Buckster Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 1 minute ago, XTreme said: Here you go Ian......you were close! I didn’t think it was that powerful, sounds ambitious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted May 7, 2020 Author Share Posted May 7, 2020 11 minutes ago, Buckster said: I didn’t think it was that powerful, sounds ambitious. The RD350's would outperform them in reality........lighter, and handling was light years ahead of the Kwak. They dominated Proddie racing as you recall......one year at the TT one of the classes had Yamaha taking the first 15 places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specs Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 3 hours ago, Buckster said: What year did the RD250 come out? My first bike after inheriting my father’s C50. Got it new and got pulled for speeding that night, running in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted May 7, 2020 Author Share Posted May 7, 2020 7 minutes ago, Specs said: My first bike after inheriting my father’s C50. Got it new and got pulled for speeding that night, running in. Did you get the "Who do you think you are......Mike Hailwood?'" Couple of years later it changed to Barry Sheene! And if it was in a car it was Stirling Moss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specs Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, XTreme said: Did you get the "Who do you think you are......Mike Hailwood?'" Couple of years later it changed to Barry Sheene! And if it was in a car it was Stirling Moss! All three on various occasions! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tym Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Oh look drum brakes... Tammy has a great story about wheelieing a kawasaki triple into a New Jersey telephone pole...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 The RDs were the weapon of choice in my age group. So much so there must be at least 10 mint condition examples within 10 miles of me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 17 hours ago, XTreme said: Did you get the "Who do you think you are......Mike Hailwood?'" Couple of years later it changed to Barry Sheene! And if it was in a car it was Stirling Moss! If it was the '80's and you had a porn star moustache it was Nigel Mansell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted May 9, 2020 Author Share Posted May 9, 2020 OK then guys.......this pic was taken in late 2005 in Los Belones, Murcia! In front you see my R1150GS........but who can identify the make and model of the old classic behind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Is it a Moto Morini? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted May 9, 2020 Author Share Posted May 9, 2020 Just now, Buckster said: Is it a Moto Morini? Not confirming or denying.......but we need MAKE and MODEL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 I would go with Montesa or Bultaco, but the badge doesn't look right to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted May 9, 2020 Author Share Posted May 9, 2020 12 minutes ago, Pedro said: I would go with Montesa or Bultaco, but the badge doesn't look right to me. MAKE and MODEL? We might well have gone to that bar Pedro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 It’s a Moto Rumi 125 Bicarburatore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted May 9, 2020 Author Share Posted May 9, 2020 9 minutes ago, Buckster said: It’s a Moto Rumi 125 Bicarburatore. One again Buck proves he's NOT a Casual! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 I knew it was Italian by the frame design and suspension. It was just figuring out who was making small engined bikes in the 1950’s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted May 9, 2020 Author Share Posted May 9, 2020 1 minute ago, Buckster said: I knew it was Italian by the frame design and suspension. It was just figuring out who was making small engined bikes in the 1950’s I met up with the guy.....he was the chairman of the Rumi owners. He was getting on a bit back then. He was touring in his motorhome and carrying the Rumi in it......then riding in the various countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 4 minutes ago, XTreme said: I met up with the guy.....he was the chairman of the Rumi owners. He was getting on a bit back then. He was touring in his motorhome and carrying the Rumi in it......then riding in the various countries. They fetch good money for a small bike. I think they go for about £6k now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted May 10, 2020 Author Share Posted May 10, 2020 Here we go.......what actor was involved in a serious motorcycle crash while filming? I want actor name, what was he filming, and what was the bike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 Gary Busey had a serious accident but I have no idea what he was riding or the film ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted May 10, 2020 Author Share Posted May 10, 2020 7 minutes ago, boboneleg said: Gary Busey had a serious accident but I have no idea what he was riding or the film ? Not him! I'll give you a clue......the guy was well known for riding this bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 How about Erik Estrada (spelling?) I heard he came off a Kawasaki while filming an episode of ChiPs, bike was KZ900? Pretty sure it put him in hospital. I loved that show when I was a kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted May 10, 2020 Author Share Posted May 10, 2020 41 minutes ago, Buckster said: How about Erik Estrada (spelling?) I heard he came off a Kawasaki while filming an episode of ChiPs, bike was KZ900? Pretty sure it put him in hospital. I loved that show when I was a kid. You got it Ian! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 Hell, I love the show as a grown up, good stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted June 3, 2020 Author Share Posted June 3, 2020 Here's a trivia one for you casuals! What rock star ended up in a coma after a crash on his GT550 in 1974? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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