The Bikeshite Thread

[andy18s]

Cheap bike and a spare included 

[UltraWomble]

Shite bike acquired for 16YO Womble

1998 Honda SGX50 (Sky)

 

I had one when they first came out in 1998

[hairnet]

Sad old man travel alert

[Cavcraft]

If you don't ask, you don't find out...

The remains of a long hidden 1928 BSA A28, it's believed. Was stripped for restoration 'years ago' then just sat there, until today. Sadly, that's pretty much all of what's left that I could find, bar some small-ish other bits, but there was also a fuel tank and the hand gear change lever from a 1920s Bown Villiers, plus some great other things, including what I think was the owner's own (i.e drawn by him) oil paintings. I'll stick some other photo's up later, if anyone wants to see them.

[hairnet]

Boats quicker than the bike this is 25 mins out

Edit oh sorry Billy's bike(s)

 

[hairnet]

Sad old man travel alert 2

[MrDuke]

Clothings for sells!! Let me know if I'm way off price wise. I can post at cost, or take to the next FoD if anyone wants to organise an elaborate relay.

Dainese Nighthawk boots, size 10/44. Excellent condition, tiny scuff on one toe but otherwise unmarked, hardly any sole wear. £60

 

Dainese Bora mesh jacket, not sure how their sizing works but I'd call it a Large. 102-106cm chest apparently. Excellent condition, no damage or marks, never worn while sliding down the road at 50mph. SOLD

 

 

Richa jacket, size L, excellent condition, no marks or damage. Has zip-out quilted lining, front & rear air vents, big pockets and good adjustment. £40

[Cavcraft]

Oh yeah, 'you've got enough old mopeds' or something. Maybs not then

[hairnet]

Fair lick that

Stiff as a board now - too old for this shit lol

[Iamgroot]

3 hours ago, Cavcraft said:

Oh yeah, 'you've got enough old mopeds' or something. Maybs not then

That's ace!

[Iamgroot]

3 hours ago, hairnet said:

Fair lick that

Stiff as a board now - too old for this shit lol

That's a hell of a ride!, you went right past my house too if you went through Newtown

[Cavcraft]

3 minutes ago, Iamgroot said:

That's ace!

Cheers, ace. Sadly, it doesn't run and doesn't seem to either have an ignition, or never had one. It should go if I can get a spark.

[hairnet]

17 minutes ago, Iamgroot said:

That's a hell of a ride!, you went right past my house too if you went through Newtown

was heading for that yellow dot (dolforwyn) to get to the 483

not done that or bala for loooong time until yesterday

was planning on similar in two weeks to go to caerdydd

will now be getting the train

[Iamgroot]

Lol, don't blame you!

[hairnet]

daft thing is i was in kilkenny last weekend on the bike for a gig and that was mostly the same miles and felt ok

will be away on weds for a 3 day trip

i r creaky aul twat

 

[andy18s]

16 hours ago, Iamgroot said:

That's a hell of a ride!, you went right past my house too if you went through Newtown

I bought my Tl1000s from David Jones....

[Iamgroot]

13 minutes ago, andy18s said:

I bought my Tl1000s from David Jones....

I know it well! David Jones that is, not your TL1000s

[twosmoke300]

Anyone want a 2004 R6? 

[andy18s]

8 minutes ago, Iamgroot said:

I know it well! David Jones that is, not your TL1000s

Me and the lads were on a run over the moors and stopped off for a drink there.

They had a Tls in black there as an ex-demo bike so i blagged a test ride whilst they looked over my 4 week old Sv650s.

Fell in love with the Tls,and sorted a deal where i got pretty much what I'd paid for it in px.

[UltraWomble]

On 5/21/2022 at 11:02 PM, UltraWomble said:

Shite bike acquired for 16YO Womble

1998 Honda SGX50 (Sky)

Runs & rides OK - did the 5 miles home on it yesterday. None of the electrics work even the headlamp which might be down to lack of battery or might be something else. I was under the impression the lights were AC and fed from the magneto, but maybe they still need the battery to be in circuit.

I'll lob a battery on it and take it from there.

Also the got the horn for what this chap has done with his.
Worst case scenario it gets a daylight only MOT when its next presented in August.

[Iamgroot]

2 hours ago, twosmoke300 said:

Anyone want a 2004 R6? 

Depends how much a 2004 R6 costs and if you accept payment in rustled livestock

[Iamgroot]

2 hours ago, andy18s said:

Me and the lads were on a run over the moors and stopped off for a drink there.

They had a Tls in black there as an ex-demo bike so i blagged a test ride whilst they looked over my 4 week old Sv650s.

Fell in love with the Tls,and sorted a deal where i got pretty much what I'd paid for it in px.

That's the best kind of upgrade!

[twosmoke300]

2 hours ago, Iamgroot said:

Depends how much a 2004 R6 costs and if you accept payment in rustled livestock

Looking for £2750

Its done 28K but ive done loads to it inc

Chain and sprockets

Bridgestone bt016 tyres

Full service inc plugs / valve check etc

Fork seals/ service

Battery

etc etc

 

[tobyd]

Any recommendations for Tank Pads? I have a new bike and never having such luxury before hadn't appreciated why tank pads exist and i've slightly scuffed the tank paint with my jacket zipper. I bought some Oxford 'transformer' pads which I feel won't last beyond tomorrow (at a push.)

[Iamgroot]

4 hours ago, twosmoke300 said:

Looking for £2750

Its done 28K but ive done loads to it inc

Chain and sprockets

Bridgestone bt016 tyres

Full service inc plugs / valve check etc

Fork seals/ service

Battery

etc etc

 

I've just looked them up actually, those things really hold their money, yours seems keenly priced, but unfortunately outside of my budget I'm afraid.

I'm sure it won't hang about at that price anyway.

[thatsmacar]

This was the delight that awaited me in the Divvies carbs!

[Iamgroot]

Yummy

[thatsmacar]

1 minute ago, Iamgroot said:

Yummy

Ginger cake crumbs

[hairnet]

Rutroh

[Iamgroot]

13 hours ago, thatsmacar said:

Ginger cake crumbs

Hopefully you don't find custard in there too