The Bikeshite Thread

[Stinkwheel]

45 minutes ago, andyberg said:

First ride of the year. Went to my wife’s tea room for coffee, about a 16 mile round trip. 
WTF is that handsome* thing I hear you all shout🤣 it’s a 2004 Kymco Miler (grand dink everywhere else) 125. It’s done 35000 miles with 2 previous giffer owners. Who says Chinese/ Korean stuff doesn’t last? For 2004 it’s got such niceties as electric folding mirrors and a light and phone charging socket under the seat. I believe it’s a Honda based water cooled engine. Certainly goes well enough for its age. 

Its still got a tax disc holder, how very quaint 

[andyberg]

6 minutes ago, Cookiesouwest said:

When did that join the fleet? Or is my memory shot?

I got it around June I think, just to commute to work on. Done nearly 1000 miles on it. It’s a comfy thing. 

[andyberg]

3 minutes ago, Stinkwheel said:

Its still got a tax disc holder, how very quaint 

Yeah thought I would keep that for the retro vibe 🤣🤣

[Barry Cade]

2 hours ago, Stinkwheel said:

Its still got a tax disc holder, how very quaint 

I think M and P still have them in their clearance bin..😆

[Barry Cade]

Digging through some old one drive stuff , I'd forgotten about this. My Kwak Z250b  I restored , and painted in the kitchen.  

 

[Cavcraft]

23 hours ago, Barry Cade said:

Digging through some old one drive stuff , I'd forgotten about this. My Kwak Z250b  I restored , and painted in the kitchen.  

 

These are a proper, proper nice looking bike.

[brandersnatch]

On 04/01/2025 at 19:29, Barry Cade said:

Digging through some old one drive stuff , I'd forgotten about this. My Kwak Z250b  I restored , and painted in the kitchen.  

 

My first bike was a Z250a. (JML146W)  in red. 

[Stinkwheel]

On 02/01/2025 at 19:53, Barry Cade said:

Don't make the mistake I did and fit a Scottoiler.. chain is on the "wrong" side so the oil drips on the tyre when parked on the sidestand.  Makes the first roundabout quite interesting . Also fitted a longer rear shock, but didn't think to extend the sidestand. Thing went right over and trapped me against the garage wall.

Does the clock work? An analogue clock on a bike makes me happier than it should.

Weirdly its got a brand new chain on it, despite being stood. I always take scottoilers off these days, make so much mess and i dont do enough miles these days to warrant one anyway.

Oh the clock was an extra (or was fitted to ST models as standard maybe (i cant remember that far back) So no clock for me.

Actually the whole when the Funduro and ST (strada) were launched is all a mess online anyway, wiki and most sites say the ST and funduro were launched at the same time, they werent I was in the dealers at the time. Also, they say the funduro models changed in 1997 to 2000 - they didnt, exactly the same E169 model as introduced in 93/4.

I do so hate deeply  imbedded inaccuracies on stuff like that

[hairnet]

ahhh retail therapy

might stroke helmet later

[Fabergé Greggs]

On 29/12/2024 at 18:45, S2000 said:

Any chance of a pic or link to it online?

 

[bezzabsa]

On 04/01/2025 at 19:29, Barry Cade said:

Digging through some old one drive stuff , I'd forgotten about this. My Kwak Z250b  I restored , and painted in the kitchen.  

 

nice to see real wheels on an old 'un....and real mans brakes too 

[Cavcraft]

MOT passed. It's done one single mile since the last one 🤣

[Sham]

3 hours ago, 83C said:

Went and had a look at the new CB1000 today.

I like, I like very much…

I've been eyeing those as well,.but I just don't need a bike with more than 100bhp, and I don't fit it as well as I might.

I'm seriously considering trading in the 2023 SV for a CB650R, for the extra 20bhp and the engine is a gem - and I fit it really nicely. But the SV650 is just such a fun bike, so nimble and also has a gem of an engine.... The CB feels a bit fat in comparison, but is a terrific bike too.

[Barry Cade]

10 minutes ago, Sham said:

I've been eyeing those as well,.but I just don't need a bike with more than 100bhp, and I don't fit it as well as I might.

I'm seriously considering trading in the 2023 SV for a CB650R, for the extra 20bhp and the engine is a gem - and I fit it really nicely. But the SV650 is just such a fun bike, so nimble and also has a gem of an engine.... The CB feels a bit fat in comparison, but is a terrific bike too.

That's odd! Honda's usually had that strange ability to fit everyone. Always wondered how they did it. I really hate those short seat units with the long extensions for the plate holder. Lose underseat space too. Honda seem to be really putting the pressure on with their pricing though, which can only be a good thing.

[Sham]

It was the same on the 750 Hornet - My legs felt cramped.

