike no more 😥 Me either..... But that's why I'm still: a) Married b) Alive....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 1 minute ago, sonofsammo said: Me either..... But that's why I'm still: a) Married b) Alive....... I’m no longer married, and patched up to within a millimetre or two of my life. Gotta love the NHS ❤️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonofsammo Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 On 26/05/2018 at 18:42, rocketdogbert said: and patched up to within a millimetre or two of my life. Gotta love the NHS ❤️ Hey! Me too! However, once I could walk and use my arms again I went and bought another one with the insurance pay out. I know. Mental. I just wanted to know that I hadn't lost it. Bizarrely although that crash nearly killed me, it probably saved my life in the long run.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Rogerborg Posted May 29, 2018 Supporters Share Posted May 29, 2018 Number of bikes needed = number of bikes owned + 1 Well, maybe 2 in this case. I have both "Harley" Armstrong and MSX envy. I'm currently rocking: Nazi Tractor F650GS twin, in bumblebee yellow. I don't love it, but by gum I can't fault it as a do anything bike. Ninja 250 in black. Wrong colour, but much cheapness, many bargains. Throw an asbo exhaust on it for that angry wasp sound, full throttle everywhere, use the rev limiter as a ghetto quickshifter, licence friendly giggles abound. Royal Enfield Electra X 500 AVL. Worth having one just to be amazed that you're still allowed to use bikes this inept on UK roads. But try not smiling when you kick start one then blat around on a sunny day, giving way to everyone with a cheery wave because manners maketh the man. A bit like with airsoft guns, I wouldn't want to have just one, no matter how great it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arwen Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 On 5/26/2018 at 8:34 AM, E21A said: Groms are badass. Seen some really nice custom ones. Msx/groms were made to be modded I think. They are just so easy to work on! Can strip the plastics in about 15min if need be! Mine has had a few bits added and removed over the past 3 years. I'll be keeping it looking more or less stock though, I like it's cute and goofy charm. Tail tidy is next on the list, but it's proving a bit annoying to get one to fit with stock indicators. I don't understand the lowering and stretching thing that Americans seem to be obsessed with doing to them 🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Lozart Posted May 30, 2018 Supporters Share Posted May 30, 2018 I used to ride one of these: In that very colour scheme. 750cc of lunacy, brakes were kind of a suggestion towards slowing down. Big 18" wheels made corners....interesting. I miss it. A lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiercel Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Beautiful, if I may say so myself. I've had to build a loadout around being able to carry it on a motorbike MP5k, MP7, pistols etc. Done a few trips carrying an M4 and an AK in a camping backpack, never again, after a few miles at motorway speed it causes some serious back grief and wobbles all over the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smooth_Operator Posted June 3, 2018 Author Share Posted June 3, 2018 A little teaser to get the thread back on track... Got an email yesterday from the company who are preparing my MT. Here's the photos of their progress... 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Rogerborg Posted June 5, 2018 Supporters Share Posted June 5, 2018 On 6/2/2018 at 6:51 PM, Tiercel said: Beautiful, if I may say so myself. I think you'll have to say it yourself... 😜 I'm properly pitching a semi for that stripped and lubricated Armstrong, mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smooth_Operator Posted June 5, 2018 Author Share Posted June 5, 2018 2 hours ago, Rogerborg said: I think you'll have to say it yourself... 😜 I'm properly pitching a semi for that stripped and lubricated Armstrong, mind. Haha yeah me too... Hopefully should have it in the next fortnight or so! 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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