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by D-Rider » Thu Jan 06, 2011 11:01 pm
Yes, it seems we have a TRAITOR amongst us.
Today I was in Tescos and the current issue of Classic Motorcycle Maniacs was on the shelves - so I thought I'd have a quick shuftie.
Now should you do the same, brace yourself as soon as you pop open the cover.
The Editor, Mr Ben "The Hill-Climb" Wilkins lists his favourite bike.
Is it one of his 2 trusty Falcos? you ask - the road-going one or the hill-climb monster?
Is it heck
It's his smoke-spewing RG500.
(though very nice that is too)
Ben - you've some explaining to do !
....... We've not had a forum burning for a while .......
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by Aladinsaneuk » Thu Jan 06, 2011 11:13 pm
not so much "Bernie, the Bolt" as "Andy, the zippo....."
(I also do like the rg500 but i have to be honest, its ficking cold and a good burning is a great idea
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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by Samray » Thu Jan 06, 2011 11:14 pm
Bazza would probably agree with him.
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by Aladinsaneuk » Thu Jan 06, 2011 11:16 pm
bazza also got burned....
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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by Willopotomas » Thu Jan 06, 2011 11:17 pm
RG500.. blimey. No wonder it's been picked above a Falco.. I'd do the same! Nutty bikes.. That Square Four two-stroke motor is awesome!
Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handle bars to the saddle.
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by Aladinsaneuk » Thu Jan 06, 2011 11:21 pm
and just how old is that photo of ben?
fairly sure he was a fair bit more "lived in" last september
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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by D-Rider » Thu Jan 06, 2011 11:23 pm
Aladinsaneuk wrote:and just how old is that photo of ben?
fairly sure he was a fair bit more "lived in" last september
That is the one currently residing on the Classic Motorcycle Maniacs Website.
Bear in mind that last september he'd just spent the weekend with Griff, MartDude, Sam and yourself ....
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by Samray » Thu Jan 06, 2011 11:27 pm
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by Dusty » Fri Jan 07, 2011 8:23 pm
RG500! Amazing bike. I'll never forget seeing George Linder pulling monster, almost vertical wheelies on one up the start/finish straight at Knockhill back in the kate '70s.
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by BenWah » Sat Jan 08, 2011 6:37 am
D-Rider wrote:Yes, it seems we have a TRAITOR amongst us.
Is it one of his 2 trusty Falcos? you ask - the road-going one or the hill-climb monster?
Is it heck
It's his smoke-spewing RG500.
Ben - you've some explaining to do !
Eek. Busted. It's close between them I must admit. Both the RG and Falco have been mainstays in my garage for many years - while others have come and gone.
Besides, my mag doesn't feature fuel-injected bikes. Yet. Anyway, you write for your audience...
Now, if you're going to do this properly shouldn't you see if I float first...?
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by Aladinsaneuk » Sat Jan 08, 2011 8:12 am
nah
Andy, its zippo time :)
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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by Willopotomas » Sat Jan 08, 2011 11:24 am
BenWah wrote:Now, if you're going to do this properly shouldn't you see if I float first...?
Brilliant.
Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handle bars to the saddle.
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by Aladinsaneuk » Sat Jan 08, 2011 3:26 pm
/agreed will
and not at least we have the norfolk meet entertainment sorted - a whole now version of apple bobbing....
if he is very lucky I will ask hanna and jane along.....
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by D-Rider » Sat Jan 08, 2011 5:55 pm
Aladinsaneuk wrote:/agreed will
and not at least we have the norfolk meet entertainment sorted - a whole now version of apple bobbing....
if he is very lucky I will ask hanna and jane along.....
.... are you amassing some Harem then and plan to make Ben chief Eunuch?
...... though I think at least one of the above-mentioned might see
you "eunuch-ised" if you were to develop a harem thingy ....
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by Aladinsaneuk » Sat Jan 08, 2011 6:14 pm
yeah
I have been drinking hero juice again....
I do believe i may shortly be sacrificed to the great goddess.....
imagine that, death by minge.....
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...
