The Bikeshite Thread

[New POD]

The important question is who is more annoying? Them or the ones who say 'I'd get a bike but I'd kill myself'.

That's me. I last had a bike in 1988.

in 2002 i nearly bought a gsx750R to comute on but wrote off my car and thought it not a responsible thing to do with 2 kids and a wife to support.

Then the in 2016 I was really going to buy a bike. Something big enough to take my wife on the back of. Then she was diagnosed with slipped discs and fussed vertebrates and could hardly travel in the car so I wasn't going to be taking her on the back of a bike.

Now when I think about having a bike I'm thinking "if I died, who would take care of......my wife, my mum.....my cat etc "

proper cowardly I am

[New POD]

The classic sign of an experienced two-stroke rider, left hand hovering over the clutch lever!!!!

I was too busy trying to hang on. I managed to pull the clutch at about 25 mph.

The black line lasted a few years.

[Guest Hooli]

That's me. I last had a bike in 1988.

in 2002 i nearly bought a gsx750R to comute on but wrote off my car and thought it not a responsible thing to do with 2 kids and a wife to support.

Then the in 2016 I was really going to buy a bike. Something big enough to take my wife on the back of. Then she was diagnosed with slipped discs and fussed vertebrates and could hardly travel in the car so I wasn't going to be taking her on the back of a bike.

Now when I think about having a bike I'm thinking "if I died, who would take care of......my wife, my mum.....my cat etc "

proper cowardly I am

 

Nah that's different.

 

I thinking of the billy* bullshitters who've never sat on a bike but claim they'd ride like Mike Hailwood.

[Jerzy Woking]

Nothing wrong with your considerations NewPod.  

 

I thought the same, but divorced the wife, abandoned the kids, and so I no longer worry about them when riding my bike.

[Faker]

I genuinely should be fuking ashamed of myself. I've this two years.... and haven't ridden it since the ride home from buying it!

 

What a dick!

 

Anyhoo.... being collected tomorrow. Bit of tlc and mot... actually can't wait now to get it back!

[doug]

https://www.gumtree.com/p/honda-motorbikes/1982-honda-cx500-sport-classic-bike/1304091761

 

Seller wants £700 ....bit of a bargain I say.....am skint.

[Fabergé Greggs]

The classic sign of an experienced two-stroke rider, left hand hovering over the clutch lever!!!!

This is me every morning and night as I commute down the A12 on the LML- wide open throttle all the way..

[DodgeRover]

Using modern synthetic 2T oils seems to have made older 2 strokes much more reliable as have chrome bores. The only time I've seen engines apart recently is when a piston has broken a skirt or something similar from being left way too long before being changed.

In the old days you often used to see barrels with a smear of piston on them or badly scored pistons where they had nipped up at some point.

People now buying performance 2 strokes are probably less likely to take them to 12,000 rpm from cold too.

[Eddie Honda]

Pissing myself about Brother Honda and his Little Cub. (50cc)

 

Honda Little Cub 14 (2) by E Honda, on Flickr

 

Caught by the Five-0 and given a speeding ticket.     

 

 

 

 

[doug]

Classic bike show at Ayr racecourse on Saturday the 30th June. Usually some great stuff in the car park. Might take the Bonnie along to try and sell it. It didn't make it's reserve on the eBay auction.

[MorrisItalSLX]

First things first, I know sweet-fuck-all about motorcycles. My mother told me that I was never to ride one of those god-awful contraptions and I have been a good son and done so.

 

Secondly, the origin of my Mum's dislike of bikes can be traced back to her Dad being involved in a serious motorbike accident that left him in hospital for 10 months. He never rode a bike again, but he did own and restore many bikes afterwards.

 

This leads me to the main purpose of this post. My dear Grandma has reminded me that my Grandpa's bike is still in the shed, It was the last bike he restored before his passing.

 

 

All I know is it is an AJS, as it is written all over it. IIRC he never got it running.

