john luke Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lazarus Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 You can lead a Thai to wear a mask...but don't expect them to wear a helmet... https://www.facebook.com/เกาะติดฅนกู้ภัยลั่นล้า18-497910876904356/photos/1016416495053789 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfrank Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 (edited) Here are some more of the bikes I have owned, in order from first to last. The SS50 and the V50 are stock photos the rest are my actual bikes. Honda SS50 Suzuki TS185 Benelli 250 2C with mum on the pillion. Guzzi V50 MK 2 Guzzi 850 Le Mans MK3 Edited July 19, 2021 by fatfrank 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenkia Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 1 hour ago, fatfrank said: Here are some more of the bikes I have owned, in order from first to last. The SS50 and the V50 are stock photos the rest are my actual bikes. Honda SS50 Suzuki TS185 Benelli 250 2C with mum on the pillion. Guzzi V50 MK 2 Guzzi 850 Le Mans MK3 Remember those mate, they were around when I first hit the road. That Benelli reminds me of my mates old twin cylinder 125cc,pretty rare and was rapid for what it was. I'll have to post some pics of my old bikes, though most would have to be stock photos as I only have pics of my last couple of bikes that I can post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob lt Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 Seen at the local bike meet last Wednesday. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lantern Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 15 hours ago, john luke said: Now this I like. What model is it? TIA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 10 minutes ago, Lantern said: Now this I like. What model is it? TIA. Kawasaki 650 Cafe Racer Style accordong to the label. I hope that assists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lantern Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Thanks JL I tried Putting Kawasaki 650 Cafe Racer Style in to Google and nothing like it comes up. https://www.google.com.au/search?q=Kawasaki+650+Cafe+Racer+Style&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwj26PPXzfDxAhXYwnMBHYL9B9sQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=Kawasaki+650+Cafe+Racer+Style&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoECCMQJzoHCCMQ6gIQJ1D73bUBWK75tQFg_IG2AWgBcAB4BIABkgKIAZYMkgEFMC4zLjSYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ7ABCsABAQ&sclient=img&ei=kzX2YLbTCtiFz7sPgvuf2A0&bih=726&biw=1344&hl=en A bit of searching found this https://www.bikebound.com/2018/08/08/kawasaki-ninja-650r-streetfighter/ So a custom build by the look of it. Thanks for putting me on the right track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 50 minutes ago, Lantern said: Thanks JL I tried Putting Kawasaki 650 Cafe Racer Style in to Google and nothing like it comes up. https://www.google.com.au/search?q=Kawasaki+650+Cafe+Racer+Style&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwj26PPXzfDxAhXYwnMBHYL9B9sQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=Kawasaki+650+Cafe+Racer+Style&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoECCMQJzoHCCMQ6gIQJ1D73bUBWK75tQFg_IG2AWgBcAB4BIABkgKIAZYMkgEFMC4zLjSYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ7ABCsABAQ&sclient=img&ei=kzX2YLbTCtiFz7sPgvuf2A0&bih=726&biw=1344&hl=en A bit of searching found this https://www.bikebound.com/2018/08/08/kawasaki-ninja-650r-streetfighter/ So a custom build by the look of it. Thanks for putting me on the right track. https://www.bikewale.com/compare-bikes/kawasaki-z650-vs-ducati-scrambler-cafe-racer/ Could it be. Kawasaki made to look like a Ducati? For the record I know nothing about motor cycles above basics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lantern Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 (edited) JL I do know that the term "Cafe Racer" was coined in London in the late 50's early 60's and involved bikes with clip on handle bars, maybe a small fairing and the tires were good road tires. The idea was to put a song on the juke box in the Ace cafe and race to the nearest roundabout and get back before the song ended. Will be happy to be corrected if my memory is fuddled. Edit. Tried to add a pic but all I get is a block of text. Bummer. Also changed cafe to Ace. Edited July 21, 2021 by Lantern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob lt Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Seen at the Ace Cafe in London several years ago 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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john luke Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 I believe @misteregghas one of these or very similar. Powered by a small rechargeable battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 On 7/20/2021 at 11:53 AM, Lantern said: JL I do know that the term "Cafe Racer" was coined in London in the late 50's early 60's and involved bikes with clip on handle bars, maybe a small fairing and the tires were good road tires. The idea was to put a song on the juke box in the Ace cafe and race to the nearest roundabout and get back before the song ended. Will be happy to be corrected if my memory is fuddled. Edit. Tried to add a pic but all I get is a block of text. Bummer. Also changed cafe to Ace. Another view with label. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Through glass - no polarising filter - so not a good photograph but another minature. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexwell Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 1 hour ago, john luke said: Through glass - no polarising filter - so not a good photograph but another minature. If you play with your contrast you can improve the washed out appearance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcebwithu Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 21 hours ago, john luke said: I believe @misteregghas one of these or very similar. Powered by a small rechargeable battery. Don't remember misteregg having an e-bike, but I bought one last year. Ok for the ladies, but too small for a guy to ride. As my lady rarely used it ended up giving it to her sister in Bangkok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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john luke Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 On 7/24/2021 at 9:12 AM, forcebwithu said: Don't remember misteregg having an e-bike, but I bought one last year. Ok for the ladies, but too small for a guy to ride. As my lady rarely used it ended up giving it to her sister in Bangkok. I am tempted at that price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcebwithu Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 5 minutes ago, john luke said: I am tempted at that price! I'd recommend looking at a higher price point (>12k - link). Once you're in that range the bike frames are of a size that would be more comfortable for guys like you and me. And here's one that looks like a traditional motorbike. Cost is 19,701 (link). I suspect though at that price a lot of the components are cheaply made. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 Parked in Naklua Road this morning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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