Prestontony Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 On 3/18/2021 at 8:00 PM, martc said: I think this is one of these unsuccessful post war Indian singles designed to compete head on with the Brits (failed). That’s from the time they imported Royal Enfield’s as Indians. Indian’s attempts at building Brit parallel twins (Indian Scout) and singles (Indian Arrow) in the late 40’s/early 50’s were doomed to failure because of reliability issues but they were handsome things. One way to tell the home made engines was they had a left foot gear change, this is a left foot brake martc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groovylee Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 well, after speaking with the boss indoors, she's really not enjoying the whole bike thing, so it looks like im getting rid of the little benelli TNT its just not getting used, especially now i have the GS. would there be any interest in a 2019 tnt for about the £1300 mark? if so i'll get a for sale thread done at the weekend. MT606, UltraWomble, Jazoli and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat_Pirate Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 1 hour ago, groovylee said: well, after speaking with the boss indoors, she's really not enjoying the whole bike thing, so it looks like im getting rid of the little benelli TNT its just not getting used, especially now i have the GS. would there be any interest in a 2019 tnt for about the £1300 mark? if so i'll get a for sale thread done at the weekend. I would love this, but have no space! That'll sell easily. groovylee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 6 hours ago, groovylee said: well, after speaking with the boss indoors, she's really not enjoying the whole bike thing, so it looks like im getting rid of the little benelli TNT its just not getting used, especially now i have the GS. would there be any interest in a 2019 tnt for about the £1300 mark? if so i'll get a for sale thread done at the weekend. @They_all_do_that_sir delivery available groovylee and They_all_do_that_sir 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groovylee Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 thanks guys, i'll sort an ad this weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 thanks guys, i'll sort an ad this weekend I would love it but don't have the cash atm. However a mate over here might be keen, how many miles on it?Sent from my Pixel 4 XL using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groovylee Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 5 minutes ago, They_all_do_that_sir said: I would love it but don't have the cash atm. However a mate over here might be keen, how many miles on it? Sent from my Pixel 4 XL using Tapatalk 2904 presently. may go up a touch, but unlikely. will get some pics and more details on a sale fred sunday / monday They_all_do_that_sir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 2904 presently. may go up a touch, but unlikely. will get some pics and more details on a sale fred sunday / mondayCheers, I'll speak to my mate. Might be a deal with Hairnet delivery services Sent from my Pixel 4 XL using Tapatalk groovylee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martc Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 On 4/29/2021 at 4:24 AM, Prestontony said: That’s from the time they imported Royal Enfield’s as Indians. Indian’s attempts at building Brit parallel twins (Indian Scout) and singles (Indian Arrow) in the late 40’s/early 50’s were doomed to failure because of reliability issues but they were handsome things. One way to tell the home made engines was they had a left foot gear change, this is a left foot brake Those look terrible, when compared to the understated looks of the equivalent Brit bike, there's no wonder they crashed and burnt. Flatter bars, a few less tassles and chrome and they may have stood a chance. And a modicum of reliability would have helped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prestontony Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 15 minutes ago, martc said: Those look terrible, when compared to the understated looks of the equivalent Brit bike, there's no wonder they crashed and burnt. Flatter bars, a few less tassles and chrome and they may have stood a chance. And a modicum of reliability would have helped. To be honest, at the time yeah, but I guess it was a reaction to the big Brit singles and twins and a bit of a rush job, Harley and Indian were VERY scared of the Brit bike invasion and after getting off a contemporary Harley and getting onto a Triumph twin you could see they had a lot to worry about, the Brit bike felt like a velvet spaceship! So looking at them now they're a curiosity and interesting because of that. Any that are left will be pretty much sorted but but they're no velvet spaceships! martc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 On 4/29/2021 at 11:36 AM, groovylee said: well, after speaking with the boss indoors, she's really not enjoying the whole bike thing, so it looks like im getting rid of the little benelli TNT its just not getting used, especially now i have the GS. would there be any interest in a 2019 tnt for about the £1300 mark? if so i'll get a for sale thread done at the weekend. where in the shire (dont say luton :D ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groovylee Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 40 minutes ago, hairnet said: where in the shire (dont say luton ) Shefford 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Hang on I don't live in liverpool/london............