Motorcycles

[sparkes]

I am starting to recognise users from other forums. one of which is a bike forum..

Who else rides a motorcycle then?

 

[JeremyClarksson]

Unfortunately not ridden them on or off the road for a while but I have a Moto Guzzi Le mans MK1 (had it for 25 years) and a tatty Yamaha TY250 sidecar trials outfit - I used to green lane with it.

For the old car buffs I also have a Triumph Vitesse MK2 convertible.

I seem to have trouble parting with vehicles I am really fond of! and these will never depreciate.

 

[Val & Frank]

Garry,

Triumph Vitesse MK2 convertible. That used to be my dream car didn't they have some problem with the front wheels collapsing inward or am I thinking of something else??. What year is the Vitesse late 60s ?

Val & Frank

 

[Val & Frank]

Also used to ride a Royal Enfield Crusader Sports, along with an Aeriel Leader. God I didn't realise I am that old.

Val & Frank

 

[Terry_5112949]

Yes I have a Kawasaki 550GT shaft drive 1983 with 16,800 miles on it, been off the road for 3 years but still in running order. I also have a Honda 750VFR just waiting for the winter weather to pass so looking forward to the Spring

 

[Danny_5134221]

Among other things I've got a 1978 Suzuki GS1000 and its for sale if anyone is interested !

 

[JeremyClarksson]

Frank

I think you are right, there was a problem with the earlier Vitesses and Heralds to do with the suspension turning under the car - not come across it myself.

Mine is a 1970 car fitted with rotoflex suspension, I think that sorted the problem.

 

[BrianStAlbans]

The Herald / Vitesse suspension and steering was by Alford and Alder. The Development Engineer was my father.

 

[GrahamW]

Honda Pan European the 1100 not the 1300, thought about changing but two of my friends have the 1300 but are not that pleased with them.

 

[Angus1]

Recently sold a `mint` Yamaha XJ600 to get some garage space, now down to a much underused Kawasaki ZZR600, which may also go in the spring.

 

[sparkes]

Sorry

I forgot to say I ride a 2005 model Triumph Sprint ST 1050.

Low milage at the moment but I hope to fix that in the new year

 

[DJP]

Honda VTR1000 Firestorm. 2003, very low milage and owned it from new. After years of chopping and changing bikes I have finally found my ideal bike. A great all-rounder, and you can't beat a big vee twin!

DJP

 

[JeremyClarksson]

Brian

That is interesting - if you have any relevant info or interesting stories to do with the developement I am sure the TSSC - Triumph Sports Six Club would be interested.

 

[JeremyClarksson]

Any other interesting old bikes out there - I have a friend with an ex WW2 HD and a neighbour with an original Z900, the neighbour is a caravanner.

 

[Danny_5134221]

Mate of mine has got an old Rudge motorbike, worth a few quid I think !

 

[BigRoy]

I've said this on here before but have you noticed how many bikers and ex bikers are caravanners, I count my self in the ex category.

Any volunteers for going onto one of the bike forums and explaining this phenomena

Don't forget to take a gum shield

 

[tffwkends]

hi sparkes

regarding who rides what,i ride a 650yamaha drag star all year round but dont go out if its already raining ,if it rains while riding i got no choice and most times my wifes pillion ,what a way to spend a weekend, get out the town and cruise the country side.

 

[will2]

Hello i ride a VFR 750. Which was my dream bike.

 

[Stephen_5122599]

Garry,

Triumph Vitesse MK2 convertible. That used to be my dream car didn't they have some problem with the front wheels collapsing inward or am I thinking of something else??. What year is the Vitesse late 60s ?

Val & Frank

The problem was with the rear suspension which had a transverse leaf spring attached to the the top . Braking mid bend caused the weight to transfer to the front and the rear wheels to turn under. Result: exit one Herald/Vitesse/Spitfire through the hedge backwards. I remember one publication describing the rear suspension as not so much a problem more a music hall joke.

regards

Steve