andyberg Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 18 minutes ago, Cavcraft said: Obvs. keeping hopeless old mopeds is worth it for the fun and enjoyment you get from riding them.... The MT-5 didn't make this year's MOT, the bloody indicators have packed up one one side, and it's being a bastard to start. Again. The OR50 has done the grand total of one mile since 2021, and 23 miles since 2020. I expect 3 of them were pushing the bastard. The MBX managed 20 miles since March 2022, and 78 miles since 2019. This fared quite well compared to some of the others and only about 2 miles were pushing it. This week has been spent getting the Z200 running (success, the plug was fouled, so swapped for another) and getting four of of the mopeds running and down for an MOT. The GSX250 has been dropped off repairs to the sticking front caliper (and will be replaced at that garage by one of the FS1s), the 883 has been out for a ride and so has the Lambretta. Meanwhile wheeled this out of the back and should really make a start with it, or take it somewhere that can do it for me... It's a pity I can only give 1 like, this is a post of many likes 😁 Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 must hide wallet............must hide wallet https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/suzuki/listing/4138836465 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cade Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 5 hours ago, Cavcraft said: Obvs. keeping hopeless old mopeds is worth it for the fun and enjoyment you get from riding them.... The MT-5 didn't make this year's MOT, the bloody indicators have packed up one one side, and it's being a bastard to start. Again. The OR50 has done the grand total of one mile since 2021, and 23 miles since 2020. I expect 3 of them were pushing the bastard. The MBX managed 20 miles since March 2022, and 78 miles since 2019. This fared quite well compared to some of the others and only about 2 miles were pushing it. This week has been spent getting the Z200 running (success, the plug was fouled, so swapped for another) and getting four of of the mopeds running and down for an MOT. The GSX250 has been dropped off repairs to the sticking front caliper (and will be replaced at that garage by one of the FS1s), the 883 has been out for a ride and so has the Lambretta. Meanwhile wheeled this out of the back and should really make a start with it, or take it somewhere that can do it for me... Christ, an MBX! my first road legal powered 2 wheeler. Put me off Honda's for life! Stupid thing. Chopped in for an RD50MX11.. Now there was a dream machine,. Stinkwheel and Cavcraft 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 20 glorious* miles out in the Cheshire sun, today. The photograph above was taken where the best bike shop I ever visited used to be, H Dugdales, near Helsby. The climb up to it is bloody steep and this was actually in 1st gear at one point. This FS1 just like the other, i.e putting into 4th is like turning the engine off, so it was rightfully screwed all the way round. If in doubt, and all that. Anyway, had a nice ride round from there, the bike kindly* repaying me by pissing all of it's gearbox oil out the moment I got home 🙄 Can't ride next week, so trying to cram a few more short trips out on some of the others, so a little foray down to the river later on this. My God it's slow (and doesn't like full revs) but still good fun... This one repaid me via the medium of the petrol cap seal. Had stopped to fill it up and then every slight movement or coming down the gears resulted in fuel spilling out. There should be a spare on the other one, but if not they can't be too hard to find. Oh, stopped at the local main dealers for another look at the new BSA. The silver/chrome version is 100% the best looker of the lot, imho... There was also this R.E GT which is one hell of a nice looking bike... tom13, MiniMinorMk3, RayMK and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom13 Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 10 minutes ago, Cavcraft said: 20 glorious* miles out in the Cheshire sun, today. The photograph above was taken where the best bike shop I ever visited used to be, H Dugdales, near Helsby. The climb up to it is bloody steep and this was actually in 1st gear at one point. This FS1 just like the other, i.e putting into 4th is like turning the engine off, so it was rightfully screwed all the way round. If in doubt, and all that. Anyway, had a nice ride round from there, the bike kindly* repaying me by pissing all of it's gearbox oil out the moment I got home 🙄 Can't ride next week, so trying to cram a few more short trips out on some of the others, so a little foray down to the river later on this. My God it's slow (and doesn't like full revs) but still good fun... This one repaid me via the medium of the petrol cap seal. Had stopped to fill it up and then every slight movement or coming down the gears resulted in fuel spilling out. There should be a spare on the other one, but if not they can't be too hard to find. Oh, stopped at the local main dealers for another look at the new BSA. The silver/chrome version is 100% the best looker of the lot, imho... There was also this R.E GT which is one hell of a nice looking bike... Those continentals are so nice. I was thinking of not getting a Himalayan and getting one of those but I saw sense. Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 5 hours ago, Cavcraft said: 20 glorious* miles out in the Cheshire sun, today. The photograph above was taken where the best bike shop I ever visited used to be, H Dugdales, near Helsby. The climb up to it is bloody steep and this was actually in 1st gear at one point. This FS1 just like the other, i.e putting into 4th is like turning the engine off, so it was rightfully screwed all the way round. If in doubt, and all that. Anyway, had a nice ride round from there, the bike kindly* repaying me by pissing all of it's gearbox oil out the moment I got home 🙄 Can't ride next week, so trying to cram a few more short trips out on some of the others, so a little foray down to the river later on this. My God it's slow (and doesn't like full revs) but still good fun... This one repaid me via the medium of the petrol cap seal. Had stopped to fill it up and then every slight movement or coming down the gears resulted in fuel spilling out. There should be a spare on the other one, but if not they can't be too hard to find. Oh, stopped at the local main dealers for another look at the new BSA. The silver/chrome version is 100% the best looker of the lot, imho... There was also this R.E GT which is one hell of a nice looking bike... Dugdales. A blast from the past. Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabergé Greggs Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 Is this autocom active plus setup any good to anyone? Drink plus postage? Barry Cade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martc Posted 3 hours ago Share Posted 3 hours ago This is the original 4 speed model with the vertical cylinder head fins and raised handlebars. I had a later Supa 5 (flat bars, horizontal fins and of course a 5 speed box) which I remember with great fondness. It was ace and easily equal to any 250 from the west (asumming you've dumped it's Achilles heal - the truley dreadful Pneumant tyres). RayMK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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