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Post here if you have a bike OTHER THAN an Aprilia!

#1 Post by BikerGran » Tue Jun 29, 2010 4:43 pm

Inspired by D-Rider! Just out of general interest.......

I have a Kawasaki GT550 trike and a Yamaha RXS100
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#2 Post by FlyingKiwi » Tue Jun 29, 2010 4:53 pm

I have a CBR1000RR :smt003
or I will next week :smt069

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#3 Post by Kwackerz » Tue Jun 29, 2010 4:54 pm

Hello my name is Tim and I have a Kawasaki GPZ900r




:smt001


and a lambretta chop in bits in the garage that i havent even started to build up yet..
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#4 Post by Willopotomas » Tue Jun 29, 2010 5:24 pm

My name is Will.. And I have a list.. Unfortunately that list is yet to contain a Falco, although am hoping to change all that over the next couple of weeks..

Other steed(s)

1966 Triumph 6T 'Thunderbrid' (on the road)
1974 Triumph T140IV Chop (being rebuilt)
1972 Triumph T120R (ongoing project)
1973 Triumph T100R 'Daytona' (ongoing project)
1986 BMW K100 (ready for the road)

1979 BMW R100T (joint project with me dad, but he owns it)

A few other's include a batch of Honda CB250N's.. A CG125 which is sold (pending DVLsoddinA)..

Please help to (not) cure me of my habit.. :smt003
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#5 Post by D-Rider » Tue Jun 29, 2010 5:34 pm

Yes - a 1976 Honda CB400F1 .... had it since it was a year old .... needs a bit of work .....

The garage also contains a couple more that are owned by my sons but I end up looking after them
  • A 1975 Honda CB125 S

    An Aprilia Sonic GP50 scooter .... oh, hang on, that's an Aprilia :smt053
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#6 Post by Aladinsaneuk » Tue Jun 29, 2010 5:43 pm

hmmm will - what is the height on a k100 like - Ken is still looking for something....


Let's face it, you wouldn't go to a nurse to get good advice on a problem with a Falco - you'd choose an Engineer or a mechanic...


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#7 Post by Willopotomas » Tue Jun 29, 2010 9:22 pm

about... *holds out hand* that big.. :smt003

I'll have a look tomorrow for you. They're quite tall, but you can get shallower seats and slightly shorter shocks for them for them if need be. :smt002
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#8 Post by Nooj » Tue Jun 29, 2010 10:05 pm

I don't own it, but occasionally get to use it and certainly do most of the maintenance on it; Debz' 2005 FZ6 Fazer. She's had it from new and it's rapidly approaching 80,000 miles!
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#9 Post by Viking » Tue Jun 29, 2010 10:44 pm

I also have a Honda CBX750 special - Harris tank and frame kit, GSX-R running gear, RGV250 rear cowling and converted to EFI.
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#10 Post by kneescratch » Wed Jun 30, 2010 7:46 am

I have a K9 Hayabusa.


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#11 Post by Paulh » Wed Jun 30, 2010 7:53 am

I've got a lovely little TZR250, plus sv650 (neither road legal).

Plus almost enough bits to build another TZR

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#12 Post by BikerGran » Wed Jun 30, 2010 7:44 pm

Great, how about some pics folks?
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#13 Post by Shebee » Wed Jun 30, 2010 8:22 pm

My name is Shebee and I have a Harley :smt006 (... a Softail Springer if anyone is interested)

The "garage" also contains a Cagiva Raptor 1000 and Significant Others DL1000, Buell S3 and an FZX750 with sidecar

And assorted works in progress from the USA and UK of various ages.
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#14 Post by Viking » Wed Jun 30, 2010 9:57 pm

Pics of the beasty can be seen here:

https://www.ridersite.com/viewtopic.php?t=3595
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#15 Post by mangocrazy » Wed Jun 30, 2010 10:12 pm

Hi, besides the Falco I have:

a Ducati 888 SP3 (1990), awaiting timing belts, new clutch and regulator/rectumfrier
a VFR750FJ (1988) currently residing in France
a KTM LC4 640 Supermotard thingie, also living in France (and not running)
a 1980 Yamaha RD350LC, in a multitude of pieces (but complete, if you know what I mean)
a 1966 Honda CB77 305cc, awaiting restoration
a 1966 Honda CB72 250cc (which I'm trying to sell, but in a very half-hearted manner)

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