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Just back from a wee run in the Vito down to Southport to collect this... A double Decker ZX9-R B4. Proper winter project as it doesn't run ( starter clutch gubbed) and has no brakes or clutch. A gamble?Probably, but can't resist a big Kwak. Should keep me occupied until spring.

 

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The Enfield is a fair whack less than a Triumph twin, and not much less performance.

 

Triumph went down in my estimation with this:

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Just a joke, or a real model for those fucking annoying hipsters?

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The Enfield is a fair whack less than a Triumph twin, and not much less performance.

 

Triumph went down in my estimation with this:

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Just a joke, or a real model for those fucking annoying hipsters?

 

If you want a proper British built twin you'll have to find £9999 for a Norton Atlas which is £1000 cheaper than the Triumph Thruxton 1200. Admittedly the Norton is a 650, but it's a modern forward looking machine and will surely be a hit for Norton - nostalgia is all very well, but it's not the future...

 

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Stuck a deposit on a 2011 ZX10R earlier.

 

Barely used by the previous owner. 2500miles and minty.

 

So a full house - once collected -with a yam, sook, honda and kwak in the garage.

Remember drooling at early zx10’s 30 years ago, loved the chunky styling

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I wouldn't be too worried - they looked fantastic in the whole, with an authentic 60's aura about them; in particular the engine cases casting and finish looked very 'old fashioned' (in a good way).

 

I was just a little disappointed about the detailing. As mentioned the two halves of the indicators didn't quite line up, the switch gear felt a little gritty and some of the welds were a tadge 'bulky'. But they are considerably 'less expensive' than a Japanese bike and so I may be a little over picky.

 

To whet your appetite..

 

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And for the curious, here's the Bennelli Imperiale...

 

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I do like Triumphs but the various Bonnie's just never quite looked right. The Interceptor however looks like bikes did when I was a kid.

 

For any info on them mail

[email protected]

Helpful and ready to chat.

 

Also

 

https://www.rideapart.com/articles/265354/speed-record-royal-enfield-continental/

 

 

 

 

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For all you crazy muthas

 

This popped up on my FB

 

The man is insane

 

Explain?

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crazy irish teacher - who has a himalayan that hes just done a lap of ireland on (had succession of tigers till he bought a ktm last year)

 

thought he was just testing one here or in ireland but clocked the plate on the front

 

hes in delhi :lol: (we were slaggin him saying DL was donegal :lol: )

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Just back from a wee run in the Vito down to Southport to collect this... A double Decker ZX9-R B4. Proper winter project as it doesn't run ( starter clutch gubbed) and has no brakes or clutch. A gamble?Probably, but can't resist a big Kwak. Should keep me occupied until spring.

 

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Let's hope the gearbox and headgasket are good too, looks well except for the cheap ass danmoto can

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Picked up the ZX10R earlier. It's so small and light - easiest bike ive ever put onto my trailer. Took it for a quick spin on the lane by my house, nearly dropped it as the clutch is typically sharp [modern 1000cc bikes all seem to be] and i got a load of spin up from the cold track-focused tyres. It doesnt even feel run in, still fresh as a daisy.

 

Had to clear space in the garage for it.

 

Will be on the road in the new year.cant wait.

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Yertiz

Absolute weapon. Enjoy! ,

 

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I had a brand new black ZX6R in 2009. Had it 3 weeks and 350 miles, when a car turned across my path in Hereford and wrote it off. It's nice to be on another black ZX-series bike. They are classy, well-made [much better than Honda and Suzuki anyway] and have amazing ergos.

 

Should be a ton of fun.

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crazy irish teacher - who has a himalayan that hes just done a lap of ireland on (had succession of tigers till he bought a ktm last year)

 

thought he was just testing one here or in ireland but clocked the plate on the front

 

hes in delhi :lol: (we were slaggin him saying DL was donegal :lol: )

crazy irish teacher now on nepal india border (or he was on thursday)

 

hired a himalayan :lol:

 

nutter

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Dry today so thought I'd give the bike a good look over- got carried away..

 

 

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All good so far, no broken bolts, no snapped studs and looks to have been well cared for. Next to split the crankcase.

 

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Interesting. Where in France are you?

Vire, Basse Normandie about an hour from Caen.

I'm sure my back wont allow me to ride this so I'm open to daft offers :)

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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2013-HONDA-NC-700-BLACK-CAT-X-HPI-CLEAR/153274221036

 

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cat x - had to google it and it seems stolen recovered - not binned but ign looks ok and the key thing

 

they all do that - mine is the same as keys are chocolate :D - also the fact that the snapped key needs to be shown to the headstock :lol: - wont start yeah right

 

only thing making me not speak to him is they dont do weekends - means i can do nothing till new year as need to take a day off to fetch it :(

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Vire, Basse Normandie about an hour from Caen.

I'm sure my back wont allow me to ride this so I'm open to daft offers :)

fix back - have lols

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Sold my Norton Commando. Had it 10 years. I is sad.... :(  :( . Needed the room so it had to go.

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