galenkia Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Took a ride to Loomies today.Some interesting bikes there including a old and rare MZ. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maipenrai Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 On 10/9/2021 at 5:44 AM, Horizondave said: Same pub as previous post, owner's new Ducati delivered yesterday. This thing is hideous... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarus Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 20 hours ago, lazarus said: It always amazes me how guys are comfortable riding bikes in that seated position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarus Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 2 hours ago, boydeste said: It always amazes me how guys are comfortable riding bikes in that seated position. I don't think they ride them very far... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveBC Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 4 hours ago, boydeste said: It always amazes me how guys are comfortable riding bikes in that seated position. What position would you suggest ??? The above stance is far more comfortable than the forward leaning sports bike position, plus not having a screen fitted he is in "clean air" and not subject to any of the buffeting that most screens produce. His footpegs look a tad high, but that's partly due to the low height of the motorcycle, i would imagine he would be comfortable enough to ride all day long........also he would get many an opportunity to stretch his legs whilst re-fueling due to having a small tank fitted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 8 hours ago, SteveBC said: What position would you suggest ??? The above stance is far more comfortable than the forward leaning sports bike position, plus not having a screen fitted he is in "clean air" and not subject to any of the buffeting that most screens produce. His footpegs look a tad high, but that's partly due to the low height of the motorcycle, i would imagine he would be comfortable enough to ride all day long........also he would get many an opportunity to stretch his legs whilst re-fueling due to having a small tank fitted. You just answered the question. His leg position with his ass so low and his feet so high puts an unusual bend in the legs that isn't natural. I find this very uncomfortable especially as an older fart. Lol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob lt Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 36 minutes ago, boydeste said: You just answered the question. His leg position with his ass so low and his feet so high puts an unusual bend in the legs that isn't natural. I find this very uncomfortable especially as an older fart. Lol. A full on sports bike with your knees up by your elbows isn't too comfortable for this old fart but I love it. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveBC Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 1 hour ago, boydeste said: His leg position with his arse so low and his feet so high puts an unusual bend in the legs that isn't natural. I find this very uncomfortable especially as an older fart. Lol. I agree with you there mate, i'm not so young myself.......It's certainly not a 'natural' position. But he's likely more concerned with looking 'cool' ( in his own mind !! ) Plus if he's of younger years he will be ok.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggles Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 I have some young guys in my street who sell new sports bikes, Ducati, BMW, Kawasaki, Suzi etc. Every time they start up my old heart skips a beat so I wandered down for a look. Lovely guys, quite happy to chat and let me sit on them..... but this 75 year old body doesnt bend well anymore so they will remain a dream. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveBC Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 12 hours ago, biggles said: but this 75 year old body doesnt bend well anymore so they will remain a dream. Not only that Bigg, but the brain does not work with the same lightning reaction and even more importantly, our sense of self preservation is of a far higher level than that of our youth. When we were young we were invincible ( in our minds ).... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhodie Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share Posted October 13, 2021 Red plate a bit overdue! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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galenkia Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 (edited) Few pics from earlier today. f**k,hit video by mistake .😀 VID_20211017_115152.mp4 VID_20211017_115341.mp4 Edited October 17, 2021 by galenkia 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenkia Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Couple of old RD's,the earlier air cooled and later liquid cooled 250's.Very nice. VID_20211017_115501.mp4 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenkia Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Kawasaki Z2 1000cc super charged 200hp monster. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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coxyhog Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 On 10/11/2021 at 9:28 PM, boydeste said: It always amazes me how guys are comfortable riding bikes in that seated position. The worst for me is the forward pegs you see on most Harleys. Not only does it make it really uncomfortable leaning into the wind but I don't think having your feet sticking out in front of you will make handling the bike any easier. I road tested a V-Rod once while mine was having some work done on it at a stealership & after an hour it was bloody awful. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenkia Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Some cracking bikes out today.The Gilera in the last two pictures is an army bike from 1937.Was chatting to the owner, lovely old fella. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenkia Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Remember when this RC30 came out in 1988, cost £10,000 back then, double the price of a regular VFR 750, this was a homologation special for superbike racing.One in this condition now is about £60,000+. Highly sought after. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 (edited) Not my photo, but one of my mates ribs me for taking pics of bikes if I see them, he sent me this this week as he spotted it outside his local pub. No idea what it is but sure one of you will probably know. Edited October 24, 2021 by boydeste 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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