First real bike was a Suzuki GSX600F which I ran for around a year before trading it in for a Suzuki GSXR1000.
Then for some unknown reason I decided I wanted an unfaired bike so went for a Suzuki Bandit 600 and then a 1200 before settling on a Ducati Monster which I think was a 900.
I ran that for several years before buying my last bike which was a Ducati 999 which was sold when I had children and moved over to a car
Then for some unknown reason I decided I wanted an unfaired bike so went for a Suzuki Bandit 600 and then a 1200 before settling on a Ducati Monster which I think was a 900.
I ran that for several years before buying my last bike which was a Ducati 999 which was sold when I had children and moved over to a car
In reply to Post #7
Only ever owned Vespas or Lambrettas, Vespa GL..GT..PX...Lambretta Li..none of this oily greasy rubbish
Love the suit Ken,I've one very similar, tho mines is a 'four n eight',where you a 'Mocker' back in the day?
Only ever owned Vespas or Lambrettas, Vespa GL..GT..PX...Lambretta Li..none of this oily greasy rubbish
Love the suit Ken,I've one very similar, tho mines is a 'four n eight',where you a 'Mocker' back in the day?
In reply to Post #17
where you a 'Mocker' back in the day?
@fraid so...
I did own a scooter once, a Lamby 175TV (panel-less of course) but I found I couldn't keep the bloody thing upright, especially on wet roads.
(BTW, looking at your avatar I have to ask, are you any relation to Ferdinando.)
where you a 'Mocker' back in the day?
@fraid so...
I did own a scooter once, a Lamby 175TV (panel-less of course) but I found I couldn't keep the bloody thing upright, especially on wet roads.
(BTW, looking at your avatar I have to ask, are you any relation to Ferdinando.)
In reply to Post #18
A Tv 175? Beautiful scooter.
No relation Ken, I've just loved his scooters since I saw one when I was about 13
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I've seen restored TV's go for 9-10 grand
So much for cheap transport.. 
Bet you wish you had of kept yours
A Tv 175? Beautiful scooter.
No relation Ken, I've just loved his scooters since I saw one when I was about 13 G
I've seen restored TV's go for 9-10 grand
So much for cheap transport.. Bet you wish you had of kept yours
In reply to Post #19
I think most of my old bikes are now very sought after. Still, no use crying etc.
I think most of my old bikes are now very sought after. Still, no use crying etc.
I had a cagiva mito evo in 2008 when I started getting into bikes, done my cbt and used the Mito to get some road experience ready for my main test. I never done the test though so sold the bike and that was it until 2016 when I bought a suzuki sv650, done all my tests and got hooked! Since then it's taken over from my fishing and other hobbies. I then got a 2012 Yamaha r6 which I sold and got a 2015 triumph street triple r, I've had that for just over 2 years now and it's brilliant, almost as fast as the r6 but so much more usable on the road. I also have an older zx6r track bike which I got just over a year ago and have done 4 track days with.
In reply to Post #21
I worked with a lad, and he did a 50 mile commute everyday on an SV650. It's was his dads and he gave it to him. It' had nearly 80,000 miles on the clock!!!
I was in Padgetts one day and we were discussing bikes. The SV was faster than a 2013 R6 at 0 -60 but after that down hill rapidly
Thinking about doing the same myself mate, 1000cc track day bike. 200bhp on the road is mental
I worked with a lad, and he did a 50 mile commute everyday on an SV650. It's was his dads and he gave it to him. It' had nearly 80,000 miles on the clock!!!
I was in Padgetts one day and we were discussing bikes. The SV was faster than a 2013 R6 at 0 -60 but after that down hill rapidly
Thinking about doing the same myself mate, 1000cc track day bike. 200bhp on the road is mental
In reply to Post #22
Yeah I'd say that's about right, I remember my first ride on the r6 it felt so weak up to around 7k, I was used to the low grunt of the twin. After 7k it went mental though! I loved owning the r6 but couldn't do many miles on it. It was so hard on the wrists and back. The street is so comfortable but feels just as sporty, sounds great with the arrow can too. Track days are definitely where it's at though, it's so frustrating on the road having all that power not being able to use it, must be even worse with 200bhp!
