can you not convert the bike into a mother of a motor mover/it will make light work of the caravan sure sprocket can help.
strewth, a motor mover with 172 bhp, now thats somethin to think about 
bet ye even sproket cant link that.
bet ye even sproket cant link that.
Oh my laddie my bonnie scottish laddie.I think you have set your mind on selling the blade.Perhaps this is the right time for you and only you will know that.I have read all the posts and your replies and it is clear to me that spending time with your lady and sharing your adventures together in the van is important to you. There comes a time in everyone's life to move on.On the other hand you could always get another bike later if you feel the urge.Remember how exciting it is when looking for a new toy?
As they say "yesterday is another country"
TC
As they say "yesterday is another country"
TC
My Suzuki GSX750 went 23 years ago and never got replaced.
Now I can afford a bike as well as the caravan I think my bottles gone especially with the high speed of cars.
You know that feeling as you approach the junction at ?? mph . Is that person gonna pull out or not?
You throttle back, dab the brake wondering. He / she thinks you are slowing and pulls out whack!!
Had a bike all my life but I fear the days are gone.
Highlander, If you can afford it keep it while you are young enough to enjoy it to the full.
Cheers
Dustydog
Now I can afford a bike as well as the caravan I think my bottles gone especially with the high speed of cars.
You know that feeling as you approach the junction at ?? mph . Is that person gonna pull out or not?
You throttle back, dab the brake wondering. He / she thinks you are slowing and pulls out whack!!
Had a bike all my life but I fear the days are gone.
Highlander, If you can afford it keep it while you are young enough to enjoy it to the full.
Cheers
Dustydog
My David and his brothers would never give up their bikes. No matter how bad things have been in the past he always kept his bikes.
'Biker' is what they are, we toured India on GS's with euro and sister in-law and eleven other couples after the season ended.
I'd never had my own bike even though I've had a bike license since I was nineteen. David bought me a bike for Christmas, but it's still warm in the workshop due to the ice and snow.
Keep it Highlander or you will regret it.
'Biker' is what they are, we toured India on GS's with euro and sister in-law and eleven other couples after the season ended.
I'd never had my own bike even though I've had a bike license since I was nineteen. David bought me a bike for Christmas, but it's still warm in the workshop due to the ice and snow.
Keep it Highlander or you will regret it.
I had various bikes over the years - from when I could first legally ride one until about twenty years ago. Absolutely fantastic things - loved every minute of it, riding them, polishing them, talking and reading about them.
Just after my first daughter was born I went for a blast around the lake District - took a corner too fast and almost came to grief. Aside from instantly losing about two stone in weight, I drove it home slowly and put it up for sale.
I have missed having the bike ever since, but do not regret its parting one bit.
It has to be your decision Highlander -
Just after my first daughter was born I went for a blast around the lake District - took a corner too fast and almost came to grief. Aside from instantly losing about two stone in weight, I drove it home slowly and put it up for sale.
I have missed having the bike ever since, but do not regret its parting one bit.
It has to be your decision Highlander -
I can't agree that bike riding is more dangerous these day S.
Roads are better, tyres and bikes are better, ABS and traction control and better handling and brakes add to safety on many bikes and riders are better trained and wear more appropriate safer riding wear.
Many riders ride with headlights on and High Vis clothing makes them stand out from distant days when riders were on black bikes in black wax Belstaffs or wrapped in ex army surplus Great Coats in winter.
With todays lights and high intesity lights, todays riders can even see where they are going at night compared to the Triumph or Norton of the past.
Roads are better, tyres and bikes are better, ABS and traction control and better handling and brakes add to safety on many bikes and riders are better trained and wear more appropriate safer riding wear.
Many riders ride with headlights on and High Vis clothing makes them stand out from distant days when riders were on black bikes in black wax Belstaffs or wrapped in ex army surplus Great Coats in winter.
With todays lights and high intesity lights, todays riders can even see where they are going at night compared to the Triumph or Norton of the past.
Hi Sadie
You are right in terms of the equipment/technology creating the CHANCE of better safety for motorcyclists. However, the reality is that (with a couple of exceptions for the odd year) that there have been significant increases in fatalities for motorcyclists.
For example 2006 saw a 5% increase. Studies have shown that some measures designed to protect car drivers actually cause massive dangers for motorcyclists e.g crash barriers. Sadly, a lot of injuries/deaths are suffered by 'born again bikers' - like I would honestly like to be.
Research by the IAM and others suggest this is because bikers 'returning' to the scene are just not used to the hugely more powerful machines that are available these days.
Anyway - probably going off topic on this. I wish I still had a bike to 'anguish over' anyway. In the meantime - keep safe on yours!
You are right in terms of the equipment/technology creating the CHANCE of better safety for motorcyclists. However, the reality is that (with a couple of exceptions for the odd year) that there have been significant increases in fatalities for motorcyclists.
For example 2006 saw a 5% increase. Studies have shown that some measures designed to protect car drivers actually cause massive dangers for motorcyclists e.g crash barriers. Sadly, a lot of injuries/deaths are suffered by 'born again bikers' - like I would honestly like to be.
Research by the IAM and others suggest this is because bikers 'returning' to the scene are just not used to the hugely more powerful machines that are available these days.
Anyway - probably going off topic on this. I wish I still had a bike to 'anguish over' anyway. In the meantime - keep safe on yours!
It's all a little false when there are far more vehicles on the road.
Born again motorcyclists are an issue.
I can't wait to get out on my bike, it's only an 800 but the weight is easier for me to hande. I've ridden bigger bikes but always with David for hauling it about
Born again motorcyclists are an issue.
I can't wait to get out on my bike, it's only an 800 but the weight is easier for me to hande. I've ridden bigger bikes but always with David for hauling it about
I am now totally confused. Having never really thought too much about bikes for many years, I have just dug out the photos of my last one - a Honda CB550F in concourse condition - the one I nearly travelled through a dry stone wall in.
I now (temporarily) withdraw my tuppenceworth to this topic - Highlander - do you want to sell me the bike!!
I now (temporarily) withdraw my tuppenceworth to this topic - Highlander - do you want to sell me the bike!!
That have addressed the "Born again biker" as you will find it difficult to get insurance on a bike bigger than 600cc if you havent riden on at least a 600 cc for the last 2 years.
Yes a 600c still goes like s**t off a stick but a fair % of deaths or injuries are caused by speed , ride within your capabilty.
I commute on mine as much as i can,the drag into London on the M4/M3 is a pain in the car,but i cut my journey by 2 thirds on the bike,added up over the year = more time with family and a big cheesy grin too boot!
Parksy
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Its a beauty. Sadly, since the 1980's and my last Honda - my backside has got bigger, bike seats have got smaller and I now have the reactions of a hibernating mouse.
There is also the issue of me buying new leathers. I still have my old ones and got them out from the garage this afternoon - either they have shrunk or some ten year old has sneaked in and replaced them with theirs!
If you can think long term though - I sold my last CB550F about twenty years ago for
There is also the issue of me buying new leathers. I still have my old ones and got them out from the garage this afternoon - either they have shrunk or some ten year old has sneaked in and replaced them with theirs!
If you can think long term though - I sold my last CB550F about twenty years ago for
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