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Post by donkeychomp on Sept 2, 2020 21:37:54 GMT 1
After Dusty's inspired idea on the Facebook pics section, what three (3 only) bikes would you buy with a lottery win? No need to include an LC as that can stay in the garage along with 3 others.
Mine would be
Kawasaki Z900
Suzuki Katana
Ducati 916
Alex
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Post by chrisg on Sept 2, 2020 21:41:09 GMT 1
Z1a
Fire blade
Yz400 2t
Although I reserve the right to change my mind 😎
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Post by 4l04ever on Sept 2, 2020 21:48:39 GMT 1
Ronax 500
Suter Racing MMX 500
Vins Duecinquanta Competizione
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Post by cb250g5 on Sept 2, 2020 21:57:34 GMT 1
Munch Mammut
1920s/30s Indian 4
Brough Superior SS100, original one, not the new abomination.
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Post by flames on Sept 2, 2020 22:01:39 GMT 1
Rgv250 in Pepsi or lucky strike colours
Dusty's 430e
My old 900 fire blade.
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Post by steve h on Sept 2, 2020 22:05:45 GMT 1
Harley WLA
Ural outfit
350 LC
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Post by arrdy350 on Sept 2, 2020 22:28:14 GMT 1
Mine would be these 3 for a start  Ace four cylinder Scott squirrel Vincent series A rapide |
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Post by tell7437 on Sept 2, 2020 22:40:35 GMT 1
Norvin
TZ750
Aprilia tuono v4
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Post by veg on Sept 2, 2020 22:54:16 GMT 1
Britten V1000 because because because!!!
Yamaha tz750 flat tracker kenny roberts
Either my dads first Triumph T120 1960 because that's where my love affair with bikes started, i remember the stories, i have the pictures or
My first Rd250lc because it was the first bike i couldn't sleep for, i used to wake up early just to go and ride it, i will always remember getting on it, turning it on turning the fuel on, pulling the choke lever out putting the footrest up and kick starting it. Warming it up as it broke through the initial cold start then it went waaaahhhhhh. Fabulous.
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Post by JonW on Sept 3, 2020 1:04:24 GMT 1
I'd buy all the bikes I never bought along the way of life along with all the ones I had too. I'd certainly finally get that ZX9R I never had when i went from 6R to R1 etc. In fact I'd probably buy a nice one of all the bikes I wanted from the 80s through the 00s and do my own road tests using my private track. I'd probably buy all the models of some random line of bikes, like every RD through the years and ride em back to back to see how they improved or not. I'd probably buy the odd silly expensive race or snazzy limited edition as well, but really I'd revel in doing my own 'tests'  Oh and yes My mechanic(s) would do the work and have whatever i wanted ready to ride when i wanted it. I'd probably have a full time tame painter on site so I didnt have to deal with the painters locally lol. I'd spend my time buying and riding bikes not working on em lol My mates would be welcome to come and have a go as well of course. So, I'd have to win quite a bit of moolah and build a facility about the same as Barber Motorsports in the USA, thats the blue print for what I'm thinking... www.barbermuseum.org/ |
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Post by dusty350 on Sept 3, 2020 8:02:27 GMT 1
Sheene's 76 Rg500 Sheene's 77 Rg500 Robert's 78 Yzr500 It would need to be a big lottery win !! |
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Post by richb on Sept 3, 2020 8:08:33 GMT 1
Bimota v-due
Moto Martin CBX1000
Suzuki GSXR1100 slabside in blue and white with a kerker pipe
Already got my 500lc and Urban Tiger Fireblade.
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Post by chrisg on Sept 3, 2020 11:37:40 GMT 1
Sheene's 76 Rg500 Sheene's 77 Rg500 Robert's 78 Yzr500 It would need to be a big lottery win !! So not a £10 win then 🙈 |
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Post by st66 on Sept 3, 2020 18:32:37 GMT 1
well no 1 .... a 1979 yz 400f road registerd like eddie kids in movie riding high ... the beach sean is fkn assume and love the sound they make ,
no2 . kevin swanchz rgv 500 just to scare the crap out of me lol, a beast,
no 3 . a raleigh grifter cos it’s the only thing i’ve not nearly flipped and killed my sell from doing stand up wheelies lol
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Post by andy748 on Sept 3, 2020 19:00:40 GMT 1
R7
RC30
TZ250 3YL.
That'll do me...... Andy.
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Post by tacky1 on Sept 3, 2020 21:15:36 GMT 1
I feel spoiled, I have mine,,
VFR750R RC30.
RG500 x2
RZV500
RD500
GPZ750 Turbo
and a pile of LCs and YPVS 350s...
