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falcofreddie · #31 Post by **falcofreddie** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 2:52 pm

"Sorry but a Falco is a friend for all year round not just for sunny summer days!"

Wasn't suggesting this Howard. Having struggled through ice and snow despatch riding in and around London (chipped off the GT250 on several occasions!), I'm happy to seek out warmer weather where possible, just to ease the aching joints in my dotage!

HowardQ · #32 Post by **HowardQ** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 4:27 pm

It was only tongue in cheek, but there are so many younger people these days who do ride that way. I started riding 45 years ago and don't know how long I have left, so take what chances I can. My joints have been pretty bad for years, but for some strange reason the pain goes away when I get on a bike, especially the Falco, so I have to ride it regularly for health reasons.

D-Rider · #33 Post by **D-Rider** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 4:42 pm

HowardQ wrote:I started riding 45 years ago and don't know how long I have left,

..... here we go ... tales of tank gear changes, foot clutches, acetylene lighting, the first pneumatic tyre, when petrol was 6d per gallon and oil threpence a quart and my, how the wheels got stuck in the tram tracks but that you could fix any breakdown with a length of bailing twine or an empty bean can .......

dunno how long he has left either but the tales of the past could make it seem like a lifetime .........

Only kidding, Howard ..... and I hope your eyes are up to this small print

HowardQ · #34 Post by **HowardQ** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 9:43 pm

D-Rider wrote:
HowardQ wrote:I started riding 45 years ago and don't know how long I have left,
..... here we go ... tales of tank gear changes, foot clutches, acetylene lighting, the first pneumatic tyre, when petrol was 6d per gallon and oil threpence a quart and my, how the wheels got stuck in the tram tracks but that you could fix any breakdown with a length of bailing twine or an empty bean can .......

dunno how long he has left either but the tales of the past could make it seem like a lifetime .........

Only kidding, Howard ..... and I hope your eyes are up to this small print

Sorry no, I never experienced any of these

They were possibly my dad's or even grandad's stories, surprised you know about all these Andy, must be a lot older than you admit to!

I'm afraid Brit twins of the sixties all had foot change, (but on't t'other side), and left hand clutch, I think petrol was nearer 2 bob a gallon, we actually had pneumatic tyres.
As for oils, mainly ran on Castrol R40, wish it had been thrupence a quart.
You got me on the lights though. The 6 volt Brit lighting was nowhere near as good as acetylene, and was even better when the dynamo/alternator wasn't working.

D-Rider · #35 Post by **D-Rider** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 10:14 pm

HowardQ wrote:
I'm afraid Brit twins of the sixties all had foot change, (but on't t'other side), and left hand clutch, I think petrol was nearer 2 bob a gallon, we actually had pneumatic tyres.
As for oils, mainly ran on Castrol R40, wish it had been thrupence a quart.
You got me on the lights though. The 6 volt Brit lighting was nowhere near as good as acetylene, and was even better when the dynamo/alternator wasn't working.

LOL ..... see, I warned you all !