strangeangel Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 ^^^good luck with that. I tried talking to him when he was selling a fucked Honda Spacy with the most gash custom paintjob you've ever seen. It was Running When Parked years earlier, and hadn't seen an MOT in a decade, and for this he wanted £2200. I wanted to pay him the going rate for such a machine at the time (£150) but I only succeeded in getting him down to two grand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael1703 Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 This offends my eyes http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BIMOTA-MANTRA-DB3-1998-3-218-MILES-TWO-OWNERS-ONE-OFF-STRIKING-BIKE-/231873177855?hash=item35fcb7e8ff:g:1pMAAOSwyjBW4ZrO strangeangel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 went to see a man about a bear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiperCub Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 This offends my eyes http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BIMOTA-MANTRA-DB3-1998-3-218-MILES-TWO-OWNERS-ONE-OFF-STRIKING-BIKE-/231873177855?hash=item35fcb7e8ff:g:1pMAAOSwyjBW4ZrOYeah, shit like this is one of the main reasons I've largely gone off bikes under 10-15 years old. Barry Cade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheggers Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 This was a pleasant surprise in my office car park Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk strangeangel and michael1703 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael1703 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Looks like an Indian Enfield,looks smart in yellow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael1703 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Doh,just zoomed in, re on the engine and graphics on the tank I hadn't noticed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheggers Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Spot on. He had it imported brand new last summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martc Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Spot on. He had it imported brand new last summer. Does he live in foreign parts? You can buy them brand new here, although not in yellow... http://royalenfield.com/uk/motorcycles/continental-gt#!GT-Red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheggers Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Does he live in foreign parts? You can buy them brand new here, although not in yellow... http://royalenfield.com/uk/motorcycles/continental-gt#!GT-RedOnly if you call Guildford foreign... Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martc Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Only if you call Guildford foreign... Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk Well it's dahn sarf near that there London, foreign enough for most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Yeah, shit like this is one of the main reasons I've largely gone off bikes under 10-15 years old.'Cept for this one's 18 years old. Is that really fake wood trim round the clocks? Brilliant!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warren t claim Posted April 22, 2016 Author Share Posted April 22, 2016 https://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/suzuki-tl1000s-1999-sixspeed-electric-start-long-mot-silver-excellent-condition-35000miles-only/1165709027 I really fucking fancy this. I've always wanted to sample the infamous Widowmaker and although this is going to push my budget to the limit I'm tempted to go and have a look later. Barry Cade and Fat_Pirate 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Widowmaker? Don't look like any H2 I've ever seen. Jollyfckr, John F and warren t claim 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 window maker - nah justa shit shock and depending on the owner - shit tyres 1400 is cheap if it checks out ok - chip him gerrit bort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy18s Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 99 onwards had the power trimmed back to only 120bhp.Enough to be interesting without it wanting to pick up the front wheel on any little bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Honda Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 The first ones (1997) were fine - for fat bastards - the riders that didn't experience issues with the shonky rear shock were over 15 stone. If you're under, just eat more pies. 83C, Dave_Q and warren t claim 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerzy Woking Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Went out on my recent Bikeshite purchase from Strangeangel, a Piaggio Xevo 400 to see my mate who has the ex-Wuvvum Hyosung GT125. He's had some issues with it, starting off with a sump full of petrol (traced to a problem with one of the jets in the carbs). He feared the swing arm was rotten, but just a bit of surface rust-nothing a repaint didn't sort. New fork seals-the oil that came out looked like grey gloss paint, and stank like nothing else could. Then he noted some movement in the rear suspension, so he stripped it. The bottom bearing was so worn, it was difficult to know that it ever had needle rolling bearings. He machined up new bearings to fit, and bought some needle rollers. Then he snapped the bolts that hold the hadlebars on, so drilled those out and rethreaded them. Then he tacled the sticky rwar brake which was corroded (but not as badly as tge brakes on my Suzuli SV650!). Chassis now all sorted, but bike wouldn't run properly. He stripped the carbs several times before finding the air box inlet rubbers were dropping tiny bits of rubber into the carbs. But all sorted now-my mate hasn't ridden for 30 years, and is now an expert on these Hyosung vee twins. Everything, with the exception of the handlebar clamps, everything came apart easily, and went back together easily. He loves it as it has a big bike feel, and despite all the issues, its cost him about £50 in parts. I rode it today, and have to agree-its far better bike than a CG125 to learn on, as it feels and looks so substantial. Sadly it still sports the snake skin paintwork, which he will be sorting when the weather gets better. As for the ex-strangeangel Xevo, it's brilliant. Used it for my 120 mile commute one day and some running around, and just filled it up-cant believe it,but 80mpg achieved!!! strangeangel, wuvvum and Barry Cade 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangeangel Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 As for the ex-strangeangel Xevo, it's brilliant. Used it for my 120 mile commute one day and some running around, and just filled it up-cant believe it,but 80mpg achieved!!! The EFI system on that thing is brilliant; it manages to go well and be frugal at the same time. My old Honda 250s can't do any better than 65mpg! Glad to see it getting used Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 so - tl thou - pulled trigger yet? (no not him ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerzy Woking Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 The EFI system on that thing is brilliant; it manages to go well and be frugal at the same time. My old Honda 250s can't do any better than 65mpg! Glad to see it getting used I had to recheck my calculations, but sure it is correct. Ive 600 miles commuting this week, which will cut my costs, so I think it's a keeper. The SV650 may be moved on soon, as it wont get any use apart from one track day I've booked in June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat_Pirate Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 I've been a track day marshal today. Standing around for hours on an exposed airfield in a viciously bitter wind is about as much fun as you'd expect it to be, but it was quite interesting to see it from the other side. It's a lot more 'amateur' than I expected... Despite the biting cold my face has been sunburnt, so double-arse all round really. strangeangel and Jerzy Woking 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 The EFI system on that thing is brilliant; it manages to go well and be frugal at the same time. My old Honda 250s can't do any better than 65mpg! Glad to see it getting used cb500 does that inidcated 80 it was showing 61 mpg caned it back from leyland today and was still 59 if i stayed legal wonder what itd do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticvandan Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 I'm thinking of selling my 1974 c90 to get something bigger,something like a cd200 or similar,thought I mention it in case of possible swappage/purchasing opportunities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabergé Greggs Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 I'm thinking of selling my 1974 c90 to get something bigger,something like a cd200 or similar,thought I mention it in case of possible swappage/purchasing opportunities.I miss my c90 6v, how much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticvandan Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Lots..lol,it can't go untill I have a replacement lined up,have thought about a vespa but they are silly money now, mind you,so are c90s! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabergé Greggs Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 i sold my c90 6v for £650 last summer, the Vespa cost me 900. Bargains can still be had! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Did this today Fat_Pirate and Jerzy Woking 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Did cork to tipp to Clare (lough derg) In Dublin now going for noodles and some pints Google Thomas donohoe Lismore and the vee this morning Fat_Pirate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panhard65 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 I started my bike hunting in France early this year as I try to collect something whilst I am at Le Mans. I found this on leboncoin.http://www.leboncoin.fr/motos/960608668.htm?ca=7_sIt's a side car for a Solex !!!! God knows why as a Solex can only just pull itself along. It is twin engined though and 2 wheel drive. Jerzy Woking, xtriple, Fat_Pirate and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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