 

So, I am wondering if the Autoshite Motorcycle Massiv can help me out and provide me with some information about my Grandpa's bike.

 

Cheers.

[pilninggas]

Went out for a 60 mile lollop on my 250 Gamma this morning.

 

Gave it some stick over the Blorenge.

[srad34]

Went out for a 60 mile lollop on my 250 Gamma this morning.

 

Gave it some stick over the Blorenge.

POIDH - You know the rules

[castros_bro]

First things first, I know sweet-fuck-all about motorcycles. My mother told me that I was never to ride one of those god-awful contraptions and I have been a good son and done so.

 

Secondly, the origin of my Mum's dislike of bikes can be traced back to her Dad being involved in a serious motorbike accident that left him in hospital for 10 months. He never rode a bike again, but he did own and restore many bikes afterwards.

 

This leads me to the main purpose of this post. My dear Grandma has reminded me that my Grandpa's bike is still in the shed, It was the last bike he restored before his passing.

 

image5.JPG

 

All I know is it is an AJS, as it is written all over it. IIRC he never got it running.

 

So, I am wondering if the Autoshite Motorcycle Massiv can help me out and provide me with some information about my Grandpa's bike.

 

Cheers.

 

 

Looks like an AJS version of badge engineering AJS/Matchless 500/600/650 twin from late 50s, unlike BSA or Trumpet it has separate barrels.   Run several Matchless badged ones best place for endless info on these is  the  forum area of Jampot.com the owners club website.

[3VOM]

First things first, I know sweet-fuck-all about motorcycles. My mother told me that I was never to ride one of those god-awful contraptions and I have been a good son and done so.

 

Secondly, the origin of my Mum's dislike of bikes can be traced back to her Dad being involved in a serious motorbike accident that left him in hospital for 10 months. He never rode a bike again, but he did own and restore many bikes afterwards.

 

This leads me to the main purpose of this post. My dear Grandma has reminded me that my Grandpa's bike is still in the shed, It was the last bike he restored before his passing.

 

image5.JPG

 

All I know is it is an AJS, as it is written all over it. IIRC he never got it running.

 

So, I am wondering if the Autoshite Motorcycle Massiv can help me out and provide me with some information about my Grandpa's bike.

 

Cheers.

I'm going for an AJS model 30 (without a gear lever)

[pilninggas]

POIDH - You know the rules

Didnt take any, couldnt be arsed.

[Guest Hooli]

Rebuilt my front brakes again & did it properly this time.

[Tamworthbay]

First things first, I know sweet-fuck-all about motorcycles. My mother told me that I was never to ride one of those god-awful contraptions and I have been a good son and done so.

 

Secondly, the origin of my Mum's dislike of bikes can be traced back to her Dad being involved in a serious motorbike accident that left him in hospital for 10 months. He never rode a bike again, but he did own and restore many bikes afterwards.

 

This leads me to the main purpose of this post. My dear Grandma has reminded me that my Grandpa's bike is still in the shed, It was the last bike he restored before his passing.

 

image5.JPG

 

All I know is it is an AJS, as it is written all over it. IIRC he never got it running.

 

So, I am wondering if the Autoshite Motorcycle Massiv can help me out and provide me with some information about my Grandpa's bike.

 

Cheers.

It is a Model 20 most likely, jampot rear suspension, so would expect a chrome tank but pic is in the shade so hard to see the colours completely. Early 50s and the best of the AJS bikes apart from the race bikes like the 7r and porcupine. Good twin cylinder engine mated to a Burman box. More a cruiser than a sports bike but sound amazing. I have one in bits that was my Dad’s but have come to the realisation I will never finish it so am going to have to let it go soon

[Guest Hooli]

Well it seems a rear wheel bearing has died on my gsx. It felt wobbly on the way home and wriggling the wheel makes clunky noises. I'll strip it tomorrow night to check, if it has gone I'll do the fronts too as they are also original.