Yeah I'd say that's about right, I remember my first ride on the r6 it felt so weak up to around 7k, I was used to the low grunt of the twin. After 7k it went mental though! I loved owning the r6 but couldn't do many miles on it. It was so hard on the wrists and back. The street is so comfortable but feels just as sporty, sounds great with the arrow can too. Track days are definitely where it's at though, it's so frustrating on the road having all that power not being able to use it, must be even worse with 200bhp!
In reply to Post #23
Those R6 and 600 sort class are more like a proper race bike, not much good road riding around but once you hit that 6 or 7000rpm powerband a whole new level of Ming Mong is discovered
I've had a couple of 600 sport bikes, brilliant for racing around on, like a diesel car, flat as fart without the turbo / powerband. Just used to find them frustrating to ride, up and down the box all the time. When you look at the R6 it's up there with the best and when you see those Isle of Man TT lap times it's pretty amazing
Bikes are at a completely different place now and the electronics are amazing. I heard a few talking a while ago at a local bikers cafe, yeah, I can handle this R1, this that and the other. OK mate I thought, you turn the traction control off and don't change gear at 9 or 10,000rpm, do it at 13,000 because that's where all the power is on those inline 4s, totally and absolutely mind blowing
Those R6 and 600 sort class are more like a proper race bike, not much good road riding around but once you hit that 6 or 7000rpm powerband a whole new level of Ming Mong is discovered
I've had a couple of 600 sport bikes, brilliant for racing around on, like a diesel car, flat as fart without the turbo / powerband. Just used to find them frustrating to ride, up and down the box all the time. When you look at the R6 it's up there with the best and when you see those Isle of Man TT lap times it's pretty amazing
Bikes are at a completely different place now and the electronics are amazing. I heard a few talking a while ago at a local bikers cafe, yeah, I can handle this R1, this that and the other. OK mate I thought, you turn the traction control off and don't change gear at 9 or 10,000rpm, do it at 13,000 because that's where all the power is on those inline 4s, totally and absolutely mind blowing
Added two more to the collection today
Triumph t100 2004 4500 miles black and red
Yamaha rd 400 in kenny roberts yellow fully (properly) restored
Have to build a **** load of rods now to pay for them !
Seriously got the collecting bug now again
Next on the list is a Honda 750 four
Triumph t100 2004 4500 miles black and red
Yamaha rd 400 in kenny roberts yellow fully (properly) restored
Have to build a **** load of rods now to pay for them !
Seriously got the collecting bug now again
Next on the list is a Honda 750 four
In reply to Post #25
Nice 👍
To be fair, I would say they are more like and investment than a loss. I would have thought they would make make money from the day you bought them?
Nice 👍
To be fair, I would say they are more like and investment than a loss. I would have thought they would make make money from the day you bought them?
In reply to Post #26
The T100 was a steal , The rd 400 was expensive but a grand cheaper than it was two weeks ago due to lockdown !! Cant wait to ride that round these country roads when lockdown ends ,as long as its not winter !!!
The T100 was a steal , The rd 400 was expensive but a grand cheaper than it was two weeks ago due to lockdown !! Cant wait to ride that round these country roads when lockdown ends ,as long as its not winter !!!
In reply to Post #27
Better get yourself a can of Castrol R
Better get yourself a can of Castrol R
In reply to Post #28
Bloody hell that takes me back , Actually got a girlfriend years ago because she liked the smell of the bike due to castrol r !! Weird bitch !!!
Bloody hell that takes me back , Actually got a girlfriend years ago because she liked the smell of the bike due to castrol r !! Weird bitch !!!
I used Castrol R in all my cafe racers. I would ride up our road then turn and ride back again slowly, sniffing the gorgeous smell of the R as I did so.