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Goodbye heavy bastard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Rut roh VID_20210501_142551.mp4 thatsmacar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 @They_all_do_that_sir Hoor ya Think it's took 18 months to decide to buy it then 6 month to decide to fit it Small fail as the packer gasket didn't wanna play so getting zorst from the joint under the footpeg so rang local honda to order one ' we have 3 we're open monday' I'd rang at 3.30 they closed at 4 ( I didn't know that) See ya Monday oh wait I bought a harley VID_20210501_134247.mp4 They_all_do_that_sir and Fat_Pirate 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 yes it needs a wash no i cant be arsed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martc Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 On 4/18/2021 at 7:42 PM, Jerzy Woking said: I have really wanted an MZ ISDT for a few years now, but they have always been that bit out of my price range. And even more so now.... Probably so, this 1970 MZ TS250 /G5 ISDT, still in the crate, sold for $27,500 in Americashire recently - 500tops, twosmoke300, Minimad5 and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hairnet Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 ffs have to borrow some calipers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidel_Kakao Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Apologies for cross post but it's relevant too. My Roadrunner is going to make a great mobile base for bike riding. LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 I have a. Been checking UK leccy bike/scooter laws b. Been watching many fascinating (and limb endangering) Utoob variants of DIY leccy wheeled bike/scooter contraptions! My advanced maths fails me here.... 1. A hoverboard wheel running as a 'friction drive' against your bike wheel/tyre (regardless of wheel diameter) will be the 6mph *nominal. 2. Introducing tooth belt/chain 'gearing' will decrease speed/increase torque. Can a different controller increase actual hub speed but with battery/heat issues ?? Not building one.... Virtually un usable outside your front door..... Doh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraWomble Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 On 4/30/2021 at 7:30 PM, groovylee said: Shefford 👍 Have you punted this on yet? Ive scraped together a bag but still need to punt on the SCV Honda... hairnet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 ride down on the honda obvs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 48 minutes ago, UltraWomble said: Have you punted this on yet? Ive scraped together a bag but still need to punt on the SCV Honda... delivery still possible - might be going fod again and its not far from there bh weekend @They_all_do_that_sir too much of a wuss obvs They_all_do_that_sir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraWomble Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, hairnet said: delivery still possible - might be going fod again and its not far from there bh weekend @They_all_do_that_sir too much of a wuss obvs Yeah, I dont think hes looking for a £300 PX Covid Shite Bike. They_all_do_that_sir, 83C and Jerzy Woking 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groovylee Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 17 hours ago, UltraWomble said: Have you punted this on yet? Ive scraped together a bag but still need to punt on the SCV Honda... not as yet dude, but I work away from home most of the time, so not put too much effort into it tbh. ive only advertised it here at the mo. the insurance and tax runs out at the end of this month, so i will be making more of a concerted effort then. I can probably do a shiters discount to make it more accessible.... will have a think Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyberg Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 I got me one of those maxi scooter things for the commute to work this summer 🙄 because we are having such good* weather already. Always fancied one. First impressions? Really, really comfortable. Not the quickest thing on the block, it's only a 125, but will sit at 55mph all day, plenty good enough for the roads I'll be on. Almost 100mpgs. Bloody heavy! Way heavier than the CB. Handles well though with all the weight low down. I can see why Johnny foreigner likes them so much. If things go well I may well upgrade to a bigger engine for next year. Cookiesouwest, Jerzy Woking, groovylee and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraWomble Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 4 hours ago, groovylee said: the insurance and tax runs out at the end of this month, so i will be making more of a concerted effort then. Lee Cheers - Ive just bagged a couple of Nilfisks for a fiver so fingers crossed for a small amount of profit on those off eBay, Plus I am chancing the Shite Bike to the mouth breathers on Facebook. 2 hours ago, andyberg said: I got me one of those maxi scooter things for the commute to work this summer 🙄 because we are having such good* weather already. Always fancied one. First impressions? Really, really comfortable. Not the quickest thing on the block, it's only a 125, but will sit at 55mph all day, plenty good enough for the roads I'll be on. Almost 100mpgs. Bloody heavy! Way heavier than the CB. Handles well though with all the weight low down. First one I had was a 125 from someone off this Parish ( a rebuilt Burgman) which even hauled my incredibly lardy arse up to 60 on the M6 - then I went and bought a Piaggio X9-500cc which was brilliant till it shit its ECU. Fast, comfortable, good road presence, loads of storage and comfy passenger seat/position - defo if you can find a Silverwing or similar go for it. They are just a bit of a PITA come service time due to the amount of bodywork that needs to come off to access service items. andyberg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Charmer Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Bikeshite! I think I'm down to 8 now and one unusual engine. Oh, and a Cyclemaster engine, maybe a Villiers too. I have too much shite. 🙈 UltraWomble, Fat_Pirate and Dave_Q 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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