Fat_Pirate Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 I've been out today too, filled up at the pay-at-pump without removing my gloves then proceeded to bomb about a bit, enjoying the slightly quieter roads and sunshine. I didn't see a lot of social-distancing going on though - Loomies car park was full of bikes as they're still offering a takeaway service, which is rather defeating the point of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warch Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 I might dress up like the Toecutter next time I go for a ride out, really capture the post apocalyptic zeitgeist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Took the ex-castros_bros XT600 out for its first run of the year. Had to go for a warm bath to thaw out!! Bike ran great mind.Sent from my SM-J330FN using Tapatalk Jerzy Woking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyberg Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 5 minutes ago, Fat_Pirate said: Loomies car park was full of bikes Must get back there one day, and Poole quay if that's still a thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat_Pirate Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 2 hours ago, andyberg said: Must get back there one day, and Poole quay if that's still a thing? It is! Or rather was... before THE EVENT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraWomble Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Honda have officially launched the CT125 with a price tag of £3700 ( which seems steep for what it is, Id have thought £2999 better ./more realistic) Ive been toying with buying another Grom, but I think one of these would be a better proposition really. Rab, Aston Martin, Mike D and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 I assume that will go a similar way to the new cub and be available for about 2800 ish in a few months. I LOVE the look of the CT, however i popped to the dealers before THE EVENT to have a gander at the Cub, and for the money i was pretty disappointed with how flimsy it seemed. Also it's a bit disappointing, plus I think quite limiting to their sales, that none of them seem to be available with pillion carrying provisions - they're the ideal thing to chuck on the back of a motorhome etc... UltraWomble 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Chocolate Teapot Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 How many years have i been waiting for this honda ct to be revived. Has it got the low range gearbox? Is it coming to europe. Real shame about no double seat. Let us hope the price does come down a bit. I could quite see myself selling my bonneville and kymco for this, a ct really could cover all my biking needs in 1. And veey easy for home mechanic. Fun, offroad, to the shops, cool, reliable, mountain touring, will outlast me. UltraWomble 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraWomble Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 2 hours ago, Mike D said: Also it's a bit disappointing, plus I think quite limiting to their sales, that none of them seem to be available with pillion carrying provisions - From what I have read in the press a longer seat is available in certain markets so could be retro fitted with foot pegs I assume at the expense of that "rack". I prefer the longer seat as I like to sit a bit further back on the bike for comfort so will be something I look at - if they come down to £2900 or £2800 then I will be buying one on hock. Mike D and Cavcraft 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 *wonders whether to sorn bike never had to do that in 23 years edit fuck corona it got taxed twosmoke300 and Barry Cade 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 @UltraWomble I've seen the longer seats and in a lot of the press photos they have foot rests fitted - it's the same with the cub - however all the UK ones seem to not be drilled in the swing arm - the bobbins are just blank. The bloke in the dealers said it's because they're not rated to carry the load of 2 of us fat knackers over here - the markets where they are twin seaters tend to be somewhat more svelte UltraWomble 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martc Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 That CT looks like the result of an unholy coupling betwixt a Camino and an Easy Rider. Todays phun phact - the Honda Camino was called the Hobbit in the USA. Mike D and Cavcraft 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 I reckon they've done a better job matching the original CT than they did with the Cub to be fair.. Cavcraft, martc, strangeangel and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Got let down on an old Suzuki 50 the other day, but there's some nutty Garelli trail type bike on the horizon. UltraWomble and strangeangel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martc Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 35 minutes ago, Cavcraft said: Got let down on an old Suzuki 50 the other day, but there's some nutty Garelli trail type bike on the horizon. A Tiger Cross? Please let it be a Tiger Cross, the first geared bike I ever rode wheelied uncontrollably for about 30 yards down my mates garden path. Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostnotFound Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 The ct does look great, easily the most tempting of the 125s Honda have put out, but as mentioned the prices seem steep, at the listed price you're almost at a Himalayan. Which if not identical also sit in the cool off roadish category without the 125 limitations making it a tad more practical for an only bike. UltraWomble 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 1 hour ago, martc said: A Tiger Cross? Please let it be a Tiger Cross, the first geared bike I ever rode wheelied uncontrollably for about 30 yards down my mates garden path. Erm, I'm a knobhead. It was an Italjet, not a Garelli sorry martc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martc Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 2 hours ago, Cavcraft said: Erm, I'm a knobhead. It was an Italjet, not a Garelli sorry Shame, but Italjets are ace as well. Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castros_bro Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 2 hours ago, Cavcraft said: Erm, I'm a knobhead. +1 Cavcraft, hairnet and Aston Martin 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 farkle bought lasted a week ? - not the farkle - my willpower other farkle woulda happened sooner but trip cancelled so dont need it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy18s Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Insured the beasty for £60 for the year so I'll be taking in some of our glorious countryside soon enough I'll see if the old gopro is working or not strangeangel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangeangel Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Lots of chat about the new Honda CT... FWIW I think it's aimed at beards rather than ride-to-work types and priced accordingly. They've done a decent job of making it look like the original 110 though, I think. Coincidentally I was working on my Trail 90 yesterday; I've been spurred on by the fact that it's now UK road legal and - like most other people it seems - I have time on my hands. Have a gratuitous picture: It's a 1967 K0 model, the first one with the transfer box. The earlier bike, the CT200, had an second, massive rear sprocket and to get low range you had to splice in an extra bit of chain. Handy! tobyd, Aston Martin, UltraWomble and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cade Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Is everyone going out on their bikes as normal? I'm having withdrawals but can't be arsed with getting the 3rd degree from anyone.. Last time I was out it was rather chilly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyberg Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 My bike is just sat under the cover, bloody typical. For the first time in years I get a lovely bike, the weather has been pretty much glorious, but we are on lockdown. This virus has a lot to answer for....... There is no excuse to go out on the bike unless you have to go shopping for essentials. I know this weather is good today and tomorrow but its just not worth the risk in my opinion. Barry Cade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castros_bro Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 I know what I'll be doings this afternoons............ strangeangel, andyberg, doug and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtriple Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 I 'want' a new Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. There, I've said it. I think they are a touch of allright. Cavcraft, pilninggas and AlsoMike 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticvandan Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 I got some out the garage,until last weds was still going to work so alternating between my mz and Ariel UltraWomble, LostnotFound, LightBulbFun and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martc Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 6 hours ago, Barry Cade said: Is everyone going out on their bikes as normal? I'm having withdrawals but can't be arsed with getting the 3rd degree from anyone.. Last time I was out it was rather chilly. I've just changed the oil and filter on the NC750S ready for the season. Fortunately* I'm a 'key worker' and due into work for 2 days next week - I shall be taking advantage of the improving weather and my 'legal' travelling status by going on the bike. Otherwise it'd have to stay in the garage. Barry Cade and Jerzy Woking 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Built the ducati back up. I had stripped all the bodywork off it last year. Polished it to death. Painted the exhaust on the XT. All dressed up and nowhere to go!Sent from my SM-J330FN using Tapatalk strangeangel, Barry Cade, Aston Martin and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 3 hours ago, xtriple said: I 'want' a new Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. There, I've said it. I think they are a touch of allright. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Royal-Enfield-Interceptor-650-2019/333561461155?hash=item4da9cff9a3:g:3EgAAOSw3BBegIoC Cheapest on ebay. Near me,free storage in my garage till safe to collect. xtriple and 155V6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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