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Offline Rocking-M

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Brit bikes are back...
« on: August 01, 2010, 08:01:40 AM »
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Re: Brit bikes are back...
« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2010, 09:49:24 AM »
They look nice, but $$$$$$.  :'(
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« Reply #2 on: August 01, 2010, 07:06:24 PM »
I'll stick with my BSA..........

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Re: Brit bikes are back...
« Reply #3 on: August 02, 2010, 08:14:14 AM »
So the Brits don't like CB750 caffs ;) Someone better tell Carpy. I didn't hear anyone mention ton-up. Lot's of 65mph all day long talk though ;D   Norton Commando 961-only $18000.

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« Reply #4 on: August 02, 2010, 12:02:06 PM »
I'm not feeling the love.
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« Reply #5 on: August 02, 2010, 09:05:48 PM »
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Well, any fool can go fast in a straight line.  To my amazement, this thing gets better all the time.  I finally got the seat redone, and it's way comfortable now, too.
For some strange reason, I'm not interestd in those other bikes.  Should have been a W650 in that comparison.


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Re: Brit bikes are back...
« Reply #6 on: August 03, 2010, 05:31:57 AM »
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Well, any fool can go fast in a straight line.  To my amazement, this thing gets better all the time.  I finally got the seat redone, and it's way comfortable now, too.
For some strange reason, I'm not interestd in those other bikes.  Should have been a W650 in that comparison.




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Re: Brit bikes are back...
« Reply #7 on: August 03, 2010, 01:16:12 PM »
i've always wanted a thruxton ever since i worked at a BMW/Triumph dealership as a tech...  my boss and one of the sales guys raced in the thruxton cup classes, and they had some REALLY sweet street legal bikes they let me take around here and there.  those things can be downright NASTY!  the sales guy was putting something like 95-100 hp to the rear wheel, and it had 20K+ miles on it in that shape!  dead reliable somehow!!  either way, badass bikes!!

i think these are what subconsciously got me into cafes.... 
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« Reply #8 on: August 03, 2010, 03:12:00 PM »

i think these are what subconsciously got me into cafes.... 

WHAT? Wait a doggone minute. You weren't conscious when you rode it?  ;)
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« Reply #9 on: August 03, 2010, 03:13:31 PM »
Push your cheek up againt the screen here-


Well, any fool can go fast in a straight line.  To my amazement, this thing gets better all the time.  I finally got the seat redone, and it's way comfortable now, too.
For some strange reason, I'm not interestd in those other bikes.  Should have been a W650 in that comparison.




thanks for posting a picture Uncle Ernie! I hated to ask you to send me more pictures.
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Re: Brit bikes are back...
« Reply #10 on: August 03, 2010, 03:14:07 PM »
I was in such a state of euphoria while riding I woke up from the daze wanting more time in the saddle and a cb750!!! :)
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« Reply #11 on: August 03, 2010, 06:16:09 PM »

i think these are what subconsciously got me into cafes.... 

WHAT? Wait a doggone minute. You weren't conscious when you rode it?  ;)


Of course he was !
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« Reply #12 on: August 03, 2010, 06:21:30 PM »
Mr M, just got the seat re-did and now I don't need no dead animal skins for blissful miles of fluffy buttness.  (Can I say "blissful"?)

So- how are the bike searches in VA going?  Or is this just another beer topic?
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« Reply #13 on: August 04, 2010, 03:21:37 AM »
Mr M, just got the seat re-did and now I don't need no dead animal skins for blissful miles of fluffy buttness.  (Can I say "blissful"?)

So- how are the bike searches in VA going?  Or is this just another beer topic?

Just looking around still for that perfect really nice and really cheap bike. Almost had a 78 Gold Wing for $300, someone beat me to the bike.
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Re: Brit bikes are back...
« Reply #14 on: August 04, 2010, 08:14:51 AM »
If you're looking for a PROJECT- that's going to change my search a lot.  You should have said so in the forst place.
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