Tango Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 I wish I still had my Speed Triple, but there was no way that I could get it registered here, so I had to sell it. TBH it probably wouldn't have liked the hot weather and would likely have got me into trouble with the gendarmes! Have any of you parted with a bike for any reason that you wished you hadn't? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 I wish I hadn't sold my R1150GS because it was a great bike! And I wish I'd kept my Kawasaki 500 H1......mainly because it would be worth a mint today. As for the others.......no! They just served a purpose at the time. Bit like ex-girlfriends really! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Wish I'd have kept the super 10. Big heavy thing but like riding an arm chair, and you could get it through some quick corners when needed. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 my xj 550 wouldnt mind owning again 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 5 hours ago, Catteeclan said: Wish I'd have kept the super 10. Big heavy thing but like riding an arm chair, and you could get it through some quick corners when needed. The Tracer not a good fit Dave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Nothing wrong with the bike but yes I got accustomed to that bit more leg room. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swagman Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 These two. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesmoDog Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Some days I wish I hadn't sold this bike. I owned it for 17 years and put about 7500 miles on it. It was the worst streetbike I've ever owned but when the time was right it was awesome. I sold it and kept my 851, some days I think I sold the wrong bike. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 6 hours ago, DesmoDog said: Some days I wish I hadn't sold this bike. I owned it for 17 years and put about 7500 miles on it. It was the worst streetbike I've ever owned but when the time was right it was awesome. I sold it and kept my 851, some days I think I sold the wrong bike. My bro in law had a 996, couldn't ride it for longer than an hour and got off like a cripple, he loved it though. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motobiker Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 I was never one for chopping and changing bikes, a few, a very few I only kept for a year or two - mostly because buying it turned out to be a mistake. But, there was one that I regretted selling and even today, 27 years later, I still miss. Sadly it was destroyed by its buyer, which just makes my regret a little more poignant. I bought one of these in 1988, one of the very last Meriden Triumphs. A 1982 Triumph T140TSS and for me it was the bees knees. Sold it in 1994 because I wanted one of the first Hinckley machines, which was a bike I really liked. But, it wasn't the same. My dad used to make money on the side by refinishing Triumphs and he did his magic with mine and so it was completely solid and never leaked. I never had a single problem with it. not once. It looked almost exactly like this. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Motobiker said: I was never one for chopping and changing bikes, a few, a very few I only kept for a year or two - mostly because buying it turned out to be a mistake. But, there was one that I regretted selling and even today, 27 years later, I still miss. Sadly it was destroyed by its buyer, which just makes my regret a little more poignant. I bought one of these in 1988, one of the very last Meriden Triumphs. A 1982 Triumph T140TSS and for me it was the bees knees. Sold it in 1994 because I wanted one of the first Hinckley machines, which was a bike I really liked. But, it wasn't the same. My dad used to make money on the side by refinishing Triumphs and he did his magic with mine and so it was completely solid and never leaked. I never had a single problem with it. not once. It looked almost exactly like this. At least it was a proper bike and not a massive gay scooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 6 minutes ago, Six30 said: At least it was a proper bike and not a massive gay scooter But that massive gay scooter goes all over Europe and puts most of us here to shame considering the riding that we do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 32 minutes ago, XTreme said: But that massive gay scooter goes all over Europe and puts most of us here to shame considering the riding that we do. Still a massive gay scooter where ever he goes on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motobiker Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 He’s doing that looking in the mirror bit again . But if he wants to be immature and use “Gay” as some kind of insult or slur then that’s just fine. I’m really quite secure in my sexuality. Whereas the types that go on and on about it, usually are not. In psychology these behaviours are pathological, so deserving only of pity. either that or he's just another sad troll. (with a van) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 11 minutes ago, Motobiker said: either that or he's just another sad troll. (with a van) I don't understand what makes your AT a massive gay scooter? Is it the DCT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motobiker Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 24 minutes ago, XTreme said: I don't understand what makes your AT a massive gay scooter? Is it the DCT? Who