You compare the measurements of it to the SV650, which I feel very comfortable on, and it makes no sense, but I just don't fit either Hornet. But I do the CB650R. Odd is right.

And I'm not even (that much of) a funny shape.

[83C]

45 minutes ago, Sham said:

It was the same on the 750 Hornet - My legs felt cramped.

You compare the measurements of it to the SV650, which I feel very comfortable on, and it makes no sense, but I just don't fit either Hornet. But I do the CB650R. Odd is right.

And I'm not even (that much of) a funny shape.

I was surprised I do fit the 1000, usually I’m too tall for naked bikes. My K3 SV650S was a great little bike but my legs always felt a bit cramped and I was putting far too much weight on my wrists along with arms almost bent 90deg. The CB1000 feels as comfortable as I wish my old SV was.

[Cavcraft]

Probably my eyesight, but that CBR looks quite a lot like a later Aprilia RS125.

[twosmoke300]

See my new green laning weapon !!!

[Stinkwheel]

And because I can, 

see my new green leaning weapon (weapon may* not be the correct word) now with added new tyres, fork rebuild with all new bushes and new stantions. Bit more to do yet,  but it’s getting there 

 

[martc]

On 03/01/2025 at 14:18, andyberg said:

Who says Chinese/ Korean stuff doesn’t last? 

And Taiwanese! Smiley face wink.

(Kymco are Taiwanese)

[twosmoke300]

Big News !!

 

 

The Shitefest Camino is all together and running !

 

[Stinkwheel]

30 minutes ago, twosmoke300 said:

Big News !!

 

 

The Shitefest Camino is all together and running !

 

Had one exactly like that as my first road legal powered two wheeler. A friend at the time was very very very annoyed it was faster than his standard AR50

[twosmoke300]

11 minutes ago, Stinkwheel said:

Had one exactly like that as my first road legal powered two wheeler. A friend at the time was very very very annoyed it was faster than his standard AR50

It feels pokey off the line  very pokey with only one brake and a driveway with two cars on it 😂

[5speedracer]

Benelli was mentioned a few pages ago, well this happened a few weeks ago. The recently, a year or so, introduced TRK 702 the big brother of the TRK 502. Same frame and dimensions from what I gather but 698cc instead of 500(ish), 70hp, 70Nm, good reviews on YT so I thought I'd take a punt.

It's Sept '24 registered with 28 miles on the clock and not from a Benelli dealer! It was traded against a Honda as the older rider found it too heavy, they're about 225-230kg from what I gather. New they are £6700 OTR and I paid £5750 which I thought was fine.

Some good stuff on it, Benelli branded (J.Juan or ByBre maybe) dual radial brakes up front, braided brake lines, Pirelli Angel GT tyres, Nice TFT screen, full metal luggage, handguards, good rear hugger with rubber flaps covering the shock which you can't see at all from the back. This is the 702 and there is also a 702X with spoked wheels, 19 inch on the front, mine is 17. Also has semi knobblies and a more adjustable shock, £500 more I think.

Weather been shite and salt down but I'll let you know how it is on it's first run, whenever that may be.

[Stinkwheel]

Always thought these were very pleasing on the eye, well bought

 

[5speedracer]

This video gives a good overview of the 502 v 702 in the X version;

I read somewhere and have no need to doubt it that the engine is based on the ER-6f motor. This looks likely as the ER-6f uses an 83mm bore as does the 702, the stroke of the Kawa is 60mm and the Benelli gets it's extra cubes from a longer stroke at 64.5mm.

I assumed the 502 would use a sleeved down block and shorter stroke but interestingly it actually has a longer stroke at 66.8mm with a bore of 69mm. I'm guessing they went this route to help the torque lower down to suit the bike's purpose better.

[bangernomics]

Who are we all favouring for cheapo classic bike (50cc) insurance. Probably about 500 miles a year at most as I just want a go on it before I flog it.

1983 Simson Schwalbe ning ning.

[Dave_Q]

7 hours ago, bangernomics said:

Who are we all favouring for cheapo classic bike (50cc) insurance. Probably about 500 miles a year at most as I just want a go on it before I flog it.

1983 Simson Schwalbe ning ning.

I have found Hagerty to be understanding and cheap about such things.

[martc]

14 hours ago, bangernomics said:

1983 Simson Schwalbe ning ning.

A Simson Schwalbe, absolutely brilliant. How did you get hold of that?

I don't think they were officially imported as I remember writing to Wilf Green in Sheffield for a brochure for one, they replied, politely, that they didn't import them but they sent me a load of goodies anyhow. I was a rabid MZ fan at the time and a Schlwalbe would have been a fun additon.

[Rustybullethole]