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Post by flames on Sept 3, 2020 21:44:12 GMT 1
I feel spoiled, I have mine,, VFR750R RC30. RG500 x2 RZV500 RD500 GPZ750 Turbo and a pile of LCs and YPVS 350s... I would agree and say spoiled......but no one gets 'given' that garage...just reading the list makes me green,even without looking at the pics. What a fantastic position to be in.....😁 |
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Post by jon on Sept 3, 2020 23:12:34 GMT 1
I am surprised most have mentioned off the peg bikes?
I’d get them built to my spec. I don’t really like 4 stroke power delivery, and definately not engine braking; so I’d stick to 2 strokes.
Not even that keen on the 500’s other than kudos. Too complicated for the end result.
Imagine having a frame builder make a bike to your dimensions? I’m 6’4” which is why I like the RD range as they are physically bigger than later more exotic 250’s.
Engine too, start from scratch. I think I could easily spend £10k+ on an engine with the latest parts. Now I definately couldn’t afford that without a lottery win LOL.
Jon
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Post by tacky1 on Sept 3, 2020 23:49:04 GMT 1
I feel spoiled, I have mine,, VFR750R RC30. RG500 x2 RZV500 RD500 GPZ750 Turbo and a pile of LCs and YPVS 350s... I would agree and say spoiled......but no one gets 'given' that garage...just reading the list makes me green,even without looking at the pics. What a fantastic position to be in.....😁 All bought in boxes and built over the last 10 years or so, I did buy the RC30 complete and mint, Not a spanner put to it, well I did order a set of 17" rims.  |
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Post by fabiostar on Sept 6, 2020 18:59:29 GMT 1
moto guzzi lemans mk1.. yeah sorry.
suter 500
the 500 cagiva lawson rode.
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Post by iwantalc on Sept 6, 2020 19:18:44 GMT 1
rg500 fs1e x7
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Post by billbott on Sept 7, 2020 9:51:28 GMT 1
1929 Brough Superior SS100
Scott Squirrel 2 stroke
GPZ750 Turbo
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Post by cb250g5 on Sept 7, 2020 10:03:17 GMT 1
2 votes for a Scott now. I seem to have my '27 Super Squirrel running OK now, so this very afternoon I'm going to attempt a 25 mile run to the local airport cafe.
Fingers crossed.
**Weather update. Now going tomorrow**
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Post by arrdy350 on Sept 7, 2020 17:38:44 GMT 1
2 votes for a Scott now. I seem to have my '27 Super Squirrel running OK now, so this very afternoon I'm going to attempt a 25 mile run to the local airport cafe. Fingers crossed. **Weather update. Now going tomorrow** What is the Scott like to ride? |
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Post by cb250g5 on Sept 7, 2020 18:11:44 GMT 1
What is the Scott like to ride? Not easy. It has a 2 speed gearbox, combined with a foot clutch. The more you press it into gear, the more the clutch engages. It also has little in the way of brakes, minimal front suspension and rigid rear. Fun, in its own way, but I've never taken it on a busy dual cabbageway or into the city, stuck to the local lanes for now. Whizzes up to about 55 mph (no speedo, but the Mrs was following) and that's quite fast enough. More to come, but not with me onboard. |
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Post by arrdy350 on Sept 7, 2020 18:48:56 GMT 1
What is the Scott like to ride? Not easy. It has a 2 speed gearbox, combined with a foot clutch. The more you press it into gear, the more the clutch engages. It also has little in the way of brakes, minimal front suspension and rigid rear. Fun, in its own way, but I've never taken it on a busy dual cabbageway or into the city, stuck to the local lanes for now. Whizzes up to about 55 mph (no speedo, but the Mrs was following) and that's quite fast enough. More to come, but not with me onboard. That doesn't sound easy to ride. I would not want to ride it on a dual carriage way either. Saw a vid from Jay leno's youtube channel about his one, it is worth a watch . Always thought they were an interesting bike. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2020 19:15:27 GMT 1
If I won the lottery I'd have something I could actually ride not some willy waving look at my wallet over expensive thing
So expensive but not in your face expensive
CBR600RR and have it fully blue printed and some Maxton suspension in a Repsol colour scheme so it looked std.
I'd love on Ronax but that's just willy waving, so an RG500 in a Spondon or Maxton frame with some lovely suspension and brakes in Marco Luccninelli colours
It might be a bit in your face but just for the hell of it a std looking 750 H2 Kawasaki in purple, with RWU forks with internals that worked and brakes that stopped you, a swingarm not made from cheese and a bit of extra welding on the frame.
And some of those Dainese air bag leathers as long as they didn't make me look like a power ranger
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Post by cb250g5 on Sept 7, 2020 19:36:27 GMT 1
That doesn't sound easy to ride. I would not want to ride it on a dual carriage way either. Saw a vid from Jay leno's youtube channel about his one, it is worth a watch . Always thought they were an interesting bike. His is a 3 speed flyer, conventional clutch and 3 speed box. Bigger brakes & forks, but heavier. |
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