knows how his mind works. I don't exactly make a secret of it and even, rather mockingly call it a scooter myself. It isn't - because most scooters don't have a traditional gear box. I guess its more that I ride my bike rather than transport it in a van for a photo opportunity. The levels of insecurity are really quite amazing. You might have noticed, his tendency to simply copy what is said about him and then repeat it back. That speaks volumes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 From what I've seen on reviews, the DCT seems to be highly regarded. I'm not sure if it would be right for me because I use the gears a lot for dropping speed going into bends.......but if it suits others that's fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motobiker Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 13 minutes ago, XTreme said: From what I've seen on reviews, the DCT seems to be highly regarded. I'm not sure if it would be right for me because I use the gears a lot for dropping speed going into bends.......but if it suits others that's fine. Oddly enough so do I, it has 'up' and 'down' buttons on the left handlebar - ideally placed for the thumb and index finger. push a button and it drops (or ups) a gear. click. I like it mostly because its impossible to stall on highly technical mountain roads. which is very handy indeed. Gear changes are so incredibly smooth.. almost unnoticeable. No lurching back and forth which is great for a pillion. no chance at all of helmet tapping. And all this means that the clutches and chain have a very easy life. The switches are marked + and - in the photos. These instead of a gear lever. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 30 minutes ago, Motobiker said: Who knows how his mind works. I don't exactly make a secret of it and even, rather mockingly call it a scooter myself. It isn't - because most scooters don't have a traditional gear box. I guess its more that I ride my bike rather than transport it in a van for a photo opportunity. The levels of insecurity are really quite amazing. You might have noticed, his tendency to simply copy what is said about him and then repeat it back. That speaks volumes. would of thought you'd of got the hang of a geared bike by now at your age.... at least you nearly got a sense of humor on here .... nearly . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 33 minutes ago, XTreme said: From what I've seen on reviews, the DCT seems to be highly regarded. I'm not sure if it would be right for me because I use the gears a lot for dropping speed going into bends.......but if it suits others that's fine. why dont you just go get your shoe shine box and give his boots a polish ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motobiker Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Just now, Six30 said: would of thought you'd of got the hang of a geared bike by now at your age.... at least you nearly got a sense of humor on here .... nearly . I do, I have owned geared bikes since 1980. I wanted something a bit different. Anyway, you are a bore. so off to the ignore list you go. (though I'm betting he will not be able to ignore me and any posts I make.) did I mention he was predictable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 24 minutes ago, Motobiker said: Oddly enough so do I, it has 'up' and 'down' buttons on the left handlebar - ideally placed for the thumb and index finger. push a button and it drops (or ups) a gear. click. I like it mostly because its impossible to stall on highly technical mountain roads. which is very handy indeed. Gear changes are so incredibly smooth.. almost unnoticeable. No lurching back and forth which is great for a pillion. no chance at all of helmet tapping. And all this means that the clutches and chain have a very easy life. The switches are marked + and - in the photos. These instead of a gear lever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 26 minutes ago, Motobiker said: Oddly enough so do I, it has 'up' and 'down' buttons on the left handlebar - ideally placed for the thumb and index finger. push a button and it drops (or ups) a gear. click. I like it mostly because its impossible to stall on highly technical mountain roads. which is very handy indeed. Gear changes are so incredibly smooth.. almost unnoticeable. No lurching back and forth which is great for a pillion. no chance at all of helmet tapping. And all this means that the clutches and chain have a very easy life. The switches are marked + and - in the photos. These instead of a gear lever. Funny enough, like most cars' auto boxes with the same up (forward) and down (back) buttons, it seems opposite of what is intuitive to me. On race cars it's pull back for up and push forward for down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Just now, Motobiker said: I do, I have owned geared bikes since 1980. I wanted something a bit different. Anyway, you are a bore. so off to the ignore list you go. (though I'm betting he will not be able to ignore me and any posts I make.) did I mention he was predictable? well done you .. now off you fuck then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, Six30 said: why dont you just go get your shoe shine box and give his boots a polish ..... All I'm saying is the the DCT machines have good reviews........but it wouldn't be something that I'd necessarily go for. What his boots have got to do with it I've no idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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