DodgyBastard Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 We took the bikes out last night to a place we usually go and found some large signs at one of the gates stating Motorsports prohibited so we parked somewhere else and went in another way to plead ignorance...It's the first time I've had the yz250 and kdx200 out at the same time, the yz being a Motocross bike designed for racing is so much faster than the kdx but I had more fun on the kdx which is still quick for what it is but a lot more predictable and easier to control.The kdx is also a much better fit for me, it's higher and more comfortable to ride so I think I might sell the Yamaha.Sent from my moto g( power using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted August 13, 2020 Author Share Posted August 13, 2020 That's the beige lada now sold and should be away tomorrow.Just this one left to get rid of, it owes me £600 but willing to listen to insulting offers...Sent from my moto g( power using Tapatalk LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austat Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 On 8/10/2020 at 9:47 PM, DodgyBastard said: The Volvo swap didn't work out so I still have "the purple penetrator" Not sure whether to keep, sell or try swapping for something of a similar age. I do like it but it's a bit rubbish to drive especially driving it daily. Sent from my moto g( power using Tapatalk Is it a genuine 2.0S or a replica? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted August 23, 2020 Author Share Posted August 23, 2020 Sent from my moto g( power using Tapatalk Split_Pin, Dirk Diggler, puddlethumper and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share Posted August 27, 2020 Another quality vehicle purchased, I paid less for this than the Riva I just sold.Needs a bit of de-twatting but seems to drive ok.Sent from my moto g( power using Tapatalk AndyW201, Shite Ron, LightBulbFun and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted August 28, 2020 Author Share Posted August 28, 2020 After the months of welding on this a little bit more progress was made in regards to fixing all of the other crap that's wrong with it. Today we bolted up the exhaust manifold to downpipe, my Mrs with her much smaller hands did most of the work, if you've ever had the misfortune of working on a Chevette exhaust you'll know of the complete lack of space around the manifold. Other jobs still to do, fit a new radiator, headlights, mirrors, exhaust silencer, bolt the bonnet back on, fit a choke cable and take it back in for an mot... Split_Pin, Jenson Velcro, Shite Ron and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Snipes Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 On 8/10/2020 at 3:23 PM, Out Run said: Are they not Engelmann style? I think the mounts are different but they're broadly similar. Out Run 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted August 29, 2020 Author Share Posted August 29, 2020 Picked up another old 2 stroke bike!Sent from my moto g( power using Tapatalk Dirk Diggler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted August 29, 2020 Author Share Posted August 29, 2020 IMG_20200829_155818669 by srblythe, on Flickr IMG_20200829_155806702 by srblythe, on Flickr Bought as a non runner but started after a coupe of kicks, the last owner said it overheated and needs a new piston which it may well d but I managed to get some speeds of above 50 mph before it started to bog/cut out and die. Going to take it apart tomorrow and have a look at it. CreepingJesus, juular, Dirk Diggler and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW201 Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 Liking the 190. Potentially a decent car under all the tat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_al_granvia Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 i love that cortina, i must be weird sdkrc and Shite Ron 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtriple Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Is there any oil in the li'l Kwakasaki? Not smoking at all which is... both odd and rare. Would explain siezures as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted August 31, 2020 Author Share Posted August 31, 2020 Is there any oil in the li'l Kwakasaki? Not smoking at all which is... both odd and rare. Would explain siezures as well.It's got 32-1 mixed 2 stroke in the petrol tank.Sent from my moto g( power using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted August 31, 2020 Author Share Posted August 31, 2020 Another old heap collected at the weekend, a 2.0 HDI, I think the rear beam is seized on one side so I'm probably just going to sell it on or try swapping for something else.It has mot until February, 170k on the clock, drives well enough but is a bit bouncy on the rear on bumps.Sent from my moto g( power using Tapatalk loserone and Jim Bell 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon.k Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 The DVLA issued me with a VxxxMAU plate for my 306 when I requested a change from the Northern Irish plate it came on. I thought I might get a local plate and then was a bit disappointed that I got this seemingly random one, but maybe it wasn't random after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share Posted September 1, 2020 8 minutes ago, jon.k said: The DVLA issued me with a VxxxMAU plate for my 306 when I requested a change from the Northern Irish plate it came on. I thought I might get a local plate and then was a bit disappointed that I got this seemingly random one, but maybe it wasn't random after all. This car also had an Irish plate on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 That's not the one Neil Parrish was moving on was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share Posted September 1, 2020 3 hours ago, loserone said: That's not the one Neil Parrish was moving on was it? Who's that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 No, then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon.k Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 14 hours ago, DodgyBastard said: This car also had an Irish plate on it. Good coincidence! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted September 2, 2020 Author Share Posted September 2, 2020 Sold the 306 and bought something much more miserable!A 1.3 escort estate in poverty spec, windy windows, no power steering, no central locking, no rev counter.51k and full service history, drives quite well. Steering seems a little bit heavy at any speed and there's some road noise from the tyres.Sent from my moto g( power using Tapatalk The Vicar, Mr Laurence, juular and 25 others 27 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon.k Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 horrible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon.k Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 These were grim even when they were knew. I can smell it just by looking at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted September 2, 2020 Author Share Posted September 2, 2020 It does have a distinctive plastic smell to it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 God that's miserable ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2_craig Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 That’s horrendous. Crap spec, off colour, unfashionable as hell, worthless. I want it! 10/10 brilliantly played!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chancer Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 I fuckin love it...best colour and spec you can get Tenmil Socket 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_al_granvia Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 1 hour ago, DodgyBastard said: Sold the 306 and bought something much more miserable! A 1.3 escort estate in poverty spec, windy windows, no power steering, no central locking, no rev counter. 51k and full service history, drives quite well. Steering seems a little bit heavy at any speed and there's some road noise from the tyres. Sent from my moto g( power using Tapatalk @Flat4 wants 1st dibs because it is purple.... she was away ordering new specs today, reckon she needs them sooner rather than later... fuck me its that shite its good somewhatfoolish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat4 Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 Pretty sure this is what I learned to drive in and I always wanted a purple Mondeo so.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhatfoolish Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 On 8/31/2020 at 9:22 PM, DodgyBastard said: It's got 32-1 mixed 2 stroke in the petrol tank. Sent from my moto g( power using Tapatalk Is it not oil injection? Adding too much oil can cause lean running and overheating, although I'd be surprised at that ratio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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