 

You'd think they'd last longer than 17 years n nearly 119k wouldn't you?

[hairnet]

hooligooligooli gooo

 

https://www.robinsonsfoundry.co.uk/shop/online-store/suzuki-parts-finder/gsf-bandit/gsf600/s-x-1995-1999-mk1-naked-and-faired.htm#!gsf600mk1frame1

 

gadge at work has bassed his test and bought an n reg failed bandit 600

 

looks in good order for 52k

 

but the only grot behind the zorsts theres a spar that braces the frame - it has bolts in it looks like it can be unbolted.....

 

looking at foundrys pic its not a separate piece

 

weldy weldy or can a piece be bought??

 

what ya think?

[Guest Hooli]

No idea. I'll look when I'm out the gym and if my neighbour is about I'll ask, he used to be a suzuki mechanic.

[srad34]

Didnt take any, couldnt be arsed.

I mean of the bike, not the bimble out lol

[panhard65]

Right this little lot should be coming home with me next week.  Crap pictures for now but should make enough on them to pay for my trip.

First up a 1983 Suzuki 125DR engine out due to a broken little end bearing when it got laid up in the 90's

2 pics of this one so you can bask in it's glory. A 1983 Honda CB125 twin. It has a bit of a cafe racer look going on so will probably sell to some hipster.

Finally my favourite a 1970 Solex 6000. These were really advanced for a moped. It has a rear disc brake and is shaft drive

 

[hairnet]

^^

 

oh.

[Guest Hooli]

hooligooligooli gooo

 

https://www.robinsonsfoundry.co.uk/shop/online-store/suzuki-parts-finder/gsf-bandit/gsf600/s-x-1995-1999-mk1-naked-and-faired.htm#!gsf600mk1frame1

 

gadge at work has bassed his test and bought an n reg failed bandit 600

 

looks in good order for 52k

 

but the only grot behind the zorsts theres a spar that braces the frame - it has bolts in it looks like it can be unbolted.....

 

looking at foundrys pic its not a separate piece

 

weldy weldy or can a piece be bought??

 

what ya think?

 

Look closer at the diagram. it unbolts in front of the engine & at the top of the down tube & back near the footrests. That whole section of frame comes out with about six bolts plus an engine mount for engine removal. Should be easy enough to get one from a breaker I'd have thought.

[New POD]

Right this little lot should be coming home with me next week.  Crap pictures for now but should make enough on them to pay for my trip.

dr 125.jpg

First up a 1983 Suzuki 125DR engine out due to a broken little end bearing when it got laid up in the 90's

cb 125.jpg

cb125.jpg

2 pics of this one so you can bask in it's glory. A 1983 Honda CB125 twin. It has a bit of a cafe racer look going on so will probably sell to some hipster.

solex 6000.jpg

Finally my favourite a 1970 Solex 6000. These were really advanced for a moped. It has a rear disc brake and is shaft drive

 

Full Floater too. How much do you want for this peice of junk* again.... Runs away to count pennies....and think about where to hide it.......

 

[Guest Hooli]

I've seen nicer floaters...

[Guest Hooli]

Well it seems a rear wheel bearing has died on my gsx. It felt wobbly on the way home and wriggling the wheel makes clunky noises. I'll strip it tomorrow night to check, if it has gone I'll do the fronts too as they are also original.

 

You'd think they'd last longer than 17 years n nearly 119k wouldn't you?

 

Now this is odd...

 

I took the wheel out tonight & the bearings felt absolutely fine. Out of interest I put it back & now there is no clunk or wobble to the wheel yet nothing was loose when I took it apart.

 

Very odd, I shall test ride it at some point & see if it's self-healing or not.

[DodgeRover]

Swinging arm bushes?

 

Could it be a disc/ pad type clink previously when waggling the wheel?

[Guest Hooli]

Funny the same thing was suggested on another forum too, but no the movement was between the wheel & swingarm & the clunk from the rear axle area.

 

Good call though.