Topic: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road

[Stev-o]

Great pics, Wobbly. Can understand why you want to stay.

[ofreen]

'93 R100GS-PD, Garden Pass on NV278 on a ride from Eureka NV to Elko NV one memorable Mother's Day a few years ago.  Temps had been in the 80's the day before.

[Wobbly]

Great pics, Wobbly. Can understand why you want to stay.

Thanks, I appreciate that. Check out the road out on these pics taken a couple of days ago.

[Wobbly]

'93 R100GS-PD, Garden Pass on NV278 on a ride from Eureka NV to Elko NV one memorable Mother's Day a few years ago.  Temps had been in the 80's the day before.

At least, you had the proper bike for this kind of weather. 

[70CB750]

Grossglockner, Wobbly? 

With my wife we done roads around Salzburg - Berchtesgaden and such.  Yes, Alps are something else.

[72 yellow]

My other ride.  It's a 1971 BSA Lightning.  The engineering and quality of my 72 CB750 and the poor management and lack of updates led to the demise of BSA in 1973.  The cooling towers in the background are from the Fermi nuclear plant in Monroe, MI.

[Stev-o]

My other ride.  It's a 1971 BSA Lightning.  The engineering and quality of my 72 CB750 and the poor management and lack of updates led to the demise of BSA in 1973.  The cooling towers in the background are from the Fermi nuclear plant in Monroe, MI.

Very nice, I like BSA's.
Is that a 500?  I met a guy that had one last year at a vintage bike show and have wanted one ever since.
Any electric issues?  With upgrades, they can be reliable bikes.

[Wobbly]

Grossglockner, Wobbly? 

With my wife we done roads around Salzburg - Berchtesgaden and such.  Yes, Alps are something else.

No, these were Stelvio, Furka, and Staller Sattel. We did the Grossssglockner yesterday though. It looked better in the beginning of May (pic 2), when they opened the road, with lots of snow still.

[Wobbly]

Very nice, I like BSA's.
Is that a 500?  I met a guy that had one last year at a vintage bike show and have wanted one ever since.
Any electric issues?  With upgrades, they can be reliable bikes.

I often had British Bikes on the side. One was also a BSA Lightning which had 650ccm. Electric issues? Parts come from Lucas which was known at the time as the Prince of Darkness.
I found this interesting read about Lucas from which I quote:

It has been reported that Lucas electrical components are possibly more prone to smoke leakage than their German, Japanese or American counterparts. Experts point out that this is because Lucas is British, and all things British leak. British engines leak oil, British shock absorbers, hydraulic forks and disk brake systems leak fluid. British tires leak air and British Intelligence leaks national defence secrets.

http://www.pashnit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32005

[Terry in Australia]

Great pics Wobbly, how did you mount your GoPro on your helmet? I've just received a new GoPro2 and there are some adhesive strips with it, but I don't know if they'll hold the camera on at speed? Cheers, Terry.

[Terry in Australia]

'93 R100GS-PD, Garden Pass on NV278 on a ride from Eureka NV to Elko NV one memorable Mother's Day a few years ago.  Temps had been in the 80's the day before.

Great pic Greg, and great bike too. I hated both of my R100RS' due to their stupid riding positions, but I'd love to have a PD. Cheers, Terry.

[petercb750]

Great pics Wobbly, how did you mount your GoPro on your helmet? I've just received a new GoPro2 and there are some adhesive strips with it, but I don't know if they'll hold the camera on at speed? Cheers, Terry.

Um, Terry....wang....speed....ummmm.....

[Terry in Australia]

Great pics Wobbly, how did you mount your GoPro on your helmet? I've just received a new GoPro2 and there are some adhesive strips with it, but I don't know if they'll hold the camera on at speed? Cheers, Terry.

Um, Terry....wang....speed....ummmm.....

Bring you K2 to the Island next January Pete, and we'll see which is faster. With a 12.67 second quarter mile time (the 1986 Interstate was the quickest of all the 4 cylinder Goldwings) it'll leave your old rattler in the dust! I'll tow it behind my Rocket III just in case you try to sneak your beautiful CB1100R in............

[72 yellow]

My other ride.  It's a 1971 BSA Lightning.  The engineering and quality of my 72 CB750 and the poor management and lack of updates led to the demise of BSA in 1973.  The cooling towers in the background are from the Fermi nuclear plant in Monroe, MI.

Very nice, I like BSA's.
Is that a 500?  I met a guy that had one last year at a vintage bike show and have wanted one ever since.
Any electric issues?  With upgrades, they can be reliable bikes.

It's 650cc.  Twin carbs.  I have electronic ignition and a solid state regulator.  The only Lucas parts left is one of the handlebar switches and the headlight.  I replaced all the wiring.  In the mid 70's I had a 69 Lightning.  The difference in riding the 2 bikes is quite a contrast.  The BSA is very nimble, but the vibration will numb your hands and feet.  The CB750 is heavier feeling, but very smooth riding. 

[Wobbly]

how did you mount your GoPro on your helmet? I've just received a new GoPro2 and there are some adhesive strips with it, but I don't know if they'll hold the camera on at speed? Cheers, Terry.

Terry, the clip holds fine on horrible roads or at 188mph on the German Autobahn. 
And you get nice videos from that angle.
Tom

[Terry in Australia]

Thanks mate, those shots are awesome! Cheers, Terry.

[petercb750]

Great pics Wobbly, how did you mount your GoPro on your helmet? I've just received a new GoPro2 and there are some adhesive strips with it, but I don't know if they'll hold the camera on at speed? Cheers, Terry.

Um, Terry....wang....speed....ummmm.....

Bring you K2 to the Island next January Pete, and we'll see which is faster. With a 12.67 second quarter mile time (the 1986 Interstate was the quickest of all the 4 cylinder Goldwings) it'll leave your old rattler in the dust! I'll tow it behind my Rocket III just in case you try to sneak your beautiful CB1100R in............

I seem to recall nearly having to tow the triumph home last time it was there.....I better bring the ute again.....

[ofreen]

Great pic Greg, and great bike too. I hated both of my R100RS' due to their stupid riding positions, but I'd love to have a PD. Cheers, Terry.

Thanks, Terry.  I'll have had that bike for 20 years in a few days.  As Wobbly noted, it will handle about anything.  Decent ones are getting harder to find around here, maybe the same in your neck of the woods.

[jas67]

1970 CB175 near Annville today.

[petercb750]

Sweet bike jas, got a soft spot fot these and the 250/350 in same colours. Memories!

[jas67]

Sweet bike jas, got a soft spot fot these and the 250/350 in same colours. Memories!

Thanks!

[andy750]

Great pics Wobbly and reminds me of my own trip to the Alps in 2003 - you are right about them being the best motorcycle roads on the planet . CB750K4 on the road

Passo del Stelvio





Glossglockner



cheers
Andy

[petercb750]

I need to ride that road.
Going over there in 2015, might have to make a change to itinerary and mode of transport 

[simon#42]

you do peter , try and do the stelvio in late july before that the weather can be iffy and later  europe is on holiday and its full of motorhomes.  the grossglockner isn't so bad as its a toll road but avoid weekends if possible .

[petercb750]

Ta mate, will be there in May, so see how we go.