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[/quote]looks smart in black. looks a very decent ride that mate! Decided your plans for it? Be a shame not to give it a fair run out! Also, you say a Guzzi project....? [/quote] No work, expensive hobbies and dwindling bank account 😁 I am going to do everything I can to keep ‘Black Beauty’...... Twas a V50iii, rescued from a back yard in Liverpool, mostly uncovered, I loved it’s style and simplicity, many parts needed replacing, I did the sums after I got the xj, to get that legal and looking good, purchase, parts, paint, mot, insurance, around £450. Guzzi would be best part of £1000 all in so with a slightly heavy heart she was sold to a great chap from Newcastle, made a few quid as well. My lovely wife likes the idea of a few weekends away in the xj, would have been awkward on the guzzi due to the size.  |
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Last Edit: Feb 5, 2020 19:26:58 GMT by waynedear
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The XJ does look great in all black.
Shame about the Guzzi they make a great noise!
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These bike threads are really tempting me to do my bike test.
But that looks heavy. but also comfy. in my eyes bikes age better than cars as this looks newer than 80s/.
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These bike threads are really tempting me to do my bike test. But that looks heavy. but also comfy. in my eyes bikes age better than cars as this looks newer than 80s/. 244kgs with fluids, she is heavy but once on the move you do not notice, there are little tricks to learn to make moving bikes around much easier and safer. Do your bike test then be amazed at counter steer, nudge the bars right to turn left and vice-versa 😁 This one is 35kgs lighter than my old BMW. |
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As far as i have gone with bikes is playing with a little Aprilia RS125 when i was a teenager. When i get a house where i can keep a bike without people trying to steal it i will.
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As far as i have gone with bikes is playing with a little Aprilia RS125 when i was a teenager. When i get a house where i can keep a bike without people trying to steal it i will. Ah now, they were little beauties, few years ago I had very similar but Suzuki, full 31bhp, loved but too small for me |
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Last Edit: Feb 6, 2020 11:31:26 GMT by waynedear
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I think mine was a early one from either 1999 or 2000. De-restricted of course. apparently they are 33bhp but i have no idea what it was but when it hit 8000rpm it felt bloody quick to a younger me. sadly a drunk driver knocked me off and wrote the bike off. id love another but id feel daft on a little bike now
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I think mine was a early one from either 1999 or 2000. De-restricted of course. apparently they are 33bhp but i have no idea what it was but when it hit 8000rpm it felt bloody quick to a younger me. sadly a drunk driver knocked me off and wrote the bike off. id love another but id feel daft on a little bike now Mine was a 1993 with a fully working power valve. |
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I cant remeber exatly what i did to mine. but i did the usual de restriction froma guide i followed online years ago. then was exhaust which probably cost more than the bike and just before it was wrote off it had a 150cc bore.
All i have left of it is a knackered side fairing and a nice load of scars from the crash. just looked now and they seem to have gone up in price
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Racy 2 stroke prices have gone crazy, this was mine. .  |
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BMW 630i
Honda rc36
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I do like air cooled 4 cylinder bikes...I bought an XJ 600 a few years ago and did a few changes....  |
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I do like air cooled 4 cylinder bikes...I bought an XJ 600 a few years ago and did a few changes.... Looks well that. |
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Honda rc36
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Apr 17, 2023 18:40:56 GMT
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Recharged battery, fresh fuel, bike running, pictures taken, up for sale 😔
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BMW 630i
Honda rc36
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I know that feeling...I've not ridden mine for two years and really should